Devout FOs - Page 2

Queboat · October 15th, 2007, 11:10

i say "pray for what? didnt you get the company memo? god is fake!"

surreal1221 · October 15th, 2007, 13:23

I'd say "It's cool. . .knock yourself out."

And, if asked if I would participate (not If I would like to. . .) I'd say "No, I'm not partcipating. I'll take care of my business, you take care of yours."

SkyCougar · October 15th, 2007, 13:56

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Originally Posted by surreal1221

I'd say "It's cool. . .knock yourself out."

I'd say the same thing. People are free to practice whatever religious practices that they want.

Snuggle · October 15th, 2007, 15:24

"probably a good idea if it's my leg"

DE727UPS · October 15th, 2007, 15:52

"I know some ultra-religious people and I think even they'd know better."

Thank you.

First of all, the guy would have to be brand new off of IOE and not know this isn't acceptable. Then, I'd tell the guy to pray before he gets my airplane (one can't pray properly and devote attention to one's job at the same time). Then, I'd tell him why politics and religion don't mix well in the cockpit (bad for CRM).

Then, I'd tell him there will be one time where I'd be joining him in prayer, and that's five seconds before we make a smoking hole in the ground.

JayAre · October 15th, 2007, 18:16

Im with Newty on this one
But I did ride along once in a corportate trip once with a friend and it said on the checklist
"Mothers Rule"
Which meant quick prayer before take off
It was really akward to say the least

To answer the question I would tell the FO to hold off and than tell the passengers it was the FO's first day on the job and have never landed a plane with people on the back. That should get plenty of prayers for that leg.

Mike734 · October 16th, 2007, 11:33

Fine with me. I'd just ask him to make sure he doesn't delegate any of his duty's to his imaginary friend.

jtrain609 · October 16th, 2007, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Mike734

Fine with me. I'd just ask him to make sure he doesn't delegate any of his duty's to his imaginary friend.

A strange response for somebody who's a UU...

SkyCougar · October 16th, 2007, 13:45

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

A strange response for somebody who's a UU...

What is a UU?

TheShortOne · October 16th, 2007, 14:50

unitarian universalist (www.uua.org)

aloft · October 16th, 2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by DE727UPS

Then, I'd tell him there will be one time where I'd be joining him in prayer, and that's five seconds before we make a smoking hole in the ground.

Best answer yet!

Hootie · October 16th, 2007, 17:44

I just wanted to waste a post.

RPJ · October 16th, 2007, 17:56

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

I just wanted to waste a post.

Why?

atpwannabe · October 16th, 2007, 22:19

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Originally Posted by newty

I reckon I'm as religious as the next guy, I am from Utah so you can guess what that means, and I also reckon I have ample opportunity to pray BEFORE I am sitting in my assigned seat, I can pray on the drive to the airport,riding the shuttle, walking the terminal, even doing my preflight I could stop for a quick word(as long as the TSA doesn't see me) I see no reason to try and drag my coworkers into a prayer with me. That said, if it came up on a 4day that my coworker was of the same religious affiliation and they wantted me to participate, I don't think I would mind. Nor would I be offended if someone of any religion wanted to have a quick moment. ESF if you want to call on the name of satan,then giddyup, I'll still fly wit ya, but I will have my seatbelt on extra tight!

I agree with newty.

I can pray just as I get out of bed, on the way to airport, in the crew lounge or even quietly as I do my preflight. However, if I were the Captain and my devout Christian FO says he or she likes to pray before every flight, initially for the first time, I would pray with him or her. Afterwards, I would encourage him or her that we could pray together at the hotel before we even get our workday started.

And for the record........I am born again and lovin' it.

atp

RPJ · October 16th, 2007, 22:37

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Originally Posted by atpwannabe

And for the record........I am born again and lovin' it.

Awesome to hear man!
I just find it ironic that you throw the devil horns up after you say your born again lol. But I know you were just showing your excited!

EatSleepFly · October 17th, 2007, 10:35

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Originally Posted by RPJ

I just find it ironic that you throw the devil horns up after you say your born again lol. But I know you were just showing your excited!

He didn't say WHAT belief he was 'born again' to...

Hootie · October 17th, 2007, 12:34

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Originally Posted by RPJ

Why?

Because this is the most useless thread ever. Nobody does that. It'll never happen.

Mike734 · October 17th, 2007, 12:49

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

A strange response for somebody who's a UU...

Strange because I am supposedly tolerant? I would tolerate his religion but it is in my personality to "dig" a little, hence the imaginary friend comment. I'm an atheist UU. Oh well. Just a little jerk in me came out. Sorry.

SkyCougar · October 17th, 2007, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Mike734

Strange because I am supposedly tolerant? I would tolerate his religion but it is in my personality to "dig" a little, hence the imaginary friend comment. I'm an atheist UU. Oh well. Just a little jerk in me came out. Sorry.

Mike, are you trying to say that you've got a bit of smartass in ya?

I'm obviously not tuned into the whole religion thing, since I had to ask what a UU was. Although I think I may have been a Buddhist in a former life.

skidz · October 17th, 2007, 14:01

I died again and I'm loving it in this new after life

atpwannabe · October 18th, 2007, 00:01

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Originally Posted by EatSleepFly

He didn't say WHAT belief he was 'born again' to...

Ok...not that I have to prove anything to anyone...b/c "in quietness I find my confidence & strength,"....I am born again to the belief in, teaching of, and am a follower of...Jesus Christ.

atp

RPJ · October 18th, 2007, 01:04

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Originally Posted by atpwannabe

Ok...not that I have to prove anything to anyone...b/c "in quietness I find my confidence & strength,"....I am born again to the belief in, teaching of, and am a follower of...Jesus Christ.

atp

atpwannabe, I was just playin around man.

atpwannabe · October 18th, 2007, 07:21

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Originally Posted by RPJ

atpwannabe, I was just playin around man.

Oh!!! No my friend. My comment was not directed towards you. It was in response to EatSleepFly's comment. Believe you me, when it comes to stating what & whom I believe in...I don't get an attitude, mad or anything like that.

That's why the relationship is referred to as "personal."

. Sorry, I couldn't help that one.

It's all good.

atp

Ralgha · October 20th, 2007, 16:43

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Originally Posted by JayAre

To answer the question I would tell the FO to hold off and than tell the passengers it was the FO's first day on the job and have never landed a plane with people on the back. That should get plenty of prayers for that leg.

I would just say "the FO has never landed an airplane before," and leave it at that.

October 15th, 2007, 11:10	#26
Queboat Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: planet earth Posts: 176	Re: Devout FOs i say "pray for what? didnt you get the company memo? god is fake!" __________________ FATE IS THE HUNTER, TP & DH. AJI 878 01/09/2007 MMGL N444TW.

October 15th, 2007, 13:23	#27
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 8,645	Re: Devout FOs I'd say "It's cool. . .knock yourself out." And, if asked if I would participate (not If I would like to. . .) I'd say "No, I'm not partcipating. I'll take care of my business, you take care of yours." __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \|The TRoP \| Ramble On \|ALPA \| Your DD-214 is where?

October 15th, 2007, 15:24	#29
Snuggle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 531	Re: Devout FOs "probably a good idea if it's my leg"

October 15th, 2007, 15:52	#30
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,481	Re: Devout FOs "I know some ultra-religious people and I think even they'd know better." Thank you. First of all, the guy would have to be brand new off of IOE and not know this isn't acceptable. Then, I'd tell the guy to pray before he gets my airplane (one can't pray properly and devote attention to one's job at the same time). Then, I'd tell him why politics and religion don't mix well in the cockpit (bad for CRM). Then, I'd tell him there will be one time where I'd be joining him in prayer, and that's five seconds before we make a smoking hole in the ground. __________________ Click here to see how I became a UPS pilot http://www.jetcareers.com/content/view/65/132/

October 15th, 2007, 18:16	#31
JayAre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Multiple Posts: 986	Re: Devout FOs Im with Newty on this one But I did ride along once in a corportate trip once with a friend and it said on the checklist "Mothers Rule" Which meant quick prayer before take off It was really akward to say the least To answer the question I would tell the FO to hold off and than tell the passengers it was the FO's first day on the job and have never landed a plane with people on the back. That should get plenty of prayers for that leg.

October 16th, 2007, 11:33	#32
Mike734 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Near Seattle Posts: 89	Re: Devout FOs Fine with me. I'd just ask him to make sure he doesn't delegate any of his duty's to his imaginary friend. __________________ Be Brief Be Brilliant Be Gone

October 16th, 2007, 14:50	#35
TheShortOne Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 3,293	Re: Devout FOs unitarian universalist (www.uua.org)

October 16th, 2007, 17:44	#37
Hootie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 1,159	Re: Devout FOs I just wanted to waste a post. __________________ Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?

October 17th, 2007, 14:01	#45
skidz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trollbane Posts: 1,464	Re: Devout FOs I died again and I'm loving it in this new after life __________________ Private pilot, instrument Embry-Riddle Alumnus USN Active http://forums.jetcareers.com/changin...nfessions.html

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