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12-27-2007, 05:41 PM
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They were in my local courthouse for a week this year.
Not really... I like holiday programming as much as the next person and my own house is pretty decked out. I'm not advocating that we get rid of any of it, but that we consider how much it is out there when we make the decision to let the GOVERNMENT put up decorations that advocate specific beliefs ... the problem I have is when GOVERNMENT money and GOVERNMENT personnel start trying to make the GOVERNMENT support only one religious faith's holiday.
And I'm failing to see how your point that most of "those countries" ban christianity anyway addresses my hypothetical anyway. It is a hypothetical, so use your imagination. I think that many of us think we would be fine being a minority religion and wouldn't want acknowledgment of our faiths, but I think that the simple fact that so many people are so reluctant to give up ANY acknowledgment of a majority religion is a perfect demonstration of how personal religious practice is and how frustrating it is when there are obstacles. If you think that making symbolic acknowledgments of a minority religion is a problem, I'd hate to think how you'd cope with living in a country that all but ignored your beliefs, but required you to make concessions for others' religious practices more convenient.
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As Cutiepie2000 said, when in Rome, do as the Romans. If I lived in a country that was, say, majority/historically Scientology and only celebrated things Scientology then that's the way that country works. I may or may not take off Christian holidays. Also, I wouldn't worry about any kids I have being brainwashed/converted because the best school in the land is the John Travolta Academy, which requires its students to study Scientology without (much) acknowledgement of other religions.
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12-27-2007, 06:17 PM
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I really hope you all are supporting the Wisconsin economy by drinking some Spotted Cow while you are reading this thread.
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12-27-2007, 06:34 PM
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... and I hope to God that more jackasses like you come around to her "liberal" approach of accommodation, respect, or empathy when it comes to accepting that not everyone is exactly like you.
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Who the hell do you think you are bud?? When did I ever say that I wouldn't respect anothers belief because it doesn't reflect my own? You need to stop posting on this one, canadian, because you don't seem to fully understand American culture, especially concerning Christmas. One last thing.. just want to say your WWE in Iraq post was garbage. Local Iraqi television doesn't get USO shows, and the households that have satellite can see a lot worse than WWE I'm sure. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
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12-27-2007, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by PiKA2001
Who the hell do you think you are bud??
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Someone expressing an opinion, just as you do and are.
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When did I ever say that I wouldn't respect anothers belief because it doesn't reflect my own?
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I just assumed given your responses to those that fell outside your beliefs or reflection of them, but perhaps I misread when you took shots at the beliefs of JWs... or your responses to Skylark in which the "dangerous" idea of respect and empathy where expressed.
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You need to stop posting on this one, canadian, because you don't seem to fully understand American culture, especially concerning Christmas.
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Listen shit-stain I don't appreciate the disrespectful and insulting fucking lack of capitalization of my country, nor the dismissive/insulting tone it was used in. 
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12-27-2007, 08:38 PM
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Listen shit-stain I don't appreciate the disrespectful and insulting fucking lack of capitalization of my country, nor the dismissive/insulting tone it was used in. |
Why are you so mean?? 
I thought you were a touchy-feely everyone gets a fair share of pie socialist?
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12-27-2007, 08:52 PM
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Why are you so mean??
I thought you were a touchy-feely everyone gets a fair share of pie socialist? |
I'm a Red Tory Monarchist who believes very strongly in the tradition and philosophy of 'noblesse oblige'... which for some bizarre reasons the Libertarians and Republicans interpret as "socialism".
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12-28-2007, 01:44 AM
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This is getting good.
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12-28-2007, 08:05 AM
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This is getting good.
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Want to set up a few lawn chairs, order a pizza and make some drinks??!!
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12-28-2007, 10:30 AM
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I'm not being disrespectful in any way, but this would be a damn good name for a beer.
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12-28-2007, 02:15 PM
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I'm not being disrespectful in any way, but this would be a damn good name for a beer.
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Hmmm it would - an Amber/Brown Ale or an Old Ale perhaps?
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12-28-2007, 02:19 PM
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Hmmm it would - an Amber/Brown Ale or an Old Ale perhaps?
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Or maybe something cheap and slutty like the beast or natty ice.
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12-28-2007, 02:19 PM
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I am reminded of a favorite beer among some people in my area... Polygamy Porter!
I found a pic of the label:
ETA: I do realize the irony of my post, since I've been blabbing on here about empathy and respect for other religions... but I guess polygamy doesn't have to mean it in a religious way...
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12-28-2007, 02:47 PM
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I am reminded of a favorite beer among some people in my area... Polygamy Porter!
I found a pic of the label:
ETA: I do realize the irony of my post, since I've been blabbing on here about empathy and respect for other religions... but I guess polygamy doesn't have to mean it in a religious way... |
Oh man - I am going to go to the local house of 1000000 beers and see if they have that.
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12-28-2007, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by skylark
I am reminded of a favorite beer among some people in my area... Polygamy Porter!
I found a pic of the label:
ETA: I do realize the irony of my post, since I've been blabbing on here about empathy and respect for other religions... but I guess polygamy doesn't have to mean it in a religious way... |
Oh, see, now you've done it. That's sure to send some people into a tizzy.
And I can't wait!  
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12-28-2007, 05:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skylark
I am reminded of a favorite beer among some people in my area... Polygamy Porter!
I found a pic of the label:
ETA: I do realize the irony of my post, since I've been blabbing on here about empathy and respect for other religions... but I guess polygamy doesn't have to mean it in a religious way... |
Did you know the Bible has pocket parts?
The Book of Mormon...
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