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andrewducker) wrote2009-03-25 10:58 am
andrewducker) wrote2009-03-25 10:58 am
Ignorance is...
Apparently only 22% of people know that Easter is about Jesus.
At least, that's what the article says. If you look at the actual questions that got that result, it's clear that only 22% of the population _care_ about Jesus and his relationship with The Easter Bunny.
[Poll #1371630]
At least, that's what the article says. If you look at the actual questions that got that result, it's clear that only 22% of the population _care_ about Jesus and his relationship with The Easter Bunny.
[Poll #1371630]
Re: Ooh you and your absolutes!
That's really, really wrong. I totally disapprove of that. I can understand why she didn't sue him, but I'd also understand if she set fire to his car.
That's what I mean about the statement being ambiguous. You shouldn't care whether people believe in Jesus, but you should care (forced to care is a moot statement due to it's inherent impossibility) that, if they do, they have the right to be respected and not to be persecuted.
Aaah. I'm absolutely on the side of _them_ being respected, if not their ideas. Everyone should be given a certain level of basic respect - it demeans us all to treat each other badly.
Re: Ooh you and your absolutes!
I agree with this.
At a basic level, I don't see why anyone should get a particular right because of their beliefs. This includes wearing particular things, taking certain breaks. To implement this would be somewhat difficult however, as to do so you're probably either giving the rights to all & leaving them open to interpretation, or denying rights to all & thus making the workplace less flexible for everyone.
On a more pragmatic level, I don't believe in making life difficult for people (so if someone wishes to wear a cross / headscarf / bangle as long as it doesn't affect their ability to carry out their job effectively, I don't really care).
Where I can get a bit pissy is around holidays though: I can be flexible, but ultimately if I get my holiday booking in first & it's approved, I don't expect to be forced to reschedule because of colleagues religious choices or e.g. kids holidays. I am more than happy to be asked, but I don't expect that anyone's beliefs or choices will take precedence unless there's some kind of emergency / crisis.