In some ways, these are polarizing times. People are becoming very good at arguing. It can happen face-to-face. It can also happen online. Sometimes it’s with someone you know, and sometimes it’s with a complete stranger.As people of faith we know we have to stand up for certain things. I totally agree with that. We need … Continue reading Arguing in polarizing times
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Making someone look dumb or bad
Every day we are exposed to countless arguments. We witness them on the news, online, and sometimes in our own homes. I’ve noticed a pattern. A lot of people try to belittle someone else’s viewpoint to make their own sound superior. There are two simple steps in this process. Step one: Oversimplify someone’s viewpoint to … Continue reading Making someone look dumb or bad