Feeling very tired today, but revelling in the joy of a bonus day at home that I was not expecting. The weather is decidedly spring-like, and a a result I am able to spend a little time in the garden. I managed to get some work done today, but allowed myself a relaxed one, as frankly...I'm worth it. After School club was good fun, and then the evening session was relaxed. I had a conversation today with regards to someone we know, and have dealt with from time to time. I find myself becoming increasingly frustrated at this person and their religious fanaticism. We see so much in the press about Muslim extremism, but there is also evidence of christian extremism here in the UK as well. I have many friends who are delightful, balanced and lovely human beings, so I don't wish to tar everyone with the same brush. I just find that this person in particular to be a dangerous, nasty minded individual, and I find their peculiar brand of religious fervour to be vile in the extreme. I find myself feeling more sorry for the offspring involved and the apparent brainwashing involved. I can only hope that time, maturity and the awakening that ageing brings, will in some way open up eyes that have been subject to parental blinkers. I am also heartily sick of hearing that I must respect this person's beliefs. I do not. When it is held up to be the paragon of all decency, but does no more than interfere, criticise and patronise, I will not hold any respect for it, or it's proponent. My atheism is my own business, and I would not dream of approaching this person to try and convert them to my belief system, but it is apparent that I am supposed to accept it when the boot is on the other foot. I will not.
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