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.

'took the piss out of'?

Really?

If you're not talking to me, here's an idea, don't respond to my posts. Cos, you know, it makes it sound like you're talking to me.

I don't think the doctor thing is funny. Delusions of being able to 'see things' the rest of us concern me.

Or to put it less politely, I think you are deluding yourself.

Or rather you just prefer people to agree with you and be on their merry way rather than question.

No, I'm quite happy with a nice bunfight.

I just don't like idiocy.

^Oh how funny of you, really, lets go see the doctor what exactly is your problem?

oh, and another one^

I'm not allowed to retaliate to someone telling me to see a doctor...ah well

Oh God! What has this thread turned into?

I thought it was about people saying Jesus and now its sexism?

Tis quite OK for men to complain of sexism. But this happens so rarely it is not an excuse to deny woment their right to do the same, which is what you are doing here GhostShip. Can you not get that?

idiocy

you mean someone questioning a feminist regime? You mean someone trying to put the point across that its not just men who are victims of feminsm.

You make feminsm a joke.

But this happens so rarely it is not an excuse to deny woment their right to do the same, which is what you are doing here GhostShip

How have I done that?!

A poster said they dont see men being disrespected. I made examples of how they are. I have never ONCE tried to deny the woman the right to.

its exactly the same tone that you have used throughout. you're the one being rude to people who don't agree with you. you can't see it? no skin off my nose, I don't know you from adam (or eve)

I'm off. enjoy your weekend.

*women who are victims

eh? I suggest you start your own thread about the poor men.

Actually blameit I think you were the one rude to me first. I was in work at the time, when you questioned me and asked me to 'find adverts like the amanda holden one' that was patronising.

If you find straight talking rude, then more fool you. Why didn't you answer my questions by the way?

eh? I suggest you start your own thread about the poor men

Why?

I dont think 'poor men'. I just answered the person trying to say men aren't disrespected. Because they are.

'A feminist regime'

What on earth is a feminist regime?

Misogynists tend to think feminism is a joke. It's not entirely my game plan to pander to them. Funny, that.

was I? I didnt think it was patronising, merely a request. and what question? I may have missed it.

actually, I'm certain I wasnt rude to you? could you point out where please?

A feminist regime is when certain feminists wont let other women voice their opinions about men and sexism towards men without belittling them into shutting up.

I really think that if you have an issue that current advertising is anti-men that you should start your own thread about it. My view on ads where men are "tongue in cheek" shown as being crap around the house and only saved by miracle advertised product just reinforces the image that men have no place doing this stuff.

No, that isn't a feminist regime.

That is disagreement on the internet, which is something you should be able to cope with. If you can't, step away from the PC.

was I? I didnt think it was patronising, merely a request. and what question? I may have missed it

"Can you think of any other ads like the amanda holden one?" and when I told you replied "once again, a fantasy one"
Rude, dismissive, and not very fair actually.

And Portfino - why would I start a topic? I replied to someones post. Someone questioned me about my views. It carried on. Ive no need to start my own topic. Its not like I set out to make some spectacular point.

LRD even if it was would you accept it? Since you define yourself by your feminism anyway.

Well you don't have a point really. Some ads are sexist against men. Some vs the MANY

Oh dear.

One of those 'I can dish it but can't take it', aren't you, ghostship.

Start your own thread, this is getting boring.

Portofine - well actually then you've admitted I do, because the original poster said men are NEVER disrespected.

All this sexism about men and women is bullshit.

Dogs have it worse! They can't even get in to shops!

Men and women can just wander in but a dog? No! It has to sit outside!