Just A (Cast The First) Stone’s Throw Away From A True Christian
(I live in the Bible Belt of America, where homophobia is the norm. I’m a gay man and was outed by a previous coworker, so now I deal with two or three bigots per week. This takes place on an early Sunday morning.)
Me: “Hello. Did you find everything today?”
Customer #1: *a bigot who frequents my lane just to insult me* “Everything except a good, god-fearing cashier!”
Me: *scanning items and not paying attention* “Your total is $48.50, sir. Would you like to pay cash or credit?”
Customer #1: “You’re going to Hell, you know! You and all your god-d***ed f****ts! Pick up a Bible and learn how to be a Christian!”
(He then throws his credit card at me. I check him out while enduring his verbal abuse, as usual. Finally, he’s gone to bag his groceries while the next customer comes up. He’s an elderly man, around 60, wearing a sweater and a large prominent cross. I fear the worst but he hands me a gift card.)
Customer #2: “Bless you, son. I’d like you to have this to make up for those of us who are less than their best.”
([Customer #1] has heard [Customer #2] and starts yelling.)
Customer #1: “You’re going to Hell for supporting this f**! Learn how to be a good Christian!”
([Customer #2] removes his sweater to reveals he’s a priest. [Customer #1]’s eyes widen in shock.)
Customer #2: “Well, if I’m going to Hell I don’t believe there’s much hope for any of us now, is there?”
(He was the new pastor for the church and one of his first sermons was on spreading love instead of hate. I thank you, good sir, for reminding me what a real Christian is like.)
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