Sigh. Taylor asked how many of his books I read. He did not ask why I wished his books were rarer. I answered his specific question.
He responded with a comment that inferred that maybe my dislike for North's books was due to lack of knowledge. Given my answer, demonstrating adequate knowledge of North's writings, that should have sufficed.
In that context, he indirectly asked "why". I answered: "Thx. So, picking my brain on this one seems a bit odd. North is well known (respected?) as a Father of Theonomy. If one recognizes theonomy is a deficient hermeneutic, then there needs be little further to be said about a particular man's body of work. As you've asked, in effect, whether I know what I'm talking about, and I've offered testimony that I do, maybe it is sufficient to observe I've defended why I would prefer his books to be rarer?"
He then expressed his desire that I engage in further development of my critique of North, vis-a-vis theonomy. I offered a response explaining why I'm declining, and suggesting where he might find an answer to his question for deeper insight into objections to North, vis-a-vis theonomy. If he had asked "why" up front, I'd have offered the shorter answer. Not my fault he didn't, and I'm not torqued about that. In other words,, contrary to your criticism, I did engage.
And, the response "rarer" necessarily, in our economic system, means the price of his books would be higher. In other words,, contrary to your criticism, I did stick to the "higher price" issue.
Respectfully, you're wrong on both criticisms. Maybe no need for you to interject when Taylor and I seem ok?
