Sanctorian wrote:Well, that and your wife and kids. But again, we are all guessing here even though we've given plenty of opportunities for you to share what keeps you a member. It would be easier to get it first hand from you, but the best we can do is track down your ward members and ask them per your request.
Like I said, you all could also just get over me. It's not like my not opening up personal details to you somehow forces you to post antagonistic speculation about it. You do have lives not governed by this board, right?
Everybody Wang Chung wrote:You mean just like you've dodged our questions? Or is it different when Mak dodges?
I'm not dodging anything. I told you all I wouldn't share certain personal details. You're not even acknowledging my concerns, you're just pretending that acting like a child will distract everyone from the fact that you're refusing to even acknowledge my concerns. That's what a rhetorical dodge is.
Everybody Wang Chung wrote:You mean just like you've dodged our questions? Or is it different when Mak dodges?
I'm not dodging anything. I told you all I wouldn't share certain personal details. You're not even acknowledging my concerns, you're just pretending that acting like a child will distract everyone from the fact that you're refusing to even acknowledge my concerns. That's what a rhetorical dodge is.
What are your concerns Mak?
"I'm on paid sabbatical from BYU in exchange for my promise to use this time to finish two books."
Everybody Wang Chung wrote:What are your concerns Mak?
I spelled them out in detail less than 30 minutes ago. If you wanted to respond, you would. You just want to play games, though, and I'm not interested.
Everybody Wang Chung wrote:What are your concerns Mak?
I spelled them out in detail less than 30 minutes ago. If you wanted to respond, you would. You just want to play games, though, and I'm not interested.
In other words, you have no concerns. Thanks again, Mak.
"I'm on paid sabbatical from BYU in exchange for my promise to use this time to finish two books."
Sanctorian wrote:Well, that and your wife and kids. But again, we are all guessing here even though we've given plenty of opportunities for you to share what keeps you a member. It would be easier to get it first hand from you, but the best we can do is track down your ward members and ask them per your request.
Like I said, you all could also just get over me. It's not like my not opening up personal details to you somehow forces you to post antagonistic speculation about it. You do have lives not governed by this board, right?
Mak, are you kidding me right now? You came on this thread and started engaging us. No one forced you to do so. You then want to shut it down when people start asking you questions that you don't like. You start throwing mud and name calling and saying silly things. Of course you're going to get push back. But it's not your fault is it Mak? It's everyone else that just needs to let it go in your world.
The funny thing is, and I've already said so, you're one of my favorite defenders on this board. I think you have some good insights. You have a lot to offer with your knowledge and proximity to the inner workings of the church. It's not everyday we actually get to engage with someone that works for the Morg. But then you freak out when we ask about your beliefs. How they came about and what helps you continue to believe today? You then have a tantrum when pressed on a thread that specifically is about your beliefs. If you don't want people asking about your beliefs, don't engage them on a thread that talks about your beliefs.
Or is it different when Mak dodges? 
