Discrimination Within The Christian Faith?

[Lon]

Have you experienced any incidents of discrimination by others of faith because you are Seventh Day Adventist, Catholic, Methodist, Assembly of God, Baptist, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Latter Day Saint (Mormon), Jehovah Witnesss etc.?

[Clint]

Are you trying to start a fight???

[Lon]

Originally Posted by Clint

Are you trying to start a fight???

No need for a fight. Just discussion.

[Clint]

I’m frankly a little suspicious. You say you aren’t religious and don’t have any denominational ties. It seems like you may be trying to get people of faith stirred up against each other. You wouldn’t do that, would you?

[Lon]

Originally Posted by Clint

I’m frankly a little suspicious. You say you aren’t religious and don’t have any denominational ties. It seems like you may be trying to get people of faith stirred up against each other. You wouldn’t do that, would you?

People of faith are already stirred up against each other in many instances Clint, and I have nothing to do with it. I see nothing wrong in discussing it.If people allow themselves to get STIRRED UP, that's their problem. Do we just ignore controversy and stick our heads in the sand or do we discuss and try to understand?

[Clint]

Originally Posted by Lon

People of faith are already stirred up against each other in many instances Clint, and I have nothing to do with it. I see nothing wrong in discussing it.If people allow themselves to get STIRRED UP, that's their problem. Do we just ignore controversy and stick our heads in the sand or do we discuss and try to understand?

Hmmmmmm

[telaquapacky]

Interesting question, Lon. I think the honest answer for most of us would be, "I don't know." In our country there are laws prohibiting religious discrimination. No one is going to tell you, "Well, we decided not to give you this job/rent you the apartment/etc. because you are a Druid (or whatever)." But I believe it happens all the time.

My answer is, on rare occasions I have met people who got subtly irritated and made little remarks that insinuated certain things commonly held against my religion (I can only distinctly remember once- I more often remember nice things people of other faiths have said about my religion), but I believe that anyone who is known for what they are- whatever it is- be it a profession, or sport, or hobby, there are some who will take an instant liking to you, and a few who will react the opposite way. It's good! Gives you an opportunity to show grace to them.

Originally Posted by Lon

Have you experienced any incidents of discrimination by others of faith because you are Seventh Day Adventist, Catholic, Methodist, Assembly of God, Baptist, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Latter Day Saint (Mormon), Jehovah Witnesss etc.?

Yes i have seen it happen. My aunt i am sorry to say wouldnt hire someone because they are a mormon or a Jehvah witness.

[Clint]

Originally Posted by Lon

Have you experienced any incidents of discrimination by others of faith because you are Seventh Day Adventist, Catholic, Methodist, Assembly of God, Baptist, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Latter Day Saint (Mormon), Jehovah Witnesss etc.?

Lon, it’s happened again. I read your post one way and now I see others read it a totally different way.

"discrimination by others of faith"...telaquapacky didn't focus on this and I did. I think I'm going to have to pass on your posts. I seem to be missing your point and it seems I'm picking up on the negative aspect.

I'm glad you are here...I really am.

[Lon]

Originally Posted by telaquapacky

Interesting question, Lon. I think the honest answer for most of us would be, "I don't know." In our country there are laws prohibiting religious discrimination. No one is going to tell you, "Well, we decided not to give you this job/rent you the apartment/etc. because you are a Druid (or whatever)." But I believe it happens all the time.

My answer is, on rare occasions I have met people who got subtly irritated and made little remarks that insinuated certain things commonly held against my religion (I can only distinctly remember once- I more often remember nice things people of other faiths have said about my religion), but I believe that anyone who is known for what they are- whatever it is- be it a profession, or sport, or hobby, there are some who will take an instant liking to you, and a few who will react the opposite way. It's good! Gives you an opportunity to show grace to them.

Thank you for your response TELE. I wasn't really thinking about public incidents of discrimination, becasue as you say, there are laws against it.
No, I was thinking of the more subtle or even overt incidences of discrimination of a personal nature. I have heard many people of faith condemn and criticize someone else's faith in a very less than Christian manner and was curious as to how much of this is directed to the individual. Jehovah Witnesses for example-----because of their door to door evangeliszing, receive (and deservedly so) considerable flak and discrimination. Young Morman missionaries on their bicycles, white shirts and black trousers have had epithets thrown at them. My grandparents were Seventh Day Adventist Missionaries and encountered discrimination simply for observing the sabbath on Saturday.