I use it to say that everything is okay.  Is there a context where kosher would be offensive?
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it's only nice to hear when people know what kosher means...
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As all others have said, I believe it's the connotation when referring to the person.  "Jew" in and of itself is not a derogatory term, but the term has been used in a hateful manner.  Those who persecute the Jewish never say, "you're Jewish!"  They say, "You dirty Jew!" (or something akin).  "Jewish" has never been used in a derogatory fashion, as has "Jew".
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I say Merry Christmas because it is the day of Christ!  I really don't understand people who take offense to people saying Merry Christmas.  I wouldn't get all mad if someone wished me Happy Hannukah.  I'd just politely say "thank you, and to you as well", and be done with it.  What's so hard about being tolerant of the religious practices of others?
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I hope you are being paranoid about expressing your opinion on whether something is offensive or not.  That should be subjective, personal to each person and their moral code.
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Not at all. \nNo problem actually means you were glad to do that favor without causing any problem for urself. \nNo problem is not offensive reply.\nWould be slightly better to reply as " No problem at all". and with a smile.
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when you make a decision dont make it on behalf of what you want, but what would be least offensive to people of all ethnicities.\n\n\n\nbasically think politically correct
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I think it's a workable quote.\n\nI'd suggest dropping the vulgarity, not because I'm a prude, but because it distracts from the quote when the vulgarity is edited out.  If you only post it where it's not censored, then that's okay.  \n\nI suggest replacing it with one verb.  That way it flows better as the two statements are congruous.  For example:\n"I'm not a slave to a god that doesn't exist.\nI'm not a slave to a world that doesn't care."\n\nActually, I'd rather see "care" replaced with a two-syllable word.  It would flow much better.  I see some okay words like "comfort" and "nurture," but those don't thrill me.\n\nTry this different approach:\n"I'm not a slave to a god that isn't.\nI don't care for a world that doesn't."\n\nKind of twisty with the words.  It might be seen as too pretentious, though.
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I'm not Jewish, but I work at a food packaging plant, and from time to time we have to Kosherize. Let me see if I can explain this accurately...\n\nJews are not allowed to eat meat and dairy in the same meal. Each item of food must be one or the other or neither.\n\nOU-D stands for Orthodox United-Dairy\nOU-K I think is neutral\noff the top of my head I can't come up with the orthodox united designation for meat products.\n\nFor a food to be Kosher, as with my company that makes primarily dairy products, the equipment used to process it needs to be verified by a rabbi to be free of any contaminants, or meat if it's a dairy product, dairy if it's meat, or either if it's neutral.\n\nSo, in the case of your pickle, if the company chooses not to Kosherize their equipment, it's not Kosher, and their product will not be bought by Jewish people.
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Dirty Jews. The clean ones are nice, but dirty? There's no excuse
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You are to funny! It's so true.\n\nBut now a days every one and everything has to be politically correct. It's okay to offend white and black people now just as long as you don't upset the Turkish, Kurdish, Arabs, or any other nationality who are living off OUR country's handouts!
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Never! It is either ok to joke about everything or joke about nothing. Todays world is so stupid, especially in the US. We are to afraid of offending people we have to think what we say. We have free speach, use it.\n\nPolitical Correctness is one of the many poisons ruining America.
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Profanity origniated out of religious obserance of words that were either considered blasphemy or abusive to either God or his followers. Most words are considered profane because of their abusive, or offensive nature.  Talking about hell, or damnation was considered abusive because it brought to light unplesant aspects of the afterlife.   This also applies to blasphemy or taking the Lord's name in vain, it is considered offensive by religous followers because it is a direct insulting use of their creator's name. Also sexual terms and phrases are often considered vular or taken out of context to produce an offense. Ah, who cares...here goes...I'll try to be polite...\nIt is usually their connotation that makes them profane:  \n"Taking a sh*t" is considered a vular expression because of it's content.  \n"Fu*k you" is also considered vulgar because the word "F*ck" implies sex because of it's origins and it's a no no to talk about sex in our Puritian society...Let alone use sex as an offensive remark.\nA$$hole is considered a rude word because, honestly who wants to be associated with being an anus?\nC*nt is a very taboo word because of it's vulgar reference to female genitalia, and feminist movement sees vulgar references as a means to demean and demoralize. Which is probably a very accurate ideal.\nD*ckhead also is a demeaning word.\nWell okay that's all I can think of..well actually I can think of a lot more, but I'll probably already be reported for this anyways...\nHave A Nice Day...
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LOL @ Jew out of Jesus\n\nI probably should not find this funny. But for some reason it cracked me up. It is after midnight here, maybe I need sleep lol.
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Interesting, but my translation says "God takes his stand in his own congregation".  (New American Standard).  We would need to discuss it with an expert in ancient hebrew to form an informed opinion, so take it easy.
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While I'm a Christian myself (don't hold it against me.  ;) ), I don't object at all to hearing Happy Holidays.  This is a country that, although not based on the principles of true religious equality, has adapted such lately.  It would be consideed rather forceful if Jewish persons went around correcting everyone to 'Happy Hanukkah', for some persons to suggest Kwanzaa, and etc.  As well, there are atheists and other individuals who do not believe in these holidays.  For that reason--it is more politically correct--and polite--to say such terms.  Claiming that you're being discriminated against while discriminating against others is not an excuse conservatives should use.
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It is correct to say, though maybe not so appropriate.  So many people believe that it is borderline being mean to say that they believe in a fictional character.  Only through education and logical reasoning can we erradicate religion.
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Yes homo is used offensively.  Along with f*g, queer, and others.  But i like to use it as a term of endearment with my closest friends. \n\nI am very careful not to let my kids use it and understand the ignorance on which it is based when others use it offensively.  Mostly cause I want their sexuality to open freely and not be brow beat by the culture that one is bad and the other acceptable.