tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28300773.post2544955046077419994..comments2023-10-08T06:39:04.875-07:00Comments on Scrivenings: “Stick to the issues, debate them forcefully and charitably, and let the conversions fall where they may.” Victor Reppert (Christian philosopher)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28300773.post-83974596904852912112014-04-18T09:55:08.489-07:002014-04-18T09:55:08.489-07:00I don't get it. Is this article saying that if...I don't get it. Is this article saying that if your conversation is through one of these eight motivating factors then that's proof that there is no God? One comment said that each one would give one good tools for de-converting? I don't get it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180891349616053309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28300773.post-82962555513134415982010-09-23T19:22:25.383-07:002010-09-23T19:22:25.383-07:00Terri and War on Error,
People gravitate towards...Terri and War on Error, <br /><br />People gravitate towards or away from beliefs for many reasons (perhaps a better description than "gravitate towards or away" is "become enchanted with or disenchanted with one's beliefs"). Humans are complex creatures.<br /><br />Sometimes constant study and curiosity play a role. Other times an emotional spark moves one to study Edwardtbabinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13036816926421936940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28300773.post-63411573127591369212010-09-22T06:53:22.534-07:002010-09-22T06:53:22.534-07:00Interesting. Those eight concerns might make a go...Interesting. Those eight concerns might make a good guide for what issues to focus on in a future book aimed at deconversion. <br /><br />BenBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479224236264150172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28300773.post-35242344709881486252010-09-19T15:33:11.992-07:002010-09-19T15:33:11.992-07:00I think the implication in your post is that teena...I think the implication in your post is that teenagers are emotionally volatile and inexperienced and don't have the knowledge to make an informed choice.<br /><br />While I think there is some truth in that, I also think that teenagers are at a crossroads in their lives in which they are contemplating their future, their place in the world and the trajectory/path that they should be taking.<terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399706958844399216noreply@blogger.com