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Re: Is today religion day?
Well that's not all I have on there that would lead one to have a clear view on all my beliefs. I like it all out there.
But judging by some of the commentary I've received, the Darwin fish is why "godless" has entered the conversation by those opposed to my fish posse.
Amen sister.
But I will say that my boyfriend's siblings were pretty freaked that out of all the nice Catholic girls their brother the altar boy could've picked, he picked the lone Jew. The question posed to him was, "Does mommy KNOW?"
Fallin, I need to go and start dinner, but I wanted you to know that I saw your offer and I appreciate it. I woul love it if you could recommend some stuff. I actually read a fair bit about religions, but it's with an observationist bent. I think I need to start focusing inward a bit more, if that makes sense.
we all fall down sometimes
brass and ballet flats
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
At the moment, nothing. I've been a receptionist, real estate assistant, and chiropractic assistant among other things. We'll see what the world looks like in a few years. But you can't tell anything from my car other than I love Oregon, which I guess comes with its own assumptions. If you're inside my car there's a PP sticker on the dash. I don't generally hide my politics, I just keep the atheism on the dl. Too many people treat saying "oh, I don't believe" as akin to saying "there is no god and you're wasting your time." I guess that would mean that when they say "I'm a Christian" they really mean "you will burn in hell forever." But you can't really point that out politely.
I'm pretty sure one of Bug's friends in elementary school stopped coming over or inviting her over after they found out she doesn't believe. I never taught her to hide it, maybe I should have. I wasn't even sure what she thought before then. That's probably the worst it's been. Mostly I just hear a lot of "don't you think you should pray, just in case?" or "I'd feel more comfortable if you believed in something." I wouldn't call any of that persecution, just annoying, but considering that's from people who like me, I don't put it out there in general.
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
I don't even want to wade into it, but Catholic debates/bashing makes me a little sad because I'm related to so many wonderful priests and nuns and former priests and nuns and I get tetchy at broad-brush judgments. I disagree with the church as a whole, but I hate the idea of my family being lumped in there.
Not saying anyone here did it, but it usually comes to that at some point in drawn out debates and it makes me sad.
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
Oh, and I was also involved in Catholic youth group, but that was so I could volunteer at the mission, feeding the homeless. ::polishes gold star::
SB, I think you'd like the UU. I would probably a join, but Mr M thinks the one advantage to not going to Heaven is not getting up early on Sundays. (sorry, Fallin.)
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
Does it help to know I went to a lesbian couple's wedding where a nun did most of the ceremony?
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
Oh there was definitely massive over generalization and rigtheous indignation on both sides in those threads.
Not that you all love me, but I'm glad to read this post. I tend to stumble into a group of Christians and piss them off like it's my job on the internet.
I actually mentioned the discussion to my H and he was like, '87% of people are religious, good luck with that.'
So, yeah. It's always a turd. Always. Interesting, though. I was coming unraveled by the end because I just don't get it. *waves hand around*
IDK.
Glad we could entertain you.
Ah, Scottyslit, you have entertained me many times. Today was ::waves hands around, as you do:: ahhhhh. Still, less headdesking than PC&E.
I think the reluctance to share comes from when I worked for the chiropractor, the lesbian C&E Catholic. I had coworkers ranging from a Wiccan priestess to Russian Orthodox. I brought up an article about assumptions about atheists and the consensus was the reaction made sense, and atheists kinda do it to themselves. Luckily there's no mandate in Atheism to witness*, so I feel okay leaving it alone.
* I realize not all atheists seem to know this little fact
"The meek shall inherit the earth" isn't about children. It's about deer. We're all going to get messed the fuckup by a bunch of cloned super-deer.- samfish2bcrab
Sometimes I wonder if scientists have never seen a sci-fi movie before. "Oh yes, let's create a super species of deer. NOTHING COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG." I wonder if State Farm offers a Zombie Deer Attack policy. -CaliopeSpidrman
IS SOMEONE BASHING CATHOLICS IN HERE?!?!?!
Just kidding.
I read some of that thread last night, but haven't looked at it today. From what I remember,I disagreed with a bunch of stuff Floyd said, and a bunch of stuff Scotty said.. so, I'm a great contributor here.
I'm too tired to be like.. talking about stuff today. And stuff.
Anyways, I love alls you Catholics and Jews and Atheists and whatnot and etc. on this board.
I will write that it was one of those (and maybe you've never done this, but I definitely have) where you initially respond with an impulsive, spicy remark and immediately you're like, 'Well, that's gonna leave a mark.' And, it did.
Little too late to start deleting, a whoops-a-daisy.
I actually found myself agreeing a lot in the beginning but then you did get all Real Housewives of NYC crazy-eyed-Ramotional about it and it started going nowhere fast. But I can understand that- I don't get it either. I liked the rationale of I think MKEsweetie? where she said the whole thing about religion being a flawed relationship. But for me, I have very strong views on BC, abortion and gay marriage that I just couldn't be part of sect of religion that is so against those things. I've just realized I don't have to get it. As long as people don't bother me about it. That's where it gets hairy.
I'm culturally Jewish. I don't want to get into that debate (nationality vs religion) because people just don't get it. But I'm not religious in the least, don't observe and don't believe in god. I don't care if anyone else does either. That's where I have a problem with other people & their religion. Practice yours all you want but don't tell me mine or lack of is wrong or try to convert me to yours. I don't like/want politicians governing on the basis of their religious beliefs. I don't want people knocking on my door giving me pamphlets about me going to hell if I don't accept their version of religion. I don't understand why they can't just do their thing and not worry about the rest of us. I've never tried to convert someone into Judaism or atheism.
My son goes to a Jewish pre-school because maybe I wouldn't be an atheist if I'd learned anything about my religion as a kid. MH grew up more religious and he cares more. In our house, whomever cares more about something generally wins. Plus, he'll be a minority all his life so it's nice for now that he isn't. Atheism is my view. I'm willing to let my kid learn about his heritage/religion and then if he's an atheist later, so be it. If he wants to be a Rabbi, good for him. If he wants to be Christian- great- just don't witness to mommy. The only reason I have all those magnets on my car is because I'm OCD about balance. I need mine to balance all the opposing ones I see. It makes me feel better.
MMMWAH.
ETA: If I look twelve, I'll take it. I turn 36 on Thursday.
Updated September 2012.
lmao @ crazy-eyes Ramotional.
I did. I got a little Ramotional. IDK why I do that. Like, I'm calm about it, but then I get going, and I'm like, 'I Have A Dream'-ing all over that sh*t.
There are like three things that really get me going. That's one of them. I'm retiring from talking about it. I'm passing the torch.
My dishes are done!
I do this too. Sorry I got worked up. Catlick posts rile me.
Updated September 2012.
Wow, thanks. Me, too.
I really look forward to arguing with you about dairy again someday, but I'm not going to drop another bomb for another few months.
Oh f*ck, I'm scared. Hold me.
The dairy post was fully epic.
Updated September 2012.
So that's four things. Four things that stick in my craw and make me Ramotional.
we all fall down sometimes
brass and ballet flats
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
Hey, I can relate to this. I just watched Glee and now I'm am fired up like a motherfvcker!
ETA: Also, my husband brought home veal the other day and I was like "HOW COULD YOU?!?!?!?!"
So many emotions, man.
Scotty should have been around for Raw Milk Day. I think that's my most favorite tedious AFB/NEY/whathaveyou argument ever.
LHC, I'm desperate to know if we know any people in common, since we live in the same city and are both Catholic and I used to be a paralegal. Since there is no non-creepy way to ask where you work and/or go to church, I won't, but still.
I'm mildly disappointed in myself for not participating in this iteration of Religion Day, but I'm just too tired, and I came in on the tail end of most of it, as usual.
"As of page 2 this might be the most boring argument ever. It's making me long for Rape Day." - Mouse
Oh my god, I love the goddamn internet. And holy ***, Jon Stewart is in there, lol!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2ZkTvLdH2o
"As of page 2 this might be the most boring argument ever. It's making me long for Rape Day." - Mouse
That's pretty effing funny.
Although, being compared to Vanilla Ice is like... that might bring the real thundah.
*reaches down and around and flexes until veins pop out in my head*