Steph (crisis version)Mar 21

I would consider myself a sensible skeptic, in that I do not believe in the supernatural, but if I saw something that looked like a demonic possession or a hostile ghost or whatever I would immediately LEAVE.

Like, I can tell myself it was a hallucination AFTERWARDS. I'm not risking my shit on that 0.1% chance I'm wrong about demons.

Show threadSteph (crisis version)Mar 21
I've consumed far too much horror media where the skeptic refuses to believe the evidence in front of them and ends up microwaved by a demonic head laser or whatever. Couldn't be me.
Show threadSteph (crisis version)Mar 21
I think this is a characteristically Irish POV. Faeries aren't real. But also, you don't fuck with the faeries.
Show threadJulesMar 22
@astronomerritt The Irish Pascal's Wager!
Show threadSteph (crisis version)Mar 22

@quidcumque Exactly!

My partner actually added that while they do not believe in God, neither would they ever disrespect a Christian site or object, for much the same reason. You just don't invite that sort of attention from anywhere. Even if you don't believe it exists.

(Also, basic respect, obviously.)

Show threadJulesMar 22
@astronomerritt Christian *leaders*, on the other hand, should be disrespected as much as possible if necessary (and it's very often very necessary)!
Show threadniallorMar 22
@quidcumque @astronomerritt Occasionally , a Christian leader actually merits respect: https://washingtonian.com/2025/04/01/dcs-episcopal-bishop-mariann-budde-on-trump-kindness-and-respect/.
Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde on Trump, Kindness, and Respect

Are there limits to loving one’s neighbor?

Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
Show threadJules

@niallor of course there are! I even know some personally!

@astronomerritt

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