Post #117488 by mrsmiley on Fri, Oct 1, 2004 11:01 AM

Just remember-people are people and even though they some may people belong to a particular group--like Christians, Tiki Central folk, Steelers Fans, etc. they don't ALL act or THINK the same. There is variety in every group/race/whatever I can think of. Generalizing (unless it is acknowledged as such) can be a dangerous habit to get in to. I know some devout Christians who are Tiki Central members and a good friend of mine would probably shock you all if you ever talked to this person about how deeply he/she beleives in Christ. Sometimes the few can really spoil it for the whole. Example; not all Christians have picketed at or bombed Abortion clinics or shot at their Doctors, but it is more "fun" for the media to sensationalize when it does happen and those folks who call themselves Christians then taint the public image of other Christians. All Christians are not over the top "bible bashers" waiting to point out every "sin" or evil deed that others do or are about to do. The ones that shake their heads at your office are, at least least, just people who don't understand what you like. For the most part, I beleive in whatever power you give "idols". If you want it to be your GOd, then for you if may very well be. Antique idols that have some history, like something that was used for sacrifices could possibly have some evil Ju-ju in it so one would have to work hard to "purify" it if you don't want "evil" in your house. My point may not be coming off that well-I hope you all can figure out what I am saying.
I do agree that some might ind this a volatile topic, but I thank you for bringing it up.-- Mr Smiley