Are theists entitled not to care about others?

[Jan Ardena]

Why do you want to make a point?

So we can understand each other.

jan.

 

[drumbeat]

If you understood the other sides point you would be 'converted'.

 

[Jan Ardena]

If you understood the other sides point you would be 'converted'.

Why?
Wotchya got?

jan.

 

[wynn]

So we can understand each other.

To what end?

Conversion, submission, ...?

 

[Jan Ardena]

To what end?

Conversion, submission, ...?

No.
Is that how you see it?

jan.

 

[wynn]

Yes, this is how I see it.
I asked earlier - "Isn't theism all about one-upmanship?"

 

[Jan Ardena]

Yes, this is how I see it.
I asked earlier - "Isn't theism all about one-upmanship?"

I meant ''understanding''.

jan.

 

[wynn]

But to understand eachother - why?

 

[Jan Ardena]

But to understand eachother - why?

In order to communicate.

jan.

 

[wynn]

Why?

 

[Jan Ardena]

Why?

Because it's nice, informative, natural, and so on, to communcate with other people.

jan.

 

[drumbeat]

If you understood the other sides point you would be 'converted'.

Why?
Wotchya got?

It's not my job to 'convert' you. Its up to you to learn for yourself and follow your path how you see fit.

Besides, I didn't mean 'you' personally, but generally.
My statement works both ways as well.