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The purpose of blogging...

August 8, 2008 06:28 by Lisey

Is the purpose of a blog to push an agenda?

Is the purpose of a blog to allow free expression from all its readers - whether they are contrary or not?  Should every voice, even those against Mormonism, be allowed to post?  What of those against Libertarianism?  or even Feminism?  Could we handle reading what a Chauvanist might say on our little blog here?  

Is the purpose of a blog to have one voice alone speak to the tone of the blog? 

 - I've been wondering today what exactly the point of a blog really is.  Isn't the point of libertarianism to allow everyone freedom of thought and speech?  If one type of voice is blocked from posting doesn't that go back to 'censorship for the common good of socialism?"   I hope all the readers of this blog know that anyone is welcome to guest post on here so long as it 'sort of stays along the themes of the blog i.e. Mormonism, Feminism, or Libertarianism.  It is my hope that devout members of the church keep in mind others struggle to believe.  And those who don't believe keep in mind that the majority of our readers "Believe" and people don't need condescending diatribes about how silly their religion is.

I think everyone should have a voice on this blog - all people reading it... Please be respectful and scholarly in your responses and posts - without mocking one's religion or politics.   Is it censorship to ask we all be respectful?   


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August 8. 2008 07:14

Cyn

Lisey, perhaps a good answer to your question might be similar to the Supreme Court's statement on pornography, i.e "I can't define it but I know it when I see it." In like manner, there is certain art that is just "crap"--and is meant to shock and offend. Similarly, there are punk and rap musicians whose whole purpose is to demean.

Although we should not censor what a person's beliefs should be, we CAN require civility, intelligence, and a true desire to learn and grow.

Hopefully, your post will bring our standard for the blog to one suitable for the society of the mind and heart.

Cyn

August 8. 2008 08:29

Lisey

For the record...

I was NOT INSINUATING that people cannot question anything, nor can they question Doctrines etc. etc.

I personally have a ton of issues with a lot of the 'doctrines' this Church supports. Questioning is great and even if you decide the Church is false, that is fine to post about. All I was saying is that one has to be careful the way they say it's false. It's the difference between saying: "For me, I've found that this doesn't work for my soul." Vs. "ha Ha you idiot, of COURSE the Church is a joke!"

That's all I was saying.

Lisey

August 11. 2008 16:12

Firebyrd

I think, given some of the incidents that suggested that we create this blog, that freedom of speech and of various viewpoints should always be welcomed here. Requiring people to be respectful of each other certainly isn't censorship or trampling on their rights, whereas rudeness does infringe on the rights of everyone to have a chance to put forth their own views.

Firebyrd

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