debate

One of the ways to generate interest, prompt discussion, stimulate debate on any issue, subject or topic is bring a different perspective or take contrarian position regarding the issue, subject or topic.Five times in the Sermon on the Mount Jesus began by saying "You have heard that it was said" and then continued by saying "But I say to you." What Jesus shared did generate interest, prompt discussion and stimulate debate but it also did two other things. What Jesus shared brought about some lifelong enemies BUT it also created some lifelong followers and friends.Be mindful of who your audience is, how entrenched in their perspective/position they may be and how what you espouse may be perceived and/or received by them. Remember that “you get more flies with honey than with vinegar” which means you can influence more people by gentle persuasion, being kind, polite and respectful than by being overly aggressive, bitter, mean rude or unpleasant.Keep in mind that WOWagora's mission is to be a meeting place where people with different perspectives and positions can interact with each other, hopefully come together and ultimately work together for the betterment of all in the community.#oppositesattract, #interest, #discussion, #debate