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Eko

(8,495 posts)
48. No, I didnt twist anything, I used your own words and I shall do so below.
Sun Mar 5, 2023, 02:27 AM
Mar 2023
What I've said is not to excuse their behavior, simply to offer you a way to let it be on them and not let it wreck your day.
No where did I say it did or imply this. Why do you bring this up?
What I've said is not to excuse their behavior, simply to offer you a way to let it be on them and not let it wreck your day.

No, you did,
IF Christians are right and there is some day a way to prove the existence of God, it's just a kind thought to hope everyone might feel the love that exists in people of faith for all of humanity.

it's just a kind thought to hope everyone might feel the love that exists in people of faith for all of humanity.
I'm mostly saying they are basically clueless and trying to exit as gracefully as they know how, to say they do have good thoughts from their own perspective.
OR you can TAKE offense at everything others say and let them rent space in your brain.
Wow, put it on me.
I am sorry that not being a Christian put you in some awful situations.

However, you don't have a monopoly on being mistreated
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I simply want to support and encourage you to be yourself and don't worry about such a very small statement.


I think your heart in in the right place, and I am happy for that. I would ask for you to do as much reflection on what you have said and I have said and to come to the conclusion that of course I am correct. I jest of course. I do not know you, anymore than you know me. But we are here on DU, trying to make things better. Maybe I am offering a world that you have never considered or seen, maybe not. Maybe I am a self centered jackass old white male, the odds on that are pretty good unfortunately.Way too good sheesh. Regardless, you are here on DU and being polite despite a very contentious subject and the fact that you have not just told me to go fuck off, pardon my language is very good. As we say in the south, although I am not there anymore,
Keep keeponing.
Thank you for the conversation and I hope to have more with you.
Eko
Effin' religion busybodies. Diamond_Dog Mar 2023 #1
K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2023 #2
What was it Cheryl Wheeler said? DENVERPOPS Mar 2023 #21
If it's right for religion to be promoted, it must be equally right to protest it Major Nikon Mar 2023 #3
True, but ending up on fox news in a cell phone video of Eko Mar 2023 #6
That goes right to the heart of what is so wrong about religious discourse Major Nikon Mar 2023 #60
You get it. Eko Mar 2023 #61
These days I'm more happy being captain of my own vessel Major Nikon Mar 2023 #62
'Saved? Greenstamps? They went out YEARS ago.' elleng Mar 2023 #4
I got my first guitar with Greenstamps. rubbersole Mar 2023 #24
Had that happy horseshit thrown at me once WaterSong1951 Mar 2023 #5
Religion is a protected class in the workplace. Eko Mar 2023 #8
That also includes atheism Major Nikon Mar 2023 #63
they never think barbtries Mar 2023 #7
That would be pretty fucking insulting to them. Eko Mar 2023 #12
well that's the whole thing. barbtries Mar 2023 #15
I didnt think you were being serious. Eko Mar 2023 #19
yep. that's right. barbtries Mar 2023 #20
your switch the tables thought exercise NJCher Mar 2023 #33
the idea of going door to door barbtries Mar 2023 #35
Why can't these people use Jimmy Carter as a model Thunderbeast Mar 2023 #9
Carter is awesome. Eko Mar 2023 #13
because that would require they DO something besides judge other people Skittles Mar 2023 #57
when someone pitches their religion an du didnt ask, watch out. that woman thinks msongs Mar 2023 #10
The three of you were out there smoking cigarettes? True Dough Mar 2023 #11
Another answer Desert grandma Mar 2023 #14
There's a fine line between "As my Father hath sent Me, even so send I you" and... LudwigPastorius Mar 2023 #16
When someone says they'll pray for me I say thank you. LakeArenal Mar 2023 #17
kinda' in the same lane on this stopdiggin Mar 2023 #22
Well, how do you know if it was done will ill intent or not? Eko Mar 2023 #25
I suppose its amatter of picking your battles. stopdiggin Mar 2023 #58
Some thoughts. TigressDem Mar 2023 #18
Noooooo, you dont hear me. Eko Mar 2023 #23
You are correct. We ALL can have good thoughts for others. TigressDem Mar 2023 #38
Of course I don't hate Christians for having their beliefs. Eko Mar 2023 #43
Yeah, pushy people are a pain no matter what they are trying to sell. TigressDem Mar 2023 #46
No, I didnt twist anything, I used your own words and I shall do so below. Eko Mar 2023 #48
I have had THE BEST talks with some atheists..... TigressDem Mar 2023 #53
Funny thing is.... TigressDem Mar 2023 #41
I I have no idea what you are talking about as reply #23 is you replying to me. Eko Mar 2023 #44
Ah, found it. Eko Mar 2023 #45
I think it depends on if you've ever been in mixed groups where people were still respectful. TigressDem Mar 2023 #49
No, religion is a protected class in federal law. Eko Mar 2023 #50
MAGA would have you believe that, but it isn't true. TigressDem Mar 2023 #55
I know of lot of Christians that know Athiests are devil worshippers. 100% sure. Eko Mar 2023 #51
Same ones who "know" tRUMP won, I bet. TigressDem Mar 2023 #54
the arrogance of these people is astounding Skittles Mar 2023 #26
That is not acceptable to some of them apparently lol. Eko Mar 2023 #27
that's just plain arrogance Skittles Mar 2023 #30
Nope. Eko Mar 2023 #32
Wow, 34 recs to something can be very personal and divisive. Eko Mar 2023 #28
agreed Skittles Mar 2023 #52
It is quite the affront, isn't it. ancianita Mar 2023 #29
Yup, dudes can seriously suck. Eko Mar 2023 #31
somebody once said they were praying for me NJCher Mar 2023 #34
Several years ago I was in a supermarket in Laurel, MD... SeattleVet Mar 2023 #36
I can't help wondering how they would have reacted if you'd puffed yourself up, stared them down, royable Mar 2023 #37
"None of your business" Warpy Mar 2023 #39
In reality they aren't trying to convert you they are trying to convince themselves grantcart Mar 2023 #40
There were a few proseltysers that would I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2023 #42
I had this happen to me Lifeafter70 Mar 2023 #47
A dialog with a 'believer' sanatanadharma Mar 2023 #56
I told missionaries who came to my door drmeow Mar 2023 #59
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