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Post by English till I die on Feb 6, 2008 18:24:28 GMT -1
I started work for a small marketing firm about 15 people work there... all was well and it is fairly well paid for what I do and good prospects in the future... But what i didnt realise and only came to learn after the first week is... that they are all bible bashing christians ... and not just ordinary churchgoers but pasters and real activists... now the majority of them dont make a fuss and just carry on with work the normal way... but the girl who started the same time as me... really pisses me off with continually turning to the bible for inspiration and sucking upto the bosses by talking about bible classes and the like...
Now i am a heathen of sorts and find most practising religious people to be hypocrites to be honest..... this girl being no exception... what do you suggest i do... and would what lengths do you go to , to stick a job... because apart from this one person and me being uncomfortable around religion the job is great.
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Post by URRZZZ!!! on Feb 6, 2008 18:31:35 GMT -1
You just said you enjoy most elements of the job, it's not worth leaving because of something like that. And the advantage is that some Christians can sometimes be too NICE (I put it in capital letters on purpose) or sometimes in your face preaching, which is never a good idea. But they'll generally always try and get on with you and be good to you. Just try to get used to it, it sounds like a good job and I'm sure the more time you spend around them the more you'll get used to it.
I was in a similar position in the summer except I was the Christian with a load of abusive atheists who enjoyed saying things like the virgin Mary was the best cover up slut in the history of mankind, or that if I had too much to drink that made me evil and lots of general abuse like that. Admittedly I'm a student so I knew it wasn't for ever but I tried my best to get used to it and that was even a shit job aside from all that, so I imagine you should be alright.
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Post by weallloveleeds on Feb 6, 2008 18:46:01 GMT -1
When she opens her mouth, stick your fingers in your ears and shout 'la la la...', until she gives up ...does she know you're fed up? Tell her politely and see what effect that has.
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Feb 6, 2008 18:48:25 GMT -1
When she opens her mouth, stick your fingers in your ears and shout 'la la la...', until she gives up ...does she know you're fed up? Tell her politely and see what effect that has. That was exactly the advice i was going to give - failing that wear loads of 'Devil' clothing to work......see who leaves first!
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Post by officergroyman on Feb 6, 2008 19:14:54 GMT -1
I started work for a small marketing firm about 15 people work there... all was well and it is fairly well paid for what I do and good prospects in the future... But what i didnt realise and only came to learn after the first week is... that they are all bible bashing christians ... and not just ordinary churchgoers but pasters and real activists... now the majority of them dont make a fuss and just carry on with work the normal way... but the girl who started the same time as me... really pisses me off with continually turning to the bible for inspiration and sucking upto the bosses by talking about bible classes and the like... Now i am a heathen of sorts and find most practising religious people to be hypocrites to be honest..... this girl being no exception... what do you suggest i do... and would what lengths do you go to , to stick a job... because apart from this one person and me being uncomfortable around religion the job is great. Buddy Christ says take some herbal remedies &.....
.....listen to more ICP during the workday!!!
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Feb 6, 2008 19:33:44 GMT -1
I started work for a small marketing firm about 15 people work there... all was well and it is fairly well paid for what I do and good prospects in the future... But what i didnt realise and only came to learn after the first week is... that they are all bible bashing christians ... and not just ordinary churchgoers but pasters and real activists... now the majority of them dont make a fuss and just carry on with work the normal way... but the girl who started the same time as me... really pisses me off with continually turning to the bible for inspiration and sucking upto the bosses by talking about bible classes and the like... Now i am a heathen of sorts and find most practising religious people to be hypocrites to be honest..... this girl being no exception... what do you suggest i do... and would what lengths do you go to , to stick a job... because apart from this one person and me being uncomfortable around religion the job is great. tell her to go walk on water
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Post by officergroyman on Feb 6, 2008 19:50:29 GMT -1
Better yet ask her out............. THEN do EXACTLY what this video tells you to do!!! ;D
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Feb 6, 2008 21:11:26 GMT -1
if shes a bible basher, bash her with a bible
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Post by MozzaBedfordSpur on Feb 6, 2008 22:07:08 GMT -1
Tell her your a muslim and you will kill her if she doesn't shut her mealing whining stinking beak ;D
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Feb 6, 2008 22:11:48 GMT -1
I have just spent the evening with a load of the fuckers. I told them i am a godless heathen.
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Feb 6, 2008 22:23:32 GMT -1
I have just spent the evening with a load of the fuckers. I told them i am a godless heathen. bang 'em up Chops
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Feb 6, 2008 22:29:22 GMT -1
I have just spent the evening with a load of the fuckers. I told them i am a godless heathen. bang 'em up Chops I could knock a few of the ladies up tbh mate.
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Feb 6, 2008 22:32:47 GMT -1
use a condom m8 we dont want any more pc bible bashers born
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Post by URRZZZ!!! on Feb 7, 2008 1:53:52 GMT -1
I'm wondering where mt Karma has gone already, I've lost a load before but I knew what I did to deserve it then,
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Post by URRZZZ!!! on Feb 7, 2008 1:54:22 GMT -1
p.s. I am very drunk and have sent many regrettable text messages.
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Post by Dr LuKas on Feb 7, 2008 9:12:25 GMT -1
Religion doesn't seem to be very popular with many people on this board which is a shame. People may claim to treat every body equally from differences races and everything but if you're religious you're seen as weird or stupid. I don’t like that attitude.
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on Feb 7, 2008 9:14:43 GMT -1
Religion doesn't seem to be very popular with many people on this board which is a shame. People may claim to treat every body equally from differences races and everything but if you're religious you're seen as weird or stupid. I don’t like that attitude. I dont mind if people are religious, as long as they are not hypocrites and dont ram their beliefs down my throat, or are all PC about every bloody subject
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 7, 2008 9:18:40 GMT -1
Most people don't really object to others choosing whatever religious views they wish - but as soon as someone tries to foist them on another person, the claws understandably are out, and the hackles are up.
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Post by Dr LuKas on Feb 7, 2008 9:20:41 GMT -1
Religion doesn't seem to be very popular with many people on this board which is a shame. People may claim to treat every body equally from differences races and everything but if you're religious you're seen as weird or stupid. I don’t like that attitude. I dont mind if people are religious, as long as they are not hypocrites and dont ram their beliefs down my throat, or are all PC about every bloody subject I don't know a single religious person who ram their beliefs down peoples throats.
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 7, 2008 9:25:06 GMT -1
I don't know a single religious person who ram their beliefs down peoples throats. Do you know the people from the Winchester Family Church? Those people are incredibly friendly, and then when you feel comfortable around them they start pestering you to come to their Church. It's just not right people putting that pressure on you - one once said to me "Heaven is a wonderful place Jules, and I really want to see you there with us!" I'm sorry but that sort of talk is guaranteed to freak Jules out!
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