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Originally Posted by turbo owner

Bad experiences with those that claim to be Christians gave me the attitude I have, if you knew what I have been through you would understand.

I grew up a Catholic, I left the church at an early age, this was at the beginning of the pedophile priest problem. Pops was good example setter as well, living a lie, claiming to be a good catholic while banging the whore of the day.

I've been hit on by good Christian women, they were married and knew I was also, I declined the advances. That didn't go over well, my reputation paid the price.

My wallet also paid a price when a contractor that professed to be Christian over charged me a large amount for services rendered. This was fun experience, I had to hire a utility company approved contractor to install a water line. They had a list of about twenty to chose from, I contacted 3 and got bids. I didn't know any of them, the one I hired turned out to be a member of the church down the road. His wife is the niece of a friend of mine, she is friends with the wife of the guy I worked with.

The wife of the guy I worked with is 1 that wanted to be my on the side. All members of the same church.

The same church the minister left after 15 years, he was real Christian. He gave me details of the goings on by my neighbors.

I live in the heart of the Bible Belt, while conducting business I have good experiences and I have had to deal some who think they are special. The 1 I'll never forget, I was called a heathen to my face by a special Christian. Yea, that went over well.

Now I prefer to avoid conversation about religion and those that do.

Go Blues, let's talk hockey not religion.

It sure seems to me that is anything but the case from your posts here. You seem more than eager to insult folks of faith. I suspect that if they were allowed to present their side of the story, it would be quite different. If you speak to or treat them the same as here...it is little wonder they treat you poorly.