Thursday 16 May 2013

Ways to Avoid Contradiction and Fruitless Further Discussion

Sometimes it's just so much trouble arguing with people, isn't it? Having to justify your decisions can be really wearing.  Especially if the person arguing with you keeps on resorting to "logic" and "evidence".

Well, here's a few handy trump cards to play when you don't want to waste any more of your time.  They're quick, convenient and so much better than sticking your fingers in your ears and going "la-la-la"

"The Bible Says"

"You just wouldn't understand."

" God told me"

We can expect that kind of attitude, in these end times."

"Clearly your eyes have been blinded to the truth."

"The Church has always...."

"This is just the kind of persecution we were warned about. "

'Well that's not what it says in my version."

"Disagreement with those God has anointed, is disagreement with God."

"They did it at Spring Harvest."

"It's highly technical."

"The Early Church would never have done that."

"I'm not arguing."

"Well, that's your opinion."

1 comment :

  1. Or,

    What on earth are you on about?

    In your dreams?

    I don't want to be pedantic, but your idea's are really absurd?

    They don't teach that at HtB!

    That isn't in the decalogue?

    If I wasn't Ordained I'd.......

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