Subj : Re: "I hate the Lefties,
To   : JEFF THIELE
From : Mike Powell
Date : Sat Aug 20 2022 09:50:00

>  MP> It is just something that some people do.  The fact that it bothers you
>  MP> so much is surprising.

> It's pointless. Its only purpose is to publicly identify oneself with a
> particular religion and pressure others into joining in a religious ritual. If
> safety were actually a concern, there are other things that could be done and
> be far more effective than relying on supernatural intervention.

A lot of people do things/have habits that are pointless.  As long as they
are not doing them to harm me or others, it is not really my concern.  I am
guessing that both you and I have habits that are pointless but we do them
anyway.

A lot of people, religious and not, virtue signal, too.  It can be annoying
but not usually worth my worry, so long as they are only signaling and not
trying to force their beliefs on me.

I disagree with pressuring others as being part of the "only" purpose.  As
stated above, some people do things that are just habits.  I am guessing
that most of them really believe that it will add to their safety or
success, much like a lucky rabbit's foot or four-leaf clover charm.  Do
those also offend you?


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