ok i know you all wont like this

good morning

i just have to get this off my chest, its been bugging me bigtime lately.

you are all wonderful people and i really enjoy most of your posts, hearing
about you life and kids and grandkids.  some of you have great projects you
are working on, they are interesting and thought provoking.

HOWEVER,  im really , really, really tired of thinking some days that i am in a Christian
revivial reading room.  i truly believe in freedom of religion, but heck guys do you have
to post your religion all over this board, day after day.  you sure have the right to
believe and practice as you see fit, but there are those of us here that are not
of the christian faith, that do not believe that god is the answer to everything from
hangnails to horrors.  please consider making some of these posts private
messages.  it is just tooo much some days.

thanks for listening

be safe and well, jacki

Every Board has their problems. this board has less than most of them. That is why I come here!! You don't have to believe in God to post or read here!!. If some of this offends you, then
lay low for awhile, but,. I like it & everyones comments. Yes, most of us our Christians & I believe
that is why we get along so well. I wasn't going to say anything about this, but You did start it!!
Weather you believe in prayer or not, it does work & we stick together around here!! So if you are not happy, then don't be here.  (enough said)

thank you for your response.

i am happy, just upset that many posts i read seem to center on
religious belief. 

i understand that many people take comfort in their religion but
every day i come here to read what is happening to people and I
just dont understand that no matter what we are discussing it
seems to have a religious angle.

maybe i should lay low for a bit, but it would be nice to hear more
about what applies to my world and less about religion which
i firmly believe is a private thing that does not have a place in
every discussion here.

thats how i feel

jacki

I tend to head for a corner, stick my head in the sand, anything to avoid conflict. I'm not religious. I don't mind others expressing their views as long as they don't try to convert me. I was raised in a very conservative religious background that just left me with lots of "guilt" about every thought and action that I have. I try to be a good person, to treat others right, to not tread where I am not wanted. Sometimes that means I get walked on, sometimes it means I suppress thoughts when I should speak up. I understand where you are coming from. Sometimes when I get what I consider "brave" someone who is much better at clearing the air clears mine for me in no uncertain terms. That's ok, I'm a grown up most days and can handle discussions without putting someone down.

Jacki, diversity on this board is what I treasure. Don't you dare lay low! We need all kinds here and you have a kind heart. That is the most important thing, not our leanings one way or another.

This is my support group for trying to keep my tool working. When I stay away from here I tend to lose track of my focus.

Know what?  I don't give two shakes about baseball, but it doesn't bother me at all that people talk about it, it is important to them and being so it is part of who they are. Shhh don't tell, but I tend to skim through those parts. I am so glad I live in a free country and have the freedom to choose. Blessings

You don't like baseball?  I bet you don't like apple pie either.  LOL

Just kidding.  I know everyone does not like baseball or to hear about religion, or prayer requests, etc.  But this is a board that we all are free to read what we want to read and skip the rest.  Truthfully, I am over 50 so I qualify, however when a woman talks about menopause or something of the sort, I don't feel it should not be here.  It affects them.  Religion affects me.

Hi All,
I have to agree with Jackie- it does get overwhelming at times. And I really do think that in order to stay cohesive Jackie needs to be able to say how she feels out loud and without getting stomped on for feeling it. Being able to express herself when it is hard is a very healthy thing for all of us and we don't all have the same religious beliefs. I'm afraid that the "Over 50" will become the "Christian only Over 50".... that's not fair either. I know you will be mad at me too.  I understand.
Julia

thank you for your considerate response.  you said it well, it does feel
like the christian over 50 sometimes.

jacki

Do like I and don't read the offensive post.  I, too, get tired of all the blantant religiouosity.  I agree that all the revival stuff should go on private posts.  But, like the Christians from the crusades, who, by the way, raped, tortured, and killed innocent women and children all in the name of god, these guys feel it is their right to be offensive.  I ignore them.  In fact, most of them are on my ignore.  The equate the freedom of speech with inconsiderations.  The last time I tried to express myself in this matter, I recived such hate mail that I ended up putting a lot of the right on ignore.  Especially funny are those whose lives do not reflect the morality that we consider just basic human behavior.  I've seen and read it all. 

thanks for your response.  it is nice to know i am not the only one who
feels this way

if i receive any hate mail, and i hope it doesnt go to that, i will report it
to OH.  this board should be a safe and pleasant venue for all posters
at all times

have a great day

jacki