David, Dave is smarter than you are giving him credit for being. He knows
what he is doing. He is playing a word game. I have no problem with him
pushing his mormon views into the discussions here...I just want him to
acknowledge that is what he is doing. He is intentionally misinterpreting
this as my not wanting him to espouse mormonism on the forum. That is NOT my
goal. My goal is to get him to own his actions. To say he is NOT pushing
mormonism, then push it anyway is disengenuous. Then, to turn it around as
though I do not welcome his mormon views is a lie.
Perry
From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] mormon angels. was: Dave uses Socratic
Method of Teaching LDS doctrine on TT
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 09:09:31 -0400
DaveH wrote:
> Apparently many TTers want me to teach LDS theology on
> TT, yet some wish to criticize me for complying with their wishes.
> Seems like a no win situation, eh Lance.
Let me clarify yet again what TruthTalk is all about and Dave Hansen's
situation in regards to this forum.
TruthTalk is meant to be a forum where people from different religions and
different backgrounds can share their beliefs and teachings with the rest
of
us. We, in turn, can judge what they teach and examine it. We can raise
objections or questions concerning what is being said. The goal is
learning
and getting a better undertanding of both what we believe and what others
believe.
Dave Hansen is LDS Mormon and he has as much right here as anybody else to
teach or post his views. In like manner, his teachings will be examined
and
questioned by others. This is the nature of the forum. I would not say
that it is a "no win situation" just because a person's viewpoint is
criticized in this forum. If you share your views, expect some examination
and perhaps criticism if someone thinks that the viewpoint deserves such.
Now in regards to the question of why DaveH is here. I have read both Dave
and Perry's exchange on this, and personally I find Dave's reasons for
being
here consistent. He has an interest in knowing what Protestants believe
and
why. He interacts with us, and in doing so, is questioned about his
beliefs. He responds to such questions in a way that he is comfortable.
Often the exchange hits a dead end, and some TruthTalk members get
frustrated with that (me included), but I don't think that means that his
reasons for being here are not being stated properly. Some have
interpreted
him to be implying that he wants to become a Protestant if he hears good
answers for what Protestants believe, but I have never understood him that
way. He is simply curious and has an academic interest in what motivates
us
and what makes us who we are. I'm sure Christians not affiliated with a
major institution seems very strange to him. His life is centered around
an
institution of authority. That is the kind of structure he is use to and
is
comfortable with. Many of us reject such institutions. I think Dave is
still trying to understand why and how this is. I suspect it would be
easier for him to understand us if we were all Roman Catholic.
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
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