Protestantism

» pink101 - Here Is Some Framing

In response to Framing posted by BrianTubbs:
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My framing in the questioned post was structured so as to show some differences between the way Brother Jones and I perceive Jesus.
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Here is some framing.
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It is not necessarily a negative thing; but, it can create a view that--if the parties accept it--limits what can and cannot be perceived or what might or might not be thought as relative to what is being discussed.
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In the particular case of having a discussion with Brother Jones, it sometimes has been necessary to be very specific in how one frames the issue and any points involved as he has a tendency to completely ignore that which he doesn't cotton to. I bear no animus toward Brother Jones, in fact, I have often made comments to show that I think kindly toward him saying he is an "old pal", etc. But, he has framed himself as a participant here who has very little respect for others. What's the big deal?
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I don't think we are here to aggress against each other; but, to uncover ideas and understandings for our own edification. And, I think THAT is the point at issue in most of these threads in which some participants come--to win points on some giant scoreboard in the sky as though we were playing football.
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But, this opens an entire other discussion which--from time to tiem--you connote by mentioning cynicism and other similar ideas. There is NOTHING wrong with THAT. It's just that it frames our discussions as though we are playing football looking for flags on the play and trying to make first downs.
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Do you know the game of stick ball? It's a fun game that gives us practice in learning how to get along with each other in real life.
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-- posted by pink101