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Started 4 years ago by hater
Latest reply from tiredbarista

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hater

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I am agnostic. I live in Seattle, probably one of the most "un-churched" cities in America. Think of our fine city as either Sodom or Gomorrah. When I wander into the location by my kids daycare (remember the herpes episode?)...there are always a number of men clutching their bibles, drinking Starbucks joe, and "enjoying fellowship". They always refer to each other as brothers, and actually overtake the place with prayer tables.

I'm not talking about one or two gentlemen, I'm talking about 15-20. This is not the place to promote your PromiseKeeper agenda. There is a place called a church. Congregate there please, and do not disturb my zen moments.

Posted 4 years ago #
taichilatte

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Wow, talk about intolerant! If people are just minding their own business trying to worship whatever God they want to together, then let them. If they are trying to talk you into converting that's one thing, you have the right to be annoyed but if they are just trying to pray and be together then you need to get over it. Just because you arent religious doesn't mean no one else has the right to be. Maybe you are just jealous because some people actually have friends.

Posted 4 years ago #
bellaragazza

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hater, I will first start off my saying that I too am agnostic. I had religion forced on me all my life, and I am very pleased to admit that I can now make my own choices regarding the topic. I dont believe in hell nor heaven, and I think this life is hell enough. However in general, I respect people, not simply their religious beliefs, but people. Life is not perfect, so you should not expect to have your local sbux cater to your insane need for zen. With all the worst **** things those men could be up to, you choose to complain about something positive. Why? Why does that bother you so much?

It is a business...it is like I told this **** at barnes and noble when she shhssh my kid...you want quite..buy the book and go home, or go to a **** library.

Posted 4 years ago #
Omg

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My, aren't you annoying, Hater?
OMG = atheist. Like Bella, I respect people, but unlike her, I have some rather extreme opinions about religion (this isn't the place to engage in religious debate so I won't get into it).

However, my store is used by a number of Bible study groups and there's one Christian marriage counselor who does his counseling on my patio. He's also one of my favorite customers.

On the whole (except for teenaged bible studies), I find those sort of people to be some of my best customers (even though they mostly don't tip). They clean up after themselves, are polite, and usually move their tables and chairs back after they're done.

Go find a damn rock garden for your Zen.

Posted 4 years ago #
Perfectionist

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Man I wish we could have church in a Starbucks!

Posted 4 years ago #
Gloomy

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I understand that Hater is trying to "vent", but this sounds more like a personal problem to me. I myself am pagan. As long as they don't tell me what to believe in, I'm fine with them.
It's another thing if they are harassing you to join their religion, but this doesn't sound like the case.

Posted 4 years ago #
becca001

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Chillax hater. I'm an atheist and as much I have no respect for religion, you gotta let these guys do what they want. They weren't even talking to you it seems.

Posted 4 years ago #
CoffeeAsswipe

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Hater,I am a Christian, and I understand how annoying most of those super assholys can be (is assholy a new word I just invented?....sure works) to even most mainstream Christians, but they are seeking God and do better than most at picking up their mess.

Maybe you should organize some of them to come by when the stalkers, another group who we have mentioned in recent topics, come by to gaze.

As one who is easily annoyed, I feel your pain, but you should modify your venting somewhat by seeing their positive attributes.

Posted 4 years ago #
SCSHC

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i dont think that doing that outside of church means theyre trying to promote anything at all, i dont understand your idea in pointing out the fact that they call each other 'brother' or bring their bibles, as if you're trying to point out something 'soooo annoying', its more of just an intolerant attitude you seem to have. I attend a faith based book club at a local coffee shop and i feel like the people who work there love when we take up space so that the rude customers who were never taught to clean up after themselves or put the chairs and tables back in the order they found them dont.

Posted 4 years ago #
CustomersSuckAtSbux

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I was reading this, and man, do we have a lot of non-religious people! I love it :) I'm not an agnostic, I'm not an atheist, pagan, or wiccan. I just am. Though, I lean more towards wiccan (story in and of itself).

That being said, I agree with the majority. I couldn't care less what you do in my store. I just have a few ground rules:
1) If you bring your kid, make sure it shuts up. I don't want to listen to it. There's a reason I don't have kids myself.
2) Don't sell ****.
3) Keep your self quiet.
4) Don't be an **** to me.
5) THERE'S A TRASH CAN FOR A REASON.

Other than that, do what you want. Pray with your groupies if you want. I don't care. But when you start to talk to me about how I need to be saved and whatnot, that's where I draw the line.

Posted 4 years ago #
starsucks

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ok, this topic is sooo funny. LOL....Ok so we got an atheist, a christian, a muslim, a pagan....any jews on board? or buddhist?...hindu....

Seriously, whatever happened to freedom of religion. if they aren't picking on you why sweat it? Now if you lived in...say....a secular country or a country that persecuted you for your beliefs than you would be on here complaining about that (or running for your life)...some humans just can't ever be satisfied.

Posted 4 years ago #
tiredbarista

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I don't find that people who claim to be religious are any nicer than other people, in fact, often they seem to be worse.

When I worked at Bux, there were alot of very openly religious people, and I found them rather gross and showy, and full of themselves.

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