How about in the future, when we have some hot issue to discuss, we use these terms of engagement on how to fight fair:
1. Be respectful. Don t name-call, use sarcasm, or belittle others.
Example: I believe there s a God because he talks to me!
I always thought you were a stupid idiot! 2.Focus on the issue. Don t get personal. Maintain clarity on your view.
Example: If there is a God, why is there so much evil in the world? Ya, well, you re Satan! That s why, you stupid idiot!
3.Stay on point. Don t change the subject until you ve dealt with the original issue.
Example: I don t like the church and refuse to attend such an abusive institution! Ya, well, you weren t breast-fed enough! Let's talk about that, you stupid idiot! 4.Wait before writing. Don t respond when angry. Cool off first. Present a reasoned response. It can be impassioned, but make sure it is not a knee-jerk reaction.
Example: I love Jesus because he s my personal Lord and Savior! Oh is that right? Then why every time you open your mouth, I smell manure, you stupid idiot! 5. Try to understand what others are saying. Don t write people off, but try to understand where they are coming from. Walk in their shoes for a minute.
Example: God is your imaginary friend! Well, men are from Mars; women are from Venus. But you might as well be speaking from Uranus, you stupid idiot! 6. If you don t understand what they are saying, ask for clarity. Don t assume you know what they mean. Example: I don t believe there s a literal Hell. That s why I think you re going to hell! Ya, well, I must already be there because I m talking to you, you stupid idiot! 7. Even if we argue ideas, try to respect and appreciate other people, even love them.
Example: I ll pray for you, that you will get saved and go to church. Ya, well, I pray that you get drilled through the head with a meteor, you brainless moron!
Anyway, those are just a few rules to help us fight fair and to encourage everyone to stay in the game. No head-butting! Check out this site for a humorous mixture of advice:
Check out this site for some humorous advice on debating fair!
How about in the future, when we have some hot issue to discuss, we use these terms of engagement on how to fight fair:
1. Be respectful. Don t name-call, use sarcasm, or belittle others.
Example: I believe there s a God because he talks to me!
I always thought you were a stupid idiot!
2. Focus on the issue. Don t get personal. Maintain clarity on your view.
Example: If there is a God, why is there so much evil in the world? Ya, well, you re Satan! That s why, you stupid idiot!
3. Stay on point. Don t change the subject until you ve dealt with the original issue.
Example: I don t like the church and refuse to attend such an abusive institution! Ya, well, you weren t breast-fed enough! Let's talk about that, you stupid idiot!
4. Wait before writing. Don t respond when angry. Cool off first. Present a reasoned response. It can be impassioned, but make sure it is not a knee-jerk reaction.
Example: I love Jesus because he s my personal Lord and Savior! Oh is that right? Then why every time you open your mouth, I smell manure, you stupid idiot!
5. Try to understand what others are saying. Don t write people off, but try to understand where they are coming from. Walk in their shoes for a minute.
Example: God is your imaginary friend! Well, men are from Mars; women are from Venus. But you might as well be speaking from Uranus, you stupid idiot!
6. If you don t understand what they are saying, ask for clarity. Don t assume you know what they mean. Example: I don t believe there s a literal Hell. That s why I think you re going to hell! Ya, well, I must already be there because I m talking to you, you stupid idiot!
7. Even if we argue ideas, try to respect and appreciate other people, even love them.
Example: I ll pray for you, that you will get saved and go to church. Ya, well, I pray that you get drilled through the head with a meteor, you brainless moron!
Anyway, those are just a few rules to help us fight fair and to encourage everyone to stay in the game. No head-butting! Check out this site for a humorous mixture of advice:
Check out this site for some humorous advice on debating fair!