I never know what to say... - Page 3

blueerica · 03-09-2007, 11:54 AM

It's been a while since I got hit by the Bible Brigade, or more specifically Jehovah's Witnesses, and I never know quite what to say. They're usually quite nice. This one was a little aggressive, launched right into the passages, opened a booklet and asked me which of these problems I'd like God to solve first - crime, hate, war... the list goes on. Bamboozled, I didn't know what to say.

I'm a nice person - and I wouldn't want to be rude. I know they're sharing with me something they believe in, something they believe would be good for everyone. Heck, they didn't even look at me funny when I opened the door in my PJs at 10:40. They handed me their book, and I just wanted to tell them that it was a waste of their time/energy/money/whatever giving it to me. Though, I doubt they would share my views... To them, giving me that booklet, even if I never open it, has at least some future benefit - perhaps I'll open it in a moment of boredom, or better yet, sorrow - a moment when I might just need God's help.

So yeah, I sympathize even when I disagree with their views. How does someone like me, without slamming the door in their face, tell them to buzz off?

Hell, same even goes for really nice people running around my neighborhood with flyers - though I don't seem to have the same problem with them. I can always tell them I'm disinterested in their product and that's the end of the line... usually. But how do I tell someone I'm not interested in God? Even if I don't believe in their religion, or any, there has to be interest on some level - even if my interest is "Why do you believe in God?"

OK... I over-thought this.

How do you guys deal?

03-09-2007, 11:54 AM	#1
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I never know what to say... It's been a while since I got hit by the Bible Brigade, or more specifically Jehovah's Witnesses, and I never know quite what to say. They're usually quite nice. This one was a little aggressive, launched right into the passages, opened a booklet and asked me which of these problems I'd like God to solve first - crime, hate, war... the list goes on. Bamboozled, I didn't know what to say. I'm a nice person - and I wouldn't want to be rude. I know they're sharing with me something they believe in, something they believe would be good for everyone. Heck, they didn't even look at me funny when I opened the door in my PJs at 10:40. They handed me their book, and I just wanted to tell them that it was a waste of their time/energy/money/whatever giving it to me. Though, I doubt they would share my views... To them, giving me that booklet, even if I never open it, has at least some future benefit - perhaps I'll open it in a moment of boredom, or better yet, sorrow - a moment when I might just need God's help. So yeah, I sympathize even when I disagree with their views. How does someone like me, without slamming the door in their face, tell them to buzz off? Hell, same even goes for really nice people running around my neighborhood with flyers - though I don't seem to have the same problem with them. I can always tell them I'm disinterested in their product and that's the end of the line... usually. But how do I tell someone I'm not interested in God? Even if I don't believe in their religion, or any, there has to be interest on some level - even if my interest is "Why do you believe in God?" OK... I over-thought this. How do you guys deal? __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me Last edited by blueerica : 03-09-2007 at 02:15 PM.
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