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| The American Red Cross does it, too | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 27 2010, 07:10 PM (174 Views) | |
| Axtremus | Apr 27 2010, 07:10 PM Post #1 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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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 | Apr 27 2010, 11:03 PM Post #2 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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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. |
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| kenny | Apr 27 2010, 11:12 PM Post #3 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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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 | Apr 28 2010, 03:15 AM Post #4 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Kenny is obviously a type B. |
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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 | Apr 28 2010, 03:19 AM Post #5 |
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Cheers
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No. |
| In my defense, I was left unsupervised. | |
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| sue | Apr 28 2010, 07:42 AM Post #6 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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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 | Apr 28 2010, 08:17 AM Post #7 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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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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