Venting is healthy.
Assholes are everywhere.
Sometimes, we have to work with them.
Avoid him, if you can.
Tolerate him, if you must.
Be aware of opportunities when you have them.
Take care of you.

Welcome back.

During my masters program in psych, I had a really wonderful professor who really TAUGHT the skills that a person actually needs to have in this field. One thing he said that I'll never forget is, "Don't try to argue with a person suffering from mental illness, because, well you know, they're crazy."

Now, it's verboten to call people crazy when you're a mental health professional. But in certain cases (just among us professionals) it helps to be honest when you're dealing with somebody who is actually fucking crazy.

Vent away. That's why we're here. I know exactly how you feel. Best friend and her husband refuse to get vaccinated. I've told her I don't feel comfortable seeing them because I don't want to bring it to them. Working at a school, I'm being exposed all the time and at every grade level. I'd never forgive myself. Some of the nicest people i know but her husband is on Facebook constantly and gets his info from there. Not too much we can do. Does he know you're trans? Sort of surprised he even acknowledged you or didn't try to "fix" you.

So very sorry that you have to put up with that environment. These people are hopeless. I don’t even try to talk to them anymore. And they can all die for their cars for all I care.

It's always a little shocking when it's the ones who seem nice and kind and intelligent, isn't it? What a dismal pall he's put over your work environment. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be to endure him without being able to respond in kind, so feel free to vent away and let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

Perhaps the sale of the company will go through soon, and something can be done then. Until then, I hope you can avoid the little variant-breeding misogynist as much as possible. {{{ hugs }}}

Geez: I’m sorry you were on the receiving end of his diatribe. I try not to be over cautious in my speech but, as you experienced, one point of disagreement can trigger an avalanche of anger and resentment over an entire constellation of other issues people see as related. My diplomatic skills often get a good workout in these times, but without compromising my opinions.

BTW: My community lost a much-used and needed family planning clinic after a determined campaign of “prayer vigil” intimidation orchestrated by area churches. Sometimes, when passing by on a morning walk, I’d push through the praying throng and go inside to express my support, and delivered a few boxes of donuts, too. It struck me as odd that, as I passed through the vigilantes, they refused to engage in conversation or even make eye contact, as if they were somehow uncomfortable with what they were doing. Weird.

Hope your situation works out well!

It's nice to see you back, for whatever reason

Brainwashed mind and indoctrination sums it up.

Rick Ross has a lot of deprogramming information. [richard-quadrino.medium.com]

It’s a lot to take on for one person, though. The Brainwashing of My Dad was a great documentary, very low budget but explained all the ways in which a person can be brainwashed, especially riding in isolation on a long commute to and from work.

Her dad’s radio broke so they didn’t replace it and her mom went in and deleted all his inflammatory spam email he got from conservative sites.

If I were in your shoes, and I have been, I would just try to ignore him until he gets himself fired. I do not trust HR departments ONE TINY BIT. They do not want to help you, they only care about the company and its liability, and will sacrifice you at the drop of a hat if they think it will help them in any way. Save yourself the headache; he's already drowning, don't let him pull you under, too.

I believe most of us here agree with you, and are happy to support your rant. Personally, I would just steer clear of the man, as much as is possible. You already know you have lost respect for him, and you are not likely to be able to regain the relationship you once had. Always look forward, and keep a smile on your face (and your opinions in your pocket) at the office.

At least you won't have to deal with this guy very soon. Lets see how much more he's willing to pay for his 'freedom.' Lets see how right he is when he's dead. I think,even if there were an afterlife (there isn't), he would still be complaining about 'those' people on Earth. Which is why there is no heaven, just levels of (earthly) hell.

It's unfortunate that supposedly rational people are mental midgets

Vent away sweetie he was a deluded moron, all religion and no brains or compassion and deserves whatever happens

Why would percentages matter to someone who is arguing about absolutes anyway ? Though I would not point that out to him, logic is usually met with aggression.

Oh geez. It used to be, not so long ago, that it was pretty easy to put up with buffoonish assholes because they weren't so empowered to be openly aggressive, like they are now. They were always there, mind you, but they had some sense of shame that held them back from blowing their chunks in my direction. Those days are long gone, and it seems sort of quaint to remember them fondly. You've always struck me as someone who knows what she is about and can do what's needed regardless of the headwinds, and I bet you get through this unpleasantness without any damage. Not so much for the individual you are describing here. A guy like that is never happy as long as someone else is doing something he disapproves of - which there will always be people he will despise. What a way to go through life, am I right? Professionally miserable. All my best wishes, I've been in uncomfortable working relationships before, it is very stressful and will eventually wear you down. Feel free to vent here if it helps. I really hope harmony finds you. Hang in there, hon.

Vent away, it’s healthy for you. Unfortunately there is no shortage of messed up people these days. Be well, stay safe

Whoever said, "Life is easy." So sorry you have to go through this. But truth is on your side. Eckhart Tolle, in his book, "A New Earth," says that the human race is crazy. I like to call these people "devil worshipers," (to sock it to them in their own vernacular), because they do the devil's work being led and manipulated by the devils in power who want to fill their greed.

So happy for you that you are so accomplished. Nobody can take that away from you.

I have a student like your colleague and I stress over to continue to enable her to achieve success where she could have a powerful voice. She's a very talented singing artist so she has a shot at it. I even have been giving her a big break in my fee and lots of time and guidance. I could use some input about this.

Just keep away from him and only talk to him when you have to. No amount of screaming will help. Yo will be the one who will be upset. People like him are brainwashed. Just imagine what kind of person would put their family in jeopardy.

I feel for your sitiutation at work. Not all christians are that delusional about Covid. To my knowledge my christian parents and other family are all got there shots. Of course I wouldn't be surprised if there a couple hold outs. Hang in there.

Well, you know now. At least he has kept his religion to himself, until now. That is something in his favour.
The adage that you should never discuss politics, or religion, at workis very germane.

These people ignore facts; their beliefs trump (pun intended) facts. They even ignore the parts of their own religion that do not conform to their politicized fantasy land.

Sadly...... You cant reason with a turnip

Suffering proves him right because he was taught he would suffer as a Christian. It's pure bullshit. In the argument that you presented here he seems to be trying to give you his "facts" without hearing any facts of the woman's situation. His mind is all set and abortion is murder. They will stop abortion even if they have to kill people. Not logical at all. They do this crap and their Jesus did not deal with the situation in the bible. I'm sure that many people who had no food at the time were doing anything they could to not have more children. I stay as far away as possible from people like him. They are crazy.