What I wouldn't touch with a 10-ft pole
Was at an office Christmas party one Friday night where the champagne was flowing and the music was pumping. The night was beginning to slow down to an end and my feet started to get sore from dancing. Seeking relief from the pain and the growing numbness, I sat next to some people I worked with.One of the first questions I got asked was "what religion are you?".... I'm thinking... "geez... not this on a Friday night after x glasses of champagne". Now I don't think there's anything wrong with discussing religion, be it yours or mine or someone else's. But it can lead to trouble in the wrong hands, as it's such a touchy subject and can deteriorate to a "you're wrong, I'm right" debate (read: argument). In my Friday night party situation, it was a case of whether someone was touched by the hand of God or not. If someone believed that he was, then good on them. If I didn't believe that he was, then good on me hahaa that's my own opinion. Now seriously, who can tell whether a person was touched by the hand of God? The person themselves. You can debate the issue til you're blue in the face but it won't ever be resolved.
Religion is a subject so close to people's heart, saying the wrong thing will be remembered the morning after... and beyond. Luckily I hadn't had enough champagne that night to say the wrong thing yet ;)
There are some people who wouldn't let their own beliefs and prejudices cloud their minds. These are the people who can discuss religion without emotions and being sufficiently detached, can then listen to other people's beliefs with an open mind. Then there are those who will hear something different and say "you can't do that!" instead of "how do you do that? Tell me more".
What is the use of preaching your own beliefs without taking the time to understand the beliefs of others?
posted by chronicblogger @ 3:16 AM
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