Re: Very OT - ethics/Mouse/etc


Eileen Morgan wrote:

>
> It was not innocuous and gentle, and I was insulted here in PA
> although I didn't respond to the initial post. >>

So surprised that it struck you that way.

>
> I live a good abd ethical life treating others well and doing good
> for others when and where I can; I have a solid grounding in my own
> belief system which I don't try to force others to participate in,
> and to suggest that my life is less than yours and I am too blind to
> know it because I don't share your religion is arrogant, patronizing,
> and stupid on your part. And telling me that since I am a
> non-christian that you have a better, more joyful way of living and
> you can show that too me *is* insulting to the life I have carefully
> and thoughtfully cultivated. "You" in this is the 'you' of the
> thoughts behind the quote from Brian above, whoever it is being the
> 'you' of 'I can show you, nonbeliever, how actually empty and crappy
> your life is' blah blah blah.
>

I believe you. I do see now how it struck you and Cindi, and perhaps
others..But since you do know the truth regarding your life choices
etc, why would a strangers comment trouble you? It wasnt even directed
at you.

It didnt strike me as commanding, or patronizing, at all, or implying
studpidity on anyones part. It just showed me that Brian has a faith,
that he talks about it once in a while, and that it makes him happier
than he thinks he would be if he didnt have it. It certainly didnt make
me feel like he thinks less of me cause I *dont* have it...or that I am
stupid.

I thought it seemed very mild, almost in passing..not insulting at all.

Now Sharon, on the other hand, outright calls Christians all kinds of
things. *That* bothers the heck out of me.

Almost Obhorsey..our uncharacteristic weather broke..! And the shadows
are long all of a sudden. It feels like fall. For you too, I would
imagine. You will have to post pictures of Rain playing in her first
snow..!

Abby

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