Any Christian familys at DW IN May

[PKS44]

The post and many of the answers defending it provoke a response becauseit is LOADED with false assumptions (prejudice).

NO doubt people of a like mind like to hang out with the same...but the problem is the asusmption that the word Christian serves as some sort of adequate filter to select out those people...There are numerous denominations calling themselves CHRISTIAN...I recall hearing about some country not far from Scotland, where there are two of those denominations and they are of such NON-likemindedness that they have gone about killing each other for the last few centuries....such schisms within and under the label Christian are not rare exceptions...
Perhaps a little story from EMO PHILLIPS might help:

I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said 'Stop! don't do it!' 'Why shouldn't I?' he said. I said, 'Well, there's so much to live for!' He said, 'Like what?' I said, 'Well...are you religious or atheist?' He said, 'Religious.' I said, 'Me too! Are you Christian or Buddhist?' He said, 'Christian.' I said, 'Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?' He said, 'Protestant.' I said, 'Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?' He said, 'Baptist!' I said, 'Wow! Me too! Are you Baptist church of god or Baptist church of the lord?' He said, 'Baptist church of god!' I said, 'Me too! Are you original Baptist church of god, or are you reformed Baptist church of god?' He said, 'Reformed Baptist church of god!' I said, 'Me too! Are you reformed Baptist church of god, reformation of 1879, or reformed Baptist church of god, reformation of 1915?' He said, 'Reformed Baptist church of god, reformation of 1915!' I said, 'Die, heretic scum,' and pushed him off. ~Emo Phillips

There must be better ways to sort out people with whom one will enjoy associating or not then by their religions...

 

[jenr812]

*sigh*

 

[jenr812]

Let's please stop the debate and let this thread be what the OP intended! Please. No more preaching, no more opinions. Of course, that is assuming that the OP even wants to be around anymore after all this!

 

[DMRick]

The post and many of the answers defending it provoke a response becauseit is LOADED with false assumptions (prejudice).

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There must be better ways to sort out people with whom one will enjoy associating or not then by their religions...

Double sigh.

What is really funny about all of this to me, is my son is a Protestant, and he and his wife (Catholic) live in Ireland (yep, Ireland!) and manage to get along better than this board LOL.
Good grief, poor girl will prob never post here again!

 

[MommytoMJM]

We'll be there! (ok, technically we live here) but we visit the park every weekend! Is there going to be a meet up? I'll try to get through the whole thread (but 5 pages is daunting) We are currently looking for a new home church (we just moved here at the beginning of January) I'd love to meet y'all!

 

[VickiVM]

So, so sad to see how this thread resulted in the various posts it did. I took the OP's thread at face value - just someone looking for others who had same beliefs/interests as his family to hook up with and perhaps feel a sense of community with while he visits the US. Yes - if you re-read the OP's thread starter, you'll see he is male. Instead, many chose to read waaaay more into his post that what was probably intended.

Sunday falls into the middle of our vacation, and when I read his post, it occured to me that perhaps getting together on Sunday morning with another group of fellow Christians to perhaps share a morning devotional might be a great way to incorporate our faith beliefs into our vacation. I remember how many griped and complained that Disney no longer offered Sunday mass at the Polynesian. Christian fellowship can still occur anywhere on site and would be quite meaningful for us to share our faith and rejoice in our many blessings. Not unlike the various DIS meets that occur in certain regions or states, or groups that share similar interest meet up at WDW.

I agree with one of the posters that mentioned how others are noting that the DIS does not seem as friendly and open as it once was and I'm beginning to believe that. I have noticed how several threads seemingly start off in a positive tone, but quickly turn downright ugly and hurtful.

I hope our new DIS'er from Scotland returns back to the boards and doesn't make a general judgment of all of us based on some of responding posts as in the same manner that several made hasty judment calls on his rather innocent thread.

Blessings,
Vicki Moreno

 

[jenr812]

We'll be there! (ok, technically we live here) but we visit the park every weekend! Is there going to be a meet up? I'll try to get through the whole thread (but 5 pages is daunting) We are currently looking for a new home church (we just moved here at the beginning of January) I'd love to meet y'all!

You may want to skip reading the whole thread - it gets ugly Just continue on from here

 

[chobie]

I agree with one of the posters that mentioned how others are noting that the DIS does not seem as friendly and open as it once was and I'm beginning to believe that. I have noticed how several threads seemingly start off in a positive tone, but quickly turn downright ugly and hurtful.

IVicki Moreno

I agree, it does not seem very friendly or open to say you only want to meet other Disers who are the same religion as you.

 

[MommytoMJM]

So sad to hear it got ugly..... My mian focus here is meeting other DIS'ers (Chrisitan or not) Being a Chrisitan is a main part of my life, but not the only nor is not being a christian a reason for me not to befriend others...sigh.....Makes me sad. So....are any of you on the thread interested in a meet? I'd love to get together. We don't have many friends here yet, so meets at WDW are important to us!

 

[VickiVM]

My wife and I along with our two children Abigail 8 and Adam 6 will be first timmers ariving May 20th till 3rd June. We come from Scotland and would like to meet up with any Christian familys at the parks during that time.
We are all very freindly and currently attent the Church of the Nazarene in Huston Renfrewshire Scotland.
If you would like to meet up as a family please get in touch.
All very excited about our first trip.
God bless
Andrew, Andrena, Abigail and Adam (The 4 aaaa's)

Andrew did not say he only wants to meet up with Christians. He's not saying that he's not interested in meeting persons who aren't of the Christian faith. Bless his heart, he's just looking to connect with another family with Christianity as a common denominator. Nothing more, nothing less.

I don't see how this post is any different than saying "Hi, we're the Texas family who love Aggie football - Anyone care to meet at ESPN restaurant to watch the big game together??"

I, personally, am not a fan of football (or Aggies - but that's probably another flame starter) so I would move on to the next post that interests me. I wouldn't feel the least bit slighted that that person didn't ask if any San Antonio Spurs fans (YEAH, SPURS!!!) wanted to get together and watch the game at the ESPN restuarant.

I'll leave it at that.

Good night and GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!

 

[DMRick]

I agree, it does not seem very friendly or open to say you only want to meet other Disers who are the same religion as you.

I guess I just don't see how the OP was not friendly. Some people meet because they are solo. Some people meet because they are pin collectors. Some people meet because they have similar medical problems. Some people meet because they are DVC owners, some people meet because they are crafters. Some will be there on a convention, and have like interests, so they arranged to meet. Some people meet to trade off on a stroller, and some meet because they are young and single (at least I read on another board two single parents were going to be meeting and they met on this board!). Some might even meet because they are from another country and feel a kinship. So what's the big deal about this? I'd be happy to meet you, and discuss religion with you while the kids play (well, if I had kids with me)..it's just if you aren't interested, what would be the sense?

PS any Yankee fans want to meet to watch the game? No Red Sox fans need apply LOL!

 

[jenr812]

So sad to hear it got ugly..... My mian focus here is meeting other DIS'ers (Chrisitan or not) Being a Chrisitan is a main part of my life, but not the only nor is not being a christian a reason for me not to befriend others...sigh.....Makes me sad. So....are any of you on the thread interested in a meet? I'd love to get together. We don't have many friends here yet, so meets at WDW are important to us!

When will you be at WDW?

 

[DanaHesson]

I agree, it does not seem very friendly or open to say you only want to meet other Disers who are the same religion as you.

I dont think that was the OP's point. And I am a christian and would look forward to meeting Dis'ers christian or not, as I am sure the OP would also. The OP did not specifically exclude non christians, but specifically sought out that group. Those who are christians like to be around christians, and specifically like their children to be around christian children. I dont see anything wrong with that. Would you consider me rude if I said that I am a nurse and am interested in meeting other nurses on the Dis?

To the Original Poster: I hope you are able to meet with lots of nice folks from the Dis, both christian and otherwise, and if your intention is to find someone to fellowship with on your vacation, good luck and prayers to you!

 

[jenr812]

Snarky, snarkier, snarkiest! Why is it that some people just aren't happy if they're not stirring the pot? Good heavens, the guy simply wants to meet some families that share his beliefs - it's not like he's trying to borrow a couple of refillable mugs!!!!! Give it a REST already!!!!!


Have a blessed day!!!

 

[chobie]

Snarky, snarkier, snarkiest! Why is it that some people just aren't happy if they're not stirring the pot? Good heavens, the guy simply wants to meet some families that share his beliefs - it's not like he's trying to borrow a couple of refillable mugs!!!!! Give it a REST already!!!!!


Have a blessed day!!!

Snarky is as snarky does. Who's stirring the pot, the poster who likened non-Christians to drug users?

 

[jenr812]

Sarcasm accomplishes nothing.

Is there an ignore feature on these boards?

 

[THE HAT]

wow ok....let's see....ummmmm at a loss here....for what it is worth i am going to give my op.......
we are atheists, we are also good people.. who give to our community, and to others less fortunate. we live our life in the old adadge of, treat others how you want to be treated. we judge no one for their beliefs, and we feel it is what is wonderful about this country, that we have the right to believe how we want to, or not.
i know plenty of atheists who are wonderful people, and some who are not so wonderful, just as i know (and am related to) some wonderful christians, and some not so wonderful ones.

do i feel that the starter of this innocent thread would want to set up a greet and meet with us, prob not...but if we were to be sitting by the pool and started talking,, and the kids started playing, do i think that they would grab them, and run screaming from us...not one bit...as we would never do that either. when i meet new people the first thing i ask isn't, so what are your beliefs? it is hi, i am.....nice to meet you, this is my dh...and my son.....

never once was it stated that they didn't want to meet anyone of other beliefs, or non believers...just wanting to meet some people they have a connection with. and maybe discuss their same religion. would they want to meet up with dh hubby and myself, as we head to rose and crown for an ale..prob not. that isn't something they do. just like if someone asked hey want to get together and have some tofu..people who don't care for tofu aren't going to meet up and go out to eat with them.
did anyone try and say, well i am not christian, but i will be there the same time, and would love to meet you.
as atheists we are judged as being "bad" people. where we, (my family is all i am speaking for, as i have no right to speak for others) are actually very big hearted, kind, caring, and giving, and seem to always judge less then others, as we are always on the other side, and know how it feels.

life is to short......can't we all just get along

 

[chobie]

Sarcasm accomplishes nothing.

Is there an ignore feature on these boards?

Yep, but it will not conveniently ignore all non-Christians for you. I would tell you to have a nice day, but I'm going to be like so ignored.


BTW, the rolling eyes smilies are sarcasm.

 

[jenr812]

Yep, but it will not conveniently ignore all non-Christians for you. I would tell you to have a nice day, but I'm going to be like so ignored.


BTW, the rolling eyes smilies are sarcasm.

I have nothing against non-Christians or anyone other group of people for that matter. It isn't my place to judge other people. I don't understand why you are reading so much into things. I never made one nasty comment about anyone, least of all non-Christians. I have been TRYING to ask everyone to stop the debate, stop the nastiness, etc. and let this thread get back on track, but each time I turn around, there is another sarcastic, nasty remark. My rolling eyes were NOT about sarcasm but about frustration that the debate simply won't stop. I'm done and off to watch TV with DH. Good night.

 

[chobie]

Good night!