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AquaVita · 07-31-2003, 09:21 AM

Sorry to move this one again, but it's been determined that this would get good play in GRD. Off it goes!

Rusting Car Bumper · 07-31-2003, 09:42 AM

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Originally posted by Enlightened Lady
A neighbor (who doesn't know I'm an atheist) expressed confidence in a contractor because he's a church-going Christian. I wanted to comment in a way that would show support for atheist business people, but I had to admit that I could totally understand where she was coming from. A church-goer would not only be accountable to his customers to be fair and ethical----he would be accountable to his church, as well. And to his God, for that matter....
Anyone care to comment on my conclusion?

This was asked on a local radio talk show here once.

Plenty of people called in saying how they had been stiffed or ripped off by someone claiming to be Christian business people with a little fish on their business card or front door.

I don't think they are likely to be any better or worse than anyone else.

DC

architect · 07-31-2003, 09:58 AM

"nonbelievers were far underrepresented in prison, less than 3%, compared to 10-14% in the general population at large, but Christians definitely met their percentage plus some."

I think this may have more to do with the Christian's overall low education and subsequent poverty.

But then again, Christianity's theme of divine forgiveness certainly removes personal accountability from the decision making equation.

Stephen T-B · 07-31-2003, 09:58 AM

A while back somneone posted a link to a site which listed all the corporate bosses in the Enron and Wolrd Com (and other) scandals who were church-going Christians.
It was mind-boggling, but I'm afraid I didn't make a note of it. Sorry

BadBadBad · 07-31-2003, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by Enlightened Lady
A neighbor (who doesn't know I'm an atheist) expressed confidence in a contractor because he's a church-going Christian. I wanted to comment in a way that would show support for atheist business people, but I had to admit that I could totally understand where she was coming from. A church-goer would not only be accountable to his customers to be fair and ethical----he would be accountable to his church, as well. And to his God, for that matter....
Anyone care to comment on my conclusion?

Sure didn't stop this pious lying bastard developer from taking $2000 of my money. Nice marketing plow though. I feel just peechy that he's not going to get his just reward until he's dead. Oh, excuse me. That's right he doesn't go to jail even then. He get's a bonus.

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07-31-2003, 09:21 AM	#21
AquaVita Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,351	Sorry to move this one again, but it's been determined that this would get good play in GRD. Off it goes!

07-31-2003, 09:58 AM	#23
architect Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 27	"nonbelievers were far underrepresented in prison, less than 3%, compared to 10-14% in the general population at large, but Christians definitely met their percentage plus some." I think this may have more to do with the Christian's overall low education and subsequent poverty. But then again, Christianity's theme of divine forgiveness certainly removes personal accountability from the decision making equation.

07-31-2003, 09:58 AM	#24
Stephen T-B Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 5,878	A while back somneone posted a link to a site which listed all the corporate bosses in the Enron and Wolrd Com (and other) scandals who were church-going Christians. It was mind-boggling, but I'm afraid I didn't make a note of it. Sorry

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