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kentauros

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42. I can understand that apprehension.

Thu Jun 25, 2015, 05:57 PM

Jun 2015

Some people would feel the same if we had a mass-murder at a grocery store or a library. It puts people on edge, and they become more wary of their surroundings. The original reason for the mass-murder has nothing to do with having such fear. That emotion is already irrational and can't always be suppressed. This is about similar places being the site of such tragedies.

Besides, I do feel that being a little more aware of your surroundings is a good thing. Too many, even in church, have difficulty being away from their phones.

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For believers do you feel safe in your house of worship after Charleston? [View all] hrmjustin Jun 2015 OP

pretty much, but you can never know. TexasProgresive Jun 2015 #1

I never did a bible session before. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #2

It was really good. TexasProgresive Jun 2015 #3

Sounds like. Good fellowship. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #4

I don't think about it. I guess like most of these things, I think goldent Jun 2015 #5

Yes, I do. ColesCountyDem Jun 2015 #6

We are all in God's hands. AlbertCat Jun 2015 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author msanthrope Jun 2015 #23

Self delete this post. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #25

^This JRLeft Jan 2016 #48

I feel as safe in my church a I do in my own home - perhaps even more so. No Vested Interest Jun 2015 #7

Why would you feel unsafe? The attack was about race, not religion Heddi Jun 2015 #8

Did I say anything that the right wingers said? No! hrmjustin Jun 2015 #9

You live in the interface between radioactive molten stone and a hard vacuum. Did you feel safe befo AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #11

I felt safe fof the most part in church before but i was a bit scared to go this weekend. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #12

Fair enough. Everything is relative I guess. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #13

And my question was perfectly appreciate. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #15

? AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #20

My op was perfectly appreciate for this room. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #21

Appropriate? AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #22

Then why are other atheists coming in this room to complain about my post? hrmjustin Jun 2015 #24

I know. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #26

Odd that it took you two days and right after heddi don't you think? hrmjustin Jun 2015 #27

I am attracted to thread activity. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #28

Oh please. Three of you all at once? hrmjustin Jun 2015 #29

Seems as though you refresh the forum as much as I do. vOv AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #31

I think you have pushed your luck enough! hrmjustin Jun 2015 #34

I am not here to start a fight. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #36

I understand that you can't comprehend our concerns. kentauros Jun 2015 #33

Questions are not allowed? AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #35

"Honest question" kentauros Jun 2015 #37

Except I did not lead him into a follow up question or post. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #38

Actually I've found Atheist Crusader to be largely honest and sincere el_bryanto Jun 2015 #45

Honest question? hrmjustin Jun 2015 #39

That's actually not my question. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #40

And for your information my parish has had death threats and the westboro baptist church protest hrmjustin Jun 2015 #10

It's a reasonable apprehension. kentauros Jun 2015 #32

do you feel safe in your house of worship AlbertCat Jun 2015 #16

Are you saying we should not talk about our feelings in this safe haven? hrmjustin Jun 2015 #17

Are you saying we should not talk about our feelings in this safe haven? AlbertCat Jun 2015 #18

Seems odd you would come into our safe have to tell us what we should feel. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #19

It's reasonable to have such apprehension. kentauros Jun 2015 #30

I find it sad that some people felt the need to violate this safe haven. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #41

Not enough crumbs in the main dining hall I guess Starboard Tack Aug 2015 #47

I can understand that apprehension. kentauros Jun 2015 #42

If i were going to an African American church yes Lordquinton Jun 2015 #43

I suppose I didn't have any more trepidation than I would in any other public place el_bryanto Jun 2015 #44

There are Confederate soldiers buried in our church graveyard. kwassa Jul 2015 #46