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Major Nikon

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46. I tried the tactic of claiming I was Catholic

Sun Jan 29, 2012, 11:10 PM

Jan 2012

When I first moved into a new neighborhood, somehow every church in town found out about it and every single one was knocking on my door. I wasn't about to tell them I'm an atheist because I knew that would really bring the worms out of the woodwork, so after the 2nd pastor came knocking, I told him I was Catholic. Worked like a charm. He tipped his hat and turned tail. I did the same thing for the next half dozen or so that came a knockin'. It worked pretty well with most of them leaving soon after hearing that. However, not soon after the priest from the local Catholic church came knocking. He said he was told I was Catholic, but he couldn't find my name on the parish rolls. So I had to explain what had happened. We both got a good chuckle out of it.

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So a few baptists came to the door today . . . [View all] Prism Jan 2012 OP

I'm ok, you're ok Owlet Jan 2012 #1

We should learn to "Agree to disagree, agreeably." SharonAnn Jan 2012 #51

I would have gone Matt Damon on them waddirum Jan 2012 #2

I did to a degree Prism Jan 2012 #4

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Does it count Prism Jan 2012 #5

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If it helps Prism Jan 2012 #8

I'm shocked. That's what they mean by: Mira Jan 2012 #33

you deserve a medal unionworks Jan 2012 #6

"We're different, and that's pretty ok!" Union Scribe Jan 2012 #9

Pretty cool... onpatrol98 Jan 2012 #10

They were polite, so I was polite Prism Jan 2012 #11

Good point... onpatrol98 Jan 2012 #12

Maybe it's just me SecularMotion Jan 2012 #14

They believed it in earnest Prism Jan 2012 #17

I have better things to do than engage misguided door-to-door jesus salesmen. SecularMotion Jan 2012 #18

I don't. Prism Jan 2012 #20

If you're so interested in changing minds with engagement why aren't you knocking on their door? SecularMotion Jan 2012 #22

What did you mean? LiberalAndProud Jan 2012 #29

I meant as far as their Biblical literalism Prism Jan 2012 #42

I agree their total lack of respect for others' views is what ThomThom Jan 2012 #36

I applaud you for your maturity but, when the mormon's came to my door justiceischeap Jan 2012 #13

I totally understand what you're saying Prism Jan 2012 #16

You are right. The extremes have colored my view. They think they are Christian but are in fact appleannie1 Jan 2012 #30

That shows real class! :) LiberalLoner Jan 2012 #15

Lovely, and praise for being polite. However, if that happens two or three times a year txwhitedove Jan 2012 #19

I was a little surprised Prism Jan 2012 #24

And never mention your own religious preference cause that just sparks a conversation. I'm polite txwhitedove Jan 2012 #26

Many reigions believe in trying to "witness" to convert others. When they come to my door.... Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #21

I suck Prism Jan 2012 #23

It's tough, but I've had a lot of experience. I can say no to Boy Scouts and Girl Scout cookies.. Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #25

It's sad that you felt the need to lie about your beliefs. surrealAmerican Jan 2012 #27

Good OP pecwae Jan 2012 #28

I need a shower now . NT obliviously Jan 2012 #31

If you have time to waste, that is great. Maybe fun for you. Saying "not Interested" would have.... Logical Jan 2012 #32

Former Catholic and atheist who goes to a small(50-60 members), Baptist church regularly here NNN0LHI Jan 2012 #34

People don't know the definition or understanding of Relativism. vaberella Jan 2012 #35

I always ask them to 'please leave'...they do..No problems.. Tikki Jan 2012 #37

Once or twice, of course you are correct. I've been approached and 'witnessed' to way too many Fuzz Jan 2012 #38

I don't see where you told them you are gay dickthegrouch Jan 2012 #39

Twenty minutes? Really? The only way I would/could give them 20 minutes.... Scuba Jan 2012 #40

Very nice Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #41

The problem is... now they'll be back. mainer Jan 2012 #43

I am usually civil to people at my door tabbycat31 Jan 2012 #49

The point where they always lose me noamnety Jan 2012 #44

AMEN! Duer 157099 Jan 2012 #54

My always say, "I don't talk about my beliefs with people who just show up at my door." And Brickbat Jan 2012 #45

I tried the tactic of claiming I was Catholic Major Nikon Jan 2012 #46

I disagree. Dash Riprock Jan 2012 #47

The town that I live in has an ordinance against this behavior Major Nikon Jan 2012 #48

Let me know if they come back. I had this happen when I was in Law School. A couple of Pirate Smile Jan 2012 #50

We used to get a lot of Jehovah's Witnesses when I was growing up RZM Jan 2012 #52

You are much nicer than I, I would have encouraged my boyfriend to engage in the conversation and I NotThisTime Jan 2012 #53