My disabled Father in Washington State tells me to not use the Lords name in vain...

[ultima]

mrstickball said:

ultima said:

mrstickball said:
In a conversation with a gay person, would you say ".......That stupid fag", or to a black person "That dumb nigger"?

To a very religious person, its of a similar footing.

Except a gay person is born gay, a black person is born black. It's not fair to be derogatory to them based on those characteristics. A religious person chooses to be religious. Nobody should feel obligated to respect their beliefs.

 

So unless its an inherited trait, we should be jerks to everyone around us just because? That'd be a fantastic way to ruin your life. Why not try to be nice and respectful of everyone, regardless of belief, orientation, color, or so on?

 

Not necessarily saying that. I have a habit of taking the god's name in vain (like a lot of people). I do it all the time. If it offends somebody, then it's really not my problem. I refuse to let my life be governed by other's beliefs. I'm suggesting that everyone should have this kind of mentality.

Look at it this way: a radical muslim might find it extremely offensive that a woman is wearing a mini-skirt. Should it matter?