Helipilot16 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 As some of you know, I am an atheist. I'm sure there are many on here who are devout Christians, Moslems, or Jews. Everyone is welcome to his or her own beliefs. There are many religion oriented sites where your comments on these beliefs are welcome. I just hope this site is not one of them. A simple "God bless you" or other such aphorism is not inappropriate or harmful, but full on proselytizing is. I left the other site when I was made to feel unwelcome. My patriotism was questioned, and I was told to leave the country. The simple fact is that atheists can be just as patriotic as Christians. So please think about what you are posting and who might be offended.
Jairus Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Well... I am a little offended by your post, frankly! Are you saying that I or we here on this forum need to treat you special or something because you believe in ....? Ah, what is it that you believe in again? I feel that this forum is about models first. I care not if you are brown, purple or bow down to a bic pen each morning. But to tell me what I can and cannot say or you will be offended is beyond the pale. If you have personal beliefs then fine but don't tell me what I can and cannot post! What brings us together is models. As long as you talk about models... who cares if you kneel to the golden calf or not.
Helipilot16 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 Jairus said: What brings us together is models. As long as you talk about models... who cares if you kneel to the golden calf or not. That is exactly my point. It was a simple request to keep this a site about models, not religion.
Tom Bruehan Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 My question is this. Do you really care what I believe in, if not, than why should I care what you believe in? We are here for models, or maybe I missed something.
Rob Hall Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 harrypri said: Hey guys...read the quote in my sig and relax!!! Ah-hah...so that is the source of that quote...I've heard my buddy Steve say it for about 10 years now, never knew the source.
thomas LB808 Labanon Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Helipilot16 said: That is exactly my point. It was a simple request to keep this a site about models, not religion. Then why the "HELL" did you bring it up? No one would have known (cared), What religion you are. If you never brought it up,right? Your religion don't bother me. If it matters to you. Have a nice DAY
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Helipilot16 said: As some of you know, I am an atheist. I'm sure there are many on here who are devout Christians, Moslems, or Jews. Everyone is welcome to his or her own beliefs. There are many religion oriented sites where your comments on these beliefs are welcome. I just hope this site is not one of them. A simple "God bless you" or other such aphorism is not inappropriate or harmful, but full on proselytizing is. I left the other site when I was made to feel unwelcome. My patriotism was questioned, and I was told to leave the country. The simple fact is that atheists can be just as patriotic as Christians. So please think about what you are posting and who might be offended. Well I just have to say something here. I'm not sure I believe in a god or budda or what ever, but to try and tell ppl what they can or can not say is about as stupid as anything I've heard for a while. The only thing I can tell you is, if your skin is that thin then maybe you should stay in the house and not watch TV or listen to the radio or be on a computer. This is a model forum for the purpose of chatting about models NOT religion. The only thing I can tell you is, that if there's something offensive to you in a post, then don't read it.
CAL Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Helipilot16 said: As some of you know, I am an atheist. I'm sure there are many on here who are devout Christians, Moslems, or Jews. Everyone is welcome to his or her own beliefs. There are many religion oriented sites where your comments on these beliefs are welcome. I just hope this site is not one of them. A simple "God bless you" or other such aphorism is not inappropriate or harmful, but full on proselytizing is. I left the other site when I was made to feel unwelcome. My patriotism was questioned, and I was told to leave the country. The simple fact is that atheists can be just as patriotic as Christians. So please think about what you are posting and who might be offended. What the hell has this have anything to do with anything going on here? :ph34r:
CAL Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Helipilot16 said: That is exactly my point. It was a simple request to keep this a site about models, not religion. A little strange it needed to be mentioned, but oh well.
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