(February 2, 2016 at 2:44 pm)Whateverist the White Wrote:(February 2, 2016 at 2:23 pm)GodCherry Wrote: I agree. I try to respect other people's right to privacy when it comes to their personal beliefs.
Unfortunately, their mantra is that they're trying to "save" you so they have to talk to you about it.
And there are many here would like to welcome them into the modern world but I don't think any of them actually knock on doors. I recently opened a thread over at the Craig website on how should believers and nonbelievers get along. Someone asked
Quote:Is persuasion an illegitimate tool that disrespects freewill?http://www.reasonablefaith.org/forums/ch...77.15.html
I said that attempts at persuasion should be consensual. My own view is that both sides should respect that those on the other side are adults living the life they have chosen. But you've have already indicated that you approach it this way. It is the unsolicited imposition which ideally should stop.
A long and circuitous way to say welcome.
lol...thank you.
Again, I walked up to a theist and said "hey, I'd love to know more about your religion" that'd be one thing. Or if they said, "do you have a problem with me talking to you about religion"...that'd be ok because I can say no.
But invariably what happens is that they practice techniques to attempt to subtly lead into a religious discussion. You'd be surprised how many churches put out pamphlets and have workshops which tell their followers how to approach conversations with non-believers.
