• Argument,  Persuasive Modes

    Persuasive Modes

    Imagine you are gathered at a family reunion (or any other social event). Your family comprises of atheists, mystics, agnostics and whatever else you can think of. As the discussion gets going everyone seems very appreciative of one another’s views. “One just has to do one’s best in life,” grandma says. “I find divinity in everything,” a great aunt remarks. “Just because he’s gay doesn’t make him wrong,” your brother says to nods of approval. The conversation is pleasant. Pleasant, that is, while you, the exclusivist Christian, remain silent. For, you know that, when challenged to comment, you will very likely be received as judgmental,  harsh, thoroughly anti-party-mood. But to stay silent pricks…