The Religion Thread

[The Piper]

You people beat all I ever saw.

You all are to religion what Homerfobe is to homosexuality; heartless, mean-spirited, and downright hateful to other's beliefs.

When Homerfobe goes into one of his spiels, he/she is blasted with the usual spewings about his/her lack of 'tolerance', diversity, anti-rights, the hatefulness, etc., yet you don't seem to see the same thing in your postings when you run religion in the ground with your blasphemous cartoons and personal thoughts.

Yep, in the same way there are religious extremists, there are also anti-religious extremists desiring to tarnish everything related to the belief in God.

I'm beginning to understand a person who believes in God is not tolerated here ... even a liberal one......

Mike, so far, is the only liberal-minded one here who has professed to being a Christian, but he's obviously wanting to be "one of the gang" despite the hatefulness directed at what he believes in. Either he can't or won't see the ridicule in his beliefs, but the Bible I read directs it's believers to "have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness".

You bemoan the fact that a number of 'good' posters have left; wonder why?

[bannination]

You bemoan the fact that a number of 'good' posters have left; wonder why?

It did bother me at first, but when it comes to having an open forum, or censoring every opinion that someone disagrees with, I know that it's right to have free speech whenever possible. If people can't respect what is truly free speech, then I'm sorry, I'm just refusing to be what these other forums are on principle. I don't care if every single poster leaves, I will not compromise this. I was wishy washy at first, but it's the way it is.

If you want to see opinions that do nothing but agree with one another, and you are banned if you don't, I suggest participating in Church Forums, or any number of Conservative forums where you will only interface with like minded people, as all other opinions are censored.

You know, the fact that you say that "Mike wants to be part of the gang" is what's wrong with your thinking to begin with. We're all in this together, we're not in "gangs". We're not at war, we have to work together despite our differences, and you are a pretty despicable human being for not realizing this.

Finally, if the discussion of religion bothers you then WHY THE HELL ARE YOU IN A RELIGION THREAD? DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Piper]

..... the rat pastor had no "right to her privacy" with her ratty pastor scribble.

I thought you were all about an individual's rights; or is it just because of her claim to be a 'pastor'?

Again, quoting mike: ".....there are religious extremists, there are also anti-religious extremists desiring to tarnish everything related to the belief in God."

[bannination]

...Despite the fact that the "pastor" was a rat, she had a right to her privacy.

While I agree with you about Applebee's predictable response (see above), the rat pastor had no "right to her privacy" with her ratty pastor scribble. Rather, it's just company policy.

From what I've read, and please correct me if I'm wrong, Applebee's did not have a company policy against this, in fact they have posted customer receipts to the internet on their own.

[The Piper]

Finally, if the discussion of religion bothers you then WHY THE HELL ARE YOU IN A RELIGION THREAD? DUH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this not an open forum, open to everyone? Am I not allowed to express my opinion regarding your anti-religion opinions? Or is this forum reserved strictly for the religion besmirching and hate cartoons? Or did you see yourself as another Homerfobe, only in a different light? Yep, you and Homerfobe have a lot in common.

[rstrong]

...Despite the fact that the "pastor" was a rat, she had a right to her privacy.

While I agree with you about Applebee's predictable response (see above), the rat pastor had no "right to her privacy" with her ratty pastor scribble. Rather, it's just company policy.

From what I've read, and please correct me if I'm wrong, Applebee's did not have a company policy against this, in fact they have posted customer receipts to the internet on their own.

Also the server who posted the receipt reasonably thought that the pastor was anonymous, that no-one could identify the pastor from her scribble.

[bannination]

Finally, if the discussion of religion bothers you then WHY THE HELL ARE YOU IN A RELIGION THREAD? DUH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this not an open forum, open to everyone? Am I not allowed to express my opinion regarding your anti-religion opinions? Or is this forum reserved strictly for the religion besmirching and hate cartoons? Or did you see yourself as another Homerfobe, only in a different light? Yep, you and Homerfobe have a lot in common.

Sure, express your opinion, that's fine. You were expressing your disdain for content on an open forum, which is... in my OPINION, pretty stupid.

[Boatrocker]

...Despite the fact that the "pastor" was a rat, she had a right to her privacy.

While I agree with you about Applebee's predictable response (see above), the rat pastor had no "right to her privacy" with her ratty pastor scribble. Rather, it's just company policy.

From what I've read, and please correct me if I'm wrong, Applebee's did not have a company policy against this, in fact they have posted customer receipts to the internet on their own.

I found this yesterday, and that very subject was part of the article. While I have not paid so much attention to this fustercluck and can't attest to the veracity of this piece, it is nonetheless fascinating. And if it's reasonably accurate, it's a damning commentary on the ineptitude and cultural tone-deafness of a large corporation.

[rstrong]

Am I not allowed to express my opinion regarding your anti-religion opinions?

Well sure. But as long as people use their religion to control other people's lives, there's nothing wrong, and everything right, with other people expressing anti-religious sentiments.

As long as your invisible magic sky fairy tells you to enforce your definition of marriage on everyone else, everyone else is free to express their own definition of your religion. And you have no right - none at all - to expect it to be a pleasant one.

If your invisible magic sky fairy tells you to fly hijacked jetliners into buildings, don't expect religion to be treated with respect.

And as long as people who believe in your invisible magic sky fairy are able to force their own rule on everyone else that drug stores shouldn't be open one day of the week - no matter the medical emergency - then even a portrayal of your religion as a collection of psychotic @ssh@le con-artists is not even remotely out of line.

If you don't like this, then just stick your head back up your @ss where "faith" demands that you keep it.

Hope This Helps!

[Dryer Vent]

Here is my response from Applebees:

Thank you for contacting Applebee’s, America’s favorite neighborhood grill and bar. Applebee’s Guest Relations will review your feedback and be back in touch within three to five business days, though we will work hard to reach out sooner if possible.

If you are contacting us regarding the receipt that is going around the internet, please know as a company that relies on literally hundreds of thousands of incredibly hard working team members, we can assure you that we and our franchisees value and support them and their efforts. However this unfortunate situation has nothing to do with work. The employee involved did not wait on the guest or party. Regrettably, and without the restaurant's knowledge, she took it upon herself to take a customer's receipt, with the name clearly visible, and posted it online with her own commentary. That is a clear violation of our guests’ privacy and against the franchisee's company policy that the team member was provided when hired. We simply cannot accept behavior that compromises the safety and privacy our guests have every right to expect and deserve. Please note that we are also not excusing the guest's behavior in this matter and the unacceptable comment she wrote on the receipt, which is offensive to us and all our hard working team members. To be clear, the 18% gratuity added to large party tickets was paid by the guests party. This is a regrettable situation and we wish it had never happened. We hope this provides you with some additional insight.

Thank you again for reaching out.

Applebee's Guest Relations Department

[The Piper]

As long as your invisible magic sky fairy....

If your invisible magic sky fairy....

And as long as people who believe in your invisible magic sky fairy are able to force their own rule on everyone else that drug stores shouldn't be open one day of the week - no matter the medical emergency - then even a portrayal of your religion as a collection of psychotic @ssh@le con-artists is not even remotely out of line.

If you don't like this, then just stick your head back up your @ss where "faith" demands that you keep it.

So you're still grumbling about that drugstore being closed on Sunday! I can't help but wonder what people did before we even had the convenience of driving to a local pharmacy to pick up a dose of medication, or if they lived miles and miles away from a pharmacy and had no means to get there? Maybe they, like you cursed God and called Him names for their lack of conveniences?

Since you were encountering a "medical emergency" when you finally got the medication, did your daughter get instantly healed from her malady? And because your town/county/state had a blue law in place, prohibiting Sunday sales, that made them "psychotic @ssh@le con-artists" because you couldn't get what you wanted? I'm assuming your daughter survived this life-threatening ordeal that only a pill could cure?

He who gave life can surely take it away.

[Crock Hunter]

Maybe they, like you cursed God and called Him names for their lack of conveniences?

Nonsense... the blame lies with nitwits that believe they know the mind of god and are happy (with the government's blessing) to enforce their beliefs on everyone.. ..

[rstrong]

So you're still grumbling about that drugstore being closed on Sunday! I can't help but wonder what people did before we even had the convenience of driving to a local pharmacy to pick up a dose of medication, or if they lived miles and miles away from a pharmacy and had no means to get there?

They DIED, @sshole. But now we have cars. Now we have medication. Now we have pharmacies. People shouldn't KEEP dying because some psychotic @sshole conned others into believing in his invisible sky fairy.

I'm assuming your daughter survived this life-threatening ordeal that only a pill could cure?

An EpiPen, actually. And yes, no thanks to your fellow cultists.

He who gave life can surely take it away.

Well then, here's hoping that your mother caves your head in with a baseball bat.

No, really. YOU respond with mockery when others lives are endangered by your psychotic delusions, YOU try to justify it with glib bullsh_t pablum like "He who gave life can surely take it away", then it's only right that it should happen to YOU.

[Boatrocker]

. . . No, really. YOU respond with mockery when others lives are endangered by your psychotic delusions, YOU try to justify it with glib bullsh_t pablum like "He who gave life can surely take it away", then it's only right that it should happen to YOU.

And has the fucking gall to whine about someone being mean to the religious nuts. Pretty typical, really.

[bannination]

I just don't understand why they want to bring Mike into it.

He's not part of "their gang" whatever that means, so he's automatically an enemy to them, that seems to be what their saying.

As forceful as some of the imagery I post is, I certainly don't consider the religious enemies except when they want to control the actions of others.

Oh well, made for a interesting forum day.

[Boatrocker]

. . . He's not part of "their gang" whatever that means, so he's automatically an enemy to them, that seems to be what their saying . . . .

With us or agin us.

[rstrong]

I just don't understand why they want to bring Mike into it.

He's not part of "their gang" whatever that means, so he's automatically an enemy to them, that seems to be what their saying.

As forceful as some of the imagery I post is, I certainly don't consider the religious enemies except when they want to control the actions of others.

Agreed. I don't have a problem with Mike or his interpretation of religion. Unlike Piper, he makes Christianity look good.

The perceived worst enemy of extremists is often a moderate on their own side.

[O Really]

Having lived in Pennsylvania, which has some of the weirdest blue laws in the country, I thought you guys might like a break from serious religion talk with this somewhat dated but still pretty accurate article on blue laws in the Keystone state.... http://old.post-gazette.com/regionstate ... unday5.asp

[Boatrocker]

Having lived in Pennsylvania, which has some of the weirdest blue laws in the country, I thought you guys might like a break from serious religion talk with this somewhat dated but still pretty accurate article on blue laws in the Keystone state.... http://old.post-gazette.com/regionstate ... unday5.asp

Don't suppose it's a blue law, per se, but I found it to be very puzzling that in PA you can't buy a 6-pack of beer anywhere, unless you can find a bar that sells package (for more than a 12 pack costs around here). You otherwise have to buy a whole damn case from a distributor. Guess who else has some friends in the statehouse.

[The Piper]

. . . No, really. YOU respond with mockery when others lives are endangered by your psychotic delusions, YOU try to justify it with glib bullsh_t pablum like "He who gave life can surely take it away", then it's only right that it should happen to YOU.

And has the f**king gall to whine about someone being mean to the religious nuts. Pretty typical, really.

I wasn't whining, nor was my post intended to poke at Banni's (or anyone else's) disbeliefs; rather to point out the scale of hatefulness directed to religion in the same manner that Homerfobe directs his hateful spiel towards homosexuality....and all of you that responded to my post did exactly as expected: respond with hateful remarks; directed not only at me, but the God I (and Mike) worhip. You curse Homerfobe for his hateful junk, and yet you curse and belittle anyone who points out your identical characteristics.

The Piper made an opps, a big one.

Yes, he did. That's the first time a mention of an EpiPen was made. My bad.