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The American Red Cross does it, too
Topic Started: Apr 27 2010, 07:10 PM (174 Views)
Axtremus
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HOLY CARP!!!
Article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8646236.stm

Many Japanese believe that "blood type determines personality, with implications for life, work and love."

OK, fine.

I was sitting in an American Red Cross blood services center a few days ago, and on the table laid a stack of cards talking about the personalities of people with different blood types.

Sure, there's a disclaimer at the bottom of each card stating that the information provided is for "entertainment" only and should not be misconstrued as medical advise.

Still, I wish the Red Cross would not put such "entertainment" in its offices, at all.
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Aqua Letifer
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They're a superstitious bunch, with an amalgamation of various beliefs, practices and observances. No big deal, we do silly sh!t over here all the time, too.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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kenny
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Might the same thing be superstition to one person but faith to another?
Faith is seen in a favorable light whereas superstition is seen in a negative one.

Would virgin birth be a superstition to those not in that religion?
But wouldn't it be disrespectful to tell them it is just a superstition?

So should we not respect all things others believe and avoid the term superstition?

It just sounds funny to me for a theist with an amalgamation of various beliefs, practices and observances calling them, "a superstitious bunch".
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
Kenny is obviously a type B.
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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jon-nyc
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kenny
Apr 27 2010, 11:12 PM
So should we not respect all things others believe and avoid the term superstition?
No.
In my defense, I was left unsupervised.
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sue
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jon-nyc
Apr 28 2010, 03:19 AM
kenny
Apr 27 2010, 11:12 PM
So should we not respect all things others believe and avoid the term superstition?
No.
No. There's a line between respecting another's beliefs and seeing that some things are stupid, evil and harmful.
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Aqua Letifer
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sue
Apr 28 2010, 07:42 AM
jon-nyc
Apr 28 2010, 03:19 AM
kenny
Apr 27 2010, 11:12 PM
So should we not respect all things others believe and avoid the term superstition?
No.
No. There's a line between respecting another's beliefs and seeing that some things are stupid, evil and harmful.
I agree but I think the article is exaggerating the problem a bit. I could be wrong about that but you'd think we'd all get word of this a little sooner if it were that serious a problem.

I've known a couple folks who have either lived in Japan or moved there permanently and I've yet to hear about this blood prejudice thing.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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