Ahteists, what do you tell religious people who come to your door?

Question

Merry Mythmas everyone!!!

Answer 1

Ask them to have a cup of coffee whilst we discuss things.

Answer 2

I thank them for their time but let them know that I am not interested.

The last group that came around were from the local Anglican Church. They introduced themselves and then gave me an invitation to their Christmas Services. I explained that I would be interstate, thanked them, gave it back to give to another person and wished them a Merry Christmas. Why be rude to polite young people?

I have had some others in the past that have been very hard to get rid of. I tell them that I have a boarder who has been excommunicated for leaving her abusive husband. As these particular people are forbidden to associate with people that are excommunicated, they black list the house. Haven't seen them for years!! ***I actually borrowed this technique from my sister in law who really did have a young woman staying with her after her family had refused to take her and her baby in after she left her husband.

Answer 3

I'm not a true Atheist, but when a religious person comes to my door, that generally means probably one of two things (although sometimes both) they are looking to convert me, or they are looking for money.

I don't want to get converted, and I don't give money to street solicitors, so I kindly ask them to leave. If they won't, I bring out my secret weapon, a police trained German Shepard. That usually gets rid of them very quickly.

Answer 4

Usually, I tell them they are more than welcomed to come, if they will listen to why I don't believe there is a god, then I will listen to why they believe there is one. I also let them know, there will be NO praying, laying of hands, speaking in tongues, anointing with oil, or any other ritual they practice. They aren't as willing to come in then. And when they do, they think they are going to over-talk me in my own home, so I usually end up throwing them out. There was one group whom I had an intelligent discussion with, they left still believing in their god, and I was left still believing that there wasn't one. Mutual respect is very important. I don't like religious bullies.

Answer 5

Merry Mythmas I like that!~

I always miss them..... i get the lil booklets.

I would ask the questions first.... then ask then how they feel if about the fact I don't believe exists at all. Then I would talk about the contradiction between a all powerful God and free will.

Answer 6

Grab a paint brush! JJ actually Im a follower of Christ, I let anyone in who I think isnt dangerous

Answer 7

Basically, I just answer whatever questions they ask. For some reason, they don't seem to like straight answers. It's amazing how many of their questions they think are "gotchas" that really aren't. All of those emotional hooks and pseudo logic just doesn't work with me. Eventually, they just wander off to the next house.

Answer 8

I like to play games sometimes. Such as when Johovah Witnesses or whatever, give them a HAIL LORD SATAN, or give them something like, asking them "This is kinda weird, but I was getting ready to ask you about your religious believes. Are you interested in a pamphlet. By the way we meet at the ballroom on 3rd street." Stuff like that. By the way, in my town, there is no 3rd street. It oddly starts at 5 and goes to 31st.

Answer 9

I tell them that if I'm smart enough to pay rent/mortage, I'm also smart enough to find a church if I wanted one too and shut the door.

Answer 10

I lure them in with questions about salvation, then open the trap door that dumps them into my basement dungeon.

Want to see my collection of Christian-skin hats?

Answer 11

Happy birthday Mithra, Krishna, and Horus. Incidently all are deities born of a virgin on december 25th.