Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Feeeeliiings....

While perusing a message board today, I came across a post in which someone expressed their happiness at not being Catholic. This was posted at a Catholic message board in response to a post in which someone was asking for support over a difficult situation. When the offensive nature of this gleeful post was pointed out, the original poster played the "feelings" card. You know: "I was only expressing my feeeeelings".

Everyone has a right to his or her own feelings on a subject. Feelings are something to be discussed after careful consideration for the hearers. Just because they are one's feelings, doesn't mean they, by definition, can not be found offensive to others if voiced aloud. This modern notion that everyone is entitled to be forced to listen to an offensive tirade under the guise of expressing "feelings" is misguided.

6 comments:

Charley said...

This sort of thing drives me bonkers - what was the message board, btw?

'Feelings' or 'opinions' must be combined with respect and tact; failing to do so results in anger and self-rightousness.

Staying in Balance said...

The message board was an NFP board that clearly stated itself on the start page as a Catholic board (although those of any faith are welcome).

Anonymous said...

Typical of this generation of narcissists.

Unknown said...

I totally agree. Now I have the "feelings" song in my head :D
Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Staying in Balance said...

Thanks, Carmel! Do you all have anything akin to Thanksgiving in Australia?

Staying in Balance said...

You're totally right about the slippery slope. Its all to easy to go there.

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