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Tue May-16-06 06:22 PM
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Got into a religious argument with a co-worker |
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He got raging mad when i told him he believes in magic. For some reason he doesn't think creating something out of nothing is magic. Like i dunno a world/universe people plants and animals . Or talking snakes , fiery bushes, tower of babel.Animals walking to by two on to a big boat. If not magic what is it??
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Tue May-16-06 06:23 PM
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1. Where do you work that such a discussion is a-ok? |
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I work for city government and that's a HUGE no-no--and rightfully so, IMHO.
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Guava Jelly
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Tue May-16-06 06:26 PM
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5. Its a mold making cast stone shop |
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He started it so i finished it.. I actually like the guy even though hes a staunch repuke. And told him i am not a believer or i'd be a christian. we get along pretty good and we will still argue every other day
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Tue May-16-06 06:24 PM
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Tue May-16-06 06:24 PM
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and if he believes, why does he care what you think? :hi:
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Tue May-16-06 06:26 PM
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Tue May-16-06 06:27 PM
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7. Kind of the way i feel also. |
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I just like argueing with him it makes a boring day a little more interesting
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Tue May-16-06 06:26 PM
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6. Why bother getting into it witha co-worker? |
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While I never push my religious beliefs on others, if a co-worker belittled me for my personal beliefs, I might be a bit hurt by that.
However, if he started by pushing his beliefs in your face and not stopping when asked, I can see the anger.
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Tue May-16-06 06:28 PM
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but if that's the case we all practice magic every single day. Thoughts are things and they do create our reality. It's an abstract concept to be sure but if you think of something and if you want it badly enough you "create" it. If you want something you either buy it or make it or make it happen so in a way it is a little like magic.:) I don't think I could make a living being but I do make a mean chocolate chip cookie and know how to keep my focus long enough to bring projects to fruition.
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Tue May-16-06 06:46 PM
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9. I don't do that anymore |
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I stopped having those conversations YEARS ago. I figure I want to hear about their religion about as much as they want to hear my atheism, so I usually just leave it alone. I definitely keep that shit out of the workplace too.
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Tue May-16-06 07:14 PM
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10. Many religious people aren't used to anything other than total conformity. |
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They think everyone believes in Jebus and the Sky Fairy.
It shocks them to learn others -- others that they KNOW, no less -- think it's all a bunch of hokum. It makes them mad and defensive. By gum, they've invested a lot of time and effort in buying into these stories!
I think more of us should speak out -- Gawd knows we've had to listen to religious dogma our entire lives.
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Tue May-16-06 07:21 PM
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12. I just wish they would keep their "Jebus and the Sky Fairy" crap to |
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themselves. Maybe if they did that, they wouldn't be have to learn others think "it's all a bunch of hokum."
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Tue May-16-06 09:18 PM
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Tue May-16-06 09:21 PM
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Edited on Tue May-16-06 09:32 PM by GirlinContempt
You feel like you've been marginalized and insulted so you seek to marginalize and insult others? :eyes: Welcome to grade school.
MAYBE, just MAYBE, some of these people are like people I know. They aren't used to 'total conformity', and they AREN'T used to belligerent jerks.
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Tue May-16-06 07:20 PM
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11. I have those arguments a lot |
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I have a Conservative friend... and we talk a lot of shit when we get drunk together. And argue a lot. We've pissed each other off so many times. Lol. But it's fun, and definitely better than discussing music with the guy. Or politics for that matter.
:hi:
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Tue May-16-06 09:21 PM
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14. Two rules of the work place that I tried to adhere to: |
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no discussion of religion or politics. Unless I was sure of their leanings, that is.
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Wed May-17-06 07:54 AM
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23. I was raised that way and it has served me well. |
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Alas, apparently that rule of etiquette has become "quaint" regardless of what side you are on.
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Tue May-16-06 09:22 PM
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16. I'd get raging mad too. |
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Tue May-16-06 09:27 PM
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unless they start trying to convert - or try to enact policy because of it.
If it gives them comfort, it's no business of mine.
(admittedly, up here in the north we rarely talk religion)
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Tue May-16-06 09:41 PM
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Who does this guy think he is, getting angry over having his personal belief system insulted? Anyone with some fucking sense would definitely realize "Holy shit, I've been wrong this whole time? My whole life has been a sham!" :eyes:
Grow up. Shit, I don't even believe in the stuff myself, but by no means do I feel it necessary to insult Christians for believing something that I don't.
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Wed May-17-06 08:09 AM
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24. Common sense?! You tryin' to start sumthin', buddy?! |
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Thank you from the other end of the debate.
I don't discuss it in social situations, for one thing, but if it comes up and someone doesn't share my beliefs, it's not my business at all and I drop the subject as quickly as possible.
Apparently this is a difficult concept to grasp for a great many people. :toast:
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Tue May-16-06 09:49 PM
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19. You should do something nice for him since you upset him so. |
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Tue May-16-06 10:36 PM
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20. Better yet, send him this... |
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Tue May-16-06 10:50 PM
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22. I bow to your superior gif. |
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Tue May-16-06 10:42 PM
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If creating "something out of nothing" must be "magic", then what DID create the universe?
Just curious about what kind of magic YOU believe in.
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Wed May-17-06 08:14 AM
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25. interesting that the guy who figured out the ''big bang'' theory |
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from einsteins work was a jesuit priest.
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Wed May-17-06 10:14 AM
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27. Catholics are pro-Evolution |
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The Church believes it does not negate the existence of God. Indeed, they believe (or so I was taught) that it celebrates and affirms the existence and greatness of God.
I have no idea where these crazy RC fundies have pooped up from the last decade or so... I was Catholic from birth until my mid 20's, and I NEVER knew more than a handful of these whackos. All the Catholics I knew were into social justice and charity, and thought those dudes were nuts ala Father Coughlin. And, I grew up in a pretty rural, redneck place....
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Wed May-17-06 09:36 AM
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26. I had one like that with a whackjob athiest. |
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Don't you hate smug assholes?
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Wed May-17-06 10:21 AM
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28. If you like to argue, then maybe you should keep it there. |
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If you like to argue religion, then maybe you should take it to the Religion & Theology (a/k/a "Religious Acrimony") forum.
I hate it when this shit shows up here. x(
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Wed May-17-06 10:56 AM
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29. Oh, who can make a flower? |
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I'm sure I can't can you? Oh, who can make a flower? No one but God is true.
Just a little childhood song with rainbows and cows too.
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Wed May-17-06 10:59 AM
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Nothing but flames will come of this.
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