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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 21 2011, 09:20 PM (308 Views) | |
| Austin | Dec 21 2011, 09:20 PM Post #1 |
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Hello everyone, I just wanted to say that some people have to be more mindful about discussing religion. Everyone isn't the same religion so you shouldn't say that it's Merry Christmas not Happy Holidays. For instance, I am not Christian, I am Pagan (Yule, not Christmas) and I would appreciate the respect of saying Happy Holidays. If you would like to discuss religion, I suggest you do it privately, that way people don't get hurt because some people take religion very seriously. So, my point is, be respectful to all religions. Happy Holidays everyone! |
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| Foolscap | Dec 21 2011, 09:47 PM Post #2 |
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I think this is pushing the envelope of what is considered offensive. Saying Merry Christmas, it's a nice thing. I don't give two shits if you don't believe in Jesus or Santa, the sentiment is the same. Honestly, if someone saying a generally accepted holiday greeting and it offends you or shakes the core of your own belief it might be time to reconsider your own faith. If someone starts personally bashing all religions, or getting neo-nazi, then we can discuss this further. Do I believe in Kwanzaa or Chanukah? Fuck no, not any more than I believe Christianity. But hearing someone greet me and inadvertantly use their own religious connotation is in no way offensive. I might think they are a little stupid or clueless, but I also assume their heart is in the right place and just let it go. Now if they come to my door with pamplets and try to convert me.. then it's on
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| sassypants75 | Dec 21 2011, 09:55 PM Post #3 |
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I'm always on FB and this has been going around lately, I personally think it hits the nail on the head. With as technology attached we are this day and age, be happy someone took the time to say something at all to you. Just sayin'.
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| rbwest | Dec 21 2011, 11:08 PM Post #4 |
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As stated above, to me it's all about intent. I'm not Christian, or religious for that matter. But when someone takes the time to be kind, I'm appreciative. Everyone's going to have their slant on it, but sometimes I think we worry to much about words, and less about what's behind them. I can appreciate your perspective Austin, and if I thought someone to be offended by the use of the word Christmas, I'd try to remember to say "Happy Holidays", but honestly it just comes out weird for me. It's just not something I'm going to lose sleep over, as you can't please everyone. |
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| Snazy | Dec 21 2011, 11:14 PM Post #5 |
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I agree with fools and sassy,i don't believe in God but the statement of merry christmas,happy holidays,happy Hanukkah,etc means the same thing,have a happy holiday,have a wonderful winter break,etc. And like sassy's picture states is that there all the same thing and i don't care how you say it as long as you took the time to say something nice ![]() Happy Whatever Everyone
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| biftec15 | Dec 22 2011, 05:34 AM Post #6 |
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I opened this post ready to say something to rebuke, but then Fools, Sassy, and RB said everything I wanted to before I even got to the fast reply box. |
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| Austin | Dec 22 2011, 11:38 AM Post #7 |
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My point of this post was not to stop people from saying Merry Christmas but when people flaunt their religion. I do agree with all of you that the intention is more important but some people do the things that Sassy mentioned on Facebook where people refuse to say anything else besides Merry Christmas which I think is a bit offensive. |
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| BeerHuntor | Dec 22 2011, 03:27 PM Post #8 |
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Dude its the internet, if your getting offended by people saying that, you defiantly need to stop being on the internet. That would be the least of my worries of people saying shit.. Religion is getting stupider by the year. I mean common, there was a stint in this country that we couldn't hang our countries flag out of our windows because it offends people and their religion during a international football tournament.... You know what. I hung that flag with pride. I think im going to stop typing at this moment, because its BS like this, that gets me wound up.. Over fucking christmas? Come on dude. |
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| jasdero | Jan 3 2012, 08:13 AM Post #9 |
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I don't see the point of getting offended. I'm Hellenist and I celebrate both Winter Solstice and Christmas. And if you don't like being told Happy Christmas then simply ask the person to remember to say Happy Holidays. Don't bring down the war hammer on someone's head for the wrong term. And if it's a stranger then just be done with it and walk on. I think it's nice just when people wish me to be happy at something.
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| John_Pavelow | Jan 3 2012, 08:58 AM Post #10 |
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| cmpkilyrslf | Jan 3 2012, 09:31 AM Post #11 |
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um lol so i have to ask are u mad at smokeing jesus ? dont be mad at smoking jesus ... omg i have to shave my beard ! BEFORE ! ![]() AFTER ![]() ![]() i hate not haveing hair on my face.... LOVE ME !!!!! |
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