07-10-2007, 04:27 AM
>>>The finest form of contempt is laughter and derision, show them to be the cretins they are.
I can't see that kind of approach having any positive effect, but I understand it.
>>>You would extend a hand of Christian charity and understanding to these bigots and haters?
If I knew someone with similar attitudes, I would help them in a time of crisis. I would use it as an opportunity to model good behavior and otherwise influence them. I would only seek to understand them if it helped produce a positive outcome of some sort. By understanding where they are coming from, I don't think you have to agree with them to any extent. I don't think you can fight hate with hate, anger with anger, etc, but at the same time, I don't see anything wrong with respectfully disagreeing, even vehemently. kj.
I can't see that kind of approach having any positive effect, but I understand it.
>>>You would extend a hand of Christian charity and understanding to these bigots and haters?
If I knew someone with similar attitudes, I would help them in a time of crisis. I would use it as an opportunity to model good behavior and otherwise influence them. I would only seek to understand them if it helped produce a positive outcome of some sort. By understanding where they are coming from, I don't think you have to agree with them to any extent. I don't think you can fight hate with hate, anger with anger, etc, but at the same time, I don't see anything wrong with respectfully disagreeing, even vehemently. kj.