Christian or Not?

[nitrooverride]

Does your salon or do you know of a salon that is a christian salon? Like they would have verses everywhere or just show a way to be a christian type of Salon.

[njchica]

mine doesn't. and I don't know if I'd feel comfortable tanning somewhere that did.

[teresa]

One of my salons is next to a Christian book store...does that count?????

Not saying that I am against Christianity...I'm definatelty a Christian...but I don't think the tanning salon is the proper place to mix alot of religion.

[nitrooverride]

Well our salon is a christian. We don't go around saying Hey Are you a christian. We just have signs up saying verses from the bible. We hope we have gotton the word about Christ out. teresa, Being right next to a Christian book store is an advantage. njchica, Why wouldn't you want to tan somewhere that is a christian salon?

[Andrea]

I used to tan next to a christian book store and that place was horrible! I wouldn't feel comfortable tanning at a christian tanning salon either.. I was raised Catholic and find evangelization scary and weird.. Also, I grew up with Jew's and Hindu's that tanned that would probably take offense..

[nitrooverride]

Oh! Well everybody has their own opinion.

[Andrea]

I agree that's why in my opinion any religious overtones should be kept out of the tanning experience.

[star]

opinions are like you-know-what, everybody has one, i will leave it at that.

[Rich]

The idea of witnessing for Christ and spreading the faith is an individual decision. There are those who say that one of the ways to prove your faith to get into Heaven you must witness to those you can. That being said, it would be a business decision to do it in the workplace. You can witness and spread the word of God outside of the work place. It may be the best decision to not do it in the workplace in an overt fashion. Just my opinion.

[Andrea]

I agree wholeheartedly Rich and feel that pressing upon people's beliefs or non-beliefs may scare alot of customers away! I have alot of friends who don't have no religious affiliation who shirk away from any sign of religious overtones anywhere in the community..

[Rich]

I run several days a week with a world evangelist. He lives overseas about half the year, mostly in India, spreading the word of God and setting up churchs. He of course does talk about his work with me but his main goal in life is not to recruit me to God. I am already there, not as much as he of course but still. We just run together and that is enough. The point is that not every waking minute needs to be witnessing.

[star]

if my salon started advertising a certain religion or belief i would be very insulted. it is none of their business what i participate in and i do not go up to the counter and try to push my views on them. i think it could be a devastating business decision to bring this kind of sensitive topic into a place of business.

[Greta]

I would rather not have someone shoving thier religion at me somewhere I pay to go to. Hey it is great that you enjoy your religion that much and all, but since when is tanning about religion??? And that goes for any religion.

[Tamar]

No, no, no...the retail environment and religions do not mix. Someone would get offended. Way too personal.

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-04 14:01, njchica wrote:
mine doesn't. and I don't know if I'd feel comfortable tanning somewhere that did.

yea i am with chica on this one. i am catholic (but i only go to church for weddings and funerals) so i personally wouldn't wanna tan somewhere preaching fire and brimstone (where i am sure i will end up so i need to keep this tan )

and i am sure if my salon went that route people would get VERY offended.[ This Message was edited by: Anya1976 on 2003-05-04 19:26 ]

[nitrooverride]

No no no. They don't say it to you. You have a choice to look at the board(s) that we put up. We don't shove it in their face. Why would you think that? I don't think that anyone would like that.

[Andrea]

The point is though we wouldn't like the boards up there period...No judgements here, but you must be in the deep south because I am currently in NC and grew up most of my life in NY and that idea wouldn't fly here and in NY all the diverse religions would probably sue you if it occured there!

[nitrooverride]

Well, we are different here in Huntsville. We try to spread stuff around. Just like we did with iamTan on . some people may like it and some may not. It is just a risk we will have to take.

[Jungle Kitty]

Congrats to you nitrooverride. That is great that it has been a success. If it works for you, then that is the key! I personally couldn't do it in my salon. People, just like certain geographic locations, can handle different situations. Where I am located, people would probably be okay with it, but I wouldn't. For me, there is a time and place for everything. I think most people prefer not to think of anything too "heavy" when tanning. They are there to free their minds
JK

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-04 21:42, Andrea wrote:
The point is though we wouldn't like the boards up there period...No judgements here, but you must be in the deep south because I am currently in NC and grew up most of my life in NY and that idea wouldn't fly here and in NY all the diverse religions would probably sue you if it occured there!
i live outside of chicago and that wouldn't fly here.

[TravisMT81]

I would feel uncomfortable, I am a Christian but still....

[LavenderFleur]

Hmmm, personally, I don't think it is appropriate for businesses to *advertize* their religious beliefs. Since there are so many different religions out there it may offend, or make many customers uncomfortable. I am not a religious person. I believe in God and all, just not organized religion. There is a business here that is VERY Christian and it makes me totally uncomfortable when I go there.

[LavenderFleur]

[ This Message was edited by: LavenderFleur on 2003-05-05 01:27 ]

[LavenderFleur]

Hmmm, personally, I don't think it is appropriate for businesses to *advertize* their religious beliefs. Since there are so many different religions out there it may offend, or make many customers uncomfortable. I am not a religious person. I believe in God and all, just not organized religion. There is a business here that is VERY Christian and it makes me totally uncomfortable when I go there.

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-05 01:26, LavenderFleur wrote:
Hmmm, personally, I don't think it is appropriate for businesses to *advertize* their religious beliefs. Since there are so many different religions out there it may offend, or make many customers uncomfortable. I am not a religious person. I believe in God and all, just not organized religion. There is a business here that is VERY Christian and it makes me totally uncomfortable when I go there.
well in certain places... like the bible belt i am sure places like that are more prevelent but here in chicago people would be thinkin u are trying to push religion on them

[LavenderFleur]

Yeah, here in TX, (atleast where I am) it is more acceptable to do that kind of stuff. I am originally from California, and you just didn't do that kind of thing there.

[LavenderFleur]

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On 2003-05-05 01:49, SLPNGQT wrote:
well i'm in Dallas, TX and i'm grateful that my salon (or other salons i've visited) don't have verses or anything religious advertised. i go in to tan; if they believe something thats great they can put their message where only the employees see it or something, but i'm a non-practicing jew and i dont see what religion has to do with tanning... i would leave any salon that made me feel excluded for having a different belief.


You prove my point well. It is their right to put up whatever they want, but I certainly don't think it is a wise business decision.

[Greta]

I am in the deep south and was raised there my whole life, and I have the outlook that I go to tan, not read up on scripture. Period. Most of the people I know do too.

[CarolinaSizzle]

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On 2003-05-04 21:30, nitrooverride wrote:
No no no. They don't say it to you. You have a choice to look at the board(s) that we put up. We don't shove it in their face. Why would you think that? I don't think that anyone would like that.



Being in and from the South I think that its more of a common and perhaps "acceptable" thing for those who are Christian to show their faith in a more outward way. I, myself, am a born again Christian and wouldnt find this offensive in the least, however, that said, I do know that some do find it offensive. I think it has a great deal to do with the "tact" as well as manner that its presented in/with. I myself find those who constantly go on about the Lord a bit much in ANY circumstance or situation...unless you are in a place that is "happening" such as a revival, prayer meeting, healing service or worship fest. What Nitro was saying I agree with...its one thing as well as your right to display your faith and to live by example but to "shove it down someones throat" isnt right...I, for one find that a bit harrowing at times myself..honestly! I have tatoos, the place I have my ink done at isnt a "christian" enviroment .....but I dont leave nor feel offended because of the nature of the things on the walls or the music....some may disagree with me on this...lol..some may be aghast that I get TATOOS to begin with.......If I am not comfortable with another persons preferences or choices I dont bellow and thump......

[njchica]

around here, most people would flip out if you had Bible verses and stuff in ANY business, not just a tanning salon.

I was raised to believe that religion and politics are not polite things to discuss... A businessman is in business to make money. I don't understand why he would go out of his way to potentially offend a segment of his clientele. I would never patronize an establishment like that.

[star]

i know someone already said it but it's really the bottom line, there is a place for everything and i don't see how religion fits in with tanning. if you think about it, isn't tanning a vain thing to do and isn't vanity a sin? what about tanning making you feel more sexy? that could be slippery too.

[Redhead47]

Has anyone ever seen an ad for a tanning salon INSIDE OF A CHURCH?

[bronzebabe]

No but some chruch asked if we wanted to advertise in their bulletin (you know right next to the nursing homes and the cemetary ads) um no thanks not the place for my salon to advertise...


Christina

[nitrooverride]

Well like I said earlier, It is your opinion on what you do. I guess us southenrers are a bit different here in AL.

[Greta]

not really, I was born and raised in Mobile Alabama, and stick with my reply......

[nitrooverride]

lol.

[Andrea]

That's very funny... Sorry nitro, but it seems like you are in the minority with this one!

[Strnghrt]

I as a Christian would feel more comfortable tanning in a Christian tanning salon than one blaring the junk noise called music with filthy lyrics that we have no choice but to listen to if we want to tan. So who cares if I am a minority on here, I am a minority at my tanning salon too.

[Greta]

ah, so if it is appropriate to show our religion just any ole where then I guess it is fair for me to preach mine here, eh? Or wait isn't this forum supposed to be about tanning? Kinda like a salon is........

[star]

hear hear.

[nitrooverride]

YEY! at least Strnghrt Agrees with me. This is a tanning site. you are suppose to learn about tanning history, facts, ect.... I was asking what type of salon had what in it.

[NCtanmom]

I am a christian,and my salon owner is a christian,there is relegious art through out her salon and I am so thankful for that.If for any reason i go to another salon i take ear plugs so i dont have to hear the terriable music,my salon has all kinds of people and none seem offended of her decor...

[KIMMYB]

I don't believe religion belongs in a tanning salon. That's my personal opinion. I think it would offend some people.

[nitrooverride]

I wouldn't neccessarily want just Christian Music in my father's salons but a little. I do not like most of the christian music played now days. We just recently added a T.V. ion all of our stores and it plays dvd of christian.