Bushman: Internet having an impact

[_LifeOnaPlate]

Let's revisit it, though, to make it clear.

(thanks to John Dehlin who posted this link on RFM)

Then I said:

Yes. Extra special thanks to John Dehlin for posting a link to what is probably the best website on the entire Internet.

Note I said posting a link TO the best website, not posting a link ON the best site.
Secondly, "no backsies" typically refers to not allowing people to cut in line by getting in behind you. Not "taking things back."

[_The Dude]

by the way, the original topic MADE MY DAY!

Why, exactly? I don't see Bushman's remarks as a major concession. As I said in my earlier post on this thread, he's basically stating a realistic form of the chapel/internet Mormon dichotomy, although he probably doesn't realize it is such. Once a traditional Mormon embraces the idea that he can bend the church to make it accomodate anti-mormon criticisms, then you are dealing with an apologist, not an apostate. There has been no concession that "the church" is false.

[_Boaz & Lidia]

by the way, the original topic MADE MY DAY!

Why, exactly? I don't see Bushman's remarks as a major concession. As I said in my earlier post on this thread, he's basically stating a realistic form of the chapel/internet Mormon dichotomy, although he probably doesn't realize it is such. Once a traditional Mormon embraces the idea that he can bend the church to make it accomodate anti-mormon criticisms, then you are dealing with an apologist, not an apostate. There has been no concession that "the church" is false.

Just knowing that the great information whore is affecting his fellow members as well as putting a dent in baptisms, is enough to get me excited.

Of course none of the top mo'pologists will concede squat. They have a very explicit need to believe coupled with so much of their lives and wage earning tied to said belief, that they cannot admit that Mormonism is just made up.

[_beastie]

Let's revisit it, though, to make it clear.

beastie wrote:
(thanks to John Dehlin who posted this link on RFM)


Then I said:

LifeOnaPlate wrote:
Yes. Extra special thanks to John Dehlin for posting a link to what is probably the best website on the entire Internet.


Note I said posting a link TO the best website, not posting a link ON the best site.
Secondly, "no backsies" typically refers to not allowing people to cut in line by getting in behind you. Not "taking things back."

Geez, LoaP, get a sense of humor. I was joking. No one who is familiar with you at all could possibly believe you meant RFM was the greatest website. I thought it was quite funny you were concerned about that possibility, hence, my joke.

by the way, the fact that you wanted to clarify the meaning of "backsies" indicates that you need to step away from the computer.....

[_Dwight Frye]

Secondly, "no backsies" typically refers to not allowing people to cut in line by getting in behind you. Not "taking things back."

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