I really do have to run now, including this thread.
Other things to do…
[QUOTE=the raindog]
I really do have to run now, including this thread.
Other things to do…
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Klan meeting?
[QUOTE=the raindog]
We started this whole set of exchanges when I challenged your post, and asked you to expand your thoughts, right?
To which you responded, “no thanks.”
I was asking you. You made a point I was interested in, and now others should do your heavy lifting for you?
“raindog, please go to GD and find someone to adopt my post In The Pit?”
Is that the deal?
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No, that is not the deal. That is you trying to make it seem as though that is the deal.
I said “no, thanks”. You keep trying to bait me or anyone else into starting a GD thread. You are the person interested in someone starting that thread. I have said I was not interested. Others have indicated they are not interested.
The person interested in a GD thread is: You, You, You.
So start one. Or shut up about it.
[QUOTE=Lightray]
The person interested in a GD thread is: You, You, You.
So start one. Or shut up about it.
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Psychic moment: I see it now. He’ll reply, “It’s not as if I didn’t start a GD thread.”
I don’t specialize in Greek scripture, although I have read some in the original language. Koine, the dialect of ancient Greek that the NT is written in is a good deal easier to read than the dialects I’m more used to reading (Attic, Ionic, ‘Homeric’) and I have little trouble understanding it.
I also don’t specialize in early Christianity, although I have done a fair amount of reading and research on it in the course of my studies. I’m certainly not writing my dissertation on it, but I feel I have enough knowledge of context to translate.
As well, one thing I have worked on, and feel comfortable discussing, is gender and sexuality in the ancient world.
If these credentials are enough for you, ask whatever question you seem dying to ask. I’m not really sure what more needs to be said - although I often disagree with Diogenes, his posts in the linked thread had me nodding vigorously.
[QUOTE=the raindog]
Miller, you’re a good sport, and I can tell you [honestly] that I always enjoy reading your posts.
Even when you’re wrong. 
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The posts where I’m wrong should be especially interesting, I would think. Being as rare they are. 
[QUOTE=jsgoddess]
Psychic moment: I see it now. He’ll reply, “It’s not as if I didn’t start a GD thread.”
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I think your psychic powers are much more advanced than mine. All mine are seeing is yet another logical fallacy.
I’m guessing it’ll be another Tu Quoque in the form of “If Poster X won’t defend his/her claim in GD, then Poster X’s claim must be false.”
But I admit, that’s my statistics powers doing the predicting, not my psychic powers.
[QUOTE=levdrakon]
Klan meeting?
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I had two posts written, since the raindog is a better person that to give you the response you deserve, and then I deleted them.
You aren’t worth the waste of pixels.
[QUOTE=FriarTed]
I had two posts written, since the raindog is a better person that to give you the response you deserve, and then I deleted them.
You aren’t worth the waste of pixels.
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Ah, you poor thing. Did I hurt your feelings?
[QUOTE=the raindog]
Is there room on your lapel for the NAMBLA ribbon?
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I think raindog is a big boy and can probably take it.
[QUOTE=Lightray]
I think your psychic powers are much more advanced than mine. All mine are seeing is yet another logical fallacy.
I’m guessing it’ll be another Tu Quoque in the form of “If Poster X won’t defend his/her claim in GD, then Poster X’s claim must be false.”
But I admit, that’s my statistics powers doing the predicting, not my psychic powers.
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And that’s Tu Quoque, is it? There I was thinking it was something like me going “Oh yeah? Well you do Y!” and somehow thinking it excused me for doing X. Live and learn.
[QUOTE=the raindog]
And I can tell you that our paths will cross again.
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Where, exactly–a remote field at dawn, with pistols and seconds at the ready? This thread has disintegrated into “let’s you and him fight” combined with a whole bunch of very stupid posturing. If you want this subject covered as thoroughly as you think it needs to be, then start a thread on it yourself. Be proactive instead of reactive. Dispel the ignorance you see around you (or something like that). I’d like to hear The Authority on Biblical Things wax eloquent on the negative effects homosexuality has on Western civilization, (which leads me to ponder its effects on Eastern civilization as well, but that’s yet another thread).
IOW, stop with lines in the sand and silly statements like the above (seriously, don’t forget your wig–or a doctor). Post your position or move on to other things.
[QUOTE=Malacandra]
And that’s Tu Quoque, is it? There I was thinking it was something like me going “Oh yeah? Well you do Y!” and somehow thinking it excused me for doing X. Live and learn.
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Well, I read it as “Person X is inconsistent in defending Claim, therefore Claim is inconsistent and wrong” – a “you’re one, too!” argument, particularly inasmuch as it is a logical fallacy that is attacking Person X in lieu of addressing the Claim. But it certainly might be better described as another fallacy.
edit: ooh! found a new word while looking up fallacies! Ipsedixitism. happy day!