Angel,

I wasn't accusing you of forcing me to even suck my thumb, let alone read a
book.  I was using what's known as a "figure of speech."  I'll try and be
less than literal from now on.  On the other hand, I deal with people all
the time who have not, nor will they, read the Bible.  I still discuss what
they believe even if they are so Biblically screwed up, they can't even
discuss the Bible intelligently.  I never suggest, "Well, I'm not even going
to discuss it with you if you haven't read it."  The way they reply and
speak of the Bible is clear evidence they haven't read it in the first
place.

Phil.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Angel" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: Harry Potter? - WAS:Re: Miss Flurrie


> I never said you should be forced to read anything.  I don't think an
> intelligent discussion can be held concerning these books if those having
> the discussion have not even read the books.  This is why I don't discuss
> Harry Potter as I have not even read the books nor do I care to.  I think
> you would think differently if I were to say one should not discuss the
> positive verses negative attributes of what the bible has to say if one
has
> not read the book.  I think you would lbe one of the first to say you
would
> not even begin a discussion with someone who has not read the bible first,
> or at least the parts concerning which the discussion raises.  You would
> probably be the first to put the bible in the hands of the person
attempting
> the discussion and say read then we will discuss.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 11:42 AM
> Subject: Re: Harry Potter? - WAS:Re: Miss Flurrie
>
>
> > Angel,
> >
> > I don't understand why you think I must be forced to read books with
which
> > I
> > have no agreement and yet cannot comment on them unless I do.  Why
bother?
> > I haven't even read the entire constitution of the United States but I
> > believe and agree with it.  You think I might change my mind if I read
all
> > of the Harry Potter books?  Don't hold your breath.
> >
> > Phil.
>