to think that banning the use of the word "God" is a bit much?

[MiniMonty]

Need the opinions of many women and Mothers here...
The wife has suddenly stated that she is "offended" by our three kids (and me) saying "oh God" or "God in heaven" or "for God's sake" etc as she has recently become a bit God Squad and rediscovered her Christianity.

Caused a huge row over the kitchen table three nights ago and it rumbles on with wife being pretty committed to the idea that no one should be allowed to say "Oh God" or "for God's sake" etc.,

My view is that this is unreasonable (and a bit silly) and even if you take it seriously in terms of not offending peoples' religious ideas - still a bit silly.

Am I wrong?

It's been rumbling on for three days and nights now and I need something...

All and any cast iron responses to the religious bullying very much appreciated.

You do like twisting my words don't you? Maybe I should have said one PERSON'S opinion. There , is that better? I didn't discredit it because she's a woman. I discredited it because its one persons opinion.

WHY do you keep going on about men? I mean why?

Portfino - right well if I know jack shit then let's end it there then. You've just been god damn rude about my age for absolutely no reason. You have no idea of the life I've led and what I know.

And no - it is a book based on lots of people's views and lots of statistics. It is not a work of fiction, or one where one PERSON gives her view of the world. And how can you discredit it, if you haven't read it or have any clue as to its contents.

Ghost at the end of the day i wouldn't really dream of sticking up for anyone else but myself and of course womens rights, I'm sure that men are quite able to do that for themselves. I have to wonder why you seem to feel that you have to do that and take it to such an extreem? Do you know a man in real life that is being victimised by a woman? If so, then I'm sure portofino et al would be far more sympathetic.

Since we're debating sexism, and the two parties involved are men and women, of course I'm going to talk about men.

Seriously to made a derogatory comment to me because of my age, when I'm seriously findin it hard to believe you're much older. It's like debating with a child.

Goodnight, you've already said I know jack shit so what's the point in carrying this on

And yes I do know someone victimised by women. But that's neither here nor there. No-one should be victimised full stop, man or woman.

For gods sake, let's get back on topic.

Well if you are a 20 something MAN, well then I can understand your pov. I still do not feel sorry for men in general due to a couple of sexist ads though.

Where's OP right now - i bet he's in the pub drinking Stella while ''the wife'' is at Church... & boasting to his mates ''I started a real fight there on MN & it was sooo easy hahaha...''

I really would not be surprised if he's having a good laugh at the direction of this thread right now!

Look, I'm sorry that you're so against me saying I don't want men to be made victims either. To be honest I think this is rather telling.

Damn i wish i could have a nice beer or a right now!

Telling of what, Ghostships?

Of your character.

You seem so angry that I'm against men being abused to. I'm not sure why.

Too*

No-one should be victims of anything.

(Unless they are total wankers who make others' lives a misery - i don't care if someone picks on them.)

Meanwhile i'm making & toast yum with organic butter, can't beat it, i suggest a couple of you do the same.. :)

Oh do we have to get back on topic whist he's down the pub?

To go back to topic if she's spouting god then I dont blame him but if he's a sexist person that has to call her wifey or some such thing then I hope she sends him right to hell and damnation and he chokes on his pint

I'm sat here cradling a bottle of Olbus Oil, a cup of tea would be a good idea latara :)

Because men in general are not abused, Ghost. Some are. But women are 100 times over. So why are you worrying about the men?

I have 2 brothers, why wouldn't I ALSO worry about men?

I care about men and women. I don't have to chose a side. You seem to think I do.

If you have a specific example of a man being abused, then state it, start a thread about it. It happens. I know it does. But many, many more women are subject to sexist, misogynist, abusive behaviour.

Erm... No.

I'd rather not. I wasn't aware I had to make a separate topic JUST because I pointed out to a poster that men are abused.

Yano what, I'm glad I'm like I am. I'm glad I don't want ANYONE to be abused. And I'm glad I'm not like you, someone who thinks I must only support the majority.

Olbas Oil is fine, but i refer you to the 'garlic' thread also for cold cures.

The Scottish 'tea' cold cure: Hot water, lemon juice, honey & whisky. :)

Actually re: pubs - has anyone noticed that it's still not seen as ok for women to be unaccompanied in certain pubs?? I like to challenge stereotypes & sat in one of those old fashioned 'men's' pubs with a glass of Appletiser as i waited for my bus on Friday.
I did feel self-conscious though.

Is your argument then, that you are worried about your brothers being adverly affected by one advert where a man was portrayed as a footstool? You keep on about sexism against men. And apart from a couple of adverts you have brought no evidence.

I would fully support any man here who was being abused.