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Why is it when someone starts with "well, I'm a ____..."
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:34 pm
That they inevitably say something incredibly stupid and judgemental? I've heard this so many times, and today I almost lost it while waiting for take out.
A guy saw my French Quarter Festival shirt I had on, and started asking about Nola. I heard him say "Well, I'm a Christian" and I knew something dumb was going to come out of his mouth. He ended up saying:
"Well, I'm a Christian, and I don't know much about New Orleans. But my pastor told me the hurricane was because there was a gay convention in town. And he's really smart."
I proceeded to lay into him loudly. Which was funny, since it was in an authentic Mexican joint, and we were the only white guys inside. But hearing something that stupid, about a tragedy that affected so many people I know and care about, made me lose it.
This isn't an attack on Christians. Half my family is Catholic, the other is Southern Baptist. But this is about Christians who think they can say anything they want, as long as they preface it with "I'm a Christian." No, you aren't a true Christian, you're judgemental a-hole. Whatever happened to the whole, let ye without sin cast the first stone, and judge not, that ye be not judged?
Fyi, you aren't educating anyone or getting your message across. You're are making people hate Christians, and turning people away from your faith.
A guy saw my French Quarter Festival shirt I had on, and started asking about Nola. I heard him say "Well, I'm a Christian" and I knew something dumb was going to come out of his mouth. He ended up saying:
"Well, I'm a Christian, and I don't know much about New Orleans. But my pastor told me the hurricane was because there was a gay convention in town. And he's really smart."
I proceeded to lay into him loudly. Which was funny, since it was in an authentic Mexican joint, and we were the only white guys inside. But hearing something that stupid, about a tragedy that affected so many people I know and care about, made me lose it.
This isn't an attack on Christians. Half my family is Catholic, the other is Southern Baptist. But this is about Christians who think they can say anything they want, as long as they preface it with "I'm a Christian." No, you aren't a true Christian, you're judgemental a-hole. Whatever happened to the whole, let ye without sin cast the first stone, and judge not, that ye be not judged?
Fyi, you aren't educating anyone or getting your message across. You're are making people hate Christians, and turning people away from your faith.
This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 5:49 pm
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Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:35 pm to CCTider
because they're generally stupid and judgemental.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:35 pm to CCTider
You really could substitute that for anything. I hate christians as much as the next guy, but if he said he was gay, muslim, buddhist, satanist, republican, chances are whatever was coming out of his mouth was going to suck.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:36 pm to CCTider
The opening line "I'm not a _________, but..." or the inverse is the speech hallmark of a dummy.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:36 pm to CCTider
Many "Christians" are not very Christ like.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:37 pm to CCTider
quote:
He ended up saying:
"Well, I'm a Christian, and I don't know much about New Orleans. But my pastor told the hurricane was because there was a gay convention in town."
Wrong board.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:37 pm to CCTider
You should totally put that on Facebook. I mean omg how dare he?!
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:38 pm to LucasP
This belongs in the "Things that definitely happened" board.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:38 pm to Hawkeye95
Good point. Anyone that starts with "well, I'm a _____, but" they are probably going to say something dumb. But I've just noticed it with Christians lately than other groups. But I guess it's not a surprise, because the Denver area has very eclectic views.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:40 pm to CCTider
Because when you substitute identity for reason, you are basically just giving a disclaimer of "This is why I'm about to say some irrational stuff. I subconsciously know it is and saying so up front makes me feel better about the cognitive dissonance."
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:41 pm to CCTider
quote:
A guy saw my French Quarter Festival shirt I had on, and started asking about Nola. I heard him say "Well, I'm a Christian" and I knew something dumb was going to come out of his mouth. He ended up saying:
"Well, I'm a Christian, and I don't know much about New Orleans. But my pastor told me the hurricane was because there was a gay convention in town. And he's really smart.
What a completely fabricated load of bullshite.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:42 pm to LucasP
quote:
This belongs in the "Things that definitely happened" board.
I'll take "things that definitely happened" for $600 please, Alex.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:42 pm to CCTider
I think the same thing when I learn someone is from Alabama.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:43 pm to CCTider
quote:
Good point. Anyone that starts with "well, I'm a _____, but" they are probably going to say something dumb. But I've just noticed it with Christians lately than other groups. But I guess it's not a surprise, because the Denver area has very eclectic views.
its just b.c christians are the majority in this country. So most d-bags are christian. Just like most anything are christian.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:43 pm to CCTider
quote:
point. Anyone that starts with "well, I'm a _____, but" they are probably going to say something dumb.
Like "well, I'm a virgin, but..."
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:44 pm to fr33manator
Well I'm an unlicensed physical therapist but....
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:44 pm to LucasP
quote:
This belongs in the "Things that definitely happened" board.
Well, you can always call the Original Chubbys on 38th inn Denver, and ask if two white guys were yelling at each other around lunch time.
I figured the OT was the go to board for random shite. And I don't have a reputation for starting bs, troll threads. I barely start threads. I usually just crack jokes, and occasionally chime in with a serious comment.
But seriously, this isn't specifically about Christians. If it were, I'd have a pissed off grandmother waiting for me oh the other side of the gates.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:46 pm to CCTider
Oh look, another Christian bashing thread, how fresh and riveting 
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:46 pm to CCTider
"I'm a _______, but" is almost always followed by something incredibly stupid and/or something that confirms that the speaker is, in fact, the opposite of what they claim.
"I'm a Christian, but" [something completely un-Christlike]
"I'm not a racist but" [something completely racist]
"I don't agree with domestic abuse, but" [something justifying domestic abuse]
"I'm a Christian, but" [something completely un-Christlike]
"I'm not a racist but" [something completely racist]
"I don't agree with domestic abuse, but" [something justifying domestic abuse]
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:47 pm to Tornado Alley
So this guy's obviously a fricking liar who can't find an actual soapbox to stand on so we should help him out with some made up groups to rail against......
Well I'm a recovering quaalude addict Taurus but.......
Well I'm a recovering quaalude addict Taurus but.......
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