Protestantism

» paper_turtle - Out of Context?

Hi, Jim, and welcome!

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One will not find such a person bragging on his own, personal truth, but that person will say little--and change much. That "fruit of the Spirit" is the one reliable indicator of ones grasp of truth.
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Yes--I am not persuaded by long-windedness, overly elaborate arguments, or arrogance. From what I have observed, those who appear to be persuaded by such means have usually either been intimidated into it, or simply caved in out of sheer weariness.
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The dissonance between messages of love or wisdom and words of derision is enough to convince me to look elsewhere.
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We can argue 'til we're blue-in-the-face, or 'til the air's blue, and we won't convince anyone of something they've already decided is false. That's why I don't debate. I'm always happy to participate in a spirited discussion, but it ends when sarcasm, intimidation, name-calling or anger enters.
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You see, Brian, I too am phobic about confrontation.
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I agree. Once the line has been crossed from spirited discussion to verbal violence, reason has left the room. I don't see that as phobic, but wise.
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peace and love,
Paper Turtle

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