Are dicussion boards the best way to determine truth?

[_Bond James Bond]

Message boards (this one in particular) are pretty democratic and populist. The double edged sword of freedom of information is that a lot of people aren't adequately grounded in background history and evidence. See Droopy and the drubbing he took on Vietnam.

[_zeezrom]

Message boards (this one in particular) are pretty democratic and populist. The double edged sword of freedom of information is that a lot of people aren't adequately grounded in background history and evidence. See Droopy and the drubbing he took on Vietnam.

I brush up on my grammar and spelling here. I also have a place to express my inner thoughts. Another one is brewing...

[_Fence Sitter]

From a slightly different perspective, I find that discussion boards are a good way to find out how little I know.

[_lostindc]

From a slightly different perspective, I find that discussion boards are a good way to find out how little I know.

this, if anything I often can leave a message board, such as this, thinking wtf?

edited to add: this is not a negative thing...well sometimes it is e.g. simon et al.

[_Rambo]

From a slightly different perspective, I find that discussion boards are a good way to find out how little I know.

I know that's why I love coming here. Always something new for me to learn and not just about Mormonism.

[_zeezrom]

I've posted so many times, you might wonder that I have anything left to say at all. Funny thing is, I'm just getting started.

Also, I find so many people here absolutely fascinating.

[_lulu]

From a slightly different perspective, I find that discussion boards are a good way to find out how little I know.

And thank God there's always someone willing to point it out to me.

[_Buffalo]

not neccessarily, I have numerous acqaintances that prayed, felt a reaction, had a metaphysical or spiritual experience and endured to the very end with little to no doubts. Whether their preceptions/experiences may be a different question deserving attention.

But what truth did any of it reveal? Can you come up with a single thing? That's the problem with it.

At least they weren't hallucinating. That's a big plus!

[_bcspace]

I find this board and other boards to be a good way of determining both sides of an argument. When people make claims and they back it up with references I can check those and it seems to me a good way to determine an opinion on the matter. Even though I have come to an opinion it may not be right and it could change as I see more evidence.

Is a discussion board a good way of determining truth?

The strength of an argument is not a bad way to go. Problem is, anti-Mormon criticism is full of holes.

[_Gadianton]

Provided there aren't draconian rules in place, discussion boards are a pretty darn good way to determine truth when compared to alternative methods people normally use like: reading the scriptures, praying, asking a trusted Elder or church leader, asking a family member, reading the newspaper, watching TV, or often times reading books. This especially goes for topics with no formal approach and/or controversial topics.