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22-10-2020, 09:03 AM
#1761
Originally Posted by Balance
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.
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22-10-2020, 09:22 AM
#1762
Originally Posted by fungus pudding
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?
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22-10-2020, 09:48 AM
#1763
Originally Posted by Balance
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.
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22-10-2020, 09:53 AM
#1764
Originally Posted by Balance
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.
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22-10-2020, 10:06 AM
#1765
I've given up trying to workout what this discussion has got to do with the title of the thread.
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22-10-2020, 10:10 AM
#1766
Originally Posted by macduffy
I've given up trying to workout what this discussion has got to do with the title of the thread.
You and me both.
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22-10-2020, 10:18 AM
#1767
Originally Posted by macduffy
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.
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22-10-2020, 10:49 AM
#1768
Originally Posted by couta1
You and me both.
Me too - and I started it!
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22-10-2020, 11:13 AM
#1769
Originally Posted by fungus pudding
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"
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22-10-2020, 11:26 AM
#1770
Originally Posted by Bjauck
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.
Last edited by couta1; 22-10-2020 at 11:28 AM.
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