I have read many of your posts and the question and answer page. I read all your thoughts on Buddhist philosophy (I’m Buddhist) and am impressed with how you put your arguments forward. I don’t agree with everything of course, but I like reading your positions on various subjects. I just wanted to say I appreciate the way you try to stay with facts (your facts) and Scripture, not attack others. It’s always nice to read a well-reasoned argument, even when I don’t agree.<\/p>\n\t
Thank you! That was very kind to let me know and it made my day brighter.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I have read many of your posts and the question and answer page. I read all your thoughts on Buddhist philosophy (I’m Buddhist) and am impressed with how you put your arguments forward. I don’t agree with everything of course, but I like reading your positions on various subjects. 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