Posted by Friend [Friend] on November 17, 1999 at 15:42:49 {xx2d.1sWpQePXjHnUl.IOgnjR4Br/g}:
In Reply to: *******AP and AF posted by Gedanken on November 17, 1999 at 15:16:37:
Gedanken said:
It matters more to me that I win the argument than that we come to some understanding of the issues. Also it gives me an opportunity to boast a bit to boot.: People do have views contrary to your own.
Well, they are wrong. I live to demonstrate that they are wrong.
All that pretty well speaks for itself. I have nothing to add.
: Now, please explain what you mean by “It always amuses me when JWs make [Friend’s] kind of argument.”I am amused that grown people will resort to absurdity to defend beliefs
And where have I resorted to absurdities to defend my beliefs? Do you even know what my beliefs are? Please, let’s see how close you get in your understanding of my beliefs with the real beliefs of Friend.
You have an interesting style Friend. After wearing down your opponent you then accuse them of being dogmatic and refusing to present evidence.
Please, share with us where I accuse that you are refusing to present evidence. In fact that is the very thing I encourage! Present evidence of your claims so that onlookers or participants have something to consider and add to whatever helps them make decisions. That exchange is far more important than whether you or I feel like we have won an argument. On issues only children playing in the sandbox worry about such nonsense as to who wins or loses. I can hardly believe you are acting and responding as you have here.
Friend