What utterly disastrous and unintelligible topics. Let's just agree to not talk about them. Most specifically when in the presence of alcohol, family, or, well, just about anyone. Unless you are going to a church gathering or a political meeting, it's just like lighting a big 'ol fire that everyone wants to contribute their metaphorical wood to, and that ends in an angry, blazing forest fire of opinions. This is because nobody comes out of these topics happy; they come out judgmental and close-minded. At least that is my 23 full* years of experience. This is the reason I do not talk about these things with people unless it's an intimate, judgement-free setting**.
*Full speaks to much more than me being on this earth nearly 24 years. Full refers to the many life "experiences" that have been thrust upon me in this time.
**Note: these settings are hard to come by.
I overheard some [of my] family talking about religion and politics (and the relationship between the two) today and I was ashamed. Just ashamed. But does this make me any better? Me feeling bad about their opinions and the rude, inappropriate, disrespectful, and close-minded things they were saying? Doesn't that just make me judgmental as well? Sure, since I said nothing I offended no one. I also defended no one. Double edged sword?
Ironically enough, I am talking to all the people in the world about religion and politics.
But without really saying anything.
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