Every now and again a post at Vox Nova will initiate serious discussion and argument among contributors and readers. That’s a splendid affair. Other times, a post will generate caustic and spiteful rhetoric. That’s a squalid affair. But the latter is not the most discouraging scenario, in my opinion. Rather, I find relentless debate to be an occasion of sadness. For example, a recent post on a McCain ad saw two or three readers spend the better part of four to five straight hours bickering at and arguing against certain points raised by Vox Nova contributors. Debate is good, but let’s not overdo it. This is a Catholic blog, after all, and we recognize that there is more value in spending time with family and friends, doing your job when you are at work, practicing your faith, or reading a book. Spending five hours continuously checking to see who replied to your last comment interspersed with crafting (what you believe to be) the perfect, impenetrable response is not a good habit to develop. Step away, serve others, and worship the Lord. It’s a blog. We’ll be here tomorrow, eager to hear your thoughts. I guarantee that what you offer then will be more profound and edifying.
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