Yes, I am trying to learn how to block anyone who becomes too troublesome. In the meantime, may I set some parameters?
- Please know what I believe that you are trying to save me from. Sometimes, I can't figure out what on earth you think I believe. And don't you need to know what I believe to know that I'm wrong?
- Please recognize that nearly everyone on Logos takes the Bible seriously and tries in good conscience to actually understand and apply it. We could save lots of time if you would simply look up the Biblical support for my beliefs - we could actually discuss interpretation, context, hermeneutics ... you know those common interest that bring us both into the Faithlife fold.
- Please do not simply toss out a series of scripture quotations (or theological assertions). Give me a hint as to what you think they are relevant to. I am absolute horrid at reading minds at a distance - actually I'm not very good at mind reading in person either.
- Please do not make every other sentence "out of respect" or "out of love" ... if you are being respectful and loving, it will show. If not, your protestations undermine your credibility.
- Remember that I have the heart of a logician (and published poet). Don't give me a ball of unrelated sentences that you throw hoping some will stick. That test may work for pasta but it doesn't work for theology. Give me a set of related sentences setting forth an argument - whether formal logic or by effective image.
And, remember if I ever figure out how to block individual posters, violation of these guidelines may result in you're being blocked so that neither of us waste time better spent on scripture or the forums.
