(September 21, 2010 at 6:25 pm)padraic Wrote: I avoid such people,but usually laugh at them first.
Unfortunately, where I live (Arkansawwww), you CAN'T avoid them... (the most gobsmacking moment for me was going to a big meeting at the hospital where I work and the CEO "led us in prayer.") While I don't even feel it is really important to advertise to the world my own beliefs or lack thereof, I also don't like the fact that I have to hide it and lie to others. My manager is a fundamentalist and the last thing I need is to be out of a job, especially in this shitty economy (and in the south no less, which has always been shitty). Yes, it really is that bad, especially when you live in the Armpit of America. Its enough to drive one batshit insane.
My experiences in New Zealand was radically different and it was such a breath of fresh air. If I lived somewhere like that it wouldn't be so prevalent and yeah, I wouldn't care either. I don't want to care-- but when you are surrounded by it personally, it is not so easy.
“Society is not a disease, it is a disaster. What a stupid miracle that one can live in it.” ~ E.M. Cioran
