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To be or not to be…

an anarchist

an anarchist

Your local anarchist.
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
 
JustGeorge

JustGeorge

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Xavier Graham said:
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
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Sounds awfully complicated.

Why not just listen without commentary?
 
RestlessSoul

RestlessSoul

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Xavier Graham said:
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
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What would 'act like Christians' look like?
 
danieldemol

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Xavier Graham said:
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
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There's little harm in dissimulation to avoid unnecessary conflict, but some people find it easier to be true to themselves.

I wouldn't find fault with you either way.

In my opinion.
 
Heyo

Heyo

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Xavier Graham said:
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
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Since when is Thanksgiving a Christian holy day?
 
Brian2

Brian2

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Xavier Graham said:
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
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Honesty is supposed to be the best policy.
I don't suppose they will shun you or kick you out.
 
Subduction Zone

Subduction Zone

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ChristineM said:
Is religion common table talk in the US?
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Sometimes it is hard to avoid the two topics one is supposed to avoid. Oddly enough my family has no problem. We are lucky when it comes to politics. Even the conservative members could see that Trump was a disaster. But today I am cooking the turkey at my Seventh Day Adventist brother's place for Thanksgiving dinner.
 
Sand Dancer

Sand Dancer

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Xavier Graham said:
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
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Are they going to ask you if you're a Christian?? If you bow your head while someone rambles on, you're just being polite, but if you are point blank asked, tell the truth.
 
SalixIncendium

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ChristineM said:
Is religion common table talk in the US?
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I think it depends on the family.

My family is Christian (in fact, my ex’s husband is a pastor). They know I’m Hindu.

Aside from the ex’s husband leading a pre-meal prayer, there isn’t much discussion about religion outside the norm.
 
PureX

PureX

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Xavier Graham said:
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
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I would just say I'm not going to talk about it with them. And every time they try, I would repeat it. Sooner or later they'll get tired of trying. And they're going to think whatever they want about you, anyway.
 
Subduction Zone

Subduction Zone

Veteran Member
ChristineM said:
In france the taboo topic at table is work which can lead to raised voices if anyone brings it up. I thought maybe something as volatile as religion in the US may be something to avoid over dinner
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I remember hearing this. The question is why does that cause such a reaction?
 
Audie

Audie

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Xavier Graham said:
To be or not to be a Christian… for the day of thanksgiving. that is the question.

Well I’m not sure what I believe, but tomorrow for thanksgiving when I’m with the family I must have an answer, if the topic comes up. “I don’t know” or “I have no previous experience which allows me to make an educated assertion on the matter of God” will be taken the wrong way. If I say that that means I’m going to hell, in my family’s eyes.

Me and my partner were talking about whether we should act like Christians tomorrow to simplify things. What do you think?
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In the USA I didn't do T day because I don't
want to see a big dead animal on the table.

Christmas is fine though. We make a
big ( non christian) deal of it here.
 
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