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When I first started reading and posting to the Christian forum (1-2 years ago), it seemed like there were many, well-thought-out threads and responses. Today, it seems like there are far fewer of these and more threads/posts devoted largely to:
(1). Taking pot-shots at long, well-established Biblical doctrines.
(2). Inventing philosophical positions with no substantive basis.'
(3). 'Shock-jock-type' sound bytes that consist of one-liners that belong on Twitter or the CD blog, and not on the forum.
Perhaps, this is a by-product of our digital, 'sound-byte' culture where good communication has been replaced by clever one-liners. (Our politicians have certainly mastered the business of form over substance. I, for one, miss the 'good old days' where substantive communication was respected as a means of communicating intelligent ideas in a meaningful manner.
Have you noticed this digression and dilution? If so, what's the solution?? --
No, there is no digression or dilution, you haven't been here long enough to see the real ebb and flow of this board. This is a progressive forum, it's constantly changing and you have to keep up.
I personally enjoy one-liners.
It's a discussion forum, the solution is you either keep up or you don't.
This is a progressive forum, it's constantly changing and you have to keep up.
It's a discussion forum, the solution is you either keep up or you don't.
Interesting, my daughter has Traumatic Brain Injury. There was a time not long ago, when I asked her to read a verse to me.
"Now, tell me what it said?"
Her response was, "I already did!"
Presently, she is able to put it in her own words, as her reading comprehension is increasing.
I believe people are starting to understand a great deal more than they used to; and refuse to remain on the level of their ‘primitive ancestors’ (to coin a phrase).
Personally, I enjoy making up quotes, albeit, not all. Much can be said, using few words.
Interesting, my daughter has Traumatic Brain Injury. There was a time not long ago, when I asked her to read a verse to me.
"Now, tell me what it said?"
Her response was, "I already did!"
Presently, she is able to put it in her own words, as her reading comprehension is increasing.
I believe people are starting to understand a great deal more than they used to; and refuse to remain on the level of their ‘primitive ancestors’ (to coin a phrase).
Personally, I enjoy making up quotes, albeit, not all. Much can be said, using few words.
Oh I'm sorry about your daughter Jerwade, that must be really difficult. It's good to hear that her reading comprehension is getting better.
I think you're right, I think people understand a great deal more than they used to also. And with that understanding comes pride and arrogance, we all think that we're right. True understanding means understanding that we DON'T know it all, just have a better comprehension of things than our "primitive ancestors".
Oh I'm sorry about your daughter Jerwade, that must be really difficult. It's good to hear that her reading comprehension is getting better.
I think you're right, I think people understand a great deal more than they used to also. And with that understanding comes pride and arrogance, we all think that we're right. True understanding means understanding that we DON'T know it all, just have a better comprehension of things than our "primitive ancestors".
And yes, MUCH can be said using few words.
Sorry to hear about your daughter, Jerwade . . . we have learned so much about the plasticity of the brain so there is significantly more succeessful recovery from these tragic events today. You and your family are in my prayers.
But we are all together here in City data forum who are free to express our belief in a freedom to come here , providing We keep to the rules of City-Data forum there is no problems ....... There are other forum out there on-line who are more strict and exclusive , but less free and less busy......
Amen
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