tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127231318556758701.post7927536611332251585..comments2023-11-05T03:06:30.977-08:00Comments on Mormon Midrashim: A Thought on Evil and ActivismJames Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14422536627746885883noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127231318556758701.post-33613434010443011512013-02-27T19:14:24.568-08:002013-02-27T19:14:24.568-08:00Honestly, I'm really glad I discovered this hu...Honestly, I'm really glad I discovered this hubbub about Orson Scott Card via your blog post because I approached it far more thoughtfully than I probably would have otherwise. :) <br /><br />Ironically enough, the more I thought about it the more I appreciated it in the context of Lehi's statements about opposition in all things. We talk about freedom in this country (and in many other contexts) and I think that we often forget those fundamental truths he taught. We CANNOT be free as a people without these opposing social and political forces. In a way, no matter who is right or wrong, both sides of an issue owe a certain amount of appreciation if not actual gratitude to the other. Without opposition, freedom wouldn't be possible. I can't help but wonder how such an attitude of gratitude might impact the witch hunt mentality. :)Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966370717526592703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127231318556758701.post-28553281215711271212013-02-24T16:52:52.410-08:002013-02-24T16:52:52.410-08:00My favorite line: "To fight oppression is a g...My favorite line: "To fight oppression is a good deed, but only he who fights against his own will to oppress is a good man." I like it because of it's versatility. As a mother, as a citizen, as a friend, in every circumstance we are in- do we grant freedom to our fellow men? or do we impose upon them our wills, beliefs or desires? As a mother it is my duty to guide my children, not control them. Very good.Sarah D Mizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395186549058613888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127231318556758701.post-65865208459546570782013-02-24T10:24:02.590-08:002013-02-24T10:24:02.590-08:00So true. I don't understand boycotting people ...So true. I don't understand boycotting people who disagree with you, anyway. Isn't the whole point of reading trying to understand other people's points of view and gaining a better understanding of the world and humans all over?Andrea Landakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14562563611657483918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127231318556758701.post-24062770886606323102013-02-24T00:15:17.224-08:002013-02-24T00:15:17.224-08:00Very thought provoking - whenever you can get Rick...Very thought provoking - whenever you can get Rick to comment on your blog you know you did something right...or wrong :0Will Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16227970662992011469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127231318556758701.post-12269542713742892512013-02-23T21:30:57.737-08:002013-02-23T21:30:57.737-08:00I like the way C.S. Lewis described it: the devil&...I like the way C.S. Lewis described it: the devil's work usually isn't to eliminate charity and replace it with pure hatred--that's impossible with most people at any given time. Instead, the trick is to get people to focus their charity on abstractions and people and causes far away so that they never notice the malice creeping into their relationships.<br /><br />Good post.Alan Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901059732816472847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127231318556758701.post-85385000217834937202013-02-23T20:28:47.849-08:002013-02-23T20:28:47.849-08:00I love the series on witch hunts, but this was my ...I love the series on witch hunts, but this was my favorite post. It identified hunting witches as something we are all susceptible to, something that I didn't realize that I'm doing. So instead of being upset with those that think I'm a witch, I ought to not think of my enemies as witches. Chris Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374335397107727265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127231318556758701.post-46768111056268212542013-02-23T17:48:07.772-08:002013-02-23T17:48:07.772-08:00I have a few guidelines that I believe, and try, f...I have a few guidelines that I believe, and try, far too often unsuccessfully, to follow:<br /><br />1. If you're not doing it out of love, you're doing it wrong.<br />2. Ask yourself, are you willing to apply the same rules and standards to yourself that you apply to those who disagree with you?<br />3. I assume, and I am almost always right, that those who disagree with me are sincere and believe their way is the right way. <br />4. I don't like compromise. With compromise no one gets what they want. Instead I look for a new way where everyone gets as much of what they want as possible. With listening, understanding, patience, and creativity, it can happen.<br /><br />Rick Waltonhttp://rickcreation.comnoreply@blogger.com