We Probably Shouldn’t Talk About This – A Daily Prompt Post

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Oh…Oh Daily Prompt... I can’t believe you brought that up. That’s not… Whoa. Is this the time or the place? What was it you said again?

“It’s never a good idea to discuss religion or politics with people you don’t really know.” Agree or disagree?

Oh yeah. Well, Politics and Religion are the two things I have almost never talked about on my blog. I’ve maybe made some comments, and a post or two out of like 1100 posts on politics, but I’ve never made one on religion. Nothing divides people more than politics. Except religion. In America, politics is pretty much between two sides. But religion? Sheesh. Even within religions, there are sects – particularly with parishioners – and denominations – particularly 10s and 20s. There are fun-loving groups like Westboro Baptist Church, and fun-loving organizations like Chick-fil-A. And that’s all I got to say about that.

Nothing will turn off half your viewers, listeners, readers or fans in general than spouting on about some religious viewpoint, in my opinion. But don’t get me wrong – among people you know fairly well, these topics can be fun to talk about, and even joke about! I had a coworker and we used to exchange jabs from our sides, him pretending to call the paramedics so my heart won’t bleed to death, and me coming up with zingers like “Conservatives won’t eat banana splits, because they can’t stand the idea of splitting anything.” But that was between coworkers who liked and respected each other, even though every single thing he said was wrong!

So I agree. It’s never, or nearly never, a good idea to discuss those two things with people you don’t really know. The only time I can see that would be acceptable is if you take one side, take angry calls from the other side, and sell ads to both sides.

Edward Hotspur

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17 responses on “We Probably Shouldn’t Talk About This – A Daily Prompt Post”

  1. “It’s never a good idea to discuss religion or politics with people you don’t really know.” Agree or disagree?”- Agree- even with people I know. And some people who I don’t know who converse me with this just won’t let up especially on religion. Those who are dogmatic will never see past their own views. So I made a resolution that I won’t get myself in such discussions as this will not have any point in the end.:)

    • I agree. To so many people, religious beliefs especially are so much a part of them that disagreeing with a belief is like punching them in the face. So, I avoid it. But let’s be honest – I don’t want to be punched in the face either, so to speak.

      You’re right – it has no point.

  2. Ummm… I am the guy who told future potential shooting spree perpatrators to start at a KKK rally or an NRA rally. I have done offfensice posts on religion, and I more or less make fun of Dick Cheney every other week. I have the bases covered. But in my defense, I never think about it first… I just go off half cocked… like a glock… how do you spell perpatrator???

  4. Weeellllll… there are quite a few strangers on the street that will openly ask me “Have you found, GOD?” Or Politicians with this smile plastered on their faces saying “I will make you rich my decreasing your taxes?” What do you say to these? :D Thanks for the pingback.

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