Katatawnic
Well-Known Member
RE: the "literally shoving religion down one's throat" remark, that was a bit of a joke... Bible quotes and a "love letter" from Jesus wrapped around chocolates that would, indeed, go down one's throat.as atheists, you and i may see this as shoving religion down our throats, but take a moment to look at it from someone else's point of view. what the nonbeliever may see as an intrusion, the believer may see as merely sharing one of their most precious gifts, the joyous love of their god. on a day dedicated to love, what could be more appropriate?
This wasn't just sharing one's love for God. I'm not kidding when I say the scroll was a "love letter" from Jesus. Sorry, but that was just... creepy. And Bible quotes for a Valentine's Day gift? Even my fanatical aunt wouldn't make a gift bag like this for a day of celebrating romance, and she can rarely say one sentence without "God" in it.
I have no problem with people saying to me, "I'll pray for you" when I'm going through hard times, as that is how they empathize with and support others. I respectfully bow my head when family and friends wish to say grace before dinner on Christmas and Easter; even Thanksgiving as I understand they want to thank their god for all they have. I accept that they believe their god gave them life and all that goes with it, and really don't care that it says "In God We Trust" on our money, etc. So long as religion stays out of my personal life and my rights, I have absolutely no problem with it and have absolute respect for it.
That said, I have the right to enjoy a holiday of romance (BTW, I've been rather cynical for years and didn't acknowledge Valentine's Day or my birthday, etc., but decided this year to celebrate more days/things and have more fun) without receiving a letter "from Jesus" telling me how much "he" loves and longs for and waits for and desires me. It really was creepy.