(November 22, 2018 at 12:30 pm)anjele Wrote: I take it that it’s the post-prayer hissy fit that’s satisfying.
You must be a lot of fun to have around IRL Brian.
Venting is not having a "hissy fit", there is a very real double standard, holidays are one, but funerals are even worse for atheists.
Now again, I was simply annoyed that they had known for years that I was an atheist. I pulled him aside last night after and said and again thanked him in PM while making this thread, just now, HE understood.
Jews don't eat pork, so I know you are Jewish and I invite you over, I am going to be a good host, and not even offer it to you, even if I eat it in front of you.
They prayed in front of me, they still did that. I didn't stop them, I simply got annoyed. Even outside this subject, are you going to tell me you never get annoyed with family or friends? Do they disown you every time you express a concern?
If my friend wants to come over for Christmas, he wont see a tree no, but if we have a meal together, he can pray, I won't stop him. I simply wont bow my head or hold hands. Now, if he can understand that why cant you, and mind you, he is the theist.
