(October 9, 2019 at 8:52 pm)Fierce Wrote: I have learned to distance religious people from me, usually by a measurement of at least six feet.
It's gotten to the point where I no longer see a reason to interact with Christians when it comes to the topic of religion. The issue is, many of them will often relate any conversation they're having back to the topic of god, as if everything somehow relates to their faith in Jesus. What's there to be gained from it? I've thought about these issues for years; I don't claim to know everything, and in fact I'll be the first to admit that I know very little. However, this is one issue I've thought about quite a bit, so what's the point in talking with someone who's never so much as read Genesis, but claims to be a Christian? I don't see a point anymore.
(October 9, 2019 at 9:15 pm)brewer Wrote: Yes, I often spend weeks at a time in a confined space with strange men. Why do you ask?
Really? Why would you do that? Do you live in a dorm or something
(October 9, 2019 at 9:15 pm)brewer Wrote: Did he tell you what flavor of christian he was? Did you tell him you were atheist?
He was an Evangelical Christian. And no; normally I'd have no issue saying I'm an atheist and taking him to task on his silly comments about morality and god, but being that this was something for work, I figured I'd politely avoid speaking on the topics where we differed, which I did successfully. I'd essentially just listen politely and nod, and give general comments like "that's an interesting idea" or some other vague response to avoid an argument. He was a pretty opinionated guy and I didn't feel like spending my time arguing with him until they got me my own room, which they eventually did.
Sometimes, actually, most times, arguing simply isn't worth it, which is why I chose to respectfully bow out of those conversations by refusing to give my thoughts.
I'm less about talk and more about action. You believe in Jesus? Okay? Cool? Go to church, don't tell me about it, cuz I don't really give a shit. He picked up on this and would quickly change the subject after he saw I wasn't interested in talking about it. Sometimes the indirect approach is better.
If you're frightened of dying, and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.
