When atheists raise the name Jesus instead of cursing

[Anonymous]

Is it insulting if you are Christian/Catholic?

[Anonymous]

I tend not to make a scene but yes it’s quite rude. Imagine if they said, “F***ing Vishnu” or something. That’s what they’ve doing — implicitly mocking the beliefs of others.

I understand it’s a cultural habit so I let it slide. If someone does it too often they won’t be my friend.

[Anonymous]

What about when Catholics do it? Is it ok then?

[Anonymous]

I don’t think Jesus really cares. It’s not respectful, but certainly not worth the time it took you to post this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think Jesus really cares. It’s not respectful, but certainly not worth the time it took you to post this.

Any press is good press.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about when Catholics do it? Is it ok then?

No. I mean there’s a general cultural rule that it’s more ok to say something offensive about your own background than about someone else’s, but there are better ways to behave period.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about when Catholics do it? Is it ok then?

No. I mean there’s a general cultural rule that it’s more ok to say something offensive about your own background than about someone else’s, but there are better ways to behave period.

Do you think people who say it are trying to “say something” about religion?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tend not to make a scene but yes it’s quite rude. Imagine if they said, “F***ing Vishnu” or something. That’s what they’ve doing — implicitly mocking the beliefs of others.

I understand it’s a cultural habit so I let it slide. If someone does it too often they won’t be my friend.

Wasn't the point that it was *instead* of cursing, not the exact opposite?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about when Catholics do it? Is it ok then?

No. I mean there’s a general cultural rule that it’s more ok to say something offensive about your own background than about someone else’s, but there are better ways to behave period.

Do you think people who say it are trying to “say something” about religion?

I think people’s modes of speech reflect their principles and priorities generally speaking, yes. I mean I know it’s a verbal tick which is why I let it slide as long as it’s not something people do all the time. Nobody is perfect including especially me. But I would say the people who do it more are, on average, more likely to be contemptuous of people of faith than people who do it less. I would expect the principles that cause the person to justify the behavior to themselves would show up in other ways. But we are talking generalities here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about when Catholics do it? Is it ok then?

No. I mean there’s a general cultural rule that it’s more ok to say something offensive about your own background than about someone else’s, but there are better ways to behave period.

Do you think people who say it are trying to “say something” about religion?

I think people’s modes of speech reflect their principles and priorities generally speaking, yes. I mean I know it’s a verbal tick which is why I let it slide as long as it’s not something people do all the time. Nobody is perfect including especially me. But I would say the people who do it more are, on average, more likely to be contemptuous of people of faith than people who do it less. I would expect the principles that cause the person to justify the behavior to themselves would show up in other ways. But we are talking generalities here.

So are people who say “oh sh*t” saying something about bowel movements?

[Anonymous]

I’m not offended. Their ignorance isn’t my problem.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about when Catholics do it? Is it ok then?

No. I mean there’s a general cultural rule that it’s more ok to say something offensive about your own background than about someone else’s, but there are better ways to behave period.

Do you think people who say it are trying to “say something” about religion?

I think people’s modes of speech reflect their principles and priorities generally speaking, yes. I mean I know it’s a verbal tick which is why I let it slide as long as it’s not something people do all the time. Nobody is perfect including especially me. But I would say the people who do it more are, on average, more likely to be contemptuous of people of faith than people who do it less. I would expect the principles that cause the person to justify the behavior to themselves would show up in other ways. But we are talking generalities here.

So are people who say “oh sh*t” saying something about bowel movements?

Yes. Generally, people find shit disgusting, and with good reason.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about when Catholics do it? Is it ok then?

No. I mean there’s a general cultural rule that it’s more ok to say something offensive about your own background than about someone else’s, but there are better ways to behave period.

Do you think people who say it are trying to “say something” about religion?

I think people’s modes of speech reflect their principles and priorities generally speaking, yes. I mean I know it’s a verbal tick which is why I let it slide as long as it’s not something people do all the time. Nobody is perfect including especially me. But I would say the people who do it more are, on average, more likely to be contemptuous of people of faith than people who do it less. I would expect the principles that cause the person to justify the behavior to themselves would show up in other ways. But we are talking generalities here.

I'd say they are just cursing and not thinking about faith at all. Did you ever say "holy cow" knowing that you were dissing buddhists?

I've heard Catholics saying "Jesus, Mary Joseph!" are they cursing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m not offended. Their ignorance isn’t my problem.

It may not even be ignorance -- just a figure of speech.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about when Catholics do it? Is it ok then?

No. I mean there’s a general cultural rule that it’s more ok to say something offensive about your own background than about someone else’s, but there are better ways to behave period.

Do you think people who say it are trying to “say something” about religion?

I think people’s modes of speech reflect their principles and priorities generally speaking, yes. I mean I know it’s a verbal tick which is why I let it slide as long as it’s not something people do all the time. Nobody is perfect including especially me. But I would say the people who do it more are, on average, more likely to be contemptuous of people of faith than people who do it less. I would expect the principles that cause the person to justify the behavior to themselves would show up in other ways. But we are talking generalities here.

Kind of you to "let it slide" /S One wonders what other affronts to your precious religion you let slide. /S