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One thing I feel is important and that is very misunderstood by all sides often is the reasons and purpose of a debate or opposing discussion. (To be overly P.C.):?

The Purpose of a debate is not to get the other side to agree with you or change their minds. You would be a fool to think that even possible. A person has the same odds of getting me to dedicate my life to Islam as I would getting them to reject their faith and enter the Atheist speaking circuit.

Debates can be eye opening, fun, and challenging. Debating, to me, is the best way I know to truly test my knowldge and understanding of my opnions and ideas. If I couldnt succesfully defend my opinions then I'm just not thinking hard enough or doing my reseacrh. Debates challenge one to defend their view points, not with emotion or childish tactics but with knowledge, reason and logic.

I love to debate and learn more about how, as well as about myself every time. I haven't had the same debate style twice yet and feel good at seeing progression.

No, Im FAR from great or perfect and succumb to the most difficult temptation at times, anger and emotional blindness. This is what Im persoanly working on. I feel I know my stuff but need to work on staying calm under fire and certainly not lowering to other peoples level.

I could list my favorite debaters and youtube vids if anyone cares. And btw no they are not all Atheists. I really respect a couple Theist debaters just as much.

Its like a sport, maybe one team is your favorite but you can certainly admire the talents of the opposing team at the same time. Thats the maturity needed for healthy debate.

I know this isn't exactly about how to discuss theology but it is how to debate anything so I feel it fits here.

I know some here do not like me using this term and feel it should be a discussion but make no mistakes friends...its going to end up a debate eventually. This doesnt have to be, nor is it a bad thing. If we get this right, good discussions or debates can remain civil and non volatile.

Cheers
OM

<blockquote data-quote="olympus mon" data-source="post: 3604659" data-attributes="member: 2468">One thing I feel is important and that is very misunderstood by all sides often is the reasons and purpose of a debate or opposing discussion. (To be overly P.C.):? The Purpose of a debate is not to get the other side to agree with you or change their minds. You would be a fool to think that even possible. A person has the same odds of getting me to dedicate my life to Islam as I would getting them to reject their faith and enter the Atheist speaking circuit. Debates can be eye opening, fun, and challenging. Debating, to me, is the best way I know to truly test my knowldge and understanding of my opnions and ideas. If I couldnt succesfully defend my opinions then I&#039;m just not thinking hard enough or doing my reseacrh. Debates challenge one to defend their view points, not with emotion or childish tactics but with knowledge, reason and logic. I love to debate and learn more about how, as well as about myself every time. I haven&#039;t had the same debate style twice yet and feel good at seeing progression. No, Im FAR from great or perfect and succumb to the most difficult temptation at times, anger and emotional blindness. This is what Im persoanly working on. I feel I know my stuff but need to work on staying calm under fire and certainly not lowering to other peoples level. I could list my favorite debaters and youtube vids if anyone cares. And btw no they are not all Atheists. I really respect a couple Theist debaters just as much. Its like a sport, maybe one team is your favorite but you can certainly admire the talents of the opposing team at the same time. Thats the maturity needed for healthy debate. I know this isn&#039;t exactly about how to discuss theology but it is how to debate anything so I feel it fits here.I know some here do not like me using this term and feel it should be a discussion but make no mistakes friends...its going to end up a debate eventually. This doesnt have to be, nor is it a bad thing. If we get this right, good discussions or debates can remain civil and non volatile.CheersOM</blockquote>

[QUOTE="olympus mon, post: 3604659, member: 2468"] One thing I feel is important and that is very misunderstood by all sides often is the reasons and purpose of a debate or opposing discussion. (To be overly P.C.):? The Purpose of a debate is not to get the other side to agree with you or change their minds. You would be a fool to think that even possible. A person has the same odds of getting me to dedicate my life to Islam as I would getting them to reject their faith and enter the Atheist speaking circuit. Debates can be eye opening, fun, and challenging. Debating, to me, is the best way I know to truly test my knowldge and understanding of my opnions and ideas. If I couldnt succesfully defend my opinions then I'm just not thinking hard enough or doing my reseacrh. Debates challenge one to defend their view points, not with emotion or childish tactics but with knowledge, reason and logic. I love to debate and learn more about how, as well as about myself every time. I haven't had the same debate style twice yet and feel good at seeing progression. No, Im FAR from great or perfect and succumb to the most difficult temptation at times, anger and emotional blindness. This is what Im persoanly working on. I feel I know my stuff but need to work on staying calm under fire and certainly not lowering to other peoples level. I could list my favorite debaters and youtube vids if anyone cares. And btw no they are not all Atheists. I really respect a couple Theist debaters just as much. Its like a sport, maybe one team is your favorite but you can certainly admire the talents of the opposing team at the same time. Thats the maturity needed for healthy debate. I know this isn't exactly about [i]how to discuss theology[/i] but it is how to debate anything so I feel it fits here. I know some here do not like me using this term and feel it should be a discussion but make no mistakes friends...its going to end up a debate eventually. This doesnt have to be, nor is it a bad thing. If we get this right, good discussions or debates can remain civil and non volatile. Cheers OM [/QUOTE]