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Bluenorthwest

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9. Ironically, Jesus commanded his followers to never pray in public. Said only hypocrites pray in

Reply to Capt. Obvious (Original post)

Mon Aug 11, 2014, 09:57 AM

Aug 2014

public. He said pray only in the most private chamber of your own home. With the door shut, no less. But somehow, these Christians take issue with the teachings of their Christ....

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The war on Christians in America rages on [View all] Capt. Obvious Aug 2014 OP

Religion, the great divider of mankind IMO. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2014 #1

You're welcome! Iggo Aug 2014 #2

I do wish when people say something's illegal they would clarify what law is being broken el_bryanto Aug 2014 #3

It's stupid, but why is it illegal? Reter Aug 2014 #4

Whites, 15% discount Capt. Obvious Aug 2014 #5

Heh. Well when you put it that way..... SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #6

that's a good point Enrique Aug 2014 #8

It might feel different but it really wouldn't be el_bryanto Aug 2014 #11

My example to a few people who were irked by this was TlalocW Aug 2014 #12

You know Capt. there's a reason you're called Obvious! rock Aug 2014 #15

Nothing wrong with privilege for the right kind of people. JNelson6563 Aug 2014 #7

Religion is a protected class. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #10

Not discrimination because they are not making anyone pay more then the original price Reter Aug 2014 #16

They are allowing religious acts to be discounted. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #17

Sure it is Reter Aug 2014 #19

Did you fail Civics class in high school? Do they not teach about... Humanist_Activist Aug 2014 #18

It's more like they are favoring one group Reter Aug 2014 #20

What the fuck do you call it when you favor one group over another? Humanist_Activist Aug 2014 #21

Ironically, Jesus commanded his followers to never pray in public. Said only hypocrites pray in Bluenorthwest Aug 2014 #9

Yep--those who pray in public already have their reward Maeve Aug 2014 #13

If I had a restaurant, I might give a discount to those who don't pray in public, sinkingfeeling Aug 2014 #14