A sudden disconnect ?

[Vegamo]

The other day I went over to a "frame shop" to get a quote on framing a bunch of Alex grey posters that I have. The old man was chatty and down to earth, we spent about half an hour talking before he spit out "I am a man of god and believe he put me down on earth to be a framer" I chuckled and carried on a different subject without actually realizing that I felt a sudden disconnect after hearing that.

I started realizing this before but when ever I am around religious folk I develop a disconnection and try to plead out as soon as possible. Basically I don't like being around them, even if they are generous and nice.

Does anyone else feel that way?

[Godlesspanther]

The other day I went over to a "frame shop" to get a quote on framing a bunch of Alex grey posters that I have. The old man was chatty and down to earth, we spent about half an hour talking before he spit out "I am a man of god and believe he put me down on earth to be a framer" I chuckled and carried on a different subject without actually realizing that I felt a sudden disconnect after hearing that.

I started realizing this before but when ever I am around religious folk I develop a disconnection and try to plead out as soon as possible. Basically I don't like being around them, even if they are generous and nice.

Does anyone else feel that way?

Religious people are harder to trust, we see all too often that their religion is nothing more than an excuse to be an asshole.

[Vegamo]

The other day I went over to a "frame shop" to get a quote on framing a bunch of Alex grey posters that I have. The old man was chatty and down to earth, we spent about half an hour talking before he spit out "I am a man of god and believe he put me down on earth to be a framer" I chuckled and carried on a different subject without actually realizing that I felt a sudden disconnect after hearing that.

I started realizing this before but when ever I am around religious folk I develop a disconnection and try to plead out as soon as possible. Basically I don't like being around them, even if they are generous and nice.

Does anyone else feel that way?

Religious people are harder to trust, we see all too often that their religion is nothing more than an excuse to be an asshole.

Very true, looking back at my life only the religious ones have betrayed me.

[Senshi]

The other day I went over to a "frame shop" to get a quote on framing a bunch of Alex grey posters that I have. The old man was chatty and down to earth, we spent about half an hour talking before he spit out "I am a man of god and believe he put me down on earth to be a framer" I chuckled and carried on a different subject without actually realizing that I felt a sudden disconnect after hearing that.

I started realizing this before but when ever I am around religious folk I develop a disconnection and try to plead out as soon as possible. Basically I don't like being around them, even if they are generous and nice.

Does anyone else feel that way?

Oh yes, wanna know whats worst? When you're in the Army and you're disconnected from the rest of your platoon because they're die hard fundamentalists and they keep bringing up religion in every conversation.

[Dragonetti]

Religious people judge harshly. I am ostracize in my community, when people find out I am an atheist. Then again, I do not want to be friends with them.

[Vegamo]

Religious people cannot think clearly, they scare me.

[Crossless2.0]

God put him on Earth to be a framer? Um, OK. I guess we all have our cross to bear.

[ThePinsir]

No. I'll usually just try to gradually change the flow of conversation.
Some of my best friends are religious.

If they're pushy I'll put them in their place...but just casually bringing up god? What's the big deal?

[Thackerie]

The other day I went over to a "frame shop" to get a quote on framing a bunch of Alex grey posters that I have. The old man was chatty and down to earth, we spent about half an hour talking before he spit out "I am a man of god and believe he put me down on earth to be a framer" I chuckled and carried on a different subject without actually realizing that I felt a sudden disconnect after hearing that.

I started realizing this before but when ever I am around religious folk I develop a disconnection and try to plead out as soon as possible. Basically I don't like being around them, even if they are generous and nice.

Does anyone else feel that way?

Yeah, they creep me out. Especially when they catch me off-guard as in your example. Makes me want to back out of the room without making eye contact.

Unfortunately, I can't do this with my ophthalmologist. The guy thinks God put him on Earth to remove cataracts. (I never asked him why God decided to bless us with them in the first place.) But, he's damn good at cataract surgery and I know I'll need to see him again soon.

[Lek]

You probably get uncomfortable because you're afraid they'll try to evangelize you. That's why I'm afraid to answer the door bell. Usually it's a Jehovah's Witness or someone trying to sell me something. Most of the time when someone makes a comment like that he's advertising his faith, but won't go beyond that unless you continue along that line.