Posted by MH on July 08, 2002 at 15:17:01:
In Reply to: Re: It's like the Wings vs the Thrashers... posted by Jeff Downs on July 08, 2002 at 06:20:48:
> > 1. In any debate, you have two sides. Each side presents a differing point of view. Therefore, each side has an 'opponent'. Any debate you get into, whether you like it or not, you have an opponent. [Score: MH 5, JD 0]
> Ok, I'll concede to your point. Just don't want people to get the impression by the words you've
> used that somehow just because we disagree or I disagree with someone that they are my
> enemy. This relates back to Jimmers topic of one of his posts "Can't We All Just Get Along."
> Of course we can. Doesn't mean were going to agree on everything. And doesn't mean that
> people can not have even heated debates. But, at the end of the day, I'm not going to be
> swinging. I'll put out my hand and give thanks for a great conversation. Its those who can not
> put out there hand for a shake, that really are the ones that can not get along with others they
> disagree with.
With this comment, YOU have now hit the nail on the head as far as what it means to be a Christian. You do NOT need a book (which was written by man) to tell you what is good and what is bad - you need only follow those instincts originating from both your head and heart to know where right and wrong diverge.
Thanks for the debate.