Some in this group take a good deal of time in

[MineralMan]

Considering and writing replies to posts here, along with thoughtful, original posts to start threads. Whether I agree with their conclusions or not, I am aware of and appreciative of the time and thought expended. It shows respect for the others in the group.

Others toss off single sentence quips, often sarcastic, in response to anything with which they disagree. If there is a question, they ignore it or ask another question instead of attempting to respond. Those do not get my attention or respect.

I often wonder what prompts people to participate here, if they are not willing or able to contribute materially to discussions. It's puzzling. Religion and related subjects affect us all. It seems to me that genuine effort is needed to discuss those subjects.

Each poster in this group is an individual with a unique mind and experiences. None I've seen can be lumped into facile groupings. All have their own voices and ideas. As long as they make a real effort to provide their honest viewpoints and respect those of others, they deserve serious consideration and responses.

That's it.

[shraby]

1. Well spoken! K&R

[guillaumeb]

2. Paragraphs 2 and 4 are contradictory.

#2

"Others toss off single sentence quips, often sarcastic, in response to anything with which they disagree."

#4


None I've seen can be lumped into facile groupings. All have their own voices and ideas.

Some consider insults and attacks to be dialogue.

So there as those things to consider as well.

[MineralMan]

3. ..

[marylandblue]

4. You are hard to figure out.

Do you real not know how you come across?

[MineralMan]

5. My post is not even about that particular poster.

Several fit the model. It is a general call for real discussion.

[marylandblue]

6. Still, I wonder what goes through people's minds

[MineralMan]

7. One never really knows, even with regard to

one's own mind.

[marylandblue]

8. Some people are more self aware than others.

[MineralMan]

9. "That is most certainly true" - Martin Luther

[Lordquinton]

10. If the shoe fits...

[sprinkleeninow]

11. One really never knows, mon ami,

mon frère 😍,
but 'the shadow knows'.
Is the Cha-Cha still danced? 🤔
Catchy tune on a teevee commercial.
I'm guilty as charged for throwing out one line zingers. 🙄

The hydrocodone made me do it. 😇

[Mariana]

12. You don't throw out one line zingers

as a way to avoid having a discussion. You have never failed to answer my questions as clearly and completely as you can. I truly appreciate it.

[sprinkleeninow]

13. Here's me:

Oh my. I appreciate the affirmation.
I do my level best in answers regarding my Faith that I stumble in daily. But I can't picture myself without it. ?
😘