The story is reproduced after the jump.
Once again, realize that the "me" in the story is not actually me, but is the anonymous person who posted the original story. I omitted a little of the end of the story because it isn't relevant to this conversation, but you can read the whole thing by following the link above.
Me: “So, your total is going to be of 30 thousand colones (60 USD). Here you go, and have a nice day.”
Customer: “Oh, you’re so nice. Thank you, too. I was wondering if you could do something else for me?”
Me: “Sure, what is it?”
Customer: “I was told at my church that they needed more members, and I was asked to bring a few. Would you mind to come?”
Me: “Well, I apologize, but I wouldn’t like to.”
Customer: *gets defensive* “Why? Don’t tell me you think we’re all cultists that don’t care about God!”
Me: “I’m sure you’re not, but I don’t want to go.”
Customer: “Why the h*** not, then? I already told you we’re nice people, so why don’t you go?!”
Me: “Ma’am, if I offended you I apologize, however I don’t
want to go. It’s not because you’re nice people or not; it’s because I’m
an atheist.”
Customer: “So, you don’t believe in God, is that it? Well,
f*** you! You’re going to Hell! What are you going to tell me next, that
you’re a f***ing queer?”
Me: “In fact, I am a homosexual, but—”
Customer: “That’s all I needed to know! Being gay is a sin!”
Me: “Ma’am, I’m going to have to ask you to leave.”
Customer: “F*** no! You’re kicking me out because I’m a Christian! That’s illegal, and it’s bulls***!”
(At this point, a man behind her speaks up. Note that he is a police officer in full uniform.)
Officer: “No, he’s kicking you because you already paid and
you’re disturbing the peace. So, I’m going to give you my
recommendation: Leave now, or I’ll arrest you.”
Customer: *suddenly pales and leaves without saying a word*
Me: “Thank you very much, Officer. Now, how may I help you?”
Ask me to stand against this kind of
behavior and you have my support; this is not a Christ-like response.
But don't ask me to demonize someone just because you disagree with
them.
To those who dislike religious views of what marriage should be: if your response becomes like that of the Christian in this
story then you are no better or more justified than this person is.
To the person greeted with the "holy"cussing: you have my apologies. This is NOT how Jesus treated people.
To the Christians who think this is an appropriate response: go read my previous post about how our responses can influence those around us. You're not doing God any favors by acting like a jerk.
What's that behind you??
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