Re: I Wish People Wouldn't Flaunt Their Religion
Originally posted by jtexas:<br /> It's bad enough when people respond to a job listing for which they have not the slightest qualification.<br /><br />But I called a lady for an interview, her outgoing voice mail on her cell ends with "Have a blessed day!" The words "In God we trust!" are handwritten on the envelope; I didn't know if they were added by somebody here in the building, but now I guess she wrote it on there.
<br />What was the job?<br />What DISqualifies her?<br />Not my beezwax..Just curious.<br /><br />
Originally posted by jtexas:<br /><br />If I see a car with one of those Christian fish symbols, never fails the driver will do something crazy then make rude gestures or shout obscenities. Business people who include religious symbols or phrases in their logo, letterhead or business cards often turn out to be unprincipled or unreliable.
<br />That fish does not exclude the owner from the human race,JTexas. Us Christians actually live in the same world you do, facing the same idiocy on the roads, with the same human emotions. You must think the fish symbol symbolizes sainthood, but I'm afraid if you did, you'd be sorely mistaken.<br />We (Christians) know we are sinners. The only real concrete diffence between you and me would be that I have excepted Jesus as my saviour. The rest is no angel.
Soulwinner described this fact about Christians , in particular, himself,and his bad habit of cursing like a contruction werker, because he
was a contruction worker. He made no excuses for that, but just wanted the forum to know (obviously,as he posted that fact), and that he reserves the right to remain human in spite of his faith.<br />
So what does this fish symbol symbolize? Christianity ("Christian inside" or something to that end).<br />
Why does this person feel compelled to stick that thing on his vehicle, and why does anyone else need to know this?<br />He put it there to let you know he/she is a Christian , or for any reason he sees fit. And there are many. But suffice to say they WANTED TO.You should allow for that (this being America and all that rot).<br /><br />I have one of those on my tailgate. I also have been known to make some really silly manuevers and jestures, some of which I still feel bad about.<br />I will now explain why I have one on
all my vehicles,including my boat trailers...<br />They are there to remind
me that I am a Christian, and should drive accordingly. I have one dead-center of my steering wheel too, and for the same reason.<br />It helps with my serious road-rage problem, it calms me in heavy traffic, by it's subtlty. It's subtlty is also it's failing....I'm not allways reminded in the engrosing job of driving.<br /><br />
Originally posted by jtexas:<br /><br /><br />I'm not talking about a tasteful little cross or star of David on a necklace, or even a Sikh wearing a turban.
<br />Perhaps I'm misunderstanding your objection to the fish symbol, because I see a definate bias here in favor of other symbols ,while seeing the fish symbol as "distastefull"... SURELY, I'm mistaken here!?! I pray to God I am.<br /><br />
Originally posted by jtexas:<br /><br /><br />I'll do my best to keep her religious views from influencing my hiring decision, just wish there was a nice way to say, "that's not appropriate here."<br />
<br />Her religious views (as well as your own)
should influence your hiring decision, if that means you would be distracted by a blatent,outgoing, and vocal Christian in your midst.<br />Hey, some people are just like that, and besides, it's your buisness descision to make.<br />
Originally posted by jtexas:<br /><br />I think trying to use your religion to promote yourself or your business falls under the category of "using God's name in vain."
I would agree. But are you certain it was or is her intent to decieve you with a faith you object strongly to, or are offended by (at least by outward appearance of the orginal post)??<br /><br />Be all that as it is...I'm here to tell you the fish does not represent an evil faith. It represents a good faith. The owner wants you to know it for whatever reason he/she may have. This woman may be the personification of evil. But wearing her faith on her sleave as she does, I would HIGHLY doubt that. And I would trust her far quicker with the company payroll than I would someone with a pentagram symbol around thier neck. But that's just me.
<br /><br />I used to do some custom engraving, and I made 3" X 4" plastic signs for both of my doors that read:<br /><br />NO SOLICITING<br />or religious freaks<br /><br />Haven't had one Mormon or Jehovah's Witness at my door since.
