In my case, not a bar but a park. I do a lot of mountain biking and in between laps is a rest area. Yesterday 2 men were sitting there for over 2 hours talking about how they KNEW they were going to heaven. I didn't listen to the whole conversation. Only the bits and pieces I was able to hear between laps. There were discussions on how Jesus was a part of every decision in his life and the ones where he wasn't he seemed to always make the wrong decision. So I assume talking to yourself before making decisions seems to help this guy.
I couldn't help think to myself how people would have reacted if these 2 guys were Atheists talking about how they knew Jesus was a legend, God a myth, and the Bible just a fairytale. I imagine someone saying the words "I will pray for you" and it pisses me off. Not because someone would say it to me, but because I want a line like that. I need something to say in situations like that without starting a debate and making enemies. Just something I can say before walking off. It shouldn't be offensive but should still deliver a message that says "You're an idiot… But I have hope for you!". Something short but leaves them knowing I thought they were an idiot. The only thing I could come up with yesterday was "Good luck guys. I really hope you make it to heaven". Doesn't have the "You're an idiot" effect though.
I am looking for ideas. Maybe there isn't one single line that can deliver that message but different ones in response to different conversations. Anyone have any ideas?
Comment by Heather Spoonheim on July 7, 2011 at 12:22pm
Comment by Robert Karp on July 7, 2011 at 2:03pm
Comment by Moral Atheist on July 7, 2011 at 3:46pm That only works if they say they will pray for me. I want to tell people they are idiots in a very kind way.
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