This week, I have been assaulted by religious emails from various sources. My favorite one decries a movie theoretically to be released this summer. It is called "Corpus Christi" which, according to the very informative email, portrays Jesus (I prefer to call him "Jeebs" because we're BFFs like that, Jeebs and I) and his disciples as homosexuals. Of course, we all know that God (and, I feel it is safe to assume, his beloved offspring Jeebs) loves everyone except the homos. I guess he must have sent out a mass email about the excepting of homosexuals in the "I love all my children equally" clause that I did not receive. Anyway, apparently they just aren't lovable. But I digress. The individual who sent me this email was up in arms about the whole thing and I just had to reply with the following (names have been changed to protect the innocent or guilty depending on your perspective):
Dear Family member who shall remain nameless:
When you send this around, it makes me think that you are supporting what this guy says. Are you? If so, I suppose that is your business. If not, don't be surprised if other family members get very irked with you. I'm not mad, but curious. You know I'm not terribly into Jeebs (aka Jesus) and all the crap that goes along with organized religion. I would probably really enjoy a film depicting Jesus and his disciples as homos. Who doesn't dig on guy love? You know I love love LOVE sacrilege. Perhaps you are letting me know that a really excellent film is coming out...??? I love you and hope you are well!
Needless to say, there were a few exchanges via email, but I finally convinced this person (whom I actually do care a great deal for) to cease and desist such nonsense with the following, final email regarding this matter:
Your email didn't ruin my day, I just saw it as an opportunity to utilize that example to highlight how it could be taken in a negative way by others. I do think that people have the right to believe what they want. I don't believe that everyone has to be preached to about it, you know? I think that, if you are feeling particularly religious, you should share that stuff with your Jesus-lover friends and not those who aren't really on board. It would be more gratifying for you and less annoying to others. I certainly wasn't angry...just rolling my eyes, which happens a lot as you know!
I am happy to report that it seems to be the end of the harassment. And, more importantly, my relationship with the offending party remains intact.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
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