Re: Fw: [TruthTalk] The Trinity

[Dave]

DAVEH:  Note to all who posted regarding this matter.......I will respond to all three in this post to avoid over posting today.  (I think I exceeded my 8 post limit in the past few days!) Kevin Deegan wrote: It is also a way to lead people into your way of thinking without revealing or disclosing your beliefs until they are relocated to the new position. It seems a little sneaky. DAVEH:  Do you think I am sneaky in this respect, Kevin?  I believe I endeavor to answer serious questions that are asked of me IF I have a reasonable answer or opinion.  I must admit that there are many that go unanswered simply because the quantity is overwhelming at times.  Sometimes I hesitate responding because it is obvious that the questionnaire is seeking to set me up for an easy knock-down.....but, that doesn't worry me much as I've been knocked down so much I kinda feel comfortable down there now.  And of course, it gives my bloodied nose a chance to heal when I'm prostrate!   <VBG> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's easier to ask a question to get the other guy to make a statement. Once he's made a statement, he can be made to feel as if he needs to defend it as is against all attacks. In other words, it's easier to make the other guy take a chance and stick his neck out, then attack him. After he has been slapped around, it's easy to imply that, because he appears to have "lost," the other guy's argument MUST be correct. DAVEH:  You have a good point, Vincent.  I think many people do use that technique.....perhaps even in TT.     I would like to think I do not stoop to such tactics, but perhaps the beam in my eye prevents me from seeing my failings.  Would any TTers care to comment on how much slapping around I do in TT? vincent j. fulton On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 11:07:28 -0800 (PST) Kevin Deegan writes: Hey DaveH, question. Why do LDS always do this? Instead of stating what you believe, that this may be associated with becoming a god. LDS seem to always ask a question (without revealing the destination doctrine) DAVEH:  I can't speak for Blaine, but the reason I ask questions is because that is my reason for being here.  I want to know what you guys believe, and why you believe the way you do.  (I hope repeating this again does not offend those who are tired of hearing it.....but, it is the truth.)      As for , I don't understand why you would say that.  I don't refrain (except for the reasons I stated above in my response to Kevin) to explain my beliefs IF they are pertinent to the thread.  However, I hesitate to simply post them as an affront to the non-LDS folks on TT.  I've been accused many times of trying to turn TT into a Mormon forum.  That is simply not my purpose or desire.  In fact, it is contrary to my reason for being here.  If I want to preach LDS theology to those who wish to hear it, TT is the last place I would do that.  I would much more prefer to teach that which I believe to those who sincerely want to hear it.  I do not subscribe to confrontational proselytizing.  (Which is why I find it so curious that others are so anxious to practice it.)   As I mentioned before, I purposely and acutely limit my TT posting of latter-day revelation and LDS Scripture.  Why, as an outsider and a guest in TT, would I want to be rude to those who disagree with me?  I am not here to offend, convert or make a nuisance of myself.  (And yes, I know there are some here who feel I have done the latter.  For that I apologize and hope they perhaps have honestly misunderstood my intentions.) to get further commitment or better yet a agreement on some point. DAVEH:  I always appreciate those who agree with me on any point being brave enough to admit it publicly, as they are placing themselves in an unenviable position of potential ridicule and denigration.  Often times I think it would be better (for them) if they were to hold their thoughts instead of risking the contempt of others. Sort of like leading down the primrose path step by step. DAVEH:  Do you observe that in me, Chris?  Do you think it is my intention to set up TTers in order to knock them down? -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you wish to receive things I find interesting, I maintain Five email lists... JOKESTER, OPINIONS, LDS, STUFF and MOTORCYCLE.