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FiveGoodMen

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95. As briefly as I can...

Fri Jun 12, 2015, 07:46 PM

Jun 2015

I come from a long line of Christians. They generally have high IQs and good educations.

We see each other on Holidays, pass the mashed potatoes, and get along just fine.

I also have friends and even advisers (on non-religious matters, of course) who are Christians and I like them. Some have been a big help in my life.

Even the ones I don't like, I don't hate.

And, of course, I never ask them how they can be so stupid. (The OP asked what we THINK)

Still, they believe that no amount of torture would ever be enough to properly punish me, or you, or themselves, or their children for what utter filthy pieces of shit we all supposedly are.

They want me to believe that I am so evil that infinite suffering is what I deserve...

And you think I'm insensitive for calling them stupid.

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What goes through your mind when someone says, "I'm a Christian?" [View all] xfundy Jun 2015 OP

I always want to say "You want a medal?" Warpy Jun 2015 #1

Run for your life NV Whino Jun 2015 #2

Unfortunately after a couple decades of the right wing variety - LiberalElite Jun 2015 #3

Hate to admit it, but madamesilverspurs Jun 2015 #4

Yes. xfundy Jun 2015 #8

Teach the words of Christ. If you must, use words. Hoppy Jun 2015 #49

+100. nt raccoon Jun 2015 #107

My hand instinctively reaches into my pocket tularetom Jun 2015 #5

Same here. mindem Jun 2015 #33

What goes through my mind is .... prairierose Jun 2015 #6

If someone has to tell me that. it's usually because their behavior doesn't Siwsan Jun 2015 #7

So fucking what. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #9

My first impression, given the admission wasn't solicited, House of Roberts Jun 2015 #10

That about sums up my feelings. LuvNewcastle Jun 2015 #48

"You should have let me figure it out" Fumesucker Jun 2015 #11

"They will know we are Christians by our love" seems ineffective anymore. xfundy Jun 2015 #12

Just put "of money" on the end and you'll have it Fumesucker Jun 2015 #14

YES. xfundy Jun 2015 #16

How would you figure it out? Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #90

Supposedly Fumesucker Jun 2015 #93

That they belong to one of the many Chrisian Chruches. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #13

I've known many who don't even go to church xfundy Jun 2015 #15

The majoirty of Chrisitians I have know are just normal people, Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #19

Same here. xfundy Jun 2015 #60

Run HockeyMom Jun 2015 #17

Depends upon the person and the situation . . . Journeyman Jun 2015 #18

I've never known an Episcopalian to call him/herself "Christian" unless they're asked dorkzilla Jun 2015 #38

There are so many varieties of "Christians" that I suspect the label is meaningless Yorktown Jun 2015 #20

Depends why they are telling me. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #21

What denomination are you? xfundy Jun 2015 #23

Episcopalian and in the 18 years i have been a member i have never heard a priest mention hrmjustin Jun 2015 #25

That makes sense. xfundy Jun 2015 #30

That is the general way it is supposed to work. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #31

Don't all Christians believe in original sin and substitutionary atonement? Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #102

Well not every Christian believes in every doctrine and rubric. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #105

This means you are a universalist. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #109

Yes in reality i tend to believe that Jesus's Death and resurection is a saving act fof us all. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #110

Normally the next thing out of their mouth TlalocW Jun 2015 #22

Same with tattoos, cutting the hair on the sides of their head, working or shopping on Sunday xfundy Jun 2015 #27

When my young family moved to a suburb bvf Jun 2015 #24

That's still a common question in the South. xfundy Jun 2015 #28

As it undoubtedly is up our way. bvf Jun 2015 #36

My first thought is they must not feel secure in their belief, particularly when they keep Frustratedlady Jun 2015 #26

There's a lot of that going around. xfundy Jun 2015 #29

That they are wearing their Christianity on their shirt sleeve. leftofcool Jun 2015 #32

- Or what they're trying to screw someone out of. xfundy Jun 2015 #34

Many years ago, in the late 80s, bvf Jun 2015 #43

Ah, yes. xfundy Jun 2015 #44

I don't know why they have to announce it.... Historic NY Jun 2015 #35

Run the other way! AnnieBW Jun 2015 #37

Run Kalidurga Jun 2015 #39

I usually assume that they are probably cracking walnuts with their arse.. CentralMass Jun 2015 #40

You owe me a keyboard. xfundy Jun 2015 #41

I think, why do I need to know that upaloopa Jun 2015 #42

I think: "I better switch to monosyllables." immoderate Jun 2015 #45

I feel sad Cartoonist Jun 2015 #46

True. Most of their conversation will be canned. xfundy Jun 2015 #50

My definition of a Christian is: TheDebbieDee Jun 2015 #47

I think "How can you possibly be so fucking stupid?!" FiveGoodMen Jun 2015 #51

There are many Christians on this board. Maedhros Jun 2015 #54

The story says FiveGoodMen Jun 2015 #56

You probably don't see your own hubris, but it will bite you on the ass one day. Maedhros Jun 2015 #58

I have a hard time believing you ever held "the same thoughts" as this other poster... Silent3 Jun 2015 #69

I'm talking about the need to define one's self by what one hates, Maedhros Jun 2015 #71

As briefly as I can... FiveGoodMen Jun 2015 #95

You are projecting your personal experience with a small sub-set of Christians Maedhros Jun 2015 #96

"the fact is that the word Christian has become strongly associated with right-wing Fundamentalist[s xfundy Jun 2015 #74

Many Christians, regardless of which particular version Mariana Jun 2015 #78

I asked mainly about the word, and how people react when hearing it xfundy Jun 2015 #61

"Where's the door?" daleanime Jun 2015 #52

Not much rock Jun 2015 #53

What is that supposed to mean to me? KT2000 Jun 2015 #55

I once ran into someone who announced their religion. xfundy Jun 2015 #68

conservative asshole Skittles Jun 2015 #57

They do often go together. xfundy Jun 2015 #63

Christ.... sgtbenobo Jun 2015 #59

Very good point, nowadays. xfundy Jun 2015 #62

I'm so sorry Nite Owl Jun 2015 #64

Why? xfundy Jun 2015 #65

That would be my reaction to Nite Owl Jun 2015 #73

It's the ones who have the Bibles PumpkinAle Jun 2015 #66

I'd bet the verses are about love. xfundy Jun 2015 #67

Cover my wallet, and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #70

He is a delusional fool and anything else said subject to severe scrutiny on point Jun 2015 #72

That's a valid response. Especially if he's using it to pump some sewage. xfundy Jun 2015 #75

I glance at my watch and excuse myself explaining olddots Jun 2015 #76

If it comes up as soon as I meet someone, I'm thinking, "here we go again!" Where religion is brewens Jun 2015 #77

Oh shit... undergroundpanther Jun 2015 #79

New guy at work: nilesobek Jun 2015 #80

He probably caught religion in the pen. xfundy Jun 2015 #81

"Well, keep it to yourself, I couldn't care less" mr blur Jun 2015 #82

"I wonder what that means?" Igel Jun 2015 #83

coincidentally my phone is on silent mode and I get a call. Warren Stupidity Jun 2015 #84

Demons! xfundy Jun 2015 #89

Similar to what I think when someone I've met puts out their political goldent Jun 2015 #85

If it happens in the Bible Belt Rob H. Jun 2015 #86

I think, "and you are telling us this why?" LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #87

I agree. Though I should probably have worded the Q differently. xfundy Jun 2015 #88

Why would Christians be nice, nonjudgmental or fair? I don't expect them to behave any differently.. Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #91

I need to watch my back Angry Dragon Jun 2015 #92

There are some things... rexcat Jun 2015 #94

The word Christian is just another word! chassaborga Jun 2015 #97

It figures: cpwm17 Jun 2015 #98

"...so you know I'm a better person than a non-christian." Iggo Jun 2015 #99

Exactly! nt raccoon Jun 2015 #111

It makes me nervous, to be honest Marrah_G Jun 2015 #100

I find most people that would make that statement doc03 Jun 2015 #101

It means I am going to avoid this person in the future. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #103

I start extricating myself from the encounter. There is no reason to tell me that unless djean111 Jun 2015 #104

For me its, "Show me, then." MineralMan Jun 2015 #106

Walls go up... Weefee Jun 2015 #108

Get help! AlbertCat Jun 2015 #112