the_rev Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 Today's incident! Today I decided to wear my marian shirt instead of my 100% catholic one. The marian shirt says on the front: Urgent Call Home and on the back it reads : Your mother hasn't heard from you in decades. (With a picture of the rosary.) When I got to school, and during first hour I was called down to the office. The same lady said, "Well, I see your wearing your cross today." I corrected her and said, "No, actually I'm wearing a crucifix." So after that, she said " I have received a few complaints, from teachers about your offensive shirt." I then replied, "Many people each day wear offensive shirts to me. Some advertise cigarettes, others demonic influences, and even one that says "Jesus Saves... and on the back, Money at Walmart." These shirts are offensive to many but some don't speak up. Well today I am. Why do you think this shirt is offensive, is it because it reflects me, and my beliefs?" She then replied, "Yes, that is why, you know Mary is dead, and she can't hear you." I replied, "Whatever!" *Now being sick of her and wanting to go back to class* She said, well I suppose you carry a rosary with you. I then replied, Your sure darn right I do! Wouldn't go anywhere without it. She said, You know I do have the right to suspend you. I replied, "Well, you forgot something else I'm wearing, I'm wearing a SCAPULAR. Taking it off and showing her it. Then reachiang in my pocket and getting one out and giving it to her. She then replied.... "Well i'm surely not gonna wear it." I said in response: "That is up to you. But getting back to you having the right to suspend me. I have contacted an outside Catholic organzation, who is great at taking people like you to court, since you are discrimintating me, as a Catholic. And I plan on carrying through if you continue to harrass me." She said, "Your dismissed." So I left, and when I left I saw her put the scapular I gave her on. I touched her. Hopefully this will help her!
cathgirl Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 That is really neat, esp. how she put the scapular on!!! I hope that if something like that ever happens to me, the Holy Spirit will give me the courage to do what you did.
IcePrincessKRS Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 Like I said in the other thread. You ROCK.
crossingstandrewspass Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 That is extremely awesome. And for the person who asked for the Holy Spirit to give them courage, pray for it. It'll happen.
Thy Geekdom Come Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 Good job, Rev! I'm very proud of you! Keep up the good work and don't let them win.
the_rev Posted March 10, 2004 Author Posted March 10, 2004 I highly doubt she will continue on her bubble has been burst, and God is seeping in! And since I threaten a court battle, the school can't ruin there "Good name"
let_go_let_God Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 Rev you are an inspiration, and may God continue to bless you as well as the other lady. God bless, let_go_let_God
Brother Adam Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 She really put it on? Seriously? I'm as Catholic as a Baptist comes and I probably wouldn't where one.
Ash Wednesday Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 She put it on!! Wow! That is amazing. Good for you. Stand up for your rights. I can't help but wonder if she has past "issues" with Catholicism, or what...? Blessed Mother, intercede for us, especially this woman rev has been speaking with!
willguy Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 Do I smell something? It smells like someone got BURNED!!!! But seriously rev, you ROXXOR!
Colleen Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 Rev, you are AWESOME! You are so brave -- I really admire that. Don't ever back down!
lilac_angel Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 Rev - amazing! Which scapular was it? I read that they can carry graces to convert, so maybe the graces will do something for this lady...she already put it on - wow!! What an awesome start
marielapin Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 Wow I'm so impressed by your courage Rev! Just remember to keep up that postive Christian attitude! I know if it was me I'd be going borderline disrespectful, to put it mildly. The nerve of the school - where do they think they are - FRANCE?
Lounge Daddy Posted March 10, 2004 Posted March 10, 2004 [quote name='Paladin D' date='Mar 9 2004, 11:30 PM'] Man that's sweet, keep it up GI Joe. [/quote] Man you go - you are a GI Joe - let the Cathlic Church flow - your story drives me to grab my own bow (I have an arrow) - I wanna inform peeps of Mary's sorrow ya, hip-hop I'm not
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