Is ‘bashing’ sub-Christian?

2 Timothy2:1-4 · Dec 27, 2006

So what we have here is a moral or ideological judgment masquerading as the counsel of manners. It’s a way of stifling discussion or criticism without having to do the heavy lifting involved in supplying a thoughtful response. It’s perfectly designed for a culture obsessed with feelings and impatient with truth. If you can’t stand the heat of your critic’s argument, play the niceness card, and disqualify his argument from polite discourse. It’s ingenious, much like the “hate speech” ploy, used worldwide to blunt or silence biblical exhortation.
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http://www.bpnews.net:80/bpcolumn.asp?ID=2495

Is the word "bashing" a tool used to stifle opposing views? I certainly see this word used quite a bit on discussion forums. Especially when it comes to conservative vs. Liberal debates.

Aaron · Dec 30, 2006

I think the article is right on, and I see that ploy used alot here by novices and the pro-"new worship" crowd. They will mercilessly "bash" their opponents until someone well informed gets involved. Then they bail pretending to take the "high road." They say something like, "You're causing me to behave unchristian-like, so I just choose to remove myself from the conversation."

I call it the Georgie Jack Horner Syndrome.

Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie
Kissed the girls and made them cry.
But when the boys came out to play
Georgie Porgie ran away—and said what good boy am I! :tongue3:

I will say that one guy on this board who really sticks to his guns, and engages the debate with research and reasoning (though I disagree with his conclusions) is Eric B. He has earned my respect. :thumbs:

Another one is Travelsong, but he has disavowed Christianity and can no longer post on this board.

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