Religion and tolerance and.... sex toys

I went to a party last night. It was a nice party.... very interesting people, interesting conversations. I liked all the people I met. Overall, I had a good time. However, a topic came up in conversation that gave me pause.

( Religious theme sex toys. )

( Rant about religious tolerance. )

I worry that in writing this I risk alienating those of my friends who are pagan or Jewish or atheist or otherwise non-Christian (or even the very few friends who are fundamentalists). (I also worry about being seen as being terminally uncool or having no sense of humor -- but what the hell, I *am* terminally uncool. As far as my sense of humor goes....) I value all my friends and see in them sparks of the Divine. But this is a part of who I am, and for a friendship to have meaning, it has to be founded on authenticity.

Another note from last night's party....

An interesting highlight to last night's party (and there were many) was talking with harpwolf about trains and train museums. It is always a joy to hear people talk about things they are passionate about or interested in.