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Hehe my first experience w/ door to door religious recruiters

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SWScorch

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Mwahahahaha

So I just woke up about half an hour ago, go downstairs, see that the sun is shining, so I open the door and walk onto the porch, and theres a woman and a girl standing there, looking very surprised and shocked. The woman had a Bible in her hand, and says "hewllo, we're with the neighborhood Bible commitee and we're dedicated to informing people about this wonderful book..... why are you smiling?"

And replied "Well, to be honest, I've read it before, and it just isnt for me. We're atheists here." And she said "Oh well, may I ask why?" So I was like "Well, I like to have concrete evidence before I believe in stuff. I mean, I dont believe in God, and therefore I cant believe anything the Bible says." And she said something about the Bible and how its good and great, so I went on, "Yeah, like even though I'm atheist, and prefer scientific studies to raving prophets, evolution is one subject I'm unsure on. I mean, I think its real, but I dont know it for sure." Her reply was "I just heard a quotation the other day that evolutionists require more faith than creationists." I was just about to debate that point when my dad walked out. He saw the bible in her hand, got a suspicious look on his face, and quickly said "Son, breakfast is ready."

So they got the hint, and started to leave, but before they did, the woman said to me, "I hope you spend some more time looking through the Bible. I think you will find that there is a lot of interesting things in there; like prophecies that come true" (at which point I think I miht have rolled my eyes) So I was like yeah, bye, thanx for not being a dick like other religious recruiters *coughcough*jehovah's witnesses *coughcough*

Its too bad my dad had to scare them away... I was having fun!!! 😉
 


<< ROFL.... you were having a great time indeed >>


Aren't you from the Netherlands or something Elledan? Have you ever actually personally met a Christian, let alone door to door one? (I'm just kidding. I know there are Christian's in the Netherlands (But not many)).
 


<< I know there are Christian's in the Netherlands (But not many)). >>



Yeah, I always figured that people in the netherlands were scared away from religion by all those gruesome 1500 centruy works of art showing people getting decapitated and pooping coins out their butts. Thank you Heirononmous Bosch and other Flemish masters!
 


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<< ROFL.... you were having a great time indeed >>


Aren't you from the Netherlands or something Elledan? Have you ever actually personally met a Christian, let alone door to door one? (I'm just kidding. I know there are Christian's in the Netherlands (But not many)). >>

Well, according to this site the Netherlands is 34% Catholic and 25% Protestant. I wouldn't call that "not many". I suggest you open your eyes before your mouth in the future.

l2c
 
Alright, I suck. BUT, I'm sure Evangelical Christianity looks a lot different there. I'm willing to bet he doesn't see any door to door action.
 


<< Alright, I suck. BUT, I'm sure Evangelical Christianity looks a lot different there. I'm willing to bet he doesn't see any door to door action. >>

Yeah, the US could stand to learn a few things from the Old World 😉

l2c
 
Well, the same site says that the US is %84 Christian! HA! What do you supose the percentage of people is that are listeners to Jesus and have faith-driven and changed lives?

Edit: The problem is that sites like these can't determine the difference between people that are "culturally"(I think you all know what I mean by this) Christian, and those who know Christ.

"Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name cast out demons, and in your name perform many miracles?'
"And then I will say to them, I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.(Ps6:8)"
 
Gee, I think telling em you're an atheist is gonna make them try to talk to you too much.

You don't need to tell them why you don't belive in God to avoid Bible pushers. Tell them you're a Muslim and you only read the Koran, which states at the beginning that it is the truth, and you have strong reason to belive their Bible book is false. Then you can tell them they're going to hell or something :Q😛
 


<< man.. i wish one would come to my door.. i'd just pummel em 😀 >>


It takes a lot of guts to go out door to door in today's world....for obvious reasons.

I commend that woman.
 
i dunno.. i had a weird experience with a faith that tries to get itself into a lot of unsure people who just pick it up because they have had nothing...
 


<< It takes a lot of guts to go out door to door in today's world....for obvious reasons.

I commend that woman. >>

It also takes alot of guts to be able to actually kill someone. Do you commend those that kill too?
 
What goes through your mind to compare the actions of murderers and people who go door-to-door to share their beliefs as apples-to-apples is beyond me.
 


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<< ROFL.... you were having a great time indeed >>


Aren't you from the Netherlands or something Elledan? Have you ever actually personally met a Christian, let alone door to door one? (I'm just kidding. I know there are Christian's in the Netherlands (But not many)). >>


Some of my relatives are Christian, although few of them are practising it. They're Christians for the statistics. We've had a couple of Jehova Witnesses at our door (my father: 'sorry, not interested.' *closes door*) as well, so I do know what I'm talking about.

But indeed, there are very few 'real' Christians (fundamentalistic Christians) in this country. None of my friends or people I know from school etc. will ever quote the bible in public. Churches are 'bleeding' members, while the Islam is getting more popular here, mostly due to immigrants.
 


<< What goes through your mind to compare the actions of murderers and people who go door-to-door to share their beliefs as apples-to-apples is beyond me. >>

It was an example. It seemed as if Yzzim was commending the person on their guts alone, so I gave a scenario where just because someone has the guts to do something does doesn't mean it's a commendable action. Perhaps the example was a bit extreme, but the point still holds valid
 

While I also have little patience for the conservative Christian door bell ringers, there's no real need to be combative or impolite. The fact that there are so many people out there that actually believe that every bit of the Bible is literally true should give you pause to wonder what's going on in their heads. At least here in the USA, where they all vote... 🙂
 


<< Its too bad my dad had to scare them away... I was having fun!!! >>



Give her a break. She was just trying to save your soul from eternal damnation.
 
Anyone tried responding that you are a loyal christian and according to your belive that the group the doorbellers belong to are going to hell because they are sinners and not following the true words of god?


just wondering
 


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<< What goes through your mind to compare the actions of murderers and people who go door-to-door to share their beliefs as apples-to-apples is beyond me. >>

It was an example. It seemed as if Yzzim was commending the person on their guts alone, so I gave a scenario where just because someone has the guts to do something does doesn't mean it's a commendable action. Perhaps the example was a bit extreme, but the point still holds valid >>


You're trying to assume what I'm thinking when you've never even talked to me or know who I am? 😕
I commend her because I've wanted to go door to door before but I always back out for the fear of what people are going to say/think and what people are actually going to do. Ex: bob970's post.



<< It also takes alot of guts to be able to actually kill someone. Do you commend those that kill too? >>


Killing is usually done out of hate. Comparing these two is impossible.
 


<< Anyone tried responding that you are a loyal christian and according to your belive that the group the doorbellers belong to are going to hell because they are sinners and not following the true words of god?


just wondering >>


How about in English pal?

😉😛
 


<< You're trying to assume what I'm thinking when you've never even talked to me or know who I am? >>

I assumed what you were thinking through what you said. Now that you've specified exactly WHY you commended her, I am content. Beforehand, I was simply curious. I never accused you of anything, I was only asking questions

<< Killing is usually done out of hate. Comparing these two is impossible. >>

Not necessarily. Killing can occur through many different reasons, and it is a perfectly valid example. However, in the future I will learn to keep my examples less extreme 🙂
 


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<< You're trying to assume what I'm thinking when you've never even talked to me or know who I am? >>

I assumed what you were thinking through what you said. Now that you've specified exactly WHY you commended her, I am content. Beforehand, I was simply curious. I never accused you of anything, I was only asking questions >>



Understood.
 
I always say "I'm not interested, but my neighbors are looking for something in their lives" - and then send them over to the neighbors that are assholes.
 
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