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Reminds me of the saying:
Religion is like a penis. I don't care if you have one, just don't whip it out in public and don't try to shove it down my throat.
Comment by [deleted] at 24/05/2021 at 14:05 UTC
221 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Also —
“*I’ll never discriminate against you for having one but if you whip it out in public don’t get mad when I laugh at it*”
Comment by TheRealTaserface at 24/05/2021 at 13:50 UTC
15 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I'm using this now, thank you
Comment by dentistshatehim at 24/05/2021 at 14:07 UTC
56 upvotes, 5 direct replies
Excuse me sir, do you have a moment to talk about our lord and saviour, Flying Spaghetti Monster?
Comment by theCuiper at 24/05/2021 at 14:25 UTC
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You forget the third part: "ESPECIALLY don't try to shove it down my kids' throats!"
Comment by Medic1642 at 24/05/2021 at 14:44 UTC
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And don't show it to my kids
Comment by justaguystanding at 24/05/2021 at 15:49 UTC
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And never force it on children.
Comment by DRYMakesMeWET at 24/05/2021 at 14:44 UTC
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Yup. As I say... "I don't have a problem with religion. I have a problem with *organized* religion."
Comment by archibald_claymore at 24/05/2021 at 17:33 UTC
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Also also, don’t bring it out near the kids please
Comment by Tittut1 at 24/05/2021 at 14:23 UTC
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I use to say basically the same thing. Only: "Having a religion is like having a dick. It's ok to have one, it's ok to be proud of it. But don't shove it other people's faces if they dont ask for it. "
Comment by IgDailystapler at 24/05/2021 at 17:48 UTC
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As a religious person I agree with this. Just because I believe in something doesn’t mean I should forcefully tell you to believe in it to. Who would’ve know that would’ve made people not want to believe in the thing they’re being berated to believe in?
Comment by HobomanCat at 24/05/2021 at 15:12 UTC
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The problem is that they shove it down their children's throats, so even private religion isn't acceptable imo.
Comment by istrebitjel at 24/05/2021 at 20:00 UTC
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usually this ends with
and PLEASE don't try to shove it down children's throats.
Comment by [deleted] at 24/05/2021 at 14:29 UTC
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The overwhelming majority of religious people don’t.
Comment by WatchOut4Keith at 24/05/2021 at 16:43 UTC
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It’s like kids and broccoli.
Comment by ClassicNet at 24/05/2021 at 15:02 UTC
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Lol I love how peaceful religion can't do that but gay prides is all good, the double sidedness lol. I love the daily irony.
Good quote tho, I'm for sure gonna use it for pride month and whatnot.
Comment by [deleted] at 24/05/2021 at 14:11 UTC*
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Comment by [deleted] at 24/05/2021 at 18:49 UTC
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I'm curious though. As a formerly religious person (I was raised Pentecostal), how would you prefer religious people to act, when considering the circumstances of their beliefs? I'm asking in sincerity for anyone to answer.
Setting aside for a moment all criticism of the belief itself and its internal logic or lack thereof: if your religion said that people were doomed to eternal damnation and there's something *you* can do about it, do you still think the more "right" thing to do is keep it to yourself? That would be contradictory of Christianity specifically, to keep such information to yourself. Or is this more of a fundamental problem with the religion in question, and not an ethical/moral one like we're discussing?
Comment by Gamernist at 24/05/2021 at 20:35 UTC
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especially when it comes to children