National - FFS!

[fungus pudding]

It is entirely appropriate and shows a high level of sensitivity & care for the feelings of the bereaved when offering condolences to people who are religious to use ‘passed away’ - as almost all religions believe in an afterlife.

Religious or not - we all know what died means, and I do not believe anyone (with the very odd exception) finds it offensive; - rather they think that the party they are speaking to will find it offensive.
On the other hand 'passed away' is a horrible and offensive term to me and many others.

[Balance]

Religious or not - we all know what died means, and I do not believe anyone (with the very odd exception) finds it offensive; - rather they think that the party they are speaking to will find it offensive.
On the other hand 'passed away' is a horrible and offensive term to me and many others.

Up to the parties who offer you & many others then to be aware of that sentiment and offer their condolences accordingly, surely?

Meanwhile, up to you & the many others to appreciate that many many others who are religious prefer 'passed away' and you should show care & consideration accordingly?

[fungus pudding]

Up to the parties who offer you & many others then to be aware of that sentiment and offer their condolences accordingly, surely?

Meanwhile, up to you & the many others to appreciate that many many others who are religious prefer 'passed away' and you should show care & consideration accordingly?

It has absolutely nothing to do with religion.

[dobby41]

Up to the parties who offer you & many others then to be aware of that sentiment and offer their condolences accordingly, surely?

Meanwhile, up to you & the many others to appreciate that many many others who are religious prefer 'passed away' and you should show care & consideration accordingly?

I think I agree with your thrust - if the condolence is given in a heartfelt manner then it should be taken accordingly.
They may not know that you have certain trigger words that offend.

[macduffy]

I've given up trying to workout what this discussion has got to do with the title of the thread.

[couta1]

I've given up trying to workout what this discussion has got to do with the title of the thread.

You and me both.

[dobby41]

I've given up trying to workout what this discussion has got to do with the title of the thread.

Nothing at all but National are as boring as bat sh!t so the space needs something remotely interesting - and I say remotly.

[fungus pudding]

You and me both.

Me too - and I started it!

[Bjauck]

Me too - and I started it!

Well it started with an analysis of how many LGBT MPs there were representing the NP. Whether that was good or bad. Then someone objected to the term "Gay" claiming it was an unnecessary euphemism. And then someone's interpretation of Christianity was added.

To be honest, my interpretation of Christianity is that it is based on love and socialism predicated on "The meek shall inherit the Earth" and "It is hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven"

[couta1]

Well it started with an analysis of how many LGBT MPs there were representing the NP. Whether that was good or bad. Then someone objected to the term "Gay" claiming it was an unnecessary euphemism. And then someone's interpretation of Christianity was added.

To be honest, my interpretation of Christianity is that it is based on love and socialism predicated on "The meek shall inherit the Earth" and "It is hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven"

You may want to take a quick read of Rom 1:26-32 to bring a bit of balance to your interpretation of Christianity.