How would you feel if that little old lady around the corner gave out a copies of "The God Delusion"...

Question

to all the children that came to her door on Halloween? How about if she was giving out little Bibles?

Answer 1

That would be grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreaat!

Answer 2

If there was a little old lady around the corner giving out copies of "The God Delusion", I'd surely get in line for a copy. I wouldn't mind reading it, but I'll be damned if I'll pay for the thing...
If she were giving out Bibles, I would assume that, if you don't want one, you'd have enough class to either tell her so, nicely, or take it and give it to someone who does want one. Perhaps you could donate it to the Red Cross or something...

People get offended far too easily. If someone hands you literature you don't feel like reading, why make a federal case out of it?
Sheesh, pass it on to someone else, leave it on the church steps, leave it on the table at your next doctor or dentist visit, or toss it in the trash, if you like....
Just quit whining, for goodness sake!

Answer 3

As a parent, I would check my childrens treat bags when they got home. I would read "The God Delusion" and then decide if it was something suitable for my children. If she was passing out the Bible I would check it to make sure it hadn't been defaced or anything done to bias it for a particular denomination before letting the kids have it.

I would also check all of the other treats to make sure they're safe.

Answer 4

I always thought that slipping tiny Bibles (or rather snippets of verses in a miniature pamphlet) into trick-or-treat bags was a bit presumptuous, actually. My kids got them from time to time, and though obviously we weren't offended it did strike us as underhanded. I did wonder what other parents' reactions were; certainly those of other faiths, or no particular religion, would have been a bit offended. So would I, if the "God Delusion" scenario you mention were played out.

If people take exception to Halloween for religious reasons, then they don't need to participate. But it shouldn't be a platform for proselytizing. Leave the kids alone, for crying out loud.

Answer 5

I would tell that I already have that book and it is sooooo boring. Atheist better come with more interesting 'bible". That is high school level debate over evolution and stuff.

And what can a man without living faith in living God say anything about the personal relationship with God. One cannot understand the Bible without the help of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 6

I'm an atheist and I would be irritated with someone using Halloween to push their agenda. Either give out candy or turn off the light.

Answer 7

I'd say she'd be a good candidate for a TP party amongst the neighborhood kids. Twenty rolls of Quilted Northern, comin' up.

Answer 8

Any parent, in this day and age, who would let their small children out on the street,,,to go to stranger's houses and ask for candy,,,should be locked up in jail....especially the ones who let their little girls, dress like hooker rock stars,,,,I am just disgusted with this whole,,,so called,,excuse for a Holiday...why can't people see this day glorifies evil.....do they have their head in the sand...no such thing as an innocent bit of fun...it is not harmless...

Answer 9

Sweet! Where's her house? Most people have to shell out cash for "The God Delusion"!

(While Bibles are free... Says something about valuation, I think.)

Answer 10

I would throw several thousand copies of the `Dawkins Delusion` through her windows.

Answer 11

I wouldn't care either way. I'd also tell my children not to go back next year, unless she gives candy too. Otherwise it's just a waste of time.