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The Bible Archive » Blog Archive » Christian Carnival 290 is Up! — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:10:56 +0000

[...] A Case for Civil Discourse [...]

By: Wickle

Wickle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:33:21 +0000

Part of the problem is that the line between discussion and entertainment has been blurred into non-existence.

While people might learn something from having a deep, fact-laden conversation about ideas and principles, it’s more entertaining to watch two people shout at each other and call names.

I guess.

Another issue is that certain commentators have helped cast all who disagree with them not only as wrong, but evil. If you were against the Iraq War, you were a terrorist-supporter. If you’re against this health care bill, then you just want people to die. There is probably more name-calling on news channels and talk radio these days than on grade school playgrounds.

By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:07:17 +0000

i agree with you. :)

By: emmap

emmap — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:59:44 +0000

i don’t mind deep discussions, but i find that I often shy away from them, as they do lead to heated debates. i hate arguing or yelling, etc. too bad people can’t be civil…

By: Ari

Ari — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:35:00 +0000

I completely agree! That being said, I’m one of those people that needs to argue the heck out of something rather than concede to a point.

That being said, I don’t yell and scream.

By: GZoe

GZoe — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:03:41 +0000

One of the hardest things I have had to do in my life is to realize that there are times other people do have good ideas and I need to stop and listen instead of always thinking my way or no way. sugar attracks more than vinegar. and quietness so the other person has to listen to hear instead of the yelling. No wonder there are conflicts and wars when the basic families cannot agree and work together.

By: Caity

Caity — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:42:14 +0000

Thank you! I wholeheartedly agree. So many people consider the fact that they are yelling about something back and forth “debating.” Insults become their basis for argument and I just don’t understand their justification.

I wish that more people were able to put aside their personal feelings about matters, or at least respect the ideas of others for long enough to see other views and expand their own knowledge. I personally love to talk to other people about ideas and hear what other people have to say about the matter but so often when I question them they get defensive and just insult me. Not everyone is capable of debate or exchanging ideas or beliefs without it turning into battles, which is quite unfortunate.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:17:08 +0000

I completely agree. I will counter that with something that I have learned the hard way though (that I’m sure you know as well). We can’t expect people who are not Christian to act with Christian characteristics. We shouldn’t expect anyone to act like something they’re not (I’m not saying you do – I’m saying we as a population). I do recognize that in many ways this thought could lead to the self-fulfilling prophecy theory (if you expect people to act badly they will).

By: Kristina

Kristina — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:08:44 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. Honestly, I rarely, rarely read personal blogs when women post about politics. I have seen things turn really nasty, very quickly.

By: Kaibee

Kaibee — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:56:13 +0000

I just couldn’t agree more with what you have posted! I mean why can’t people just respect other people’s opinions and consider them! maybe others have better opinions than you, which can change your perspective for better! but if only people ahd this in them, the world would be a lot different!