Past Life Regression

[Prudence]

I don't think a respectful discussion is consistent with a mission to discredit the other participants. If one has nothing nice to say, one might consider saying nothing at all.

[3894]

Originally Posted by Prudence

If one has nothing nice to say, one might consider saying nothing at all.

Well, that's a message board conversation ender if I ever saw one. Right on a par with Oops, my colostomy bag just broke.

I don't see the disrespect in this thread. There's a building frustration at the lack of answers but that's it, IMO.

[Alex]

When I said nothing nice, I removed it. Since then I don't think I've said anything not nice.

Was my conversation with bewitched not nice? She offered an idea and we discussed its implications and relevance.

I don't think I'm on a "mission to discredit" but more of a "mission to examine." That's why I'd be very interested in watching some sessions. If I am wrong and the real world testable claims are true then they should hold up to skeptical examination quite well.

[bewitched]

Originally Posted by Prudence

If one has nothing nice to say, one might consider saying nothing at all.

I'm not aware of anyplace in our discussion that either Alex or I said something that wasn't nice. Perhaps if you point it out, I can clarify.

[tracilicious]

Personally, I think this thread is very interesting. I would love to see Alex's questions addressed for the same reasons that he asked them. And, I learned more about parallel universes. Plus, any thread in which Alex gets to bring up free will (or lack thereof) is a good thread to me. I love it when he does that.

[bewitched]

Respectfully, our discussion was neither disrespectful, nor were we attempting to paint thecorndogwalker into a corner. I find the idea of past lives facinating...I only offered another path to inffering its existence (or lack thereof). Once I introduced the idea of parallel universes (or multi worlds) the discussion merely segued, not as an attack on tcdw's beliefs but because Alex and I were discussing the different aspects of the theory and how it might apply here.



If an impression of disrespect was given, please know that it was unintentional.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by tracilicious

I love it when he does that.

If only he could do so by choice.

I see nothing wrong with the line of discussion in this thread. Alex's questions are entirely fair questions. To call what he's asked out of line or baiting would be saying that the only acceptable response is to offer no debate at all, which, to my mind, is exactly what the LoT is not about.

[Not Afraid]

I think the way this discussion is progressing is fine. Other than the first few posts, that were edited, I think the discussion has been intellectually stimulating and interesting. There is nothing wrong with question of beliefs, as long as it is done in a respectful rather and dismissive manner.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I think the way this discussion is progressing is fine. Other than the first few posts, that were edited, I think the discussion has been intellectually stimulating and interesting. There is nothing wrong with question of beliefs, as long as it is done in a respectful rather and dismissive manner.

I just don't think that a respectful and even-handed discussion about differing beliefs can take place after it's started with an insult. Pancaked or not. Did the original pancake make the situation any better when it was edited? Nor did this one.

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

I just don't think that a respectful and even-handed discussion about differing beliefs can take place after it's started with an insult. Pancaked or not. Did the original pancake make the situation any better when it was edited? Nor did this one.

Perhaps, but this is a bell that can't really be unrung. If corndiogwalker feels insulted by Alex's comments then it's perfectly acceptable for him to choose not to participate here. And if Alex wants to make any sort of amends that's up to Alex. Regarless, dicussion has continued and I don't see any value in shutting it down.

It's hard for discussions about beliefs to take place in an emotional vacuum, so perhaps a respectful even handed approach is ultimately impossible. Still I like that we try, and keep each other in check when our posts can be considered disrespectful. I don't really think anyone here wants to come off as a belligernat prick - but we all know those folks exist in the world too.

So I hope we can continue, in sincere curiosity, and perhaps earn back some of the respect we may have lost along the way.