Umm I’d like to point out that if Testy is an athiest, then according to his belief system the christian god, like others are “non-existant diety[s]”
Cause it’s two seperate things: What you believe in and tolerating what everyone else believes in.
I’m an athiest and I don’t go around point out that each of you are wrong when you mention god. I understand that you’re not attacking my beliefs (well most of you aren’t and the fuckers that do I deal with… generally by lying 'cause I get more shit and threats when I say I’m an athiest) likewise, nothing in what he said was an attack on what other people believe.
Well, if you’re killed in Kentucky for converting to Buddhism, at least it won’t be an official government act . . .
You did clear it up and I’m sorry if I sounded too hostile; I was just a little confused about your position. Looking more carefully at your previous post it was clear you didn’t find KSA to be a Utopia. My condolences again for your wife’s experience.
Yes, we’re all related. All those 14YO first cousins marrying will do that. We recognize each other when we see the 6 toes on each foot. So, where YOU from?
Testy, Very sorry to hear about that ordeal. Having a Thai wife myself I can understand awful it would be for her to have an older man yell at her. She was probably thoroughly confused, and if she is anything like my SO, it will be a long time before she’ll forget it.
You’re right, Christianity just dropped off the list of religions she is willing to explore. As far as religions go, I kinda like Buddhists anyway. AFAIK, they are the only ones that have never told their followers to pick up something sharp and pointy to convert those infidels down the street. Something to be said for that.
This story leaves you wishing you were there so you could ask the Reverend Dipshit what his favourite prophet would think of him if he saw him behaving like that.
I suspect the reverend’s favorites would have been Jeremiah or more probably Elijah. The old boy seemed to enjoy “that ol’ time religion,” the kind with teeth in it. Tear up those idolaters, can’t have THOSE Kind wandering around. God save us, they might convert someone! :eek:
Something to be said for that.