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flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

RE: Candy With Bible Tracts

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I don't see how dropping a Bible tract in a bag is forcing religion. Forcing religion to me in being made to listen to a sermon or being made to participate in a ritual.

A piece of paper is just that. Use it to start a fire or put that gross gum in.

It isn't forcing.

And don't complain about what someone gives you.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Southern_Belle wrote:
So you wouldn't be offended if your kids came home with voodoo dolls?

Being offended and being forced are two different things.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.

Ohfour · Hooker

Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.

Most definitely. I would just toss them. Wouldn't offend me in the least...

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

This is a KID'S holiday. Go peddle your agenda somewhere else.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.

What do you want?

You want a law saying that a person can not, in any way, perpetuate their belief? They cant pass out tracts in their own home? On their own property?

Or is it just the Christians who can not?

That Freedom of Religion thing can be such a pain.

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
flan327 wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
You are asking THEM for candy. They can hand out a tract if they want to--if you don't like it, don't knock on their door.
Ummm...okay, you don't KNOW they're handing out tracts BEFORE you knock.
flan
So what? It's their discretion what they want to hand out--not yours. It applies to any door you might knock on. It's rude to b!tch about what amounts to a gift.
I also consider it rude to force your religious beliefs on others. No one knocked on any doors and yelled "praise the Lord!"

No one is "forcing" anything. You knocked on THEIR door. You were on THEIR property. They didn't run you down in the street and force them into your candy bag.

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.

It's THEIR frickin' house. They can do whatever they want to under the law.

What part of that concept is so difficult to understand?

Just because YOU may not like what they do on their property is IRRELEVANT. Don't like it? Get the fvck off.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
This is a KID'S holiday. Go peddle your agenda somewhere else.

flan

Somewhere else?

Cant in school, on any government property, the street corner is becoming a battle ground and basically the only place left is the church or home.

So where exactly are you talking about?

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
So you wouldn't be offended if your kids came home with voodoo dolls?

???? Depends on where they got them--but if they were at someone else's house, on someone else's property--then no.

I might have the kids skip that house next year--but they did nothing wrong. They were on their own property. It's not like they were handing out razor blades and used heroin needles.

huskerbb · Guru

flan327 wrote:
This is a KID'S holiday. Go peddle your agenda somewhere else.

flan

It is NOT a "kids" holiday. I'm quite sure you've offended every Wiccan.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
It's THEIR frickin' house. They can do whatever they want to under the law.
What part of that concept is so difficult to understand?

Just because YOU may not like what they do on their property is IRRELEVANT. Don't like it? Get the fvck off.

I wasn't the one with a problem. I just find it funny that you guys get so worked up when it is against YOUR freedom of religion.

I don't give a crap if you go to a church, temple, whatever satan worshipers go to, or nothing. I don't care!

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
It's THEIR frickin' house. They can do whatever they want to under the law.
What part of that concept is so difficult to understand?

Just because YOU may not like what they do on their property is IRRELEVANT. Don't like it? Get the fvck off.
I wasn't the one with a problem. I just find it funny that you guys get so worked up when it is against YOUR freedom of religion.
I don't give a crap if you go to a church, temple, whatever satan worshipers go to, or nothing. I don't care!

Everyone has freedom of religion. It would make no difference if it were some other religion as long as they aren't running down kids in the street and putting crap in their bags.

I find it rather sad that you are not in favor of such freedoms.

What, you want some law passed so that it becomes illegal to hand out religious material from your own home?

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:49:35 PM

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:50:17 PM

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

lilyofcourse wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
What do you want?
You want a law saying that a person can not, in any way, perpetuate their belief? They cant pass out tracts in their own home? On their own property?
Or is it just the Christians who can not?
That Freedom of Religion thing can be such a pain.

I don't want anything. Get off your high horse. I wasn't the one who started this thread. DON"T CARE. Just irritated that certain people get so crazy if they think someone doesn't want to hear their religious beliefs.

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
What do you want?
You want a law saying that a person can not, in any way, perpetuate their belief? They cant pass out tracts in their own home? On their own property?
Or is it just the Christians who can not?
That Freedom of Religion thing can be such a pain.
I don't want anything. Get off your high horse. I wasn't the one who started this thread. DON"T CARE. Just irritated that certain people get so crazy if they think someone doesn't want to hear their religious beliefs.

You are the one arguing against religious freedom IN PRIVATE HOMES.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
It's THEIR frickin' house. They can do whatever they want to under the law.
What part of that concept is so difficult to understand?

Just because YOU may not like what they do on their property is IRRELEVANT. Don't like it? Get the fvck off.
I wasn't the one with a problem. I just find it funny that you guys get so worked up when it is against YOUR freedom of religion.
I don't give a crap if you go to a church, temple, whatever satan worshipers go to, or nothing. I don't care!
Everyone has freedom of religion. It would make no difference if it were some other religion as long as they aren't running down kids in the street and putting crap in their bags.

I find it rather sad that you are not in favor of such freedoms.

What, you want some law passed so that it becomes illegal to hand out religious material from your own home?

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:49:35 PM

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:50:17 PM

Where did I say that? Please show me.

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
It's THEIR frickin' house. They can do whatever they want to under the law.
What part of that concept is so difficult to understand?

Just because YOU may not like what they do on their property is IRRELEVANT. Don't like it? Get the fvck off.
I wasn't the one with a problem. I just find it funny that you guys get so worked up when it is against YOUR freedom of religion.
I don't give a crap if you go to a church, temple, whatever satan worshipers go to, or nothing. I don't care!
Everyone has freedom of religion. It would make no difference if it were some other religion as long as they aren't running down kids in the street and putting crap in their bags.

I find it rather sad that you are not in favor of such freedoms.

What, you want some law passed so that it becomes illegal to hand out religious material from your own home?

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:49:35 PM

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:50:17 PM
Where did I say that? Please show me.

LOL!!!! You've been arguing against religious freedom THIS ENTIRE THREAD. EVERY POST.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
What do you want?
You want a law saying that a person can not, in any way, perpetuate their belief? They cant pass out tracts in their own home? On their own property?
Or is it just the Christians who can not?
That Freedom of Religion thing can be such a pain.
I don't want anything. Get off your high horse. I wasn't the one who started this thread. DON"T CARE. Just irritated that certain people get so crazy if they think someone doesn't want to hear their religious beliefs.
You are the one arguing against religious freedom IN PRIVATE HOMES.

Where did I say those EXACT words?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Southern_Belle wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
What do you want?
You want a law saying that a person can not, in any way, perpetuate their belief? They cant pass out tracts in their own home? On their own property?
Or is it just the Christians who can not?
That Freedom of Religion thing can be such a pain.
I don't want anything. Get off your high horse. I wasn't the one who started this thread. DON"T CARE. Just irritated that certain people get so crazy if they think someone doesn't want to hear their religious beliefs.

You are the one ranting about how something is being forced on another. You are the one with the problem here. A lame one at that.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
It's THEIR frickin' house. They can do whatever they want to under the law.
What part of that concept is so difficult to understand?

Just because YOU may not like what they do on their property is IRRELEVANT. Don't like it? Get the fvck off.
I wasn't the one with a problem. I just find it funny that you guys get so worked up when it is against YOUR freedom of religion.
I don't give a crap if you go to a church, temple, whatever satan worshipers go to, or nothing. I don't care!
Everyone has freedom of religion. It would make no difference if it were some other religion as long as they aren't running down kids in the street and putting crap in their bags.

I find it rather sad that you are not in favor of such freedoms.

What, you want some law passed so that it becomes illegal to hand out religious material from your own home?

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:49:35 PM

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:50:17 PM
Where did I say that? Please show me.
LOL!!!! You've been arguing against religious freedom THIS ENTIRE THREAD. EVERY POST.

Nope.

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
What do you want?
You want a law saying that a person can not, in any way, perpetuate their belief? They cant pass out tracts in their own home? On their own property?
Or is it just the Christians who can not?
That Freedom of Religion thing can be such a pain.
I don't want anything. Get off your high horse. I wasn't the one who started this thread. DON"T CARE. Just irritated that certain people get so crazy if they think someone doesn't want to hear their religious beliefs.
You are the one arguing against religious freedom IN PRIVATE HOMES.
Where did I say those EXACT words?

It doesn't have to be the exact words. You've been arguing this entire thread that they shouldn't be able to do this. If that isn't your stance, then WTF are you arguing about?

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
Well then it would be ok to hand out satanic mater then since it's their home and it isn't forcing anything.
It's THEIR frickin' house. They can do whatever they want to under the law.
What part of that concept is so difficult to understand?

Just because YOU may not like what they do on their property is IRRELEVANT. Don't like it? Get the fvck off.
I wasn't the one with a problem. I just find it funny that you guys get so worked up when it is against YOUR freedom of religion.
I don't give a crap if you go to a church, temple, whatever satan worshipers go to, or nothing. I don't care!
Everyone has freedom of religion. It would make no difference if it were some other religion as long as they aren't running down kids in the street and putting crap in their bags.

I find it rather sad that you are not in favor of such freedoms.

What, you want some law passed so that it becomes illegal to hand out religious material from your own home?

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:49:35 PM

-- Edited by huskerbb on Saturday 1st of November 2014 01:50:17 PM
Where did I say that? Please show me.
LOL!!!! You've been arguing against religious freedom THIS ENTIRE THREAD. EVERY POST.
Nope.

So then you have no problem with them doing this? That is the EXACT OPPOSITE of what you have been saying up until now. Changing your ridiculous position?

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

No I didn't I was saying that if someone can attach bible tracts then others should be able to push their agendas too.
I am talking about your precious EQUALITY.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

SB you have said as much with every single post.

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
No I didn't I was saying that if someone can attach bible tracts then others should be able to push their agendas too.
I am talking about your precious EQUALITY.

LOL!!!! NO ONE on here has said any differently.

Again, WTF are you arguing about?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Southern_Belle wrote:
No I didn't I was saying that if someone can attach bible tracts then others should be able to push their agendas too.
I am talking about your precious EQUALITY.

Yes. Equality. I know what that means. Do you?

You are saying a person should not be handing out Christian tracts on their own front porch.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I didn't say that.

huskerbb · Guru

Heck, if I go to knock on a JW's house--I'd damn sure expect to get some literature. They come to YOUR house and pass that crap out--why would I possibly expect them to NOT do so when I go to THEIR house????

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Southern_Belle wrote:
I didn't say that.

Not in those exact words but that is what you said.

huskerbb · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
I didn't say that.

Then WTF are you babbling about?

It's an either/or scenario. EVERONE you are arguing with has said that people can hand out whatever they want in their own home as long as it is within the bound of the law (and isn't something dangerous like razor blades or cigarette lighters).

Either you agree with that--in which case why in the heck do you keep arguing AGAINST it?

Or you don't--which seems to be your position since you argue with everyone who holds that they should be able to hand out what they want.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

LOL, JW'S people would be afraid to open the door. They don't come to my neighborhood.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

If someone gave my kids a satanic tract I would take it as a learning experience for them, to teach them why we don't believe that way.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Lots of voodoo believers in this town. Other stuff too. Not so sure about pagan and Wicca.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I also consider it rude to force your religious beliefs on others. No one knocked on any doors and yelled "praise the Lord!"

Your words.

I take that to say that if you come to my house, I shouldn't say anything about my religion while you are here.

Or if you come to my house, asking for handouts or any other reason, I shouldn't give you a piece of paper about my beliefs.

Because that would be forcing and rude.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
No I didn't I was saying that if someone can attach bible tracts then others should be able to push their agendas too.
I am talking about your precious EQUALITY.
Yes. Equality. I know what that means. Do you?
You are saying a person should not be handing out Christian tracts on their own front porch.

It's HALLOWEEN. They are CHILDREN. Give them candy & STFU.

flan

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I would never do that even though everyone I know except my Jewish friends are Christian. Only time we discuss religion is home group bible study. Yep, I go to church every week but that is my private business and I don't have to constantly remind myself or anyone else.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
No I didn't I was saying that if someone can attach bible tracts then others should be able to push their agendas too.
I am talking about your precious EQUALITY.
Yes. Equality. I know what that means. Do you?
You are saying a person should not be handing out Christian tracts on their own front porch.

It's HALLOWEEN. They are CHILDREN. Give them candy & STFU.
flan

It's Halloween, they are begging on my porch. They will get what I give them.

If they don't like it, don't come begging.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Southern_Belle wrote:
I would never do that even though everyone I know except my Jewish friends are Christian. Only time we discuss religion is home group bible study. Yep, I go to church every week but that is my private business and I don't have to constantly remind myself or anyone else.

So you never share the Gospel with anyone? Cause that is what a Christian is mandated to do. Share the Good News of Christ.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Not if they don't want to hear it.

Squeakers · Regular

Good gravy. It's a piece of paper. I would take it and move on just like I take all the Jesus saves pamphlets handed to me and throw them away when out of sight. If it offends you so much skip that house next year. You went to their house, they didn't come to yours.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I don't care what people put in my kids bags as long as it's not needles and razor blades. Throw in a voodoo doll. Or a tract. I'll toss it if I don't like it. Simple as that. Here we get a lot of people who slip coupons for their business in the bags. Like ten dollars off a car wash or ten percent off a roofing job. Those go in the trash too. Unless it's a free ice cream cone or donut for the kids they pretty much go in the trash. Does anyone even read them?

Besides, the whole thing about voodoo dolls is they have to be made in someone's image and you have to believe in order for the magic to work. So I'm guessing that for those of us who think that is bunk it wouldn't matter anyway.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

huskerbb wrote:
flan327 wrote:
This is a KID'S holiday. Go peddle your agenda somewhere else.

flan
It is NOT a "kids" holiday. I'm quite sure you've offended every Wiccan.

And I'm quite sure that "every Wiccan" knows what I'm saying. Sorry that YOU don't.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I doubt they do. See Halloween is a night of rites for Wiccans. You basically just called their religion a kids thing.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Well, I don't think it offensive. Just annoying. And, then eventually Halloween will be everyone passing out religious, political agendas, business cards, etc. Let kids just have their kid time. It's 2 dang hours a year. Sheesh.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
I doubt they do. See Halloween is a night of rites for Wiccans. You basically just called their religion a kids thing.

And Halloween, as WE celebrate it now, has CHANGED.

Sorry you don't know that...

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I doubt they do. See Halloween is a night of rites for Wiccans. You basically just called their religion a kids thing.

And Halloween, as WE celebrate it now, has CHANGED.
Sorry you don't know that...
flan

Apparently you are the one who doesn't know.

It is still a night of rites. Still taken as seriously as a Christian takes communion.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

You don't speak for all Christians. I think its a big nothing.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
You don't speak for all Christians. I think its a big nothing.

You think communion is a big nothing? Wow. That says a lot.

huskerbb · Guru

flan327 wrote:
huskerbb wrote:
flan327 wrote:
This is a KID'S holiday. Go peddle your agenda somewhere else.

flan
It is NOT a "kids" holiday. I'm quite sure you've offended every Wiccan.
And I'm quite sure that "every Wiccan" knows what I'm saying. Sorry that YOU don't.
flan

I highly doubt that. You aren't any more of a spokesperson for them than I am.

You are good at insulting people's beliefs, though. Years of practice, I guess.