Read the first part of this post here.Be dogmatic. I’ll be the first to defend your right to believe, but dogmatism isn’t about belief; it’s about domination. Dogmatism shuts down dialog. Once an opinion becomes a dogma, simply voicing a question about it can label the questioner as an outsider. No one is an outsider here. Also, being dogmatic is the antithesis of being teachable. Being teachable is born out of a spirit of humility. Hmmm…, I wonder what being dogmatic is born out of…
Get personal. When responding to comments, please focus your thoughts on the content, not the person who made the comment. Also, remember that not every participant will be at the same stage of spiritual development. Some may have been reading the Bible since they were kids, and others may have never read it. That’s okay… in fact, that’s pretty exciting, if you think about it.
Don’t try. The first time you try to make a comment, the process might be a little intimidating. It’s really pretty intuitive, but some of the steps may be new to you. Don’t let the process stop you. The second time will be easy. Also, don’t let anxiety about whether or not your question is worthy keep you from asking. If you have a question, I can almost guarantee someone else is wondering the same thing.
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