Mixing Computers and Religion

[Emockler]

I gave up religious tolerance for lent

 

[Emockler]

I made up my own religion
I am the only member
we have 3 rules:
1. we do not accept donations
2. we do not accept new members
3. we are not allowed to tell you any more about it.

end of conversation

 

[MrUnknown]

I made up my own religion
I am the only member
we have 3 rules:
1. we do not accept donations
2. we do not accept new members
3. we are not allowed to tell you any more about it.

end of conversation

sounds interesting, do you have a website?

 

[Rider]

I made up my own religion
I am the only member
we have 3 rules:
1. we do not accept donations
2. we do not accept new members
3. we are not allowed to tell you any more about it.

end of conversation

That's funny. I too started my own religion and it's very similar to yours but my 3 rules differ slightly:
1. we gladly accept donations
2. you want to be a member? suit yourself but I get all the donations
3. you want to hear more about it? sure, for a small donation

ok, my religion has 4 rules:
4. did I mention we accept donations?

Rider

 

[Blues]

Wow, You admit religious discrimination?

Scientology is just as stupid as all the other religions.
For instance, Christianity is the belief that a cosmic jewish zombie who was his own father can make you live forever is you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathiclly tell him that you accept him as your master so he can remove an evil force from you that is present in all humanity because a talking snake convinced a big-woman to eat a fruit from a magical tree, YEAH THAT MAKES SENSE.

All religions are stupid to non-believers of that religion, so keep your elitist bigotry to yourself.

I see I did not say it as intended but first let me defend it as is. I am not an elistist as I am not touting my religion as the greatest and that every other one is beneath me. I am simply stating that there is one religion that I really don't consider a religion and that I would treat differently then the rest. Now I actually had made a mistake as I had intended to word it to be that if I did discriminate agianst a religion that would be the only one. I will also add that I think I would refuse or walk off a job if they decide to preach to me and try and convert me, even if they are trying to convert me to the religion I believe.

 

[Blues]

Thats exactly what discrimination is, it's what people have fought to end for hundreds of years.

What would you think if i replaced one of your words in that sentence.

"I am simply stating that there is one race that I really don't consider to be human, and I would treat them differently then the rest."

I never stated it wasn't descrimination but I did state that was to defend to an extent of how you read my post which isn't that same as what I was trying to say originally anyhow. To say it in more words and clearly if there is any religion I discreminated agianst that would be the one at the top of the list and the list very well may end there. It is a hypothetical bridge I never intend to cross and my decision would be found if and when that happens and the degree to which I would lean that way is not stated. The fact I bring it up does give weight to the idea I have a leaning there but there other reasons I would go agianst such leanings. Similar could go for the race card and people who have those type of ideas in that field.

Do I think Scientology is a religion? No. Could I be swayed to consider it so? Yes. I have a slightly discrimintory view toward Scientology but honestly work is work and I leave my personal feelings at home. So now if you want to talk about my reasons for not considering them a religion fine create a new thread or send me a PM.

I have at the very least a policy toward religion and any other personal prefrences an individual may have like the military does of don't ask don't tell. Now I have never had anyone talk to me about such things so I don't know my reaction I can only guess. I have had men talk about sex related things which some people I don't want to think about that for and thats uncomfortable to me so I tend to just work tune them out and nod as if Im listening. I would guess I would do that say to things like someones religion but if they were so adament to the point is was a disruption I imagine that I would give them the options of let me work or I can leave and they can pay me for the time I have been there. The real meat of this thread applies to more then religion we have plenty of hot topics and sensitive issues for all people sexual orientation, political viewpoints, racism, and plenty more. Would you do work for a white supremacist? Would you continue to work if you found out what they were after instead of before? What is the difference between knowing before and after? I am not sure but I suspect I would go with business is business and if they ask me if I work for religion X and/or race X I would say yes. The only place I would draw the line is at national security; criminal, not simple piracy for personal use, activity; and then like everyone a pedophile or such activity, which likely you wouldn't know until on site at which point you create a reason to get out and get the cops involved. I think I have ranted enough I hate making such long post as I try and post short and sweet the type I prefer as long winded I tend to skim and miss something sometimes important somethings.

 

[Davis Computer Services]

Wow, You admit religious discrimination?

Scientology is just as stupid as all the other religions.
For instance, Christianity is the belief that a cosmic jewish zombie who was his own father can make you live forever is you symbolically eat his flesh and telepathiclly tell him that you accept him as your master so he can remove an evil force from you that is present in all humanity because a talking snake convinced a big-woman to eat a fruit from a magical tree, YEAH THAT MAKES SENSE.

All religions are stupid to non-believers of that religion, so keep your elitist bigotry to yourself.

Still not as crazy as Scientology.

 

[Blues]

Still not as crazy as Scientology.

Thanks Davis now put the gas can down.

 

[tburnelis]

This thread remind me of a story a friend told me.

A customer was at the counter getting her computer back, and she sneezed. Being well mannered as always, he said to her "Gesundheit". This didn't sit well with the woman, she got very mad, and spent the next 20 minutes yelling at him and saying "How dare you bless me, you don't see me pressing my religion on you" etc etc." Once she was done yelling, he calmly said to her "Ma'am, Gesundheit means "Good Health" in german" He said she got as red as a stop light, to embarrased to even appologize, paid and walked out.

 

[ITG Tech]

This thread reminded me of when I was in the Air Force and processing for a deployment. We would stand in line and present our documentation, orders, medical records, shot records, etc to be inspected from a representative of each department or agency. Usually there was a Chaplin in the line and he would ask for your dog tags and as he would read them he would ask “what is your religious preference”. Back in my day it was clearly printed on the tags. I would answer “mercenary” the Chaplin would quickly look up, toss my tags back to me and tell me to get the hell out of here.
I do believe there is a lot of truth in the statement that someone made “there are no atheists in a foxhole”.

 

[andrewrost3241981]

I am currently helping someone create a blog and make photo slideshows. She runs a business doing yoga and spiritual healing. I really have no idea as to her spiritual beliefs, but I was helping her over the phone one time and she said that her step-father had died recently. I said I was sorry to hear about that. She then said something like "Yeah. He was kind of old and I guess he was tired of being in this dimension." I just replied "yeah." I have really never asked her about her beliefs and just continued to help her over the phone with her slideshow. I am Catholic, but it shouldn't matter what the beliefs of the people who you are working for are. You should just do the work you are paid to do, as long as the client doesn't ask you to do something that you believe would violate your own beliefs.

 

[JosephLeo]

I am currently helping someone create a blog and make photo slideshows. She runs a business doing yoga and spiritual healing. I really have no idea as to her spiritual beliefs, but I was helping her over the phone one time and she said that her step-father had died recently. I said I was sorry to hear about that. She then said something like "Yeah. He was kind of old and I guess he was tired of being in this dimension." I just replied "yeah." I have really never asked her about her beliefs and just continued to help her over the phone with her slideshow. I am Catholic, but it shouldn't matter what the beliefs of the people who you are working for are. You should just do the work you are paid to do, as long as the client doesn't ask you to do something that you believe would violate your own beliefs.

+1. I would do the exact same thing. Never, EVER, never never talk about religion, sports, love and politics in your business. It just always does more harm than good. And even more so, never, ever, never, never talk about your customers or potential customers beliefs/opinions. Just go with the flow but as Andrew said, never let a customer comprise your own personal beliefs.

However if you are religious you can advertise in a paper dedicated to said religion with a healthy conscious. Although, it doesn't bother some people's conscious...nesses? anyway.

 

[Tweak]

Well as others have stated I do not bring it up myself but don't mind answering it either. I haven't ever had to go far with anyone in relation to such conversations though because I choose to make a simple reply that apparently works rather well.

Along the lines of...

"Since religion was created by mankind I tend to think of myself as more of a spiritual person"

Being it is a personal choice what to believe or not believe that short and simple reply works and once spoken I really have nothing more to say and do not get pressed for it so I'm happy.

 

[JosephLeo]

Since religion was created by mankind I tend to think of myself as more of a spiritual person

See that alone will spark the over sensitive or extremely religious folk. I believe religion was inspired not created. I call myself a "True Christian" a generally nice, well rounded, caring person who just so happens to believe that there is a God and afterlife. I also believe that "Christianity" isn't the only way to be a nice, good or even great person. All the laws, rules and rituals are all but impossible to do so I choose to ignore them and simply believe that there is a God and try to be the best I can be. But that's a hyper-fine line. See, I just pretty much was the first part of the fuse that makes the bomb go off. So I will cut the fuse now.

I believe that if someone asks you something like "Have you heard that Jesus died for your sins!?" I would say "Yes, But I am already involved" and then proceed to my business and maybe even try and get a couple bucks out of them now that I have there trust. You're not telling them what your involved into, but your giving them a false impression that you are in fact already part of their cause...That however is "Un-Christian" but hey, if you're not a Christian it doesn't matter, and if you are then your not lying. Win-Win.

 

[Tweak]

See that alone will spark the over sensitive or extremely religious folk. I believe religion was inspired not created. I call myself a "True Christian" a generally nice, well rounded, caring person who just so happens to believe that there is a God and afterlife. I also believe that "Christianity" isn't the only way to be a nice, good or even great person. All the laws, rules and rituals are all but impossible to do so I choose to ignore them and simply believe that there is a God and try to be the best I can be. But that's a hyper-fine line. See, I just pretty much was the first part of the fuse that makes the bomb go off. So I will cut the fuse now.

I believe that if someone asks you something like "Have you heard that Jesus died for your sins!?" I would say "Yes, But I am already involved" and then proceed to my business and maybe even try and get a couple bucks out of them now that I have there trust. You're not telling them what your involved into, but your giving them a false impression that you are in fact already part of their cause...That however is "Un-Christian" but hey, if you're not a Christian it doesn't matter, and if you are then your not lying. Win-Win.

I agree with the first paragraph completely and think it sums up nicely my own feelings on the matter, but my answer to those asking remains the same and my stubborness and apparent demeanor keeps people happy and yet also unwilling to press further...so I haven't had to go deeper and I maintain my sanity, Win-Win for me too....haha.

 

[JosephLeo]

I agree with the first paragraph completely and think it sums up nicely my own feelings on the matter, but my answer to those asking remains the same and my stubborness and apparent demeanor keeps people happy and yet also unwilling to press further...so I haven't had to go deeper and I maintain my sanity, Win-Win for me too....haha.

Just as long as it doesn't end with an argument then that's perfectly fine, but once you light a fire it's hard to put it out with the crazies. You should consider yourself lucky to never have gotten in too deep with one of them. My grandmother is actually one of them ever since my grandfather died. He was a Pastor and well, she can't read, write, or even speak proper English and without his guidance she became an absolute loon...that and certain 'news' networks on the TV got her as well. Not mentioning names since I find that to just be so Fox....Faux Pas.