(February 12, 2015 at 3:05 pm)SteelCurtain Wrote:(February 12, 2015 at 10:10 am)Brian37 Wrote: Um no, we do not have to "let it go". It isn't a matter of making it an issue in every single case. But minorities, worldwide, no matter the label, have a much tougher time being open in any context, than the majorities they live under.
Religion affects every aspect of life to the believer, including the workplace and school and politics. Those people vote and those majorities far too often make assumptions about minorities and assume that your place as a minority is to know your place and sit at the back of the bus.
It depends on context and case by case and only the individual minority can decide when to open up and when to step back.
Reread my post. Clearly I am not advocating being a speed bump. I am just suggesting that if you live in the south, you are going to see and hear about Jesus nearly constantly. It is a fact of life. If someone is harassing you, by all means assert yourself. But the majority of conversations are innocuous at best, and if you're never going to see these people again, say "I am not religious" and let it go.
In the South? Religion is everywhere dude. I cant even watch MSNBC or CNN during a tragedy like a tornado or plane crash where the reporter doesn't mention prayer or a clip of someone thanking god.
Churches down here outnumber WalMarts and gas stations combined.
