re: #264 LudwigVanQuixote

re: #124 Spare O’Lake

What on earth accounts for this powerful resurgence of religious extremism in America? I suspect it is in part a reaction which is being caused by some very deep-seated psychological needs which are going unfulfilled in our modern secular society.

I like the little left handed jab at secular society there. Concern trolling at its best :)

I don’t know. The only place I see it is in the news. Sometimes I hear someone say “God Bless You” or “I’ll keep you in my prayers”. I think I’ve heard it more in the last couple of years. In a way, I think there is a certain religious freedom in the air —people aren’t so afraid about being un-PC. I hear alot more references to race too. —not in a bad way.

In referenceing someone, instead of saying “You know the big guy who’s son is “insert name here”, I”ll hear “You know, the tall AA guy.”

If it facilitates communication, I don’t see it as a bad thing. If someone honestly says’ I’ll pray for you, I’m not offended —it’s just their way. As long as they don’t tell me to pray.