Re: Reasoning

2005-12-20 09:43:00

Larry writes:

Earlier you had spoken of issues like patriotism and did not mention any belief that Republicans come to their patriotism via their feelings. My general impression is that many of these people come to patriotism largely from feelings rather than dispassionate logic. I think that the patriotism and anti-patriotism (if I can call it that) which we see today in regards to the war in Iraq has a simpler explanation than one side being logical, and the liberals being totally emotional.

Yes, much patriotism is based on emotion, but many also respect their country on an intellectual basis as a prime reason.

Larry:

Consider the extreme polarization over the war in Iraq. Why are the Democrats so anti-war, and the Republicans so pro-war? Is it one side being logical, or is it something else? Perhaps part of the answer can be found in how males and females approach conflict.

My point is that some things like being pro-war, or anti-war (patriotic, or anti-patriotic) might have another explanation relating to how males and females approach conflict. I guess I would agree that there is more reason on the conservative side (on this issue) but I still see a lot of feeling driven positions on both sides.

I think you are correct here.

Larry:

Remember that 73% _would_ allow abortion either freely, or with some restrictions. Only 25% follow their logic to want all abortion prohibited. That says to me that more than a few people are not "missing C." 37% would allow abortion with some restrictions. That tells me there are a substantial number of people who have serious concerns about unlimited abortion. That tells me that these people are trying to weigh the rights of the woman against the possible and potential rights of a developing human being. If they are doing that, then they are not "missing C" entirely.

Yes, some are trying to discover the truth but all except a few with soul contact are guessing as to when conscious life manifests in the fetus. They guess and think their belief is validated by the Bible or their preacher.

Larry:

I didn't call you an extremist. I said that in this particular instance you sounded like one. In my view that quote is absolutely irrelevant to the question of when the "divine spark" enters a fetus, and/or baby.

My purpose with the quote was to illustrate what the Bible said about life being connected with the breath and I think I did that without being extreme.

I may be extreme in some instances but not like some fundamentalist preacher that does not believe in evolution, thinks the earth is 6000 years old and insists you believe in his version of Jesus or you will go to hell. I do not identify with this label at all nor do I think my words resonate with such people.

Overall you made some good points and I think its time to move on. Any disagreement we have here is minor.

I think the world is run by 'C' students.  Al McGuire