Posted by barJonah [barJonah] on November 03, 1999 at 16:14:43 {eZOTANvCI6ciGsuY5KW2s3Or3XCK4s}:
In Reply to: *Let's Cut to the Chase posted by Friend on November 03, 1999 at 15:48:55:
Friend,
Personally, I'm prepared to give Greg the benefit of the doubt here. The way I see it, the exlplanation he gives here is certainly possible. Without any evidence to the contrary, Greg may well have been intending to continue the debate under a pseudonym (after drawing fire, and perhaps letting AF in on the ruse privately).
Of course, it's fair to say that Greg was incredibly naive to think he could openly debate an acknowledged 'apostate' without drawing some attention, but my impression was always that he had some powerful backers (mentioning no names!). Personally, I'm sad to see him go, as besides yourself, there aren't (m)any here who can present a rational argument to support any of the Society's teachings.
This doesn't change my view that Rick's threats are inexcusable.
bJ
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