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ATRL: 14 year old suspended for saying Homosexuality is wrong.
Member Since: 6/28/2009
Posts: 6,960
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Originally posted by Onen
Yep. It sure wouldnt. It happens all the time. I stand by my opinion, he did nothing wrong.
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Yes he did, he brought his propaganda into a classroom.
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Member Since: 3/30/2011
Posts: 5,259
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Originally posted by IfICannot Love♥
TBH, to hear that someone thinks the way you are, who you are, your sexuality, is wrong is downright offensive. Don't say the kid didn't do anything wrong.
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He did not do anything wrong. I hear much worse things than this on a daily basis and don't get remotely offended by it. It's not as though the kids was speaking aggressively, he was just saying what he believed.
People shouldn't have to censor every last thing on the off-chance someone will take slight offence.
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/28/2011
Posts: 39,615
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Originally posted by Thisisit
He did not do anything wrong. I hear much worse things than this on a daily basis and don't get remotely offended by it. It's not as though the kids was speaking aggressively, he was just saying what he believed.
People shouldn't have to censor every last thing on the off-chance someone will take slight offence.
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Well, if someone's gonna tell me my way of life that I cannot change is wrong, I'ma be offended.
But maybe I'm just too sensitive.
What if someone says,
"I think being Buddhist or any other religion that doesn't follow my God is wrong because I'm a Christian and my bible says not to believe in other idols/gods. " ?
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Member Since: 3/30/2011
Posts: 5,259
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Originally posted by SwagLikeALegend
Should a kid not be suspended for being racist? Any type of hatred should not be tolerated.
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Originally posted by IfICannot Love♥
Well, if someone's gonna tell me my way of life that I cannot change is wrong, I'ma be offended.
But maybe I'm just too sensitive.
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Bingo.
By the sounds of it, this guy was just talking calmly. How is it possible to have a civil discussion about this kind of thing when, as soon as someone says something you disagree with, you pull out the garlic and crucifixes to chase them out of the building.
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Member Since: 6/28/2009
Posts: 6,960
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Originally posted by Thisisit
Bingo.
By the sounds of it, this guy was just talking calmly. How is it possible to have a civil discussion about this kind of thing when, as soon as someone says something you disagree with, you pull out the garlic and crucifixes to chase them out of the building.
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I get your point but still you shouldn't subject other people to your beliefs.
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Member Since: 8/3/2010
Posts: 71,871
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Originally posted by Thisisit
Bingo.
By the sounds of it, this guy was just talking calmly. How is it possible to have a civil discussion about this kind of thing when, as soon as someone says something you disagree with, you pull out the garlic and crucifixes to chase them out of the building.
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Yass, true tea right here. But then again, it was German class so it really wasn't needed. Still doesn't warrant a suspension
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/28/2011
Posts: 39,615
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Originally posted by Thisisit
Bingo.
By the sounds of it, this guy was just talking calmly. How is it possible to have a civil discussion about this kind of thing when, as soon as someone says something you disagree with, you pull out the garlic and crucifixes to chase them out of the building.
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Read what I said after that. Would people treat it the same way? Hm?
Then again, religion can be a lot more... difficult. Idk how to word it.
But seriously, despite how calm it is, I'm not here for someone to say that who I am is wrong.
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Member Since: 3/30/2011
Posts: 5,259
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Originally posted by IfICannot Love♥
What if someone says,
"I think being Buddhist or any other religion that doesn't follow my God is wrong because I'm a Christian and my bible says not to believe in other idols/gods. " ?
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What if someone does say that? It's their belief. If they were to repeatedly harass Buddhists to try and convert them, that would be wrong.
While we're on the subject, I'd like to point out how frequently Christianity is bashed on this forum and through-out all the supposedly politically-correct corners of the internet. Never hear anyone complaining about that.
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Member Since: 8/3/2010
Posts: 71,871
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Originally posted by Thisisit
What if someone does say that? It's their belief. If they were to repeatedly harass Buddhists to try and convert them, that would be wrong.
While we're on the subject, I'd like to point out how frequently Christianity is bashed on this forum and through-out all the supposedly politically-correct corners of the internet. Never hear anyone complaining about that.
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Stop it with the tea
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Member Since: 6/28/2009
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I think people work better in harmony when they keep their potentially offensive beliefs to themselves. That's all I'm trying to say.
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Member Since: 8/3/2010
Posts: 71,871
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Originally posted by SwagLikeALegend
I think people work better in harmony when they keep their potentially offensive beliefs to themselves. That's all I'm trying to say.
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Actually anything you say can be offensive to another person. It's hard to distinguish between what's offensive and what's not, so a jurisdiction like that would be tough to follow
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Member Since: 3/30/2011
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Originally posted by SwagLikeALegend
I get your point but still you shouldn't subject other people to your beliefs.
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I'm afraid that is how discussion works, infact that's how forums work. Obviously it has to be in the right context. People who come to your door and try and convert you are annoying because they're invading your personal space, but if you enter any conversation, people will state their beliefs, even if it's only
"katy perry is a flop"
"no rIHanna is #flopnavy"
"gaga be a freak"
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/28/2011
Posts: 39,615
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Originally posted by Thisisit
What if someone does say that? It's their belief. If they were to repeatedly harass Buddhists to try and convert them, that would be wrong.
While we're on the subject, I'd like to point out how frequently Christianity is bashed on this forum and through-out all the supposedly politically-correct corners of the internet. Never hear anyone complaining about that.
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My point was, saying something that's part of someone's like, sexuality, religion, or whatever, is pretty offensive. I'm not just gonna sit there when someone's saying my life is wrong, despite how calm or rudely they say it.
Well, I'm not saying we should all bash Christians. Imo, bashing of anything really isn't good, though that may sound hypocritical due to things I dislike. But whatever. I don't dislike Christians or any group of anyone, really.
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Member Since: 11/24/2006
Posts: 24,963
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Originally posted by SwagLikeALegend
I think people work better in harmony when they keep their potentially offensive beliefs to themselves. That's all I'm trying to say.
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You are right my friend, but you can't deny a person to show or talk about his beliefs.
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Member Since: 9/4/2011
Posts: 29,960
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GOOD THAT LITTLE BITCH DESERVED IT
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 5/28/2011
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Member Since: 6/28/2009
Posts: 6,960
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Originally posted by Thisisit
I'm afraid that is how discussion works, infact that's how forums work. Obviously it has to be in the right context. People who come to your door and try and convert you are annoying because they're invading your personal space, but if you enter any conversation, people will state their beliefs, even if it's only
"katy perry is a flop"
"no rIHanna is #flopnavy"
"gaga be a freak"
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Okay but in a German class, all this discussion of beliefs just creates tension. When you argue with christians about gay marriage, all it leads to is hatred and confusion. At the end of the day, people should keep their beliefs to themselves.
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Member Since: 6/28/2009
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Originally posted by MrDeeds
You are right my friend, but you can't deny a person to show or talk about his beliefs.
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Yes I know but a classroom is not the place for that. I even have problems with the teacher for putting a picture of two guys kissing on his wall, the teacher should have had some discretion.
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Member Since: 3/30/2011
Posts: 5,259
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Originally posted by IfICannot Love♥
My point was, saying something that's part of someone's like, sexuality, religion, or whatever, is pretty offensive. I'm not just gonna sit there when someone's saying my life is wrong, despite how calm or rudely they say it.
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Well not everyone in life is gonna hold your exact belief system, sorry.
I've been shown a (real) video of a man having petrol poured all over him and set alight, and been told this should happen to all gays. THAT I can see getting offended over. This? no.
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Well, I'm not saying we should all bash Christians. Imo, bashing of anything really isn't good, though that may sound hypocritical due to things I dislike. But whatever. I don't dislike Christians or any group of anyone, really.
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I didn't say you did. But plenty of people do, it's seen as perfectly ok whereas bashing Islam, Judaism, etc etc. it seen as racist or offensive. Why aren't Jesus-phobes eternally banished from the land for their opinion?
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Member Since: 8/3/2010
Posts: 71,871
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Originally posted by MiMiLamb
GOOD THAT LITTLE BITCH DESERVED IT
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