They know we don't attend a "house of worship" and their question was asked in a condescending manner - as if our Sundays (and lives) are somehow meaningless because we choose not to engage in the same activities as them...
2007-02-02 14:25:00 · 22 answers · asked by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, it was out of line. It is none of their business what you do on Sundays... Or any other days for that matter. You should ask why he wants to know and if he indicates that you should be going to church tell them it's none of their business if or how you worship and since you do not treat them with disrespect you would appreciate it if they would show you the same courtesy and respect your decisions.
2007-02-02 16:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by l 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because they go to church on Sundays doesn't mean they are better people than you. If you got the feeling that this is what was implied by your neighbor's tone, then you are probably right. I know a couple of people like that myself, but I don't let it bother me. I enjoy my Sundays, as I'm sure they do, so it doesn't matter what they think. Different strokes for different folks.
2007-02-02 23:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he was being rude, then he WAS being rude...... Some people have no class. Then again, if he is a religious (christian) - then he already broke a rule of thumb that comes directly from the bible......................
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you?
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR *(this does not mean - love THY nearest "christian" neighbor.....)
and there is a bunch of other stuff in the bible about placing judgments on others too........
Regardless of your faith, try to forgive him "For he KNOWS NOT WHAT HE DOES...."
Some people (and I've met MANY nasty lil' holy rollers) do not have ANY class...... But if I weer you, I would be polite, take it with a grain of salt and consider that he may be ignorant.
Then again, as a christian it is your obligation to share the word of god to others......... I am TOTALLY guessing that this was his "Failed attempt" to strike up a discussion that definately went teh wrong way.....
Just smile at him and know that he just isn't that bright....
I do practice what I preach, I live next door to an arrogant, pompus *** "border patrol officer" who thinks his sh--t don't stink and loves to call HOA every time someone parks on the curb that HE hasn't personally invited........ But, as time has passed, EVERYONE in the neighborhood sees him for who he is.
AN A SS!!!
2007-02-03 01:02:44 · answer #3 · answered by VocalistGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of line? No. It is part of his faith to try to witness to other people, and he is clearly with in his right to free religion to practice said religion, and it is not infringing on your rights, so therefore, out of line, no. Unappreciated and unwanted, yes.
Next time, tell him Sundays are reserved for breaking into all the neighborhood houses and going through all their things, animal sacrifices, football, beer drinking, lawn mowing, packaging the cocaine from the big bag to the smaller baggies, home projects and less important things like hanging out with the kids, family breakfast together, games, quality time etc.
If this does not offend him enough, ask what he will be doing for the spring solstice, roughly about the same time, strangely enough as the christian celebration of easter, and inform him that you will be having a big festival for the vernal equinox.
Then flip him the bird, and plant taller bushes between his house and yours.
2007-02-03 00:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure they were out of line. And aren't they just walking advertisements for their church? Don't spend your time worrying about them. If it comes up again, point out that they are a little touchy about the subject, and perhaps if they slept in on the occasional Sunday, they'd be friendlier and less condescending.
2007-02-02 22:51:30 · answer #5 · answered by cnIV 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know, there is no way of telling about your neighbor from here (obviously), but here's some food for thought.
Many evangelical Christians (and I'd bet money that who your neighbors are) sincerely believe that they are doing you a favor by urging you to go to church and "get religion" ... (theirs of course).
Implying that "you" are a "non-believer" and therefore inferior is defintely condescending, however, if they TRULY believe that they are "saving" you then they also believe that ANY means of getting you to go is justified ... after all your "soul" is at stake.
Likely they also feel "pity" for you considering your destiny plight of eternal damnation, etc etc.
Personally, I find that life goes smoother if I just go WAY out and give folks like this the benefit of the doubt in terms of motive and not take too much offense. Mostly because taking offense often also expends some of your energy, time, and such over a hopeless argument. He will likely NEVER convince you and you are unlikely to ever convince him .. even about the condescnding manner of his methods, much less the substance of his message. Why waste that energy find fault with him .. EVEN it you are righteous in doing so.
It is much easier just to pity HIM for being so closed minded, and sp socially inept that he can't help but insult his neighbors. When SOBs like him are reduced to being objects of your pity, I think you will find them much easier to deal with, and no reason to waste time on.
Just my thoughts, hope this give something to think about ...
-Casey88
P.S. Note that this method also works for friends who fall under the AM-WAY cult and want to drag you in too.
2007-02-02 22:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by Casey88 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he was out of line. Not everyone attends church, but that does not make the Anti-christ. Some people have to work and can't attend, or live too far from their regular church and have not found one. It is really no one elses business what people do unless it is harming them personally.
2007-02-02 23:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your neighbor's intent was to encourage you to attend a house of worship on Sundays, it certainly wasn't effective, right?
2007-02-03 13:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it should happen again, let your neighbor know that it's rude and condescending people like them that turned you off of church to begin with.
Knock on their door during the week and try to convert them to satanism.
2007-02-02 22:45:38 · answer #9 · answered by meowmeowkitty 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him what you do. Maybe you volunteer. Maybe you visit family. Maybe you garden. Maybe you educate yourself. Maybe you babysit the children of the couple across the street who is religious.
Maybe you work, thereby paying taxes which pay for a lot of good stuff.
2007-02-03 01:54:13 · answer #10 · answered by martinnychk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋