I just found out that my grocer is a Christian. Should I call him Mr. Believeorburn?

Question

Hi, Jimbo :)

Here's the reason I asked this:
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Answer 1

lol!!

DON'T EAT THE WAFERS

Answer 2

If that's his name.

Answer 3

What do you want in fact ?What have you to do with the religious belief of your grocer?or you must be a fanatic /fundamentalist ; even such have started not to not care from whom they buy

Answer 4

I don't understand. I thought Christians make up at least 90% of the population of this country. I am presuming you are asking from the point of view of an American.

All my colleagues and acquaintances, past and present, who are not Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Bahai, Taoist, Pagan, etc are Christians. Most of these Christians whom I know are not overt about their religion. Many are Christians because their parents were Christians. However, there are brands of Christianity which do not consider other Christians as Christians. I had Catholic friends who are so put off by these overt Christians that they specifically tell me that they are not "Christian Christian", rather they insist they are "Catholic Christian". I had a Protestant or two tell me, "I'm not a Christian type of Christian. I am a traditional Christian."

Many Christians who do not wish to be identified as an "Overt Christian" simply stop identifying themselves as Christian - though they still practice Christian traditions like Easter and Christmas. They may not believe the "Bible" as the absolute divine pronunciation but continue to be affected and influenced by Christian views and practices.

I wish to prove my point that most who no longer identify themselves openly as Christian but are still Christian.

It is indeed annoying when a "Christian Christian" walks up to me and say, "Why Jews reject the saviour and god? ..." I clasp my face and think "Not again!" More annoying are when so called "no longer Christians" and some liberal Christians who do not realise they are still trapped in Christian ideology, traditions and practices.

Some converse with me as though the Jew is expected to share the same beliefs as the Christian. Some even quote verses they could barely recall from various Christian epistles thinking somehow they must be part of Jewish beliefs. They still refer to terms like "Old Testament" not realising it is deeply offensive since I accept only one "Testament". (Personally, the "old covenant" was with Noach and the "new covenant" was with Moses. I know of no other covenant.)

I used to work in an office where the "non-Christian Christians" (and liberal Catholics) would congregate at lunch time to discuss movies and TV. Often horror movies would be the topic. They would discuss the evil of Satan and how it will be destroyed. I must have been a rather busy-body because I was thinking that Jewish beliefs mostly do not regard Satan as "evil". Rather, Satan is akin to a brutally unforgiving prosecutor who serves the Creator in utmost sincerity. Where the Kabbalah promotes the idea that pure justice is evil and therefore must be balanced with mercy. One day, I decided to explain my point of view. At that point they decided that "We should not be discussing religion."

Even though Christian beliefs have become popular culture, it does not mean they are no longer religion.

I believe that many "non-Christian Christians" base their decisions on Christian principles. A group of "liberal professionals" wrote a complaint to a state board about a Jewish doctor's note on "rather engage in satanic pursuits to encourage world peace." No problem would have arisen, if the doctor had written "engage in Buddhist pursuits to encourage world peace."

Therefore, I do not think that "non-Christian Christians" having renounced being "Christian" publicly, should allow themselves free rein to critique the "Christian Christian". If our grocer or neighbour is respectful about his/her religion without bothering us too much, I think we should leave them alone. They may believe we would be spending eternity in some non-existent fiery domain, as long as they don't start terrorising us verbally or physically.

Answer 5

not all christians believe that way but if you want to go through life prejudging others then thats your choice. unfortunately you miss out on meeting a lot of good ppl that way.

Answer 6

Name-calling is wrong, whether you're talking to a Christian or anyone else. If you don't agree with his beliefs, that's your business, but why be a jerk about it.

Answer 7

I have no sense of humor about the Christians right now. They have answered my good questions with too much disrespect.

Answer 8

Seems appropriate, if he brings up religion.

Story Junkie does have a point, though. Are penguins invading our society??

Answer 9

If you want him to receive a blessing, go right ahead. Jesus always said "Blessed are those who are persecuted for my name sake." I'm sure your grocer wouldn't mind.

Answer 10

Why would you be mean to him?
Are you a mean person?
Why not just smile and say have a great day.<><

Answer 11

LOL or you could call him Mr. Acceptorfry.