Would you allow your teen to go to church event with friend?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure her lifestyle in Kentucky is very different from the one we have here, so

This still makes me laugh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Do you think that OP is a bigot?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Oh, the irony. I can feel it in the air.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Oh, the irony. I can feel it in the air.

What do you mean??? All of the above are bigots ...?

[Anonymous]

I am the PP who asked if the OP is Jewish. Does asking this question make me a bigot/anti-Semitic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Do you think that OP is a bigot?

I'm the PP that you are asking this question of. It's hard to tell from OP's post if he/she is a bigot. She said the thing about "assuming a very different lifestyle", which does seem to convey a lot of pre-judgement.

I'm not defending OP. I'm calling out an inappropriate comment.

The "are you by any chance Jewish?" thing is inappropriate because it came out of nowhere --- OP said nothing at all about being Jewish. I don't know that what's going on in PP's mind, but he/she did seem to lead with that question out of nowhere, which --- in my personal experience of dealing with anti-Semitic people --- can be a clue. Kind of like when people relate a story about someone and lead with the fact, apropos of nothing, that they are African American --- "So my son has this Black teacher, and the Black teacher said...". I would start to assume that that person is a racist. Similarly, when someone asks, apropos of nothing and in a way clearly intended to be critical (i.e. right after saying "you are embarrassing yourself"), "Are you Jewish?" it makes me very uncomfortable, because in my direct personal experience it can lead to an at best uncomfortable and at worst dangerous situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Do you think that OP is a bigot?

I'm the PP that you are asking this question of. It's hard to tell from OP's post if he/she is a bigot. She said the thing about "assuming a very different lifestyle", which does seem to convey a lot of pre-judgement.

I'm not defending OP. I'm calling out an inappropriate comment.

The "are you by any chance Jewish?" thing is inappropriate because it came out of nowhere --- OP said nothing at all about being Jewish. I don't know that what's going on in PP's mind, but he/she did seem to lead with that question out of nowhere, which --- in my personal experience of dealing with anti-Semitic people --- can be a clue. Kind of like when people relate a story about someone and lead with the fact, apropos of nothing, that they are African American --- "So my son has this Black teacher, and the Black teacher said...". I would start to assume that that person is a racist. Similarly, when someone asks, apropos of nothing and in a way clearly intended to be critical (i.e. right after saying "you are embarrassing yourself"), "Are you Jewish?" it makes me very uncomfortable, because in my direct personal experience it can lead to an at best uncomfortable and at worst dangerous situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Oh, the irony. I can feel it in the air.

What do you mean??? All of the above are bigots ...?

The OP for sure is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Do you think that OP is a bigot?

I'm the PP that you are asking this question of. It's hard to tell from OP's post if he/she is a bigot. She said the thing about "assuming a very different lifestyle", which does seem to convey a lot of pre-judgement.

I'm not defending OP. I'm calling out an inappropriate comment.

The "are you by any chance Jewish?" thing is inappropriate because it came out of nowhere --- OP said nothing at all about being Jewish. I don't know that what's going on in PP's mind, but he/she did seem to lead with that question out of nowhere, which --- in my personal experience of dealing with anti-Semitic people --- can be a clue. Kind of like when people relate a story about someone and lead with the fact, apropos of nothing, that they are African American --- "So my son has this Black teacher, and the Black teacher said...". I would start to assume that that person is a racist. Similarly, when someone asks, apropos of nothing and in a way clearly intended to be critical (i.e. right after saying "you are embarrassing yourself"), "Are you Jewish?" it makes me very uncomfortable, because in my direct personal experience it can lead to an at best uncomfortable and at worst dangerous situation.

I am the pp who asked if the op was Jewish. Please forgive the faux pas - I am, in fact, Jewish! I am often embarrassed by my own family members who identify everyone as Jewish or non-Jewish and DEFINITELY would object to a Jewish kid attending an event sponsored by a church youth group. I KNOW this is not incredibly unusual in the Jewish community. This is one aspect of Jewish culture that I have trouble with - but I don't think I am anti-Semitic. My post might have been inappropriate but I assure you I am not dangerous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Do you think that OP is a bigot?

I'm the PP that you are asking this question of. It's hard to tell from OP's post if he/she is a bigot. She said the thing about "assuming a very different lifestyle", which does seem to convey a lot of pre-judgement.

I'm not defending OP. I'm calling out an inappropriate comment.

The "are you by any chance Jewish?" thing is inappropriate because it came out of nowhere --- OP said nothing at all about being Jewish. I don't know that what's going on in PP's mind, but he/she did seem to lead with that question out of nowhere, which --- in my personal experience of dealing with anti-Semitic people --- can be a clue. Kind of like when people relate a story about someone and lead with the fact, apropos of nothing, that they are African American --- "So my son has this Black teacher, and the Black teacher said...". I would start to assume that that person is a racist. Similarly, when someone asks, apropos of nothing and in a way clearly intended to be critical (i.e. right after saying "you are embarrassing yourself"), "Are you Jewish?" it makes me very uncomfortable, because in my direct personal experience it can lead to an at best uncomfortable and at worst dangerous situation.

I am the pp who asked if the op was Jewish. Please forgive the faux pas - I am, in fact, Jewish! I am often embarrassed by my own family members who identify everyone as Jewish or non-Jewish and DEFINITELY would object to a Jewish kid attending an event sponsored by a church youth group. I KNOW this is not incredibly unusual in the Jewish community. This is one aspect of Jewish culture that I have trouble with - but I don't think I am anti-Semitic. My post might have been inappropriate but I assure you I am not dangerous.

LOL. Sorry... I may be too touchy about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good grief OP. You are embarrassing yourself. It's a MOVIE. Worst case scenario is ...?
Are you by any chance Jewish?

Not OP, but are you by any chance an anti-Semite? Contrary to your apparent perception, Jews are not really concerned about our kids being converted by proselytizing Christians. We're more concerned about them being around bigots.

Do you think that OP is a bigot?

I'm the PP that you are asking this question of. It's hard to tell from OP's post if he/she is a bigot. She said the thing about "assuming a very different lifestyle", which does seem to convey a lot of pre-judgement.

I'm not defending OP. I'm calling out an inappropriate comment.

The "are you by any chance Jewish?" thing is inappropriate because it came out of nowhere --- OP said nothing at all about being Jewish. I don't know that what's going on in PP's mind, but he/she did seem to lead with that question out of nowhere, which --- in my personal experience of dealing with anti-Semitic people --- can be a clue. Kind of like when people relate a story about someone and lead with the fact, apropos of nothing, that they are African American --- "So my son has this Black teacher, and the Black teacher said...". I would start to assume that that person is a racist. Similarly, when someone asks, apropos of nothing and in a way clearly intended to be critical (i.e. right after saying "you are embarrassing yourself"), "Are you Jewish?" it makes me very uncomfortable, because in my direct personal experience it can lead to an at best uncomfortable and at worst dangerous situation.

I am the pp who asked if the op was Jewish. Please forgive the faux pas - I am, in fact, Jewish! I am often embarrassed by my own family members who identify everyone as Jewish or non-Jewish and DEFINITELY would object to a Jewish kid attending an event sponsored by a church youth group. I KNOW this is not incredibly unusual in the Jewish community. This is one aspect of Jewish culture that I have trouble with - but I don't think I am anti-Semitic. My post might have been inappropriate but I assure you I am not dangerous.

LOL. Sorry... I may be too touchy about this.

No worries! I shouldn't have stirred the pot. My real problems are over on the relationship forum

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the PP who asked if the OP is Jewish. Does asking this question make me a bigot/anti-Semitic?

I was raised orthodox Jewish and I understood where the question was coming from -- Jewish families generally try hard to avoid situations where Christian proselytizing is a possibility.

Most Jewish friends I have would be explicit about it.

My parents were borderline hysterical about keeping me away from Christian messages.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 13 year old has become really good friends with a girl who moved her from Kentucky. I'm sure her lifestyle in Kentucky is very different from the one we have here, so I'll admit I haven't been super excited about this new friendship. The girl invited my 13 year old to a church event this Friday called "night at the movies." I asked my daughter to find out what movie was being played and she told me "Unbroken." Is anyone familiar with this movie? Is it extremely religious? My daughter has never been to church and I honestly don't know that any of her other friends do either. My daughter is ibegging me to go, which of course makes me even more uncomfortable since she has never showed interest in any religious activities before. I sometimes wonder what this girl is telling my daughter to make her want go so bad. Am I overthinking this or should I just tell my daughter she can't go.

yup! I loved church as a teen. As you get older you make your own decisions about religion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is everything that is wrong with America right here. OP, if you have questions about the event or the kid, call up the mom. Say, "I heard you guys are new here. Let's have coffee." Instead, you gossip about this mom you've never met on an internet forum. You check with the other liberals to find out what the correct PC response is. The correct human response is to get to know the other family, particularly if they're new to the area. Have them over for dinner. Welcome them to DC.

You are as bad as OP? You are also stereotyping with the "you check with other liberals" part of your post. Are all liberals judgmental, anti-religion? I consider myself a liberal and would happily send my child to a church function with a friend. I also would not have mentioned they were from Kentucky (1) because it doesn't matter, and (2) because that and stating when the church function is and the movie the church is showing probably could easily identify the family to those in their circle. Hopefully the child's mom doesn't read this post.