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The difference between Gagnon and Miller is that they both are coming from different sides of explaining what gay marriage is. The tone that Miller is coming across with is a very calm. I say this because I understand that she is trying convenience her audience to believe every single word that she is saying. Gagnon tone is aggressive/assertive. He is wants to really prove his points so that people can be shaken up and realize what's going on in the world right now. He's keeping his audience alert and aware of the situation we all see around us every day.
ReplyDeletethe tone of Dr. Gagnon throughout his article is egoistical, rude and irritated. this is exemplified when he says, " There is not the slightest effort on miller's part to think critically about her own line or reasoning. the lone voice she cites against homosexual practice is not from a scholar... from the thousands of pages or so that i have written on the subject over the past decade miller cites not a word." this demonstrates his egotistical tone and rude tone because he calls her stupid for not using him as a source in her text. this irritates him.Dr. Butterfields tone is different because her tone is authoritative and smooth. this is demonstrated throughout the whole text because not no point is she bashing others, she is simply just stating her facts and opinion.
ReplyDeleteBetween the two articles of Lisa Miller's "Our Mutual Joy" and Dr. Gagnon's "More than 'Mutual Joy'" tone between both are very different. Reading Lisa Miller's article "Our Mutual Love" has more of a calm and careful tone when she explains how Homosexuality love and marriage is no different than any other type of love or marriage. When reading Dr. Gagnon's article most can tell how irritated and annoyed he is by what he is talking about which happened to be about Lisa Miller's article and how she put together her article. As a Theology Specialist, Gagnon was irritated how Miller tried using unnecessary Biblical information and poor sources using false facts, "Miller makes a number of bad moves. She exaggerates discontinuity and downplays continuity between marriage values in Scripture and our own values." Overall, both may have similar topics in their articles, but they are against each other in many ways.
ReplyDeleteRobert A. J. Gagnon has a very aggravated tone in his article, “More Than ‘Mutual Joy’: Lisa Miller of Newsweek against Scripture and Jesus” and we can see this by the many comments he makes towards Miller. The first paragraph explains what Lisa Miller’s article was about and her credentials and the sources she quotes, but right at the start of the second paragraph Gagnon states, “There is not the slightest effort on Miller’s part to think critically about her own line of reasoning.” Gagnon comes right out to say that Miller was not thinking at all when she came to the conclusions that she did or otherwise she's basically stupid. You can clearly see his frustration towards Miller and a frustration that is rightly earned as she distorts Scripture and never quotes people, such as Dr. Gagnon, who are very knowledgeable of the topic. Dr. Gagnon’s tone differs from the tone of Butterfield because Butterfield speaks with conviction but doesn't come off and say the other side doesn't “critically think” about their line of thinking. Butterfield is rather, authoritative yes, but relaxed and calmly stating her opinion and pleading with the others to see the sin that they're committing and that there is a way out of that sin. She never specifically locks on to one person and if she disagrees with someone she doesn't just come out and say they're stupid but rather says she still prays for them but just simply doesn't agree. Both Butterfield and Gagnon are correct though and are very credited people to source.
ReplyDeleteDr. Gagnon has a very annoyed tone when he talks about Miller. He says "there is not the slightest effort on Miller's part to think critically about her own line of reasoning." What Gagnon means in this quote is that Miller is not very educated in that field of information and that she should have quoted him if anyone because he is an expert in all of that. Gagnon also doesn't believe that Miller knows what she is talking about because she said that God doesn't care about gay marriage, but in the bible it says that he is completely against it. On the other hand, Miller has a more relaxed and soothing tone because she doesn't call anyone out about a lack of information but she just tries to get her point across to the reader.
ReplyDeleteMillers tone is very loving and considerate. She is trying to get her message across with understanding and love.On the other hand is Dr. Gagnon. His tone is very assertive and accusing. His point is to basically call out Miller, and make her look stupid.
ReplyDeleteDr. Gagnon has a very arrogant and aggravated tone throughout his article, More Than “Mutual Joy”: Lisa Miller of Newsweek Against Scripture and Jesus.” In the first sentence of the second paragraph he states, “There is not the slightest effort on Miller’s part to think critically about her own line of reasoning.” In other words Gagnon has just called Miller stupid. He then continues to bash where Miller received her information and boast about his own work. This is similar to Dr. Butterfield in that they both speak with conviction and are confident in their opinions. However, they very different because Butterfield has a tone of love while Gagnon definitely does not.
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ReplyDeleteGagnon’s tone is a lot more forceful than Butterfields, Gagnon’s tone is more aggravated, condescending, critical, and cold. While Butterfields tones is more confident, brave, earnest, and formal. Gagnon’s style of writing is good but the way his article is written, it sounds like he wrote all of that out of anger and annoyance. While Butterfield writing is more laid back and more like she became hesitant to put her thoughts in the book the way she did. Gagnon wants very body to read his article so he get his point across, he want the world to know how wrong Miller was in her article. Butterfield wants everybody to read her book so that they can understand what she went through for her to get to where she is now.
The tone in Gagnon's article is a lot more arrogant and disrespectful. He seemed like he was jealous or upset at the fact that Lisa Miller did not quote him on anything. Gagnon considered himself as a specialist on the subject and had the credentials to back that up. But you can tell he did not respect Lisa Millers work. Even more so when he said "There is not the slightest effort on Miller's part to think critically about her own line or reasoning." Basically saying that she did not prepare well for her article at all, like she didn't even care. Rosaria Butterfields tone was a lot different she was a lot more understanding but just as firm when it came to getting her point across. She had this tone because she has been there, she lived the life. In the first paragraph she let you know that when she said "... I get on planes and speak to church and university audiences about living a messy life in Christ." She has a more creditable view cause she has lived both sides of the argument.
ReplyDeleteDr. Robert A.J. Gagnon's tone is more aggravated, outraged & accusing as where Butterfields tone is calm, compassionate & lighthearted. In Dr. Gagnon's article "More Than 'Mutual Joy'" he comes off as a little ticked off because of Lisa Miller's work. Many times in his writing he uses the word "ideological" to describe Miller and her article. He's more assertive when trying to get his point across as Butterfield is more calm about the topic. Dr. Gagnon in my opinion trashes Millers article in a way. He isn't very supportive of her work and believes that she didn't do the proper research. Dr. Butterfield on the other hand is more loving. She comes of as a very vibrant writer. Once again in my opinion I enjoy reading Dr. Butterfields work more than Dr. Gagnon. Butterfields reading is more interesting to read as where it seems as if Dr. Gagnon is basically telling us what he did right and what Lisa Miller did wrong.
ReplyDeleteGagnon and Butterfield differ a lot. Not only in their beliefs but also their tone. Gagnon seems really irritated throughout his essay, and Butterfield seems nice and calm. Gagnon seems like he is trying to push his beliefs on to you, and Butterfield is just telling you what she believes and why she believes it. In Butterfield’s essay you can tell that she really cares about the reader and how they view her as a Christian. Gagnon just goes on and on ranting on Miller is wrong. He shows no compassion. All he cares about is that his point is heard. Gagnon is very bold and forceful with his statements. Butterfield isn’t as forceful, but she gets her point across in a nicer manner.
ReplyDeleteDr. Rosaria Butterfield’s book Openness Unhindered is a completely different tone than the article More Than “Mutual Joy”: Lisa Miller of Newsweek against Scripture and Jesus by Dr. Robert Gagnon. Both texts are written out of passion and conviction, however they are complete opposites. Dr. Butterfield’s book takes a more earnest and sincere tone. It is obvious that Butterfield is convicted about the topic, however she very kind with her words while she tells her opinions. She frequently reminds the reader that our identity is found in Christ and that we must find our self-representation in Him. Dr. Gagnon's article on the other hand is the complete opposite. He is extremely irritated, assertive, and critical. It is obvious that he is infuriated by Lisa Miller’s article, and that he wants to correct her and her readers. He begins the twenty six page response by stating “There is not the slightest effort on Miller’s part to think critically about her own line or reasoning.” Although this can come off as rude, Dr. Gagnon is correct. Throughout the article Gagnon responds to Miller’s incorrect statements with Scripture. This shows that he has put a lot of research into this topic and that he knows what he is talking about.
ReplyDeleteDistinguishing tones between Gagnon and Butterfield was easy because they are very different in their writings. Gagnon has a very accusing tone that comes across as if he does not like homosexuals. He states: "There are plenty of laws in the Old Testament delimiting acceptable and unacceptable sexual relationships between a man and a woman. Never is there any attempt to make such a distinction for same-sex sexual relationships, for the obvious reason that no homosexual relationships are deemed acceptable." (Gagnon 2-3) A gay person reading this material would not feel welcomed to talk to him about their problems; they are more likely to feel anger toward Gagnon. However, Butterfield has a very consoling, compassionate outlook on the issue. She writes: "No one likes feeling shame." (Butterfield 59) She was a former lesbian, therefore, she knows exactly how to come across in a way that is amiable and warm. Gagnon speaks harshly from facts, while on the other hand, Butterfield speaks compassionately from experience.
ReplyDeleteIn this essay Doctor Gagnon has a tone of being very angry and upset. He want the world to know that what miller wrote was awful and that it should have never been published due to misleading research, He is also upset that Miller never once quoted any of his work in her article. "from the thousands of pages or so that i have written on the subject over the past decade Miller cites not a word". On the other hand Butterfield has a tone of compassion she speaks with a concerned tone also. Butterfield is not angry like Gagnon. She wants to be nice and at the same time concerned for those living in there sin and she wants to show them the right way to live. "Jesus met temptation with obedience, and that meant going against the natural desire of his human will.
ReplyDeleteIn this essay Doctor Gagnon has a tone of being very angry and upset. He want the world to know that what miller wrote was awful and that it should have never been published due to misleading research, He is also upset that Miller never once quoted any of his work in her article. "from the thousands of pages or so that i have written on the subject over the past decade Miller cites not a word". On the other hand Butterfield has a tone of compassion she speaks with a concerned tone also. Butterfield is not angry like Gagnon. She wants to be nice and at the same time concerned for those living in there sin and she wants to show them the right way to live. "Jesus met temptation with obedience, and that meant going against the natural desire of his human will.
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ReplyDeleteDr. Gagnon and Rosaria Butterfield has two completely different tones. Butterfields tone in the book “Openness Unhindered” is very positive, informative, but determined. As Butterfield continues throughout, she’s determined to make her points clear and accurate the best way she knows how with any negativity. She’s just being open and telling on herself. She comes across very calm. One quote that Rosaria quotes from Pledger demonstrates her tone is, “I will lay the weight of my sinking spirit on the free grace of Christ”. Her tone seems to be spoken with knowledge. Dr. Gagnon’s tone on the other hand is strictly negative. Dr. Gagnon is disturbed by Miller. His tone is aggravated, irritated, outraged, and disturbed, Dr. Gagnon doesn’t believe that she knows what she’s talking about. He thinks her references aren’t accurate enough and basically calling her stupid. Dr. Gagnon quotes, “There is not the slightest effort on Millers part to think critically about her own line or reasoning”. His quote demonstrates his agitated bitter tone towards her. But Rosaria and Dr. Gagnon both are very passionate about their topics and very interested in what they had to say.
Gagnon’s tone is most of the time different to Butterfields ton. Butterfield writes all the time objective and encouraging and enthusiastic. Especially when she writes about her new live, “God has blessed us, and our marriage, faith, and family are places where we take true rest.” Because Gagnon’s essay is based on his opposite view of Lisa Miller’s article in the newsweek he writes more angry about it. He is not able to understand, how these mistakes could happen, “There is not the slightest effort on Miller’s part to think critically”. Using these phrases don’t show only his anger about Miller, but sometimes he is arrogantly. For example when he tell the audience, that he couldn’t understand that she doesn’t quote him, “[…] thousand pages or so that I have written on the subject […]”
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