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In response to "what i find fascinating about a portion of the debate on the bible and homosexuality" by tRuMaN

It is, to me, a really frustrating example of missing the forest for the trees. -- nm

Posted by TFox Mar 11 '10, 13:14

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that is the second time this week i have heard/read that phrase, and i have no clue what it means -- nm - tRuMaN Mar 11, 13:16 5
- focusing on the details, and as a result missing the whole point. -- nm - TFox Mar 11, 13:18 1
  - ok, now I understand - tRuMaN Mar 11, 13:19
- In short it means not seeing the big picture. -- nm - Krusty Mar 11, 13:17 2
  - and focusing on a small detail. -- nm - Krusty Mar 11, 13:18 1
    - must be an east coast thing -- nm - tRuMaN Mar 11, 13:20

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