Below, NP replies to my post with this statement: Normally I would ignore any publication by Christian Life Resources and their ilk - In this case, I was curious why thenewgreen would share it. I don't think he wanted to make me crazy (although you never know). I did say elsewhere on Hubski to occasionally subscribe to people who don't agree with you, to go beyond your comfort zone. It's good to have one's beliefs challenged. The abortion debate may never be put to rest. At least in Canada, for the time being, our conservative right-leaning government has kept social issues decided by previous governments off the agenda. It doesn't take much to change the agenda though. I will share this kind of post once - just so interested parties can see the discussion that ensued.I never got around to checking their facts.
So-called facts are hard to trust one way or another. The real and best arguments against that article are the ones offered by Hein and MattholomewCup below.
Generally I check facts by checking the validity of the sources. For example if all the sources are from the same place or by the same person/group than that generally raises flags. I've also found that its a good idea to check the date on your source. Some issues move quickly enough that older sources probably aren't too accurate to today. Also, I've found that if you can find someone you disagree with that you can stand to talk to about all sorts of things more informative than people you agree with.
Also, I've found that if you can find someone you disagree with that you can stand to talk to about all sorts of things more informative than people you agree with.
Hi NP, that sentence is difficult to read, but I think I understand what you mean. Disagreeing respectfully is something hubski encourages. I occasionally come across disrespect when an unappreciative commentator responds to a passionate poster who resents that his or her post was taken poorly. When that happens, I want to say something parental, like "play nice." It's a good idea to thank someone for their comments, even if they disagree with you.
Yea... The Internet is kinda bad about that. Passion and anger generally come hand and hand, it seems. Kinda what I was aiming for too. I was asked to "post something controversial to stir up a debate" and voila it worked. Also about time for me to find something else to post. Hmm, I haven't decided what. Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Since you asked, what is your area of specialty? What do you mean by NuclearParadox, for example? Are you a writer? Have you ever been to a writing workshop?
Heh being a Highschool Student. So slacking off, being a dumbass, and doing my best not to drown in Schoolwork. Joking aside I'd call myself a gamer. I also make some artwork. Not too often though. School keeps me pretty busy. NuclearParadox is what I usually use as my gamertag. Not common enough to be taken quickly and not completely lame. There's a long story behind but it's effectively me and some friends. Writing is not really my thing. I can do it. I've spent a lot of time doing it. I've written somethings just for fun. I'd rather read than write just about every time.
Hubski is a great place for slacking off, but NOT a good place to be a dumbass. You're following some good people though. It will make you smarter and maybe broaden your interests. There's some people on the site asking big metaphysical questions. Maybe you don't see them in your feed though.
Ehh, everyone can be a dumbass sometimes. Teenagers are just predisposed to being one. It's the way our brains are wired. It affects our ability to understand and think about long term consequences. Its actually safety mechanism of all things. It helps you leave the "nest" and strike out on your own. I've not had too much chance to play with who I'm following yet to get quite what I'm looking for. I haven't put in enough time to do that. I've got a other responsibilities and distractions keeping me away.