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Yes. That goes both ways.Except possibly understanding and compassion for the others point of view
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Yes. That goes both ways.Except possibly understanding and compassion for the others point of view
I don't know if you share a room with anyone, but it could cause friction over you having an altar to Lucifer.
But if you don't care, I guess that doesn't matter. It is likely to make Christians around you uncomfortable, at least. I mean you have to see it through their eyes, too. They believe Satan to be evil and that he seeks to spiritually ruin people. So it logically follows that they probably aren't going to be cool with Satanism. Just something to be prepared for.
Oh I know. I just don't think it should. If it bothers someone that I believe differently they shouldnt voice their opinion if they do not wish to be respectful. They could ask questions sure maybe voice their discomfort if they wish for me not to talk about it but dont stop me from practicing.
My beliefs aren't for everyone. I would never attempt to convert anyone.I'm betting you won't be going from door to door or stopping people in the streets and bother them with your "good news" though.
@TagliatelliMonster why is this funny? Just curious. Not trying to be mean or anything.Fair enough. As long as the person doen't try to force me to not practice my beliefs I am good. If moving to a different room prevents them from being a butthole I am all for that.
What do you mean by that?It's not like your average christian cares if non-christians aren't cool with their christianity.
@TagliatelliMonster why is this funny? Just curious. Not trying to be mean or anything.
Ah ok.I thought the "..if that prevents them from being a butthole..." line was pretty funny.
What do you mean by that?
I dont think this part happens much anymore as group prayer isn't mandatory in public school. But it may in private Christian schools.How many times have we seen stories about kids in US schools being shunned and humiliated simply because they didn't feel like joining in group prayer or whatever?
I dont think this part happens much anymore as group prayer isn't mandatory in public school
Could you provide a few examples? I never had group prayer in school and Ive never looked up stuff on this topic. I dont know of any incident in recent times this has happened. Call me ignorant.The point exactly. Not mandatory, yet this happens anyway.
Um, okay. This seems to be more of a problem with Evangelical Protestants in America.It's pretty straight forward.
"Christianity" (as a momevement / a people) in secular western countries demands "privileges" all the time. To the point of even trying to legislate their religious beliefs.
The vast majority of them doesn't care if christianity might be offensive to non-christian. In fact, they can't even fathom the idea.
How many times have we seen stories about kids in US schools being shunned and humiliated simply because they didn't feel like joining in group prayer or whatever?
When your average christians complains about other people's beliefs, like described in the OP, those christians are just being immensly hypocritical.
I'ld just throw their "do unto others..." line in their face.
"Practice what you preach bro", I would say.
For the record: I happen to think that the core of the christian message IS incredibly offensive. And degrading. As far as I am concerned, christianity is pure psychological poison.
But I don't run around trying to get churches to close down.
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It does sound like evangelicals.Um, okay. This seems to be more of a problem with Evangelical Protestants in America.
It is.But, this thread isn't about christianity...
I was just making the point that I see this behavior that you have to deal with as INCREDIBLY hypocritical
Could you provide a few examples? I never had group prayer in school and Ive never looked up stuff on this topic. I dont know of any incident in recent times this has happened. Call me ignorant.
Um, okay. This seems to be more of a problem with Evangelical Protestants in America.
That's just part of living in a democracy. Conservative Christians have as much right to advocate for their positions, too.If only.
No.
The entire "debate", on both sides of the atlantic, on issues like euthanasia, abortion, gay marriage, being gay in general, .... even on things like stemcell research is entrenched in christian / religious dogmatic belief.
Those who argue against these things, aren't doing so with secular argumentation. Ultimately, their "argument" is "my god / bible / religion is against it".
The UK government (what's it called, the "house of lords"?) even has permanent seats reserved for 26 bishops.
Look at what is happening in Poland at the moment.
Yes, the problem in the US is even bigger. But it is very much a misunderstand / misrepresentation that this isn't an issue in other secular democratic countries.
Perhaps the issue is that this is so common that people don't even notice it anymore.
I assure you though: those people wanting to get euthanized, who want to go through abortion, who want to marry their gay partner.... they notice.
That's just part of living in a democracy.
Conservative Christians have as much right to advocate for their positions, too.
@ChristineM reminded me that I've been meaning to post on this topic when she commented this on my previous thread My religious journey so far in response to me saying I plan on putting up an altar to Lucifer
Why should I hide my beliefs? Why is it as a pagan I am always told not to put up an altar or pray to my gods in a room where there are Christians? This goes for outside the group home too. People often speak of freedom of religion. But the moment I practice my beliefs whether it be pagan or in this case satanic I am immediately told that it's offensive to christians to practice my beliefs around them just because I believe differently. Why is that?