From: "Gilbert Lawrence" <gilbert2...@yahoo.com>
Every topic has its time, place and space. By and large, those in the
know, are also familiar with, in what forum and where these parameters
lie.
Cross those boundaries and likely one is in 'outer-space'. Here, at best one
is having a dialog with oneself - soliloquy. At worst, (when one is having a
discussion with another), they may be engaging in demagoguery, where one is
responding to imaginary issues, concepts, comments, etc. ... Sounds
familiar?
The technique of demagoguery (commonly used on Goanet) usually is: Create a
straw man with a few false statements / assumptions. Then tear it down,
while sounding intellectual and articulate. The demagogues consider this as
a win-win situation, and a no brainer.. Now the discussion become a vicious
circle. None of this is personal or directed at any one in particular.
Those engaged in demagoguery, should not feel bad. They do provide a service
to other goanetters, not as educators but in providing us some 'laffs'.
After-all, those 'laffs' are always better than watching 'teevee':=))
Keep up the good work
Regards, GL
----------- Fr. Ivo C. de Souza wrote:
Science has its limits, Religion has its space in the human existence.
***Sorry, Dr.Gilbert Lawrence, if I have misunderstood your earlier posting.
Here you have spoken the truth. I do endorse your statement. It becomes
difficult to discuss here on any topic, much more on religion, science,
politics, history, ethics. Any topic can be discussed. There should be
sincere people, avoiding the "technique of demagoguery"(commonly used on
Goanet)", as you rightly said. Yet, Goanetters should not be misled by a few
who are pontificating on the Forum...
Regards.
Fr.Ivo
