tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post115973247788083278..comments2024-03-10T10:40:32.319-07:00Comments on Pyromaniacs: Some Serious Thoughts about HumorPhil Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-1159786248712545982006-10-02T03:50:00.000-07:002006-10-02T03:50:00.000-07:00This form of argument, which Spurgeon seems to be ...This form of argument, which Spurgeon seems to be saying is to be employed on "suitable" (relatively rare) occasions, is more aimed at the observers than the adversary. Many an opponent in a debate will not respond to any kind of instruction. <BR/><BR/>BTW, I love the tone and look of this site. I've never taken it less seriously because it's jaunty. I don't understand that criticism from the 'sphere.<BR/><BR/>Keep it up, fellas.James Scott Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641370124346172648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-1159746318005154232006-10-01T16:45:00.000-07:002006-10-01T16:45:00.000-07:00and considering that God Himself uses this kind of...and considering that God Himself uses this kind of language and emotion, why would it not be acceptable? Of course we must always examine our motives for how we present an argument, and consider the ramifications for how we do. <BR/><BR/>For example, as I have said before, too often a debate ends up being over how someone said something (in their cute sarcasm) over the issue at hand. That is unfortunate. I don't know too many people who have been won over by ridicule and sarcasm rather than by a patient teacher.Jonathan Moorheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687367307942260277noreply@blogger.com