KARL JASPERS FORUM

TA60 (Grandpierre)

Commentary 20 (to Nixon, C19)

( FUNDAMENTALS AND AMPHIOXUS )
by Glenn C Wood
13 March 2004, posted 27 March 2004

The judgment that my comments have been "ad hominem" suggests that there's been a violation of the conditions for contributing to the Forum and such should preclude my participation or at least and editor's discretionary screening of parts or all (-- which could easily occur by pleading some allowable error rate or computer glitch). This judgment is consistent with the attitude toward the value of interpreting biblical texts (after routing the last response I wondered if GN was the one who once confused the beginning of John's gospel with Genesis, and some admirable character showed itself by admitting error with an "Opps..." ).

(What the Forum needs is a second-party account of contributions to increase confidence in propriety. On occasions I've forwarded copies elsewhere so that it might be verified if needed that some were not posted. Getting personal with contributors tempts collusion like that management of events by back-room good old boys. When that happens, e.g. HM and GN, pointing at it is sure to results in a chant "ad hominem.")

I think objectivity requires the avoidance of being personal and complimentary and that the editor should not seek out contributors who are agreeable. GN's comments tend to verify that sort of thing occurs -- that consequence of subjectivism … I mean it should not be done in the name of KJ.

GN does not need the aegis of the Forum's editor to show the strengths of fair thinking, nor the healing balm of a dignitary's compliments. Such has a weakening effect.

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Glenn C Wood