Just Had Some Bible Thumpers Visit...

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  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,223
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Am I allowed to go to church to talk to them about being atheist?
    :lol:
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    pdalowsky wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Being nice to these people doesn't work...it's just an invite to come back...I don't want them back...

    I do wonder why religion is way bigger now in the states than it is here in the UK. Its fast disappearing over here considering footfalls into churches from the 1970's to now.....yet over there you have churches packed with folk banging on about an illusionist from 2000 years ago.....crazy.

    I'm in Canada myself...but we have plenty of church's here as well...I have read that the amount of people going to church has dropped significantly.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • Brisk.
    Brisk. Posts: 11,578
    Should have shared with them some verses of the Origin Of Species, that's what I tried to do last time.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Am I allowed to go to church to talk to them about being atheist?

    Watch how quick they toss you out on your arse... :lol::lol::lol: ...very rudely I might add.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    edited February 2012
    pdalowsky wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Being nice to these people doesn't work...it's just an invite to come back...I don't want them back...

    I do wonder why religion is way bigger now in the states than it is here in the UK. Its fast disappearing over here considering footfalls into churches from the 1970's to now.....yet over there you have churches packed with folk banging on about an illusionist from 2000 years ago.....crazy.
    there are many churches embracing each other's beliefs, finding common ground
    instead of uncommon
    applying todays needs to yesterdays answers while looking to future healing

    church is good for so many people ...
    I'm on the outside looking in and don't understand why others like me don't feel this
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    They make these little signs that say "No Solicitating".

    You badasses that get off swearing at people for their beliefs should try that.
  • SweetChildofMine
    SweetChildofMine Posts: 842
    darn now you've wrecked my dreams of visiting this 1000 olde Norman church in northern england... too bad the walls are plastered would love to see whats behind them.


    http://www.thechurchofourlady.seatondelaval.org.uk
  • drinkbigredinstead
    drinkbigredinstead Posts: 2,240
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Am I allowed to go to church to talk to them about being atheist?


    What exactly would you talk about? :?
  • Jeanwah
    Jeanwah Posts: 6,363
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Being nice to these people doesn't work...it's just an invite to come back...I don't want them back...

    There is a way to firmly get your point across without being rude...
  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Am I allowed to go to church to talk to them about being atheist?
    I would think that would be welcome if you approached in friendship

    in fact I have known other young people to do the same

    love bridges all beliefs
  • SweetChildofMine
    SweetChildofMine Posts: 842
    edited February 2012
    cant imagine why you'd be all down on a 2000 year old illusionist when the very forum youre on its members play a song called "sleight of hand" kinda contradictory isnt it? :lol:
  • Jeanwah
    Jeanwah Posts: 6,363
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Am I allowed to go to church to talk to them about being atheist?

    :lol:

    I don't know about that, but you certainly could go to their homes!
  • drinkbigredinstead
    drinkbigredinstead Posts: 2,240
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    pandora wrote:
    :? ... on Valentines Day ... geez a little love you could have given, shared
    and been kinder, gentler.

    Spread love don't kill love.


    Ugh, did you take a course in creative whining or something?

    When those Jesus losers come to my door I tell them to go f*ck themselves, slam the door and then yell "Release the Hounds" so they can hear me through the door.

    You don't see me banging on people's doors and invading their private spaces, trying to shove my delusions down their throats. You also don't see me spending tens of millions of dollars to take away their rights.

    Being "kind" and "gentle" to Mormons banging on your door makes them feel like they're welcome... like they can come back. And they're not. And they can't. I want Mormons to be afraid to leave their own houses.

    but how about you post your address here and we'll make sure they come visit you every day? OK?

    ok./


    Why even bother opening the door? Just so you can be rude?
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,320
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    pandora wrote:
    :? ... on Valentines Day ... geez a little love you could have given, shared
    and been kinder, gentler.

    Spread love don't kill love.


    Ugh, did you take a course in creative whining or something?

    When those Jesus losers come to my door I tell them to go f*ck themselves, slam the door and then yell "Release the Hounds" so they can hear me through the door.

    You don't see me banging on people's doors and invading their private spaces, trying to shove my delusions down their throats. You also don't see me spending tens of millions of dollars to take away their rights.

    Being "kind" and "gentle" to Mormons banging on your door makes them feel like they're welcome... like they can come back. And they're not. And they can't. I want Mormons to be afraid to leave their own houses.

    but how about you post your address here and we'll make sure they come visit you every day? OK?

    ok./
    The reason your cause has so many problems advancing to where you feel it should be is because there are people fighting gay rights that are as open-minded as you are.
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  • EmBleve
    EmBleve Posts: 3,019
    It is annoying when they do this, and it is soliciting. Like others said, there is a nice, yet firm way to do it. Last time they hit my door, they started their spiel, I interrupted them and said 'thank you but I already have my own beliefs, have a nice day'. close door. Haven't been back.
  • SweetChildofMine
    SweetChildofMine Posts: 842
    Very good point, people in some religions preach freedom when they have when Jesus take the wheel, however they are preaching oppression and hate of others and contrary to popular belief, that is not very open minded like Jesus wanted you all to be. :lol:
  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    Jason P wrote:
    The reason your cause has so many problems advancing to where you feel it should be is because there are people fighting gay rights that are as open-minded as you are.

    I call bullshit on that one.

    this is no different than when I was told, as I wiped the blood off my face - by the high school vice principal - that the bigger kids wouldn't beat me up for being gay if I wasn't gay.

    Sorry, but no, I'm a f*ck of a lot more "open-minded" than any of those people.

    I don't force myself into their lives, bang on their doors or support laws to make them live in ways I approve of.

    So don't you dare compare me to those people.

    After the way my community has been vilified, targeted and shat upon, I'm allowed to be as angry as I want when those same Mormons who paid money out of their pockets to support Prop 8 feel they can come to my door and hand me their propaganda.

    Don't blame me for fighting back.
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  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    I think it matters not if others listen or agree, their faith/beliefs
    brings them bound to share

    they just want to be respected and not be bombarded with hate

    not unlike any of us
  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    pandora wrote:
    at the risk of sounding whiney
    I'll add that the bigger person is thoughtful of others feelings even when they
    don't agree with them


    And... after Mormons orchestrated a huge, covert and mega-funded campaign to scare people into voting away my rights... you want me to be thoughtful of their feelings?

    Why don't I just put on a nice green astroturf T-shirt that says "Welcome" over the back with a little plastic daisy and lay face-down in front of their cult headquarters? Would that make you happy?
    I can't drive without Pearl Jam
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Jeanwah wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Being nice to these people doesn't work...it's just an invite to come back...I don't want them back...

    There is a way to firmly get your point across without being rude...

    Well I really wasn't rude...told them the bible was BS and shut the door...and if they or anyone thinks that's rude then people need to grow a thicker skin...because they are rude for offering unsolicited advice at my door.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon

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