How do you respond to: "Are you against religion?", "Are you against Christmas?"

I was asked by an Xtian if I decorated for Christmas.

When I answered "NO" - I got the questions I have heard before.

"Are you against Religion? Are you against Christmas."

(Religion is bad - so yes I am against religion)

Any of you here get these same questions? 

How do you handle them?

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Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on December 3, 2012 at 6:13am

How about this:

  • I am against irrationality
  • Most religions are irrational
  • Therefore, I am against those religions which are irrational.

Clear enough?

Permalink Reply by Dylan Martin on December 3, 2012 at 8:38pm

Hehehe... love it!!!

Permalink Reply by Future on December 4, 2012 at 7:30am

If A = B, and B = C, then by the law of transitivity, A = C.

Permalink Reply by Larry Taylor on December 5, 2012 at 9:39pm

You forgot to quantify your statement by including, "for all A, B, and C in the domain of the relation." Otherwise, your logic makes no sense.

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on December 3, 2012 at 6:19am
Thank you Loren - good response.
Religions are irrational and pure nonsense.
And I am against irrationality.
Permalink Reply by Pat on December 3, 2012 at 6:46am

While I haven't gotten this question, I suppose the older I get, the more crotchety I get. My probable response would be something along these lines.

"What is this? One of those, 'Yer either fer us, or a'gin us?' asinine positions? How utterly stupid is that! Jews don't decorate for or celebrate Christmas, yet they're religious. Are you an anti-semite who hates Jews? Hindus, Muslims, Baha'is, Buddhists and others don't 'do' Christmas. Do you hate all those people also? Come to think of it, based on the idiocy of that question, you probably do. Here's a hint. You know your god's made up when he hates all the same people you do. Now, go back and join the great unwashed mob that is storming the gates of Wal-Mart for super-saver bargains, quit asking stupid questions, and get the hell out my face."

Permalink Reply by Idaho Spud on January 26, 2013 at 11:08am

Love your reply Pat.  At 71, I'm very crotchety and curmudgeonly :)

Permalink Reply by Future on December 3, 2012 at 8:00am

Personally, I think it's fine to decorate for xmas.  It's a secular event far more than a religious one at this point.  The Santa stuff, trees, gifts, parties, food, outdoor lighting, secular songs, etc. just helps take the religion out of the event.  Any religious decoration is just laughable at this point.  I was at Home Depot the other day, and they had a blow up nativity scene.  Baby Jesus looked like a simpsons character.  I snuck over and put an elf hat on the Messiah, like a good atheist.

Permalink Reply by Future on December 3, 2012 at 5:18pm

Permalink Reply by dr kellie on December 4, 2012 at 12:31pm

Very nice.

Permalink Reply by booklover on December 6, 2012 at 7:14am

LOL Future, that's great!!!

Permalink Reply by Alex Mercedes on December 6, 2012 at 12:22pm

hehehehehe....very cute!   I don't have a problem with decorations either EXCEPT when they use my tax dollars to pay for a nativity scene on the steps of the courthouse. That's not ok.

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