2007-08-28 06:19:14 · 46 answers · asked by elfkin, attention whore 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"I'm a raging booze hound and I spend my Sunday mornings vomiting."
2007-08-28 06:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
Smile and scratch your head while you listen to the proselityser. Then, behave like a scientist investigating a strange phenomenon (use a magnifyer for effect). After a while, emit a resigned whisper, give him a "get out of hell free card" and leave.
> okay, trying this again: What is the most polite way to decline an invitation to church?
2007-08-28 06:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by par1138 • FCD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just saying "No thank you." usually works. But if someone is persisstant then tell them that you have no intentions of ever taking them up on the offer...my sister in law used to invite me all the time until I told her firmly that I was not and will never be interested in attending the money grubbing building she calls "church"
2007-08-28 06:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Serious answer: if they won't just take "no thank you" for an answer, then explain why you don't want to go. If all else fails, fall back on old excuses. Tell them that Sunday is the day you spend with your family, or something along those lines.
2007-08-28 06:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I lived in Japan, I was asked by Mormon missionaries a few times to their "center" or whatever they call it.
I thanked them for the invite, but told them that since I am a practicing Catholic and I believe in Catholicism wholeheartedly, it would not be appropriate for me to go to a Mormon facility at the invitiation of Mormon missionaries.
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2007-08-28 06:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you know what church you are being invited to, simply say,
"Oh, thank you for asking, but I couldn't impose. I tend to relate to God in a less formal setting. It was sweet of you to invite me, though."
2007-08-28 06:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are not interested, use empathy and understanding, but be honest. I can not tell you what to say, but do know honesty is the best policy. Treat others as you wish to be treated yourself (love, respect, honesty). Hope this helps you.
Peace be with you, Good Will 2 Man
2007-08-28 06:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know these people well then just lie and say you already go to church, what can a lie like that hurt a stranger (I mean if that's the case).
2007-08-28 06:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I answered your earlier question with it depended on the "no thank you."
If someone said to me, no thank you, I have a church. Then no I wouldn't ask again.
If someone said to me, no thank you, I don't believe in organized religion, I wouldn't ask again.
If someone said, No thank you, perhaps another time. I would ask again.
I may say to anyone though, that this invitation doesn't have a closing date, your always welcome. Or something to that effect.
2007-08-28 07:39:40 · answer #9 · answered by 2ndchhapteracts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them how you feel and why. Have you thought about what makes you not want to go so you can explain it better. No reason to lie or is there?
2007-08-28 06:30:52 · answer #10 · answered by יונתן 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, in addition to what others had already said... thank them for the invitation.. surely they will understand.. tell them that you're happy to what you believe in at the moment..
tell them your honest answer why u are not accepting their invitation..
2007-08-28 06:28:42 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋