Posts by Billygoat

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

Terry,

Can I ask a question?

Is it so much the words "I will pray for you" that riled you up, or her attitude and demeanor? I'm asking because of this: I'm trying to imagine being an athiest (which is difficult for me as I've never been one) and someone sweet, kind, and loving says they're praying for me. I might be amused at their words, but I would be grateful at their intent, which is my wellbeing was in their positive thoughts. I would probably be gracious and without going into a discussion of doctrine or religion, would say a simple thank you. Now in THIS situation, I would have probably gotten riled up as well, not so much by her words, but her intent - to change me because she didn't think I was good enough to begin with. I understand your reaction then. It is Christians like this that DO give a bad name to the rest of us. Because there are many of us that are not like that. We're not like that because Christ was never like that. I hope that your opinion of Christians can be tolerated and expanded to a more positive one by Christians other than ones like her.

Honestly, if I were in your shoes, I'd be tempted to be kind, but honest. Perhaps saying something like, "I don't mean to be rude, but your holier than thou attitude does a disservice to Christians everywhere. Try to convert me with your life example instead of your words. Let God do the converting." If she has ANY humility, your comment will strike a chord with her.

Andi

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

trevor,

Christians do condemn those who will not sign up. The correct word is piety

This is exactly what I'm talking about. What Christians are condemning? Who? The Christians you've met? All Christians? I don't think so. If that's your only experience, then you need to expand your horizons. How about you meet me, Little Toe, and Mouthy out on the front porch of our next Apostofest for a cold beer? I'd like to think that we can change your viewpoint about ALL Christians being condemning. I promise we won't try to convert you.

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

LOL@QCMBR

Egg drinkers are nut jobs! (j/k!)

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

Thanks Gretchen for the reminder. You're right.

Carry on people.

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

If it hurts your feelings to hear people make gay-bashing jokes or racist jokes, doesn't it seem like maybe Christians feelings would be hurt for hearing comments like the above? Why does the courtesy end at religious affiliation? It seems hypocritical to me.

I seriously would like to hear some viewpoints on my comments. Why is this okay around here?

undercover - I thought I had myself covered with the little eye-rolling face...I guess I did use the wrong one.

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

Thanks, Andi, I still think that was a poor choice of examples, but I agree that I have never seen you gay bash ever. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Apology accepted. And thank you for attempting to see my viewpoint before making harsh judgements. I am sorry if my sarcasm wasn't written more succinctly. LOL

I guess this makes my point though. Why is it okay on this board (mainly of non-faith members) to make bashing comments about Christians (who happen to be in the minority around here), but it's a MAJOR no-no to make gay bashing comments. Or black bashing comments? Or athiest bashing comments? Doesn't this seem a little two-faced for people that are trying to recover from making sweeping judgements based on little experience?

If it hurts your feelings to hear people make gay-bashing jokes or racist jokes, doesn't it seem like maybe Christians feelings would be hurt for hearing comments like the above? Why does the courtesy end at religious affiliation? It seems hypocritical to me.

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

Oh good grief people. For any of you that know me, (board persona or in person) KNOW that I have NOTHING against gay people. Shall I stand on the rooftops to scream it? Look back over my post history...not once have I said anything otherwise.

Gretchen...I have nothing against your lifestyle. I've always liked you, enjoyed your posts, found connections with you in many ways, as an exJW and as a woman. This was NOT directed at you. My agenda was to point out that GBL "sweeping generalization" was as tacky as if I made one about lesbians. I've met plenty of beautiful, sensitive NON butchy lesbians and I don't have an issue with anyone's sexuality. (Unless they're trying to aggressively convert me. LOL) <--- That's a joke btw - like Christians trying to aggressively convert athiests. Get it?

Do my words really say that's what I think? READ MY COMMENTS PEOPLE. SEE MY EYES ROLLING???

*I guess that's what I get for trying to be sarcastically funny around here.*

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

Andi, that was rude and uncalled for.

Odrade,

You missed my point. I was saying that it was ridiculous for me to make that type of judgement. I KNOW lesbians are not all like that. Sheesh. *major eye roll*

Andi

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A Customer really pissed me off yesterday at work: SHE WANTS TO PRAY for me

by Terry in

i work in a bookstore that specializes in buying its goods directly from the public second-hand and reselling them at half price.. .

it is a large chain of 83 stores in 8 states and does about 100 million a year.. .

i'm in charge of the religion and the philosophy sections.. .

Billygoat

Christians really creep me out.

Is it possible that the Christians you've encountered aren't a good scale to make a fair judgement? The only lesbian women I've personally met are pushy, butchy, and don't shave their pits or wear deodorant under their patchouli oil. Is it fair for me to say that "Lesbians really creep me out"? So much for learning to get out of sweeping judgemental comments.

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Embarrassing moments at work

by damselfly in

jw
friends

i think we need a fun fluffy thread today, so this is my attempt at starting one.

at work we have a big bathtub with air jets.

clients come in for a hydrobath, (hopefully remember their swimsuit 'cause i've seen so many naked people by now it's getting boring), leave and then, oh joy!, i get to clean the tub.

Billygoat

I was waiting tables at a TexMex restaurant in Wichita Kansas, called Carol O'Kelley's. It was the first day out of training and I had a station all to myself for the first time. I was in a hurry in the dinner rush and lost control of my cocktail tray. I toppled several glasses of strawberry margarita on a bald man's head. I was horrified! He had margarita running into his ears and down his white shirt. I didn't know what to say until I heard his wife and kids start laughing hysterically at the sight of him. Then he started laughing too. By then I couldn't help but laugh, but I was crying in the middle of the giggles. To top it off, later that night I dropped a sizzling cast iron fajita platter on the brand new carpet that was just installed a few days earlier. A huge black burn mark on the pretty green carpet. I was there for almost 3 years. *shaking head* I still can't believe I made it that long.