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Re: Ciel
Thanks for your great comment! Yes, the problems of definition are legion. Once you begin to define one thing, you must then define other things, and try to fend off misinterpretations, not to mention defend against hostile attacks. This problem is playing out in our national politics right now.
You ask about my definition of justice, and cleverly describe the problems of the definition of justice. Justice is a concept very dear to me, and I am trying to get better at writing about it. Please read my next post, and tell me what you think. I greatly respect your opinion, and greatly value your input. Thanks 
posted by
GoldenMean
on February 13, 2017 at 12:18 AM
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The trouble with words is that they don't mean the same thing to everyone
...which brings us to the side note on so many college papers: Define your terms!
I am particularly interested in what you mean when you say 'justice.'
Having read the next post before this one, I wondered then how you mean this word to be understood, as you list it as a necessary trait or intent of God. If it means 'balance' then it depends on who or what is in the balance, which scale or continuum is being balanced.
Or is 'justice' something not so much about balance as a preponderance of 'good,' but then, of course, 'good' must be defined, and is such a subjective description of anything, that can bring up many other problems of definition. 'Good' of course, derives from 'God' and this suggests that 'good' is that which is within the will or intent of God. So, then we have to define what is meant by 'God,' and then the philosophical question of whether we, with our little human minds, can possibly know God's Will or Intent, without our own will and intent getting in the way...
I love philosophy! And language, and semantics, and communication when it actually happens!
posted by
Ciel
on February 12, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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GoldenMean
Firstly, accept my apologies for reading you so late. I was too busy with my university works, with students' projects and thesis works etc., topped with international literary Fest. Anyway, all that beside, I fully concur that the long and short of it, are all relative. What matters is the content, the sense, its attraction, and of course, the presentation. I am remindeed of G.B. Shaw's reply to Winston Churchill where he says, excuse me for writing a long letter for I had no time to write a short one This is ironical, but what he meant was that one has to waste a lot of time on how to ink less. Thank you for reading and providing thoughtful inputs for my further writes. Cheers 
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posted by
anib
on January 20, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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Justi
Thanks for your review. You are commenting on the format or presentation of my posting, rather than the content and subject matter. Which is more important, the presentation or the actual message? I would think that the actual message is more important.
As for the readers and writers here on Blogit, that is an interesting issue. The format of Blogit pits us against each other in competition for readers, regardless of content. The content is more important than readership, as I hope you would agree. But Blogit turns these values upside-down.
Some are here for casual reasons, and some are here for more important reasons. Some are trying to read quickly, and move on, so they are disturbed by a post that requires them to actually think, or examine their own beliefs, so they reject that post. Others are here for more important reasons, who think they have a crucial message that others must listen to, for their own salvation. These writers gather a small following, who agree with them, but everyone else stops reading them.
I think you, Justi, fall into both categories, as it may suit you at the time. But no worries, I also fall into both categories, and so do all of us here on Blogit. We all do the exact same thing. After all, one can only devote so much time to so many excellent posts. You have written excellent posts, which I have read and commented on, which are not appreciated by those who are in a hurry to read and move on. There are many excellent posts I have seen by many writers, which have died a quick death because of lack of understanding or interest.
And then there is the pre-disposition of bias, or belief, which compels us to automatically reject or attack different ideas that challenge our own long-established beliefs.
But all of us have formed our beliefs on limited data, limited experience, so shouldn't we be more open to the testimony of others, who have had different experiences? That depends, upon other factors, mainly upon the morality and maturity of those "others"..... which is very difficult to determine.
Anyway, thanks for your comment, which made me think more. I hope I can do the same for you.
posted by
GoldenMean
on December 10, 2016 at 3:49 AM
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You spoke of complaints about your long posts despite your excellent content. Scholarly content can be measured, but just 'good' content is measured by the reader. If it is something one can not stop reading, length is of little consequence. Writing in a catagory, length is not a problem one comes back to read more on that subject. If I am just reading to keep up with my friends and new people here I do not want to have to pull up a comfortable chair to finish a post.
posted by
Justi
on December 9, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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FSI
Thanks for your comment, and even more, thanks for your thougtful input. I think you are one of the best on Blogit. You wirte interesting posts, and you also give thoughtful comments to everyone else. Cheers
posted by
GoldenMean
on December 3, 2016 at 6:50 AM
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Blogging does not seem to lend itself well for longer entries.
I guess, too, the design of the site has to do with it as well. People want to read, comment and go onto the next reader as quickly as possible to promote oneself.
I myself am find with your long entries.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on December 2, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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TAPS
I had not thought of "Bible, Beans, Bullets" in that way, but your interpretation is very good and smart. Mine is a bit more literal. A study of the Bible will help us in what we consume (more wholesome foods), and will enable us to use our bullets in morally correct ways, obtaining food when necessary, defending ourselves or killing when necessary, but never for murder.
posted by
GoldenMean
on December 1, 2016 at 10:24 PM
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GM
Indeed - very thought-provoking! So many, as a matter of fact, that I don't know where to begin...
posted by
Nautikos
on December 1, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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I agree short posts can be difficult as long post to read depending upon the content and how it's presented! sam
posted by
sam444
on December 1, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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I got a kick out of "Bible - Beans - Bullets" - quite witty. I am assuming the "beans" are referring to what we consume, both physically and spiritually, and the bullets are referring to what we give out in both actions and words. Fun post to read and to consider.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 1, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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