I'm a christian

[lightweight]

So I'm walking about troubleshooting for some users and I run into a lady that I have talked to before. We are on cool terms, and this has only came out one time before that I know of. She really likes to tell everyone that she is a Christian.

The first occurrance:

I asked if she was staying out of trouble. She's like: Yes of course, I'm Christian, getting in trouble isn't something I do. I just responded something like I'm always looking for trouble because I don't go to church.

Second:

Today I'm wearing an orange dress shirt, and she has on black and white type dress style. I said, Hey we are coordinating for Halloween today. Shes like "I dont celebrate Halloween. I'M CHRISTIAN!" Ok.. so is Candy Corn better then?

Jeesh..

 

[LeadMagnet]

I hate it when people shove thier lifestyle down your throat.

 

[DaShen]

Ignorance is really irritating, especially when they refuse to keep an open mind.

 

[AnyMal]

ok then Next time wear a pentagram on your shirt. She won't mess with you anymore, guaranteed.

 

[tealk]

Be the better person and just do the hello/goodbye. And stick to that.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: tealk
Be the better person and just do the hello/goodbye. And stick to that.

I think this is a given. Just don't associate with the lady anymore. Or at least put her technical needs at the bottom of your list of to do things.

 

[lightweight]

Originally posted by: tealk
Be the better person and just do the hello/goodbye. And stick to that.

Ah it wasn't a big deal, not like I really cared. I just thought it was crazy that the mention of such small things triggered the I AM CHRISTIAN response like I was spewing acid from my mouth.

 

[Biggerhammer]

I'm a Christian too. On behalf of the quiet majority of Christians who think, I'm sorry that you met this nutcase.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: Biggerhammer
I'm a Christian too. On behalf of the quiet majority of Christians who think, I'm sorry that you met this nutcase.

There seems to be an influx of nutcases in America right now though.

 

[loic2003]

IMHO the average christian is more gullible, ignorant yet also more arrogant than the average atheist. YMMV.

intelligence > religion.

 

[Kadarin]

She's an idiot...

 

[Biggerhammer]

Originally posted by: DaShenThere seems to be an influx of nutcases in America right now though.

They're certainly louder than the moderate ones.

 

[fitzov]

Put your hand on her and say quietly, "You know, I hear Jesus and Mary Magdelene had a thing goin', whaddya say?"

 

[Zysoclaplem]

I like candy corn.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: Biggerhammer

Originally posted by: DaShenThere seems to be an influx of nutcases in America right now though.

They're certainly louder than the moderate ones.

AMEN MY BROTHER!

 

[imported_Pablo]

Originally posted by: loic2003
IMHO the average christian is more gullible, ignorant yet also more arrogant than the average atheist. YMMV.

intelligence > religion.

Whatever it takes to make yourself feel good.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: loic2003
IMHO the average christian is more gullible, ignorant yet also more arrogant than the average atheist. YMMV.

intelligence > religion.

I think your statement proves otherwise...

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: LeadMagnet
I hate it when people shove thier lifestyle down your throat.

She's just mentioning it, how is she "shoving it down his throat?" She's not saying he has to be a Christian too or she won't associating with him. She's not even saying he SHOULD be a Christian. She's simply saying that she IS a Christian. In the second instance it fit into the conversation, in the first she was stretching it. But if a guy came into work on Monday and said he went out drinking Saturday night, would you accuse him of shoving HIS lifestyle down your throat? If a person mentioned that they're a vegan, would you accuse them of shoving their lifestyle down your throat?

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: LeadMagnet
I hate it when people shove thier lifestyle down your throat.

She's just mentioning it, how is she "shoving it down his throat?" She's not saying he has to be a Christian too or she won't associating with him. She's not even saying he SHOULD be a Christian. She's simply saying that she IS a Christian. In the second instance it fit into the conversation, in the first she was stretching it. But if a guy came into work on Monday and said he went out drinking Saturday night, would you accuse him of shoving HIS lifestyle down your throat? If a person mentioned that they're a vegan, would you accuse them of shoving their lifestyle down your throat?

Even in the second incident, it was unneccessary. She could have just declined, or maybe said it in a more respectful way.

 

[ahurtt]

Punch her in the face and see if she turns the other cheek.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: LeadMagnet
I hate it when people shove thier lifestyle down your throat.

She's just mentioning it, how is she "shoving it down his throat?" She's not saying he has to be a Christian too or she won't associating with him. She's not even saying he SHOULD be a Christian. She's simply saying that she IS a Christian. In the second instance it fit into the conversation, in the first she was stretching it. But if a guy came into work on Monday and said he went out drinking Saturday night, would you accuse him of shoving HIS lifestyle down your throat? If a person mentioned that they're a vegan, would you accuse them of shoving their lifestyle down your throat?

Even in the second incident, it was unneccessary. She could have just declined, or maybe said it in a more respectful way.

How is it disrespectful to mention your religion?

 

[KarenMarie]

What the hell?... she is not telling anyone else to be Christian. She is just stating that she is, in relevence to the conversation.

If it really worries anyone else that they are gonna catch the "christian cooties" from her, they can just not talk about personal stuff to her.

She is allowed to be proud of her faith, and the OP has the right to not either ignore her comments or not talk to her.

 

[ahurtt]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: LeadMagnet
I hate it when people shove thier lifestyle down your throat.

She's just mentioning it, how is she "shoving it down his throat?" She's not saying he has to be a Christian too or she won't associating with him. She's not even saying he SHOULD be a Christian. She's simply saying that she IS a Christian. In the second instance it fit into the conversation, in the first she was stretching it. But if a guy came into work on Monday and said he went out drinking Saturday night, would you accuse him of shoving HIS lifestyle down your throat? If a person mentioned that they're a vegan, would you accuse them of shoving their lifestyle down your throat?

Even in the second incident, it was unneccessary. She could have just declined, or maybe said it in a more respectful way.

How is it disrespectful to mention your religion?

Pride is the first of the 7 deadly sins. Christians should be humble. She could have just said "I don't get in trouble" or "I don't celebrate Holloween." She obviously gets off on the fact that she's Christian and that makes her better than other people in her mind. It just sounds freakin preachy and disingenuous. . .like "My dookey don't stink because I'M a CHRISTIAN." I'm sure you've met people like this before. She has a holier than thou attitude and that in itself is very non-christian-like. She's just fishing for a

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: LeadMagnet
I hate it when people shove thier lifestyle down your throat.

She's just mentioning it, how is she "shoving it down his throat?" She's not saying he has to be a Christian too or she won't associating with him. She's not even saying he SHOULD be a Christian. She's simply saying that she IS a Christian. In the second instance it fit into the conversation, in the first she was stretching it. But if a guy came into work on Monday and said he went out drinking Saturday night, would you accuse him of shoving HIS lifestyle down your throat? If a person mentioned that they're a vegan, would you accuse them of shoving their lifestyle down your throat?

Even in the second incident, it was unneccessary. She could have just declined, or maybe said it in a more respectful way.

How is it disrespectful to mention your religion?

Really depends on the connotation of her reply. From the OP it seems like she had to stress it. No big deal, but no need to make it a big deal.

Also, food offered to false idols doesn't really make the food bad. Eat it unless one of your Christian friends has a problem with it because of their ignorance. 1 Corinthians 8.

I would like to point out that Christmas is really a pagan holiday changed by the church to attract new believers. No one knows Jesus' real birthday, although there have been good conjectures, but no real evidence points to a December birth. Not a big deal though. It is a time of rememberance and family.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: ahurtt
Pride is the first of the 7 deadly sins. Christians should be humble. She could have just said "I don't get in trouble" or "I don't celebrate Holloween." She obviously gets off on the fact that she's Christian and that makes her better than other people in her mind. It just sounds freakin preachy and disingenuous. . .like "My dookey don't stink because I'M a CHRISTIAN." I'm sure you've met people like this before. She has a holier than thou attitude and that in itself is very non-christian-like. She's just fishing for a

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