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Originally Posted by Russ
So you are asking me to explain something personal to me and my family but without using any personal contexts. Are you genuinely unable to see how you're trying to shoehorn us in to answering things on your own terms?
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it is a simple question. definitions are definitions - they are not personally malleable, they do not change meaning depending on what side of a fence you sit. the same definition applies to me as it does to you. I have answered without prejudice towards or against my viewpoint, sticking strictly, i believe, to the question and it's own context. feel free to ask me a question back, once you have answered mine.
in fact, I open the question to anyone who wishes to answer. it would be very interesting to see what we get.
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Originally Posted by Chris
Idi, I am sorry, I reject utterly the premise of your question. For me, this is life, and a simple, natural and truly ancient process of fulfiling my duty and privilege as a father by bringing my children up as I believe best. I'm not prepared to engage with the subject of my children, my relationship with them, and our relationship with God and our faith, in the terms you are requesting.
That obviously is not the answer you're looking for, but then I was never very good at giving only a 'yes' or a 'no' just because it was what someone else wanted.  |
you are right. it is not the answer I am looking for, but it is the one I expected. I know it is an uncomfortable question, because it does force you to question the techniques at play. I get that. but for me, the fact both yourself and Russ have avoided answering speaks volumes to me. but that is only my opinion.
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If I may add, this has been an excellent thread. Kudos to Mr A. for this one. it's a shame that it has ended without all questions being answered, but as always, when religion is involved, it can become uncomfortable for some. I hope nobody has been offended or upset by any posts here.