You don't have to keep it from your family you choose to. You don't want to deal with the consequences. There are exchanges made when we make choices. You exchanged being free and open about your gayness for the "peace" of not being hassled about it.
I also find it hilarious that you were...
Your wording of your objections to the God of the Bible are a little strong, but again reflect your beliefs.
Concerning the disrespect I prefer to conscier ancient tribal scriptures as they are in the context of the culture and the eime the text was written. I choose a different approach. Yes...
Well, here we are on an internet forum whose purpose is (at least in large part) the discussion of all things religion. So I suppose that if someone has come to the forum, then they are -- at least tacitly -- asking.
Outside of the forum, in the real world, as it were, I refrain from any...
I'd just stay honest.
The Bible might means something to one person but means absolutely squat to another.
It's not disrespectful to give an honest take on things, and respect is givin in a measure that it is received.
I don't respect certain beliefs, and I see no need to. I do respect people's right to have such beliefs, as it's diversity of life on this planet. When it comes to action, however, I see no need to act on it. There is no need, for example, to call out your colleague every chance you get.
It sounds to me that you offended your co-worker first and when he reacted strongly to your criticism of his beliefs you decided to come on here and vent about your co-worker and why the Bible sucks. Please say all of what you said on here back to your fellow co-worker.
I think humour is one of the best ways of moving past all this religious stuff. I mean, Nietzsche & co already did all the serious, frowny, breast-beating, Dawkins and others are a bit too acerbic, we should learn to just laugh at it and move on.
I’m curious… why do you talk about Christianity in relationship with the TaNaKh when the New Testament invalidated it? Christianity isn’t based on the Old Testament.
Jesus said, “He who is without sin cast the first stone” - which means we are all in the same boat and the one who had every...
Leviticus20:24
24 But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I am the Lord your God, which have separated you from other people.
Elohim's/God's Intention is To Unite Israel in One Body Separating...
But if you're truly going by Leviticus20, being gay is a ways down the list for stoning. [Wink] Besides, speaking up for what you think is right isn't nearly as powerful as just living as you think is right. Why "hide"? You don't need to announce your business to the world, and you surely don't...
He obviously isn't much into Catholic theology because what he said was the antithesis of what the Church teaches as it is not up to us to judge other people.
You do you.
For me, I usually don't talk politics or religion at work.
It is usually better to keep a semi-friendly work environment.
Although you ought to be free to speak your mind, some folks get offended by your opinion which could jeopardize your employment.
It's not that hard for folks...
Let me be the voice of dissent.
I 100% support you saying what you did. As long as you don't insist on pressing the point out of nowhere, there is no problem at all.
Leave it be there is no point unless he starts stoning you or giving you **** because you're gay. You don't need to disrespect a believer because they've been indoctrinated even if the bible is a horror book, its not his fault.
But maybe ask him what he thinks of Leviticus20:13. Chances are...
Oh, is he trying to stone you to death? Is he preaching at you all day every day?
There was no reason to be talking of religion in the first place, and there doesn't seem to be any reason for you to clash over it in order to do your job.
I suggest not bringing it up again, and let it go.
Do...
At work this week, I was telling a fellow dishwasher I'm not a Christian because the God of the Bible is "crazy psycho" in my opinion. This guy caught me off guard by getting a bit offended and defensive. This chap is the most disrespectful *Staff Edit* I have ever met, a real sore to work with...
It was not considered incest when Cain took a sister for his wife. That type of close bonding was not to always be, and someone committing incest or other crimes considered by God, under the Law given to the Israelites, which was given much later, was to be put to death.
Leviticus20:11,12: "If...