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I do think it's just a number, but I can see her POV...
Like in all Asian countries, you will never see the number 4 in an elevator because it's the same meaning as death. And in the U.S., I've seen elevators without the number 13! So to some, numbers are significant...
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@MrsMcD: I'd be interested to know your response to the points raised by @wonderstruck: regarding the actual historical (and religious!) significance/lack there of of the number.
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@MamaMoose: I don't have any response at all. But thank you for your interest!
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@MamaMoose:
Religion is cultural. The things religious people hold to be sacred or profane are all things with ascribed value. It isn't the number per se, but it is the value given to it. So I doubt the girl would be swayed by what the "real" number is. To her the number 666 holds a certain meaning. So whether or not it should be 616 or 696 or 999 that has that meaning, 666 has that meaning for her.
@TemperanceBrennan - I understand your explanation of "superstition," but to call religion "silly" superstition is offensive.
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I say she did the right thing for her.
I think it's just a number and I would've run... but that's me!
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@jedeve: well said. All of it.
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@jedeve: "To her the number 666 holds a certain meaning." What about numbers that reflects the date of a bad event or unlucky numbers? Would others be justified to refuse those numbers? I know not all religions teach the 616 vs 666, but i feel as if her refusal displays lack of biblical knowledge, or taking things too literally.
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This is interesting. I'm very religious, and I'm black. I don't think it's anything like the 'n' word. However, I can see the argument that she let the number have power over her, and there is the argument about letting the 'n' word have power over someone. But, apples to oranges. I think it's great she stood up for what she believed in. Would I have pulled out of the race, no. I would've asked for another number, and asked more than once. These races aren't cheap!
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@MrsMcD: I hope my question didn't offend you. I honestly just asked because I figured you would have an interesting opinion to share on the history of the number given that you believe it has strong significance.
@jedeve: fair enough. I have zero issue with the girl refusing to race. Her decision had no effect on anyone else so I don't see why anyone would be upset that she chose not to participate. But I also feel it was totally fair for race organizers to say they were unable to change her bib number at the last minute.
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@MamaMoose: I'm rarely offended. And trust me, I wish I had some interesting commentary on this subject, but I don't!
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@MrsMcD: Well that's certainly fair! Glad I didn't offend.
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@jedeve: I'm sorry I said that and I didn't mean to offend. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs. I said that it was my belief is that religion based in superstition.
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