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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:23 PM
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Just curious. What would happen if Atheists went door-to-door looking for converts?
Edited on Sun May-25-08 08:24 PM by Horse with no Name
I personally believe we would start having something along the lines of the Salem Witch Hunts again.
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stray cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:25 PM
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1. I'd close the door just like I do with most people who disturb my home life
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JerseygirlCT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 08:53 PM
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39. Yup, this would be me.
Politely, with a "no thanks, I'm all set", but that would be the extent of the conversation. And unless that was met with rudeness, no problem.
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:27 PM
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Well, if you came to my father's door he would have asked you in
and had a good discussion. Since I don't have the time I would probably tell you what I tell the Jehovah's Witnesses: Sorry I already have my own religion. Thank you anyway.
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:28 PM
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5. When I have time, I invite the Jehovah's Witnesses in
...under the condition that we use MY Bible. There usually aren't many takers.;)
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:29 PM
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6. That is a good one. I will have to remember that.
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Speck Tater Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:37 PM
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14. My late father-in-law used to qutoe them two Bible passages.
... out of context, of course. These two quote were originally unrelated, but they go so well together ...

I don't recall the exact chapter and verse, but the gist of the two quotes were:

"And Judas went forth and hanged himself." "Go ye and do likewise."
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madeline_con Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:39 PM
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16. OMG!
:rofl:
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 09:32 PM
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19. You guys are making me feel better after reading all the down stuff. nt
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struggle4progress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 07:37 PM
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35. "And whatsoever ye doest, do quickly"
It's an old old joke
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OhioChick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:32 PM
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10. I always try to be polite to Jehovah's Witnesses....
However lately, they're coming all the damn time. I used to tell them that I had my own religion, as well. When that no longer worked and they wouldn't give up, I said that I worshipped satan. They haven't been back since. :evilgrin:
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NCDem60 Donating Member (228 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 09:44 PM
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21. Similar here but I
used a different line.

DING DONG

ME: Yes?

JW: We're Jehovah's Wittinesses.

ME:(Quickly) My God I didn't even know he was on trial!!

JW:stunned silence.

ME: Have a good day.

DOOR: Click.
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JerseygirlCT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 08:55 PM
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40. They don't come too often here - which is good, because the
one who did, and literally put her foot in the door so I couldn't close it, sort of bothered me.

The LDS boys are sort of funny - so scared and earnest! This is a VERY RC town - they're definitely fighting an uphill battle - I usually try to tell them that, but on they go - roasting in their white shirts and ties...
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mcctatas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:27 PM
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2. It would backfire...
then we'd have a bunch of born-agains putting us on prayer chains and trying to out do each other by saving our souls;)
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:28 PM
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4. LOL.
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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:27 PM
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3. ....
Prolly. Cause you know, atheists aren't American really......:sarcasm:
BTW, I'm not sure whats worse when the doorknockers try to tell me about "Gods plan for me"..telling them I'm Jewish or telling them I'm an atheist..Aye Carumba.....:eyes:
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Dollface Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:31 PM
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8. Tell them you're Wiccan. God will reward you for giving them something interesting to say at church
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yardwork Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 09:44 PM
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22. Try telling them that you're a lesbian.
Works like a charm.
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htuttle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:30 PM
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7. Q: "What do you get when you cross a Jehovah's Witness with a Unitarian?"
A: "Someone who knocks on your door for no apparent reason."

Heard that one from a friend of mine who's a Unitarian minister...
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TechBear_Seattle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-28-08 12:51 AM
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45. You've seen the "Shit Happens" list of religious beliefs, right?
Jehovah's Witnesses: Knock, knock. "Shit happens."

Unitarian Universalism: It may or may not be shit and it may or may not happen. Discuss.
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izquierdista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:32 PM
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9. Atheists, no prob....
Now those people who want me to kiss Hank's ass, they are evil!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDp7pkEcJVQ
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madeline_con Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:32 PM
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11. My question for the JW's...
What if you meet someone on one of your "missions" who bumps you from heaven, because they live a more "pure life" than you?
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:35 PM
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12. The way I understand it
The ones at the top of the pyramid scheme...uh sorry..Jehovah's Witnesses...are the ONLY ones who actually go to Heaven.
I don't think they are the ones knocking on the door. Those are their loyal foot soldiers.
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madeline_con Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:38 PM
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15. But, isn't that up to God?
How can they presume to know?

And why would anyone go door to door if they knew heaven is already full? This makes no sense.
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:39 PM
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Cause they are the "cool kids" and we aren't?
:shrug::rofl:
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ToeBot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:36 PM
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13. Atheism is not a religion, why would they do something so silly? nt
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JerseygirlCT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 08:56 PM
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41. Yeah, I wonder what they would say?
Or what tracts they could bring?
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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:39 PM
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17. I'd donate money to them, lol.
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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 08:42 PM
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18. it would look something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZQsuLDqBk
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baldguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 09:37 PM
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20. Kahlua & milk?
:puke:
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 09:48 PM
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23. if i have jehovah and seven day coming to my door, i would not fear for atheists anymore
no, .... i do not think they would be received any worse than the others knocking on my door and i live in a religious belt.

but so what to those that knock on my door. i stand on the porch in total disagreement with them and have lovely conversations of difference without the need to come to blows. at what point have we become so rigid in what is allowed.

to flip over a christian or seven day or jehovah knocking at your door is just to small and petty
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mdmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-25-08 09:50 PM
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24. that would be some good performance art
hmmm... thinking...
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notfullofit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 02:28 AM
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25. Don't you think that would
depend on which state they were in?

Now, in the south......................'nuff said.
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cyborg_jim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 02:58 AM
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26. "Hello, I would like to tell you the news about absolutely nothing."
Uh... goodbye then.
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and-justice-for-all Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 05:55 AM
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27. I like the one person at a time approach..
I just prevented 2 friends from ever being sucked into the religious black hole.
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cosmik debris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 07:50 AM
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28. The Christians would complain about the persecution. n/t
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Meshuga Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 02:02 PM
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29. What would motivate an atheist to do that?
I can see the group of Christians who believe that non-believers who don't know Jesus and don't accept him as a savior are doomed for eternity and they feel the urgency to go out saving souls. But what would be the motivation for the people who lack those beliefs?
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cosmik debris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 02:10 PM
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30. Haven't you heard?
Atheist hate religion and want to destroy it.

Or so I'm told.
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Meshuga Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 03:08 PM
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31. Oh yeah
I forgot about the atheist plan to destroy religion. All an atheist have to do to contribute to the cause is to express his/her lack of belief. Even I have been accused of being part of this conspiracy.

So to clear my name I ask you:

How dare you express your opinion here in the R/T forum?
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 07:42 PM
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36. Actually it was NOT posted in the R/T forum
It was posted alongside another religious-type post that still stands in GD.
Mine was moved (although it was really tongue-in-cheek at best)and the other was not.
More crappy work by mods who have agendas.
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Meshuga Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 08:01 PM
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37. I am not questioning your motives for posting your OP here in R/T
I was just joking with cosmik debris. The question in the message you replied to was not directed at you. :-)

I guess the intention/context of your OP lost its purpose/meaning when the mods decided to "hide" it in this forum. That sucks.
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 08:25 PM
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38. Well it does suck
because this is a forum for serious discussion and that definitely did not fit that criteria.
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Dorian Gray Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 05:22 PM
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33. To annoy them
in retribution?

:)
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Meshuga Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 05:34 PM
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34. I think it would backfire
:-)

Imagine having a debate with a fanatic. It's frustrating and a waste of one's time.
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charlie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 03:41 PM
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32. I did that one summer
Standing there mute just unnerved everybody. I never clinched a sale, but got a lot of weapons pointed at me.

So, I quit and took a better job selling zeppelins door to door. It was only slightly easier, but I didn't have to run from buckshot.
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JerseygirlCT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-26-08 08:56 PM
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42. LOL! nt
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porcelain_doll Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-27-08 02:26 AM
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43. Oh my.
We'd have all the religious groups trying even harder to convert whomever they could. People would freak. Chaos. Boom.

:evilgrin:
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Occam Bandage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-27-08 02:28 AM
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44. It would suggesting that jackass behavior is not limited to positive belief.
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