Or would I be asking too much?
What if I said you couldn't SAY "FEET"?
Would it still be too much?
What if I said you couldn't blaspheme my god even though you don't believe in him and how would that be different from expecting you to refrain from saying "feet"?
2007-10-11 07:33:45 · 22 answers · asked by LabGrrl 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Where would my right to tell you to cover those feet end?
2007-10-11 07:34:05 · update #1
it's YOUR religion and your problem
2007-10-11 07:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe you would have the right to exercise any control over my feet. But if I knew your religion was opposed to feet, I would do my best to respect your beliefs by covering my feet and never saying feet, even though I happen to be a feet lover. :) Have a nice day.
2007-10-11 14:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by meagain 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would end wherever your power ends. IE - you could do such things in your own house, or at your own party. But it would be illusional to require everyone you ever came across in life to abide your religion while in your presence.
However, if you had friends who understood you and your religion, and if they had respect for you, they would likely cover their feet as a courtesy for you and avoid the word "feet"- but you shouldn't require it of your friends because likely it would be hypocritical.
If you are refering to people you work with - you have no power over their actions and again, are disillusioned if you think you can impose your religion upon them. It's one thing to come to an understanding about someone else - but you can't expect everyone to abide by your religion's rules.
Admittedly it may still offend you if you've already asked and explained to your workmate not to talk about feet and they purposely do it every time they come near you while wearing flip-flops.
2007-10-11 14:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by CHRISTINA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, asking me to cover my feet is interfering in my own freedom, thats wrong. But u have not to look at my feet. That lies with u .
About your god, u have the right to ask me not to blaspheme him\her. And i would b impolite if i did. That has nothing to do with freedom , i think it has to do with decency and politeness
Good Luck!!
2007-10-11 14:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by cleopatra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Chas. SC and a true Southern Belle would never mention her feet in mixed company.
Remember if someone blasphemes your god, they are not ridiculing you. God handles those that blaspheme against Him and we should let Him take care of it. We don't need to silence others.
2007-10-11 14:46:26 · answer #5 · answered by Prof Fruitcake 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't come to KY... you'll really be offended.
You could tell me to cover my feet - that doesn't mean I'll do it.
If I was told I couldn't SAY "feet", I would probably be a ***** about it and say "foot... footsies... tootsies... piggies... heel... arch..." ;-)
Good point, though in a silly way lol But I doubt they'll catch it. They won't catch the idea behind it.
Oh, by the way, you said "my god" and I don't like that =P~~~ j/k!!!
2007-10-11 14:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by River 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I was in your home, you have every right to ask me to respect your beliefs. But respecting your beliefs and AGREEING with you are two completely different things.
You could not ask me to cover my feet were I in a public area or in my own home or at a job site that is protected by Federal law.
If you feel I cannot blaspheme your god, that is your belief. I can respect your belief and at the same time tell you I disagree with it.
2007-10-11 14:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No no no no no. People are free to have their own delusions as long as it doesn't affect me. We already see signs of this already happening. It is because of Christians that I have to go out of town to buy a beer on a Sunday night. If I come to your place of worship, I would be compelled by respect to observe your traditions. In public, that's a different story. I will say and do what I want regardless of your beleifs. I expect you to do the same regardless of my beleifs. If you don't like that, there are many countries in the world where they are only allowed to beleive one way, go there. lol
2007-10-11 14:40:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Out of courtesy for other people, I think that you should avoid the blasphemy in their presence. If you didn't like feet, I wouldn't put my feet in your face. But I might just go barefoot at home.
2007-10-11 14:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I keep my feet covered at all times out of respect for other people. But the ACLU has used your logic quite effectively.
2007-10-11 14:41:08 · answer #10 · answered by Paulie D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No you could not but you could inform the person of your religious belief and hope that he/she has the respect to cover his/her feet. You can recognize blasphamy as ugly and rebuke it for yourself only. It is usless to expect someone not do say it.
2007-10-11 14:46:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋