toldailytopic: On TheologyOnline I have learned that...

[Nathon Detroit]

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[Nick M]

People throw tantrums and stomp their feet on their way out when it doesn't go as they planned.

 

[Nathon Detroit]

On TheologyOnline I have learned that... I don't have to win EVERY debate. (although I usually do anyway)

 

[chrysostom]

there are mad people

 

[MaryContrary]

#1 People generally do prefer to walk blindly off a cliff rather than open their eyes.

#2 The memorial at the former Dachau concentration camp was just wishful thinking. Not only is it likely something very similar will occur again but it's rather merely a matter of time. Because of #1.

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#3 Most people go to hell. Again, because of #1.

#4 Willful ignorance, stupidity and/or blindness irritate me more than anything else. At least, anything that doesn't automatically drive me right past irritation straight to violent impulse anyway. Because of #2 and #3.




[insert Granite's accusation of hypocrisy here, for convenience sake]

 

[Granite]

#1 People generally do prefer to walk blindly off a cliff rather than open their eyes.

#2 The memorial at the former Dachau concentration camp was just wishful thinking. Not only is it likely something very similar will occur again but it's rather merely a matter of time. Because of #1.

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#3 Most people go to hell. Again, because of #1.

#4 Willful ignorance, stupidity and/or blindness irritate me more than anything else. At least, anything that doesn't automatically drive me right past irritation straight to violent impulse anyway. Because of #2 and #3.




[insert Granite's accusation of hypocrisy here, for convenience sake]

:cheers:

Consider it done.:smokie:

I learned that...

People are very willing to allow themselves to get angry and have something to complain about in order to bring drama/meaning to their lives.

 

[Nathon Detroit]

#1 People generally do prefer to walk blindly off a cliff rather than open their eyes.

#2 The memorial at the former Dachau concentration camp was just wishful thinking. Not only is it likely something very similar will occur again but it's rather merely a matter of time. Because of #1.

:first: POTD

 

[Newman]

:cheers:

Consider it done.:smokie:

I learned that...

People are very willing to allow themselves to get angry and have something to complain about in order to bring drama/meaning to their lives.

Yeah I hate it when people do that. :chuckle:

 

[Nathon Detroit]

I learned that...

People are very willing to allow themselves to get angry and have something to complain about in order to bring drama/meaning to their lives.

I've learned that... some people are so determined to act "cool headed" that they ignore the real threats (and drama) that is surrounding them.

 

[Granite]

Yeah I hate it when people do that. :chuckle:

Oh come on, don't be so hard on yourself. All you need to do is grow up, chin up, stop crying like a little girl, and walk like a man for a change.:chuckle:

 

[Granite]

I've learned that... some people are so determined to act "cool headed" that they ignore the real threats (and drama) that is surrounding them.

How so?

 

[Newman]

I started posting in the beginning of my very formative years as a freshman in college, so I've learned a lot. I wouldn't doubt that my own political and theological positions on things have been influenced by TOL more than any other contributing factor. This isn't to say that I have mirrored some poster's thoughts or positions, but the debates have led me to deep thinking about what I believe, why I believe it, and what I should do about it. The deep thinking led me to other readings, the other readings led to more deep thinking and more posting and conversing with TOL members. Sooner or later, the cycle formed a perspective in which I view the world. I can now observe events and not spin into a deep thinking frenzy every time because I can see how they fit into my conception of how the world works. This, I believe, is what separates people like me (including most of you all) and the rest of the world. Most other people don't care about what they believe, because they don't know why they believe it. Their worldview is ignorance and apathy, and I would hate to be a part of that. These people are the ones that MaryContrary pointed out in her in #1, I think. This is all to say that I'm very appreciative of this place, the people, and what it has done for my own intellectual development, even if you are all just a bunch of strangers.

Thanks TOL.

 

[Nathon Detroit]

How so?

I'm sure you could figure it out if you tried.

 

[Granite]

I'm sure you could figure it out if you tried.

Fair enough. Seemed like an interesting observation is all.

 

[ragTagblues]

I've learned, apart from getting in a witty banter contest with TH is both pointless and frustrating, that the world is not my play ground. . . . .

And very quickly how pointless it is to engage with certain types on this forum.

 

[elohiym]

I've learned that ignorance is apparently bliss for many.

 

[Arthur Brain]

#1 People generally do prefer to walk blindly off a cliff rather than open their eyes.

#2 The memorial at the former Dachau concentration camp was just wishful thinking. Not only is it likely something very similar will occur again but it's rather merely a matter of time. Because of #1.

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#3 Most people go to hell. Again, because of #1.

#4 Willful ignorance, stupidity and/or blindness irritate me more than anything else. At least, anything that doesn't automatically drive me right past irritation straight to violent impulse anyway. Because of #2 and #3.




[insert Granite's accusation of hypocrisy here, for convenience sake]

Well I agree with 4......

lain:

Dogmatic adherence to doctrine without question for example is a constant irritant.

 

[Town Heretic]

I've learned that ignorance is apparently bliss for many.

:chew: That's a really good bit of chocolate.

But why did you post that RIGHT AFTER ragTag's overly kind (yet remarkably accurate) observation... :noid:

I've learned that the problem is rarely ignorance and that the solution is almost never 'more of the same'.

Oh, and that just because someone claims to have a Ph.D. it doesn't follow that he can't be schooled again. oly:

 

[PlastikBuddha]

People are almost always more interesting and deeper than my first impressions sometimes lead me to believe.

 

[Town Heretic]

People are almost always more interesting and deeper than my first impressions sometimes lead me to believe.

Can I add PB may be a serial killer to my list? :noid: