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Thank you Jake!
I have my own beliefs and do not put them outside my door. What I believe in is my own private right and keep it within the confines of my own apartment.
We live in a diverse and very racist world, filled with plenty of bigotry whether it be religious (cross), race (white power symbol), sexual orientation (rainbow flag), political party affiliation (donkey), or even sports (red sox emblem).
I chose those symbols because I figure some of you may find them insulting and depending on who you are and where you live, are biased against it. I for instance don't accept two of those symbols, and denounce and reject them
But I'll never say which because not all of you would agree with my belief that they're bad things.
I can't have a xmas tree in the office when I want one because I think it's cool, or say merry xmas to clients and coworkers as how I was brought up in this great country of ours because it may be offensive. So I have to give holiday cards, and make sure I don't offend anyone. And here is where I'd like to note that Christianity is not my primary practice, and still I find this to be an ignorant part of our society in recent age. Again, that is my opinion and belief, but I conform to the societal norm and wish everyone happy holidays not to offend jews, muslims, buddhists, scientologists, etc.
I would love to debate this for hours, but my fingers are getting tired... And these are my opinions, nothing more, and I'm sure someone will write something nasty back at me because of it. However, I want everyone to know that the tone of this text is passive, and hopeful, that getting up in arms over it is pointless.
So when a building's rules state not to do something (just as you wouldn't say merry xmas at work, anymore), it isn't prohibiting your right to practice your beliefs, but rather protecting everyone from what we truly are... Human. Mistake prone. Biased.
I have my own beliefs and do not put them outside my door. What I believe in is my own private right and keep it within the confines of my own apartment.
We live in a diverse and very racist world, filled with plenty of bigotry whether it be religious (cross), race (white power symbol), sexual orientation (rainbow flag), political party affiliation (donkey), or even sports (red sox emblem).
I chose those symbols because I figure some of you may find them insulting and depending on who you are and where you live, are biased against it. I for instance don't accept two of those symbols, and denounce and reject them
But I'll never say which because not all of you would agree with my belief that they're bad things.
I can't have a xmas tree in the office when I want one because I think it's cool, or say merry xmas to clients and coworkers as how I was brought up in this great country of ours because it may be offensive. So I have to give holiday cards, and make sure I don't offend anyone. And here is where I'd like to note that Christianity is not my primary practice, and still I find this to be an ignorant part of our society in recent age. Again, that is my opinion and belief, but I conform to the societal norm and wish everyone happy holidays not to offend jews, muslims, buddhists, scientologists, etc.
I would love to debate this for hours, but my fingers are getting tired... And these are my opinions, nothing more, and I'm sure someone will write something nasty back at me because of it. However, I want everyone to know that the tone of this text is passive, and hopeful, that getting up in arms over it is pointless.
So when a building's rules state not to do something (just as you wouldn't say merry xmas at work, anymore), it isn't prohibiting your right to practice your beliefs, but rather protecting everyone from what we truly are... Human. Mistake prone. Biased.
Previously Jake wrote:
It is all about perception, while you might not be offended by a Go Giants, sign, someone else might. While you might not be offended by religious symbols on doors, others might. While you might not be offended by political messages, others might.
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<br>That is why the house rules (at least ours in Citylights) are written for everyone, not just a few.
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<br>We live in a diverse city and neighborhood and that presents its own unique problems.
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<br>Jake
