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Sophistie -- I don't even get that far with my mother
There is no dissuading her when she gets something in her head. Anyone who does not believe as she does is a pityable fool that only needs to be worked on until they do believe as she does. If you can imagine, an attitude such as this has been the source of much conflict over the years. I quite often find myself pulling the old girl out of scrapes with those she has offended.
posted by
gomedome
on October 3, 2006 at 9:57 AM
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We Have it in Our Family
On yesterday, I asked my Mom not to upset herself by getting into discussions about doctrine for it is a no win and a waste of time for all will believe as they choose. Then she asked me a question of the same nature. I had to indicate again, that I will not engage in such a discussion. Many do not understand.....
posted by
Dr_JPT
on October 3, 2006 at 8:58 AM
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Talion -- aren't these religious folks a real prize?
...and no matter how hard you try, no one can make them see the absurdity of a situation as you describe. The underlying messages of both religions are one of love for thy fellow man, the adherents however must have missed that part. I've seen the fervent beliefs of some family members actually destroy their own families. Using the scenario you describe, is it hard to imagine why?
posted by
gomedome
on October 2, 2006 at 10:20 PM
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gomedome
I think my brother has you beat as far as family goes. His in-laws are divided into two opposing camps, Christians on one side, Muslims (Americans who have converted, and not the Malcolm X version of Islam, but the real deal) on the other. I've been to a couple of their family get-togethers which are anything but "getting together." They literally segregate themselves and the tension in the air is thick and heavy. Everyone pretends they're having a good time until someone says something completely uncalled for. Sometimes it's a Christian, sometimes it's a Muslim, but regardless, a family-sized religious war erupts, the same old points and counter-points tossed around since the Crusades, but with a more personal slant. Once this transpired at his house. My brother listened until he had enough then told them all to get the hell out. Of course his wife didn't like it, so he told her she could join either camp on their way out. She chose neither and sat back on the couch. All the while, I'm dying laughing.
posted by
Talion
on October 2, 2006 at 9:57 PM
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Schatz - my mother has a collection of pope pictures
All of the past popes for about 70 years and of course a few pictures of the Virgin Mary, all with weeds tucked behind them.
posted by
gomedome
on October 2, 2006 at 9:27 AM
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SuccessWarrior - you could open an online store selling weeds
Just like this one
HERE ......this is a great opportunity for anyone from places like Arizona or New Mexico. There has to be some forms of scrub brush growing down there that could pass as blessed palms. Do you think that the folks at the:
In His Name store (previous link) actually go to the middle east to get their weeds?
posted by
gomedome
on October 2, 2006 at 9:25 AM
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I thought Palm Sunday was for priests
that took a vow of celibacy.
Actually, I had never really given it much thought. It's on the calendar but I had never thought to look into it. Had I known, I probably would have gotten in on the deal. I wonder if we can start a new scam using something even more common, like grass or something.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on October 2, 2006 at 9:19 AM
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Ahhh, when I lived with my husband's Catholic parents, the dried weeds
were everywhere. They poked out from behind every picture or replica of the ten commandments that adorned every wall. Oy.
posted by
Schatz
on October 2, 2006 at 9:15 AM
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