SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : About that Cuban boy, Elian
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: one_less who wrote (8389)7/12/2000 2:33:11 PM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) of 9127
 
So it bothers me that in our culture people are offended by the sight or sound of another person praying in public.

I'm not offended by anyone praying in public, although I might sometimes be startled or feel awkward and perhaps appear to be offended. The only time I'm bothered by praying is when the majority performs a prayer in a way that unfairly forces it others who are within the group, like Christian prayers in a public school classroom. That's just rude, IMO. If I were having a party and invited people of different religions or nationalities or dietary practices, I wouldn't serve food or play music that would be offensive to any of them. IMO, this is more an issue of manners than of rights. I don't understand why some vociferous practitioners of the the US's majority religion don't get it. Members of minority religions certainly do.

Karen
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News