So apparently just because I think that there are good Muslim people in the world I therefore must also hate America. Also apparently I also learned that even though Jesus ate with prostitutes and tax collectors, eating with Muslims would just be asking to much.

The things you learn when you talk to right wingers.

Comments

Grad Student said…
MMMMmmm, Jesus seems to be too liberal for those right wingers.
December 1, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Cassandra said…
Yes, well, I'm going to hell because I believe that people have a right to choose their own religious beliefs. ;)
December 13, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Ann said…
Casandra,
What does this person who has condemned you to hell advocate? The forced conversion of all peoples? That could prove difficult. Nice to hear from you. =)
December 13, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Cassandra said…
They don't seem to advocate the forced conversion of all people. They just advocate the legislation and forced adherence to one specific brand of morality. Frustrating, really.
December 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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