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Rocky Oliver (LotusGeek) commented on Brian Coghlan's blog post 'Confrontation or Smile and Nod?'
"Brian... I would guess that, first, you don't have kids. I thought just like you... until I had kids of my own (five to be exact). I will not make my kids suffer for my convictions, especially when it is not necessary. I have enough trouble…"
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Brian Coghlan commented on Brian Coghlan's blog post 'Confrontation or Smile and Nod?'
"I try to say hello to everyone, too!  I don't have much time at the moment but I'll respond by saying that choosing to let some things go like, "god bless you" - "I'll pray for him" - "football team…"
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Rocky Oliver (LotusGeek) commented on Brian Coghlan's blog post 'Confrontation or Smile and Nod?'
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Rocky Oliver (LotusGeek) commented on Brian Coghlan's blog post 'Confrontation or Smile and Nod?'
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Brian Coghlan commented on Robert Karp's blog post '10 Ways Right-Wing Christian Groups Will Likely Shove Religion Down Your Throat This Year'
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Jan 5, 2012
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Confrontation or Smile and Nod?

I am always asking myself this question.  The more situations that arise that elicit this question, the heavier I lean towards confrontation.  "The squeaky wheel gets the grease".  "A question never asked never gets answered".There are 3 separate instances that "Confrontation or Smile and Nod?" come up...1) I'll start by saying I am extremely polite.  At the deli I say "May I please have a half a pound of..." and "Thank you".  At the post office I say "May I have a book of stamps, please?"…See More
Jan 5, 2012
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Brian Coghlan replied to M.B.'s discussion 'Define God'
"God: When your hopes or dreams come true he is the reason.  When they are denied, he has other plans. When you lose your job, he has a better one in store for you.  When you get a new job, god helped.  When you are going through tough…"
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Confrontation or Smile and Nod?

Posted on January 5, 2012 at 6:12am 4 Comments

I am always asking myself this question.  The more situations that arise that elicit this question, the heavier I lean towards confrontation.  

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease".  "A question never asked never gets answered".

There are 3 separate instances that "Confrontation or Smile and Nod?" come up...

1) I'll start by saying I am extremely polite.  At the deli I say "May I please have a half a pound of..." and "Thank you".  At the post office I say "May I have a…

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At 8:06pm on January 4, 2012, Heather Spoonheim said…

Yeah, welcome!

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Welcome to the Think Atheist community Brian!

 
 
 

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