Okay, according to an article on HuffingtonPost.com on 3/28/2011, a Wiccan named Carole A. Smith, a TSA worker at Albany's International airport was fired due to her religion. While I have little doubt that it contributed to the loss of her job, let's discuss the article and some possible options that could have be used.
1. It is extremely difficult to fire a Federal employee. I have seen countless people who should not have a job, yet still have it - because they're Federal employees. It is unfortunate that we don't have more details in the story.
2. While we should not HAVE to explain our religion and our beliefs - we find ourselves dealing with an ignorant populous, and it is our duty to share and explain what our beliefs are - when the opportunities arise. If we fail to do that we lose that window to the superstitions and stereotypes of the past.
3. The 'hexed' heater. Really? This is the BEST that someone could come up with? I would think that if she were going to 'hex' someone, it wouldn't be their car heater that would receive the focus of that energy. It would probably be that person directly, and probably the job that they are doing. (or their appearance, or lateness, or... etc...) But this may not have been explained that way - or in any other way than "do you think I'd work here if I could do that?". (And while that may be a true response, it has a lot of negative energy that is directed toward the receiver. They will not remember the response as much as the way they felt when you gave the answer....)
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I feel that we sometimes create our own problems by not explaining things clearly to others. And while others may not listen, there will be people who are genuinely interested in our beliefs and our systems of worship. She could have used this to her betterment instead of re-enforcing a barrier that already existed.
What do you think?
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/28/wiccan-tsa-agent-fired_n_841510.html
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Ten Easy Defense Questions
Find yourself talking to someone who is persistently rude about your faith? Here are 10 questions you can ask them in return: (Assuming in this situation that you are dealing with an Evangelical Christian.)
1- Which church did you say you go to?
(Thanks, now I know where NOT to go should I decide to be 'saved')
2- The Bible says that Jesus preached love - are you approaching me with a loving heart and humble spirit?
(Because I'm not feeling it - I am feeling a lot of negative energy. Must be Satan, like when Peter had issues and Jesus cast him back.)
3- You go to that Nice/BIG church down the way? Wow - your Pastor must be doing pretty well with your tithing money. Didn't Jesus say it is harder for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven? (Just wondering....)
4- Where is it in the Bible that it says you should pay someone to be your modern Pharisee? I don't have to pay my church any money. It does appreciate a new plant, or a nice tree every now and then.
5- What faith are you? What faith was Jesus? Well, since he was a Jew... why aren't you?
6- Do you offer burnt sacrifices to your God? You're supposed to. I don't - even though I know there is some confusion about what Pagans believe and all...- but you are supposed to. Jesus said he was not here to change the law, and instructed his followers to continue to honor it.
7- Do you think the Bible is perfect and the exact word of God? (Well, of course!)
8- Oh good, so maybe you can answer something for me. When Jesus died, there are TWO different stories of how Judas dies. Which one is right? Does he Hang himself? --OR-- Does he fall on his head and his guts burst out?
9- John 1:18 says that "No man has seen the face of God." But Jacob and Abraham both saw him... So is John wrong --OR-- is Abraham and Jacob?
10- What does Jesus mean when he says: "Know ye not that ye are Gods?" (Jesus says it in John 10:34)
Have fun with the answers - and let me know how it turns out!
1- Which church did you say you go to?
(Thanks, now I know where NOT to go should I decide to be 'saved')
2- The Bible says that Jesus preached love - are you approaching me with a loving heart and humble spirit?
(Because I'm not feeling it - I am feeling a lot of negative energy. Must be Satan, like when Peter had issues and Jesus cast him back.)
3- You go to that Nice/BIG church down the way? Wow - your Pastor must be doing pretty well with your tithing money. Didn't Jesus say it is harder for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven? (Just wondering....)
4- Where is it in the Bible that it says you should pay someone to be your modern Pharisee? I don't have to pay my church any money. It does appreciate a new plant, or a nice tree every now and then.
5- What faith are you? What faith was Jesus? Well, since he was a Jew... why aren't you?
6- Do you offer burnt sacrifices to your God? You're supposed to. I don't - even though I know there is some confusion about what Pagans believe and all...- but you are supposed to. Jesus said he was not here to change the law, and instructed his followers to continue to honor it.
7- Do you think the Bible is perfect and the exact word of God? (Well, of course!)
8- Oh good, so maybe you can answer something for me. When Jesus died, there are TWO different stories of how Judas dies. Which one is right? Does he Hang himself? --OR-- Does he fall on his head and his guts burst out?
9- John 1:18 says that "No man has seen the face of God." But Jacob and Abraham both saw him... So is John wrong --OR-- is Abraham and Jacob?
10- What does Jesus mean when he says: "Know ye not that ye are Gods?" (Jesus says it in John 10:34)
Have fun with the answers - and let me know how it turns out!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Pagans, Witches, Wiccans & Druid Grove - Your Professional Magickal Spot is here!
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Issues at work, home and love
Raising a Pagan Family
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Different Traditions
Solitary vs. Groups & Covens
Issues at work, home and love
Raising a Pagan Family
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