What do your loved ones think of this site?

[Ori]

Mine think it's odd that there is such a great mix of people.

 

[Jaymes]

I don't really talk with my family about the sites I visit... they ask about a couple of my close friends, but not specific sites.

EDIT: Huh, it's funny how that said 'loved ones' but I read it as 'family'... I talk with my girlfriend about this site sometimes (she thinks I'm so informed when I talk about the stuff we talk about on here, no matter how much I insist I just know informed people ), and my close friends I've tried to get to come on here, but I guess they're not much for religious stuff.

 

[Lady Crimson]

I didn't talk to my family about the site...I spoke with my brother but he didn't seem all that interested.

I tried speaking to my friends and convinced some to join, but they didn't in the end...I guess I'm the only one curios about religion.

 

[Aqualung]

I don't talk to anyone about it either. Ever since I change religions, they get wary whenever I do anything religious.

 

[Katzpur]

My husband thinks I'm crazy to spend my time this way when I could be out golfing. He's also a bit leery of websites like this one. I think he may be concerned that one of you is a Mormon-hating ax murderer who is going to show up on my doorstep and brutally kill me. He might even be a little bit worried that it will happen when he is out on the golf course. That would be more guilt than he could handle.

 

[Aqualung]

My husband thinks I'm crazy to spend my time this way when I could be out golfing. He's also a bit leery of websites like this one. I think he may be concerned that one of you is a Mormon-hating ax murderer who is going to show up on my doorstep and brutally kill me. He might even be a little bit worried that it will happen when he is out on the golf course. That would be more guilt than he could handle.

Actually, that person is me. I'm sitting here playing with my ax (it's a hatchet, really) while I lull you into a false sense of security. Then, I will attack. Mwaa ha ha ha ha!!! Knockout Too bad this guy isn't holding an ax, instead of those puny little boxing gloves

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

My son was not the least interested. but then he thinks I am wierd anyway.

Terry
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Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

 

[michel]

My son was not the least interested. but then he thinks I am wierd anyway.

Terry
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Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

As do both my sons, and, unfortunately my wife thinks this all a 'waste of time'. Occasionally she will ask me questions, or I will mention something she might be interested in, but I stop as soon as she falls asleep.

 

[Aqualung]

As do both my sons, and, unfortunately my wife thinks this all a 'waste of time'. Occasionally she will ask me questions, or I will mention something she might be interested in, but I stop as soon as she falls asleep.

So you and your wife must only have one or two word conversations at a time, eh?

 

[QTpi]

My husband absolutely loves this site. He encouraged me to join so I wouldn't feel neglected. He even convinced my mother to join. She pops in occasionally to see what's going on, but she's not a big fan of sitting at the computer. My daughters and sons-in-law have no interest in discussing religion online.

 

[Todd]

My husband absolutely loves this site. He encouraged me to join so I wouldn't feel neglected. He even convinced my mother to join. She pops in occasionally to see what's going on, but she's not a big fan of sitting at the computer. My daughters and sons-in-law have no interest in discussing religion online.

My wife hasn't been interested yet. Although, she is in college, so she doesn't have much time. Some of my friends and family are very interested, and post often, while others aren't really interested in forums at all. I just enjoy reading everyones opinions and beliefs.

 

[QTpi]

My wife hasn't been interested yet. Although, she is in college, so she doesn't have much time.

I can certainly understand your wife's lack of time. I am preparing for the start of the new school year and won't be able to visit as often as I would like once the students arrive after Labor Day. Hopefully, your wife will decide to join and see what all the talk is about. I really enjoy reading others thoughts, but I am not into debating. I have really learned a lot since I have been here.

 

[Bastet]

Well, a loved one brought me here in the first place lol. My sister joined late last year, but that's about it as far as family's concerned. Mother has expressed interest now and then, but neither of us have encouraged that. My friends at work think I'm a little weird, but they still laugh at the stories I tell, or listen to me rant about a topic or two if it's really bugging me. I don't think any of my online friends have been here, they're too busy on other forums.

 

[Quoth The Raven]

My other half just laughs and says,'You are without a doubt the most argumentative person I've ever met.'Knockout

 

[Bastet]

My other half just laughs and says,'You are without a doubt the most argumentative person I've ever met.'Knockout

You?!? Never!!

 

[The Black Whirlwind]

i dont talk about it with the family at all, but i tried to get my best friend to join, altough he's not that interested in religion. I guess his bar-mitzvah wore him out with the subject.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

When my mom asked what site this is when she caught me on it (she thinks its ok to screen everything in my life), I told her it is a site were people talk about religion. She then assumed it to be exclusivly the christian religion, which she thinks think I am a part of.

 

[anders]

There are two words that I avoid taking in vain. One is 'hate'. I might have to use it one day, and than I don't want it to have been worn out or diluted, to use it with full force.

The other one is 'love'. In standard use, I think it is more forceful in Swedish than in English. I haven't used it for several years.

For my current immediate family, like mother (at 88), two sisters and their families, "am very fond of" etc. will do the trick quite nicely. Moreover, what we do says more than what we say.

Probably they all think that a couple of hours per day on assorted religious and linguistic websites is a waste of time. But as long as I like it, they couldn't care less. Or rather, they're happy that I am happy.

For my ongoing and rather recent family project, I have no idea at all of her religion and/or philosophy. From some hints, I think she's very practical and down to earth, which should mean that she doesn't care very much about beliefs but more about reality.

Details might follow. Next weekend, we'll go on a two days mini-cruise from southern Sweden to Norway. I'm as excited as ever in high school.

 

[Feathers in Hair]

My husband thinks I'm crazy to spend my time this way when I could be out golfing. He's also a bit leery of websites like this one. I think he may be concerned that one of you is a Mormon-hating ax murderer who is going to show up on my doorstep and brutally kill me. He might even be a little bit worried that it will happen when he is out on the golf course. That would be more guilt than he could handle.

Katzpur, tell him that he's concerned about a hypothetical axe-murderer, he can be reassured that a hypothetical pagan is crouched on your doorstep, ready to stop the person! I'll tackle 'im (the axe person, not your husband) and inform him of the error of his ways, all while allowing my pet ferret to cruelly lick his ears off.

I fear that ya'll are a constant form of amusement for my mom. She knows most of the "usual suspects" by name, and the types of posts they tend to make. Telling her about the latest thread, and who's saying what, is a bit like relaying scene from a TV show. She actually guesses my responses to certain topics (for instance, calling someone a 'snotberry') to the point where I'm worried.

 

[Pussyfoot Mouse]

I've actually told everyone I know and have had three of my friends join RF. I love this place.