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originally posted by: windword
a reply to: Reallyfolks
Then you have a real problem because laws won't stop them either .
You're a troll. Let's just live in a society where the biggest gun is the law.
We never had control to begin with. It's all God. Whatever it is; it is what it is.
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
a reply to: Jefferton
I think - Since the nation started feeling the religio-political creep of theocracy, and started pushing back a little to delineate that boundary between church and state, the "church" side hasn't been so happy. They feel like they're losing control and power. And it drives them to extremes.
originally posted by: JohnFisher
We never had control to begin with. It's all God. Whatever it is; it is what it is.
It's silly controversy for silly reasons. I wonder how people might respond if all the same circumstances applied everything except the flyers were same-sex wedding invitations.
originally posted by: Shiloh7
Seriously I do think all religion should be made to be between one individual and their God/Godess only with the state institutions and other religious paraphernalia and perpetrators left out of the scenario altogether.
originally posted by: windword
a reply to: Reallyfolks
The only point that I've made is that blaming the victim isn't a valid excuse to justify discrimination or violence. From this post: www.abovetopsecret.com...
and then post: www.abovetopsecret.com...
To this post: www.abovetopsecret.com...
That's when you went off the rails, trolling, baiting and promoting apathy and anarchy.
We're done.
originally posted by: Harvin
a reply to: Benevolent Heretic
It is called "Office Depot" because the word "depot" has a T in it. I get a kick out of reading some of these posts.
This is discrimination though and actually this thread and the posts is how discrimination is defined. Be advised this post does not indicate a position on the topic. Only to point out a fact.
Because of course, the free exercise of religion includes having someone make offensive copies for you... Right?
originally posted by: neo96
Shame that doesn't apply to wedding cakes.
originally posted by: Metallicus
I feel like you are trying to have it both ways. There was nothing offensive about those fliers and nothing that was hateful towards anyone else. If anything the babies that are senselessly murdered are the ones that should be the issue here not the feelings of those that perform human sacrifice.
Anyway, I doubt this will go well for Office Depot. I know they don't need my business either and I am sure I am not the only one that will be going elsewhere going forward.
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
a reply to: windword
That is my understanding.
originally posted by: Harvin
a reply to: Benevolent Heretic
It is called "Office Depot" because the word "depot" has a T in it. I get a kick out of reading some of these posts.
So, you posted to point out my spelling error? OK, thanks.
This is discrimination though and actually this thread and the posts is how discrimination is defined. Be advised this post does not indicate a position on the topic. Only to point out a fact.
That's kind of cryptic... WHAT is discrimination? What group is being discriminated against? How is discrimination defined? There are 8 pages of posts.
Seems saying "This is discrimination" IS indicating a position. And finally, what fact are you pointing out? The fact that I made a spelling error?
Kind of confused by your short response.
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
originally posted by: Shiloh7
Seriously I do think all religion should be made to be between one individual and their God/Godess only with the state institutions and other religious paraphernalia and perpetrators left out of the scenario altogether.
Oh, man... If only!
Really... would it be so bad if religious people just went to church, prayed, worshiped, sang hymns, taught their children, and basked in the glory of their god? Wouldn't it be DIVINE if they just left other people ALONE??? OMG! The thought makes me giddy!
I used to feel like government encroached too much into my life. I still feel that way, but religion's constant and unrelenting encroachment into our government and lives or US citizens has surpassed ANY infringement I've felt from the government! And that's saying a LOT!
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
a reply to: neo96
The difference is explained here. www.abovetopsecret.com...
originally posted by: neo96
Shame that doesn't apply to wedding cakes.
The baker makes wedding cakes for other customers, he should make them for gay people.
This printer employee wouldn't have printed this flier for other customers, so shouldn't be compelled to print them for anyone.