Posted by Dr. Bob on March 17, 2001, at 16:04:17
In reply to Re: What DOES one do? » Dr. Bob, posted by JahL on March 17, 2001, at 9:50:32
> > This site is based on not only information, but also support. Seeing others as irrational usually isn't supportive, while tolerance usually is.
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> Fair point. But which takes precedence, information or support?Great question! It depends? :-)
> When someone posts irresponsible advice (ie give up yr drugs, pray to god), surely this should be challenged, & not 'tolerated'.
Well, I don't know. It's not necessarily a bad thing to consider whether the drugs you're on are in fact helping you. And many people are helped by prayer. Maybe more than by drugs?
> I actually thought I *was* being ... supportive ... by pointing out that no-one is to blame for their predicament; no-one is being punished by a higher power.
OK, that's supportive. But was that on this thread?
> It is the responsibility of the individual to get better (a view you yrself have previously endorsed). To invest yr faith in a god (to get well) is an abnegation of this responsibility.
I understand what you're saying, but that's black-and-white and not very tolerant -- or supportive -- of alternative perspectives.
> And I didn't 'see' any 'other' as irrational-I merely pointed out that *organised religions* defy rationale (& to argue with that would itself be irrational-but I'm *not* accusing anyone:-))
It's a fine line, organized religions vs. the people who belong to them. And rationality isn't everything, but "irrational" still has negative connotations.
> FWIW tho', I think (give or take the odd "Please be civil") you've got the moderation here just about spot-on.
Thanks. :-) But keep letting me know what you think, no one's perfect...
Bob
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