[SexyTech]

Why is it that Christian fanatics have to cruise apartment complexes blasting obnoxious music and approaching small childern???

This just happened here where I live and my 7 year old was scared because "STRANGERS" were approaching her and saying she could have a FREE X-BOX!

I called the Sheriff's and reported the incident. Do I think they will do anything? I doubt it.

WHY is it that "Christians" seem to think that they are "above the law" and can violate No Soliciting laws and can act like pedophiles and approach small children "in the name of jesus" and scare the crap out of them and think it's just OK?

HEY CHRISTIANS...
GO PUSH YOUR CRAP ON ADULTS THAT ARE WILLING TO LISTEN TO THE TRIPE THAT YOU ARE SPEWING AND LEAVE INNOCENT CHILDREN ALONE!!!

It is the PARENT'S responsibility to teach their OWN children about religion and what beliefs/faith to follow!

[flyeater]

I don't think the people your refering to constitute the vast majority of Christians

[valley]

Originally posted by SexyTech:
Why is it that Christian fanatics have to cruise apartment complexes blasting obnoxious music and approaching small childern???

This just happened here where I live and my 7 year old was scared because "STRANGERS" were approaching her and saying she could have a FREE X-BOX!

WHY is it that "Christians" seem to think that they are "above the law" and can violate No Soliciting laws and can act like pedophiles and approach small children "in the name of jesus" and scare the crap out of them and think it's just OK?

An X-Box from God? Blaring music? Frightening children? Gotta go with you on the "wrongness" of that, Ben. And we all know how much I hate agreeing with you () but this kind of behavior is truly uncalled for.

[SexyTech]

Originally posted by valley:
An X-Box from God? Blaring music? Frightening children? Gotta go with you on the "wrongness" of that, Ben. And we all know how much I hate agreeing with you () but this kind of behavior is truly uncalled for.

Thank You Valley!

Besides...
from *MY* experiences with christians, they don't need to solicit anything! REAL Christians would not lower themselves to scaring children!

After all...didn't Jesus himself say something about not harming children???

and as I said in the first line of my post..."Christian FANATICS" and not the normal christians!



Blessed Be!

[valley]

Originally posted by SexyTech:
After all...didn't Jesus himself say something about not harming children???

I know that He took them up into His arms after the people had tried to keep them away from Him. Hardly the picture of one who doesnt care for the feelings of children. Christians are supposed to do their best to put Christ's teachings into practice...but we often fail, putting what we want ahead of what He taught. But scaring kids...blaring music to draw attention to themselves in a big showy way...and using gimmicks to sell the gospel...it is upsetting to see and you have every right to question them about their faith when they are doing something offensive like that.

If it doesnt look like a duck, walk like a duck or act like a duck...then it probably isnt a duck. But I think most would agree that the people who scared your daughter were not ducks but were at least quacks.

I've never had the "pleasure" of sidewalk evangelizing of that nature other than watching some Hari Krishna's dancing around a boombox at the Smithsonean Institute. It was creepy but funny too. Makes me glad to be out in the country where we dont have to deal with the real strange ones. Besides...with all of the drunken rednecks we have around here....that kind of evangelizing wouldnt be tolerated.

[barfly]

"This just happened here where I live and my 7 year old was scared because "STRANGERS" were approaching her and saying she could have a FREE X-BOX!"


did they mean one of these?

[It Wasn't me]

As with ALL religions some people lose their grip on reality. I have never liked people that try to shove their beliefs down your throat and then condemn you for not believing what they believe.

[SexyTech]

First off...
ROFLMAO @ Barfly! that was clever!

Originally posted by It Wasn't me:
As with ALL religions some people lose their grip on reality. I have never liked people that try to shove their beliefs down your throat and then condemn you for not believing what they believe.

While there are those from ALL religions that seek to intimidate and convert through intimidation...The most common seems to be the so called "Christians" that are the biggest offenders!

I am a Pagan...I openly admit that!
I also admit certain religions are for those that can't think for themselves. But I also acknowledge that they have every right to believe what they want to believe.

NOW, the fact that VALLEY even agrees with my on this instance is something that I find amazing! But christians, even though they follow blindly and without evidence, can see what happens when it turns to fanaticism and gives the general christian people a bad name!

As a Pagan, Our rede(motto) is:
An it harm ye none, do what you will!

This means that WE have fun and enjoy LIFE as long as no other gets harmed by our actions!

Now...if ANYONE wants to rationally & intelligently discuss theology and Paganism, please PM me and we'll talk about it in private so that those "closed minded" people can't interfere with a rational conversation!

Blessed Be!

[hammerbill]

Funny, the biggest offender of all I can think of was...Adolf Hitler. Christian? Hardly. Sounded more atheistic and pagan to me. Connections to the occult, astrology, etc. Hated jews. Wonder why? To spread religion or to rid the world of it?

[Paquadez]

It is every Christian's duty, to prosetelyze.

As Christ told his disciples, "Take your staff and go forth..........."

To me, this doesn't mean banging on people's doors and trying to ram MY belief down their throat!

I become annoyed, when certain sectors of so called "Christanity" place my God and Saviour into disrepute.

One of the best ways to witness, is by example.

If someone wants to discuss faith, in an adult and rational manner, then I am ready and happy to do so.

If someone wanted me to pick up a tambourine and march along the street wearing a funny dress, then sorry, no!

One of my good friends and a member of my church is a very well known DJ. He is often criticised for NOT taking the opportunity to use his air time to evangalise.

As he, sensibly states, if you go into WallMart, Christian, Budhist, Jewish assistants, don't use this opportunity to try and convert you, do they?

Apart from being fired (!!) it's the wrong time and the wrong place.

Paq

[hammerbill]

I'm not too hot on the idea of banging on doors either. But in order to preserve and maintain an open culture in which people are not afraid to associate and form groups of like-minded others, it is important that this activity be allowed. It is always the option of any homeowner to put a "no soliciting" or appropriate similar sign on their door. If one does not, and one complains, I am afraid it is not the fault of the solicitor in our culture and probably yours too.
Now, would that we could stop the junk mail. So far as I have seen, there is no legal recourse to prosecute those who invade our privacy by making and sharing data bases on our habits then mail us crap or throw it on our lawns. While there could be some success in requesting stoppage one item at a time, it is more like getting in a fistfight with a swarm of mosquitos. We could take a lot of fat out of our economy and save a lot of trees. But just look at the resistance the national call registry encountered from sales organizations. Now when was the last time a religious person told you that you didn't have the right to tell him to get off your property and then took you to court over the issue?
The confusion that most non-religious people encounter is that they assume anyone who mentions the name of Christ is a christian. Not so. The world is filled with people trying to look christian in an effort to get away with pushing others around. Just as many atheistic oppressors of history (Hitler, Stalin, Mao, etc. etc. etc.) do not represent the general beleif systems of atheism just because they are atheists, (and I doubt if many astrology beleivers will blame Hitler murdering 5 million people on astrology-even if he consulted the stars for advice on attacking other countries). And so far as not being able to think for themselves is concerned, look no further than any of these atheistic leaders' followers.
One point worth mentioning is that since religious groups are huge demographic groups, wrongdoings will obviously be more common. You are going to get more "sin" out of a group of 2 billion than out of a group of 2 million for reasons of common sense. It is important to mention your complaints in perspective and perhaps use percentages instead of quantities when speaking of the harm done to society.

[ComputerFix]

Besides...
from *MY* experiences with christians, they don't need to solicit anything! REAL Christians would not lower themselves to scaring children!

Indeed. Sounds like the conversation we had about Peta just before Xmas. The point becomes lost.

I am sorry to hear about such behavior. Quite frankly, people like that harm everyone, not just Christians.

[Paquadez]

Totally agree about unsolicited sales people, Hammerbill.

I have this fantasy where I am going to convert my porch, with a sort of hydraulic ram operating a concealed space above the front door.

I will save ALL the sales flyers and catalogues and load 'em into the space.

When the unfortunate sales person bangs on my door and the space is full, I shall say "Ah, I've got something important for you!" and pull the lever operating the flap!

One great gag I played on two lady reps, was this.

I got my son, who was then about 23 to open the door and make like a moron.

Instantly, despite the fact that he was a man, the head lady started talking to him as if he was about five!


When faced with such situations, they ALWAYS ask to speak to a non-mentally challenged elder.

" Is Mummy or Daddy in Darling?" She said.

"My Dad's In" he spoke in Moron.

He called me and I also pretended to be a moron.

Staring hard at the head lady's rather wonderful boobs, with a fixated glare and my tongue sticking out of my mouth, I said;

"Haven't you got nice eyes!"

You have never ever seen two sales people almost run along the drive and away so quickly!

Once I shut the front door, we were both literally rolling on the floor with laughter!

Paq

[bassetman]

Somehow I knew I would find Valley in here!

[SexyTech]

Originally posted by bassetman:
Somehow I knew I would find Valley in here!

But did you EVER thinik you'd live to see the day that she AGREED with ME on something about religion???