Comments on: “Life is Short. Have an Affair.” http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/ Transitioning Life's Journey Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:50:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jon Nicodapoulis http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7928 Jon Nicodapoulis Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:05:08 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7928 Affairs are nothing new. It's been around forever. This is a high tech tool for that kind of life style. For one I don't believe a married man or woman would cheat if they are secure in their relationship/marriage. That said what's the big deal about a web site. There are thousands of sites promoting sex in every way, shape imaginable. A person who is resolved to cheating due to insecurities or unhappiness can use countless forums to satisfy their needs. Remember it's the person not the tool. Affairs are nothing new. It’s been around forever. This is a high tech tool for that kind of life style. For one I don’t believe a married man or woman would cheat if they are secure in their
relationship/marriage. That said what’s the big deal about a web site. There are thousands of sites promoting sex in every way, shape imaginable. A person who is resolved to cheating due to insecurities or unhappiness can use countless forums to satisfy their needs. Remember it’s the person not the tool.

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]]> By: Beloved Spear http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7866 Beloved Spear Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:28:17 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7866 A "service" that intentionally markets itself to facilitate the subversion and betrayal of covenant commitments is...um...evil. By "evil," I mean that it flies in the face of the ethic of love of neighbor that is at the heart of the Gospel. The response from Biderman is further evidence of the fundamental violation of that ethic. "I don't care if this destroys lives. It's not my problem." Sigh. On the other hand, this may be something progressive and conservative Christians actually agree on. Which is something. A “service” that intentionally markets itself to facilitate the subversion and betrayal of covenant commitments is…um…evil. By “evil,” I mean that it flies in the face of the ethic of love of neighbor that is at the heart of the Gospel. The response from Biderman is further evidence of the fundamental violation of that ethic. “I don’t care if this destroys lives. It’s not my problem.” Sigh.

On the other hand, this may be something progressive and conservative Christians actually agree on. Which is something.

]]> By: Drew Tatusko http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7865 Drew Tatusko Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:07:15 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7865 this is worse than polygamy or polyandry, certainly worse than same-gender relationships where commitment and upbuilding are not only possible, but cherished. our american culture has such a backward and distorted image of human relationality, and this is a symptom of it. wow. this is worse than polygamy or polyandry, certainly worse than same-gender relationships where commitment and upbuilding are not only possible, but cherished.

our american culture has such a backward and distorted image of human relationality, and this is a symptom of it. wow.

]]> By: Sarah Markley http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7863 Sarah Markley Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:46:46 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7863 Cuh-Razy. And sad. I echo your other commenters. Cuh-Razy.

And sad. I echo your other commenters.

]]> By: Austin (austinklee) http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7862 Austin (austinklee) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:56:01 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7862 My question is - If you would be hurt by your wife having an affair, why would you provide a tool that results in others being hurt? That just doesn't make sense. I am sad for his marriage, because his wife has to always wonder if he tests his own product. My question is – If you would be hurt by your wife having an affair, why would you provide a tool that results in others being hurt?

That just doesn’t make sense. I am sad for his marriage, because his wife has to always wonder if he tests his own product.

]]> By: Tyler (Man of Depravity) http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7861 Tyler (Man of Depravity) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:38:25 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7861 I think saddened would sum it up for me. Having just met last night with someone close to me who is dealing with an affair in his marriage doesn't make it any less sad either. Me also coming from a Christian worldview can't help but wonder if Christianity wouldn't be much better off they churches focused on marriage as the key. I think saddened would sum it up for me. Having just met last night with someone close to me who is dealing with an affair in his marriage doesn’t make it any less sad either. Me also coming from a Christian worldview can’t help but wonder if Christianity wouldn’t be much better off they churches focused on marriage as the key.

]]> By: Renee http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7860 Renee Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:33:45 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7860 Let me understand: he provides the tools for people to have affairs but denies culpability in their decision to use it. So he takes himself out of the equation? That is a rather galling "sleight of mind" trick he's playing! Let me understand: he provides the tools for people to have affairs but denies culpability in their decision to use it. So he takes himself out of the equation? That is a rather galling “sleight of mind” trick he’s playing!

]]> By: Sean R Reid http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7859 Sean R Reid Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:19:39 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7859 Weak. Just Weak. Weak. Just Weak.

]]> By: John (Human3rror) http://rhettsmith.com/2009/09/17/life-is-short-have-an-affair/comment-page-1/#comment-7858 John (Human3rror) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:17:40 +0000 http://rhettsmith.com/?p=2979#comment-7858 bogus. bogus.

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