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 Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:35 pm
I've been cleaning and now I'm icky. cat_crying
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:13 pm
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:57 am
Esiris Riri I don't have a problem with Christianity, or Christians- but I'm developing a lot of resentment towards Christian Privilege because of school. In English I'm told by my groupmates that I don't deserve the same rights they have because of my gender and orientation. I'm on the college's Diversity Committee, I ask for a representative for Religious Diversity on the upcoming Diversity Panel and Campus Discussion, everyone is like "Yeah! We should have a Christian Minister come and talk about Diversity and Acceptance!" I said "Why don't we get someone who isn't Christian to represent religious diversity?" I got shouted down.
In Art Club, our Club President lectures about how God has blessed us, and so we should be sure our club wins the food drive! My response is "Not everyone is that well off." She insisted we all were and we should donate $35 a piece. "Look lady- I go to the food bank, I can't afford to donate to it."- basically being forced to expose my lack of privilege in front of strangers because she wouldn't take my word for it, using her religion as a soapbox in a club that has nothing to do with Christianity. It's making me want to drop out of the clubs. cat_scream How do people deal with the abuse of Christian privilege when it's targeting you? Someone responded to me with this: Quote: I see the problems with Christianity, and Christian privilege, yet I don't really think it is Christian privilege, it is just part of the US culture... Everyone feels they must be catered to, but so many want to place themselves above others. It's a paradox that a religion which holds "others before self" should have to learn such a teaching from the religions that it demonizes. Instead of requesting that Christian activities get shut down, ask that your beliefs get recognized. Some times, if you show a community you don't want to cramp their style, they will be more willing to accept you (or at least overlook you)... You will probably be turned down, but then you should gather those of like mind and sympathies and form your own group. The fact that you approached your leaders will be sure to turn eyes to you and your cause, and they will watch you grow. As you do, if you demonstrate the love and compassion that they so easily forgot, you will prove that there is just as much to you as there is to them. Am I really off base- or does all the underlined parts pretty much embody the whole problem? First, instead of clipping like usual I'm leaving the whole block in, as it was at the bottom of your last page, people may have missed it heart Second, my reaction and response. They are ok with diversity as long as it's within the scope of what they already know perhaps? There are many forms of the so-called "Christian" faith. I know the region you live in tends to be a bit more forward thinking when it comes to social matters than my own, and am actually pretty disappointed to be hearing this tale, especially after the reaction to your report. sad People with privilege may not be aware that it exists, or really only care about their own views. You may just have to organize a group on campus that does, in fact, promote religious diversity, it may just open their eyes a little.
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:01 am
Esiris I've been cleaning and now I'm icky. cat_crying Awww sad I'm sure you're making wonderful progress though! Um... what burned? eek
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:56 am
Saew First, instead of clipping like usual I'm leaving the whole block in, as it was at the bottom of your last page, people may have missed it heart Second, my reaction and response. They are ok with diversity as long as it's within the scope of what they already know perhaps? There are many forms of the so-called "Christian" faith. I know the region you live in tends to be a bit more forward thinking when it comes to social matters than my own, and am actually pretty disappointed to be hearing this tale, especially after the reaction to your report. sad People with privilege may not be aware that it exists, or really only care about their own views. You may just have to organize a group on campus that does, in fact, promote religious diversity, it may just open their eyes a little. The funny thing is that the problem with religious diversity came up in the GSA. cat_sweatdrop The good news is that we got a Buddhist to speak at the panel. Saew Awww sad I'm sure you're making wonderful progress though! We are. cat_xp The nozzle on an airfreshener malfunctioned and I got sprayed with a bunch of pressurized essential oil.
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:28 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:54 pm
My school has started and now things are really busy- I'm going to be an apprentice bee keeper!
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:56 pm
Oh that's awesome! Good luck with busy days :3
Think we could steal fresh honey from you? ;p
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:05 am
Kamea Leilani Oh that's awesome! Good luck with busy days :3 Think we could steal fresh honey from you? ;p Yes- when I get bees. I think my first year I'll just help my friends to get the hang of it. cat_sweatdrop
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:25 am
Esiris Kamea Leilani Oh that's awesome! Good luck with busy days :3 Think we could steal fresh honey from you? ;p Yes- when I get bees. I think my first year I'll just help my friends to get the hang of it. cat_sweatdrop And protect your girlfriend from the evil flying stingers that barf honey.
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:15 am
Esiris Kamea Leilani Oh that's awesome! Good luck with busy days :3 Think we could steal fresh honey from you? ;p Yes- when I get bees. I think my first year I'll just help my friends to get the hang of it. cat_sweatdrop Sounds like a pretty good idea to me 3nodding We're thinking about asking around to see if there are any local bee-keepers, which is why I asked. We're trying to start a healthier diet, so we're looking at better food-stuffs. Like honey from bee-keepers and meat from a local butcher. [They get their meat from local farmers who free-range their livestock instead of feeding them unhealthy things. -nodnod-]
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:39 pm
Kamea Leilani Esiris Kamea Leilani Oh that's awesome! Good luck with busy days :3 Think we could steal fresh honey from you? ;p Yes- when I get bees. I think my first year I'll just help my friends to get the hang of it. cat_sweatdrop Sounds like a pretty good idea to me 3nodding We're thinking about asking around to see if there are any local bee-keepers, which is why I asked. We're trying to start a healthier diet, so we're looking at better food-stuffs. Like honey from bee-keepers and meat from a local butcher. [They get their meat from local farmers who free-range their livestock instead of feeding them unhealthy things. -nodnod-] I can give you some ideas about how to find someone. We're starting to game again soon. Blackrose_Knight And protect your girlfriend from the evil flying stingers that barf honey. Bee-vomit!
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:44 am
Esiris I can give you some ideas about how to find someone. We're starting to game again soon. Sure! That'd be great 3nodding We're only free on the weekends, since J's schedule is so unpredictable. [And even then, he still has to work some Saturdays gonk ] But if we can manage to make it, we'd love to come! We're going to RCR this coming weekend, too. Maybe we'll see you guys there? c:
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:39 pm
Kamea Leilani Esiris I can give you some ideas about how to find someone. We're starting to game again soon. Sure! That'd be great 3nodding We're only free on the weekends, since J's schedule is so unpredictable. [And even then, he still has to work some Saturdays gonk ] But if we can manage to make it, we'd love to come! We're going to RCR this coming weekend, too. Maybe we'll see you guys there? c: That sounds great!
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:06 pm
Do people think there will ever be Poly-Pride marches the way there are Gay Pride marches??
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