(May 1, 2018 at 10:25 am)The Industrial Atheist Wrote: A lot of people shut down when faced with ridicule/embarrassment. I get that this is a forum for Atheists, but I agree with Vulcan and Whatevs.
I don't think it's embarrassment lol. It's just hard to have a discussion when people are hurling insults, strawmanning, and accusing you of having ulterior motives.
And I agree, Vulcan said it right: best to give the benefit of the doubt until there is legitimate reason not to.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
