It's been a long time since I had some holy rollers come to my house ...
Well - Saturday, while I was out in the yard, I saw them approaching - two men and a young boy. I approached and asked if I could help them, and one man said "we'd love to talk about the Bible with you".
I wasn't feeling particularly adversarial in any way - so I simply said " I don't want to waste your time - I'm an atheist" .
I saw the surprise in the man's face. He was speechless for a few beats. Then he said " I thank you for your candor, most people are not honest in that way" . I responded with " no problem - I respect where you're at , it's just not me. Peace"
We all smiled, I wished them well, and off they went.
I found the whole exchange to be satisfying.
So, there ya go !
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Sounds like a group of nice folks having a pleasant exchange. Being civil to one another should be the norm. Well handled!
indirect76
Level 7
May 5, 2019
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The last time someone came to my door trying to push their religion I told them I’d give them 15 minutes to spew their bullshit as long as they give me 15 minutes to tell them exactly why what they spew is bullshit. They immediately apologized for bothering me, turned and walked away.
TheKranium
Level 5
May 5, 2019
4
Funny how they were not willing to stand there and listen to a opposing opinion....
I will try that myself if you don’t mind. I don’t wish to waste my own time either! 
Freedompath
Level 9
May 5, 2019
4
well done. i always try to show them some respect.
callmedubious
Level 8
May 5, 2019
4
If I'd said that, he would have said, "Yeah, I kind of guessed."
CallMeDave
Level 8
May 5, 2019
4
I attempted to check yes, for someone’s post and accidentally disappeared it...sorry! Hope you know who you are and can excuse me?
Freedompath
Level 9
May 5, 2019
3
I seem to be off their list after my last encounter. They scared the crap out of a cat that was getting loving in my lap when they loudly approached. They weren't concerned about the cat. The elder just asked if I've always been "that way". I ignored them and comforted the coughing cat. They turned and left.
Fred_Snerd
Level 8
May 5, 2019
3
I will join in with the "well done" bunch......spread peace, not anger.....after all.. I was once as mis-guided as they......tomorrow they might be allies.
HankSherman
Level 8
May 6, 2019
2
Once I've said "atheist" they don't pay me any attention and launch into their pitch anyway.
When they give me a chance reply, they hang their head in shame and wander away to the next house.
WonderWartHog99
Level 8
May 6, 2019
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