Things I Hate

[RIDDICK]

It's fine if someone's not religious - that's their choice, and I completely respect that. We live in a free society. But, just because someone has the freedom to exercise their Fist Amendment right, shouldn't give them a free pass to be an ass about it. There are things like common decency and having respect for your fellow man that everyone should take into consideration, before doing something extremely controversial that may offend someone else.

From a social POW I guess you're right, but this thing is pretty much entirely about the sensitivity of religious people.
Also it's always sad to read how some Christians react to this kind of situation:

"This freak hates the Lord Jesus Christ so much he has to mock the once a year celebration of His birth with this stupid display. Now he wants to make an even bigger display next year just to demonstrate the degree that he has gone out of his mind. This fool will hear me laughing from the west coast if God should send a couple lightning bolts on his front yard and burns this #$%$ down."

And one have thought that Christianity was about wisdom, love and forgiveness...

 

[Spartan Rex]

From a social POW I guess you're right, but this thing is pretty much entirely about the sensitivity of religious people.
Also it's always sad to read how some Christians react to this kind of situation:

"This freak hates the Lord Jesus Christ so much he has to mock the once a year celebration of His birth with this stupid display. Now he wants to make an even bigger display next year just to demonstrate the degree that he has gone out of his mind. This fool will hear me laughing from the west coast if God should send a couple lightning bolts on his front yard and burns this #$%$ down."

And one have thought that Christianity was about wisdom, love and forgiveness...

Oh I don't know I guess he could've strapped a bomb to his chest and ran into their house screaming "God is Great" and detonated while leaving a letter calling for a holy war on blasphemous displays. Fairly restrained given what he could've done but always room for improvement.
If this had been display deriding Islamic beliefs I guarantee the media and others would be calling it insensitive but since it's Christians its on them to be the tolerant ones.

 

[The Ween]

Oh I don't know I guess he could've strapped a bomb to his chest and ran into their house screaming "God is Great" and detonated while leaving a letter calling for a holy war on blasphemous displays. Fairly restrained given what he could've done but always room for improvement.
If this had been display deriding Islamic beliefs I guarantee the media and others would be calling it insensitive but since it's Christians its on them to be the tolerant ones.

I do agree with you there. It wouldn't be allowed even if he followed all zoning laws. They'd find some reason to make him take it down.

 

[RavenEye]

I hate working at Hardee's.

 

[RavenEye]

Oh and btw Liam Neeson is thinking of converting to Islam. Nothing prejudice saying just a hello wow wtf did I read?

 

[The Ween]

Oh and btw Liam Neeson is thinking of converting to Islam. Nothing prejudice saying just a hello wow wtf did I read?

He made one comment years ago and some are just now talking about it. He did a movie in Istanbul and talked about it. He never converted.

 

[Lejuan]

Converting to the mile high club was ulimately more appealing

 

[The Ween]

Converting to the mile high club was ulimately more appealing

I have no clue why anyone would want to do that!

 

[Lejuan]

I have no clue why anyone would want to do that!

I dunno... first class romps would be a lot more inviting than cattle-class romps.

 

[The Ween]

I dunno... first class romps would be a lot more inviting than cattle-class romps.

That's true. Their bathroom is probably bigger.

 

[Lejuan]

That's true. Their bathroom is probably bigger.

The extras twenty grand gets you

 

[RiggsMcClane]

From a social POW I guess you're right, but this thing is pretty much entirely about the sensitivity of religious people.
Also it's always sad to read how some Christians react to this kind of situation:

"This freak hates the Lord Jesus Christ so much he has to mock the once a year celebration of His birth with this stupid display. Now he wants to make an even bigger display next year just to demonstrate the degree that he has gone out of his mind. This fool will hear me laughing from the west coast if God should send a couple lightning bolts on his front yard and burns this #$%$ down."

And one have thought that Christianity was about wisdom, love and forgiveness...

Christianity is very much about wisdom, love, and forgiveness. Sadly, the religion is being spoiled by people who simply don't understand what they're reading or ignore it in favor of hate. I imagine this being the same type of Christian who pickets at funerals, abortions, and gay marriages. Sadly, those are the type who make it onto the web and tv. Though we may think certain things are wrong it's not our right to pass judgement but help others understand why. His comments are simply sad.

 

[Solidus]

Christianity is very much about wisdom, love, and forgiveness. Sadly, the religion is being spoiled by people who simply don't understand what they're reading or ignore it in favor of hate. I imagine this being the same type of Christian who pickets at funerals, abortions, and gay marriages. Sadly, those are the type who make it onto the web and tv. Though we may think certain things are wrong it's not our right to pass judgement but help others understand why. His comments are simply sad.

I certainly hope you're not talking about me . It's not good to make gross generalities like that, either.

It's that guy's right to display whatever he wants in his lawn. But, it doesn't mean that I (or anyone else) has to like it. Like I said before, the First Amendment gives someone the right to do a lot of things. But, at the same time, it doesn't mean that they should follow through with whatever pops into their head. It's essentially up to the person to exercise their own sense of discretion, and that guy was clearly lacking tact.

 

[TheFiend]

I won't say I hate this, but it makes me cringe a bit so I'm just gonna throw it out there. I've seen it about 5 times this week. It's pique. As in: "There isn't anything as of late that has piqued my interest." We're not playing peekaboo or looking at the mountains peak in this regard. Just sayin'...

 

[RiggsMcClane]

I certainly hope you're not talking about me .

Not entirely. Your last sentence was a jumping off point but my comments we're mostly referring to what Riddick said about religious sensitivity and how some overreact. It's fine to be sensitive (I don't particularly care for the display either) but how we respond can either pull someone closer or push them away. I apologize if it came off strictly as a rant against you. That wasn't my intention.

 

[devilof76]

It's weird how personal pronouns get so...personal.

 

[fosing]

Converting to the mile high club was ulimately more appealing

TAKEN to the bathroom cubicle. lolz

 

[The Ween]

The extras twenty grand gets you

What does she have on her head?

 

[Lejuan]

TAKEN to the bathroom cubicle. lolz

I have a particular set of skills.

 

[Lejuan]

What does she have on her head?

It's the Emirates uniform, nom nom: