Argument Blog 9/24

Arguing is not my strong suit.  I don't tend to start arguments, nor do I enjoy participating or listening to them.  Maybe this is because I grew up in a household where arguing was frowned upon.  Or maybe it was because being from a big family, the chances of me winning the argument were slim.  The people I surround myself with, to this day, are not huge arguers.  I honestly think it's annoying when people argue so I don't hangout with them.
If my friends argue it is probably over something as minor as who gets to eat the last cookie or if the new Lana Del Rey album was good.  My friends only argue with each other though.  They would never start talking with other people who don't understand the situation.  I understand why people argue.  I get that some feel the need to be right or at least make others believe in their cause but I'm a big believer in lead and others will follow.  If you are obnoxiously arguing with someone, I don't think that is the best way to get them to back you up.  Rather my tactic would be to show them through example what you stand for and allow them to make their own decision whether they follow or not.  
Argumentation is not encouraged in any of my classes other than this class and theology.  My Theo 101 break out sessions are a time to argue and state your opinion.  This class in particular I find interesting because I like to hear other people's views on God.  It's interesting when an atheist stands to tell his or her story.  But they loose me when he or she tries to convert me to atheism.  I believe the point to any argument should be to inform and sway but not to forcefully encourage.  My theology teacher encourages arguing to fuel the conversation.  In my other classes however, arguing might be viewed as disruptive or beside the point.