For starters, long lectures don't hold people's attention in cyberspace.

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And holding long moral lectures is boring, both for the parent and the child.

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This was not a day of long speeches or lectures on what other nations must do.

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On the other hand, President Obama started out looking nervous, and although he warmed up and found his stride he gave long, mini-lectures rather than engaging and arguing, our correspondent says.

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Before long, his primary teaching method became 15 minute lectures, which he uploaded to YouTube for all to see.

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It is due to this age-long ritual that we have decided to organize a conference such as this since the doctrine of the Church lectures has evolved over the years we are proud to say we are keeping the hope alive!

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