I think we as a society are making the topics of religion and politics taboo because we feel that we have to. If you look at history's previous taboos, you see that our generations are leaving them in the dust- sex, tattoos, piercings, homosexuality, death, divorce. Slowly but surely we're loosing some of our defensiveness and gaining intellect and open minds. And I think that scares us as a whole. Shocking past generations every day so that they can raise biased offspring. It's human nature to fear what we don't understand or aren't used to- the future in undefinable, and we are obsessed with definition.

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So Johnny, my love, we got us a witness,
Now all we gotta do is get a preacher.
He can probably skip the until death part:
'Cause Johnny, my love, you're already dead.
I only ask because I'm a real cunt in spring,
You can rent me by the hour.

Well, I wouldn't say taboo... I just think they tend to be unpleasant subjects. I can think of just about anything I'd rather talk about than that stuff, including, but not limited to, root canals and other such gruesome things XD

People are entitled to their own opinions, and maybe that's part of the "problem", at least when it comes to discourse. Everyone has a different take on these things, and frankly, because I know my opinions tend to be less "mainstream" and, oftentimes, pretty stark and cynical, I try to keep them to myself, because I've heard it all before. "Oh, you're going to hell..." "Well it doesn't work that way..." I just don't care to hear about it anymore, so I avoid those two subjects like the plague, if at all possible. I don't even discuss religion that much with my bf, because it always pisses me, in particular, off. We have similar views, but I know he still fundamentally believes that my "non-acceptance" of a certain "savior" definitely means I'm going to hell, even though I'm not a bad person.

So yeah. I hate talking about that stuff, especially up where I am, where I'm surrounded by... um... "That sort of person..."

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the problem with america is that we don't know what truth is anymore.

as for the poll question, i answered it depends. cuz im sure a date doesn't want to talk about politics over dinner.

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I like talking about both as long as its an honest, mature discourse, Not a shouting or insult match, like on most forums today.

There is nothing wrong with speaking your opinions on Religion, Politics, or even sexuality (in regards to your other poll). All of these things make up a person, and keeping them quiet is like lying about them. (In a sense.)

To be honest to others and to yourself, these things need spoken of. They are part of you.

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I agree completely. :3

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So Johnny, my love, we got us a witness,
Now all we gotta do is get a preacher.
He can probably skip the until death part:
'Cause Johnny, my love, you're already dead.
I only ask because I'm a real cunt in spring,
You can rent me by the hour.

Agreed. lol

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So Johnny, my love, we got us a witness,
Now all we gotta do is get a preacher.
He can probably skip the until death part:
'Cause Johnny, my love, you're already dead.
I only ask because I'm a real cunt in spring,
You can rent me by the hour.

What do you mean by "truth"?And i think it's especially important to talk things over with a potential mate! If you can't find harmony in your relationship it won't last or be worthwhile.

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So Johnny, my love, we got us a witness,
Now all we gotta do is get a preacher.
He can probably skip the until death part:
'Cause Johnny, my love, you're already dead.
I only ask because I'm a real cunt in spring,
You can rent me by the hour.

I understand better than you may think. I grew up a "pagan witch" in a community of strict Mormons. They've been telling me I was going to hell since i was three years old. TT.TT While at the same time they tried to convert me. O.o Of course, since I don't believe in hell, that somehow made it worse. :/

What's even more annoying is when somebody says, "Ooo, you're wiccan, you're going to burn in hell! Could you do a spell to make Jimmy fall in love with me? Or raise my grade, or..." Argh, Christians!

When will they realise that there were religions on this planet long before theirs?

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So Johnny, my love, we got us a witness,
Now all we gotta do is get a preacher.
He can probably skip the until death part:
'Cause Johnny, my love, you're already dead.
I only ask because I'm a real cunt in spring,
You can rent me by the hour.