So a few baptists came to the door today . . .

[onpatrol98]

10. Pretty cool...

In my opinion, that's how things change. Real people talking to each other. That's how things get done. No one scoring political points by throwing red meat to the faithful. You just talk to people. It all begins with a conversation. DU is so full of..."I put them in their place". In exactly what place do you put another human being.

I don't imagine they were disrespectful and rude in your house. That would have been a major fail, on their part. I think this shows how comfortable you are in your skin. I hope that makes sense.

I know some people who don't believe in God that will say, Thank you...if you say God bless them. It may be out of habit. But, I think they say it simply because they understand the intent was good or the very less, not meant for harm. But, then you have some others, who if you say Merry Christmas, they curse you out. Actually, I only know one person like that. She's the exception, not the rule.

In the end, you want to have a conversation with the first type. And, afterwards you feel like...well, of course, it's perfectly reasonable to not believe and get irritated when you're surrounded by the symbols of someone else's faith. With the 2nd type, you're just left thinking...Wow, what a jerk. End of conversation. End of consideration, unfortunately. Everyone returns to their own corner.