(October 17, 2016 at 12:37 pm)Pandæmonium Wrote:(October 17, 2016 at 11:33 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Also, I've noticed some people here use the philosophy of "if it makes you happy, then go for it" for any action/lifestyle under the sun that isn't directly harming another.
...Yet take a much more critical/judgmental approach when it comes to people taking joy in their faith.
Why does the logic of "if it makes you happy, go for it" get tossed out the window when it comes to theists who's faith brings them happiness? Who are happy when they go to church, pray, sing together, believe, etc?
Some food for thought.
Live and let live =/= ban on criticism and critique.
If you air your ideas about your beliefs in the real world, expect people to talk back. The fact there is even a discussion about the subject of virtual girlfriend's online (if they do harm anyone it could be argued it is only be the person indulging in it, which can't often be said of religious faith) is surely testament to that, no?
This. I might be completely mistaken, but I also get the feeling she's referring to me (based on some of the wording).
Just in case, I have no problem with people (including CL) believing in anything that makes them happy. That's never been my issue with her specifically.
