Posted by JahL on March 17, 2001, at 9:50:32
In reply to Re: What DOES one do?, posted by Dr. Bob on March 16, 2001, at 23:05:20
> > How can leaning over backwards to accommodate irrational systems of thinking ever be helpful? Especially on an information-based site such as this, which depends upon the quality of its postings for its credibility?
> This site is based on not only information, but also support. Seeing others as irrational usually isn't supportive, while tolerance usually is.Fair point. But which takes precedence, information or support? When someone posts irresponsible advice (ie give up yr drugs, pray to god), surely this should be challenged, & not 'tolerated'. I actually thought I *was* being (admittedly obliquely) supportive of people in general (just not Sanzio) by pointing out that no-one is to blame for their predicament; no-one is being punished by a higher power. It is the responsibility of the individual to get better (a view you yrself have previously endorsed). To invest yr faith in a god (to get well) is an abnegation of this responsibility.
And I didn't 'see' any 'other' as irrational-I merely pointed out that *organised religions* defy rationale (& to argue with that would itself be irrational-but I'm *not* accusing anyone:-))
> > Political correctness (urgh!)?
> Just because something's politically correct doesn't mean it's wrong. :-)No but I'm naturally mistrustful of p. correctness. It may be a great concept (respect for all), but in practice is all too often hijacked & manipulated by powerful lobby groups, who serve to debase its currency.
I could give some great eg.s but would surely offend. So I won't.FWIW tho', I think (give or take the odd "Please be civil") you've got the moderation here just about spot-on.
J.
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