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Seriously what is the point of these discussions? There is no way to convince poeple that their deeply held beliefs are nonsense.



I always like my beleifs challenged because it helps me re-establish what I know. I might not be 'converted' and learn anything from an opposing viewpoint, but I learn a lot about my own viewpoint through the process of defending it(if that makes sense)

I think the danger comes when you take things personally and get angry which is also somthing that happens to everyone I think. But if you can keep civilized and intelligent, I think you can indeed benefit from having your beliefs tested.

I was actually hoping jcl would follow up on his "light objections" but he has seemed to lost ambition and thats ok. We are all also busy doing other things.

Last edited by NITRO777; 03/15/07 16:01.