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<blockquote data-quote="witzend" data-source="post: 57811" data-attributes="member: 99"><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: meowbunny</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What warmth and understanding from an obviously religious woman. </div></div></p><p></p><p>(Fullly aware that you are absolutely right to be sarcastic, here MB) Being able to quote biblical passages doesn't make a person religious. Unfortunately it seems to be a socially acceptable cover for bigotry and hatred for far too many people.</p><p></p><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When this lady saw my reply, she responded to everyone saying "Here's a thought, Arlene. Does this man watch your kid so you can have a break? Why should you be responsible for his kid and being sure he gets a break?"</div></div></p><p></p><p>You might suggest that she get her nose out of the Old Testament, and try "Do unto others..." and "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers..." as food for thought. Or even, WWJD? </p><p></p><p>I agree that if you send a reply, send it to all. As husband was just saying about our old dog growling at our new dog, "It takes a lot of energy to be mean." And it really doesn't cost anything to be nice. I like your idea far better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="witzend, post: 57811, member: 99"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: meowbunny</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What warmth and understanding from an obviously religious woman. </div></div> (Fullly aware that you are absolutely right to be sarcastic, here MB) Being able to quote biblical passages doesn't make a person religious. Unfortunately it seems to be a socially acceptable cover for bigotry and hatred for far too many people. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When this lady saw my reply, she responded to everyone saying "Here's a thought, Arlene. Does this man watch your kid so you can have a break? Why should you be responsible for his kid and being sure he gets a break?"</div></div> You might suggest that she get her nose out of the Old Testament, and try "Do unto others..." and "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers..." as food for thought. Or even, WWJD? I agree that if you send a reply, send it to all. As husband was just saying about our old dog growling at our new dog, "It takes a lot of energy to be mean." And it really doesn't cost anything to be nice. I like your idea far better. [/QUOTE]
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