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Quoth Teefies2 View PostWait! What????? How the heck could Jesus have declared that you have to preach the gospel of Paul???? Paul came AFTER Jesus ... he was a Christian persecutor until he had an experience with Jesus. That guy was not only crazy, he doesn't know his Bible very well!
...regardless if taken in proper context actually argues for their point in the first place.I never lost my faith in humanity. Can't lose what you never had right?
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I've derailed many a soon-to-be-rant by simply stating, "I do not discuss my beliefs at work," until they get the clue-by-four and stop asking. Nothing good can ever come from discussing either politics or religion in a public setting.
My hubby and I have different beliefs and we have some pretty darn good discussions on the topic. However, I don't expect that level of open mindedness from a customer or coworker.If I make no sense, I apologize. I'm constantly interrupted by an actual toddler.
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Quoth BeeMused View PostDid you tell that preacher an atheist sold him his computer?
Quoth sirwired View PostIs this sort of angry evangelizing on random strangers ever effective? I imagine it's a bit off-putting to potential converts.
Quoth South Texan View PostPERFECT handling of the situation, Hawaiian Shirts.I suspect that... inside every adult (sometimes not very far inside) is a bratty kid who wants everything his own way.
- Bill Watterson
My co-workers: They're there when they need me.
- IPF
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Quoth HawaiianShirts View PostNo, but I told that co-worker the story afterward, and he was thoroughly disappointed that he didn't have a chance to throw off the preacher's groove. He would have been good at it, too. He's the kind of guy who can argue any point, whether he believes it or not.
I'm sorry, but you threw off the preacher's groove.
The best professors are mad scientists! -Zoom
Now queen of USSR-Land...
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Quoth sms001 View PostEvery bit as effective as wolf-whistling women on the street!
Just a reminder to keep any discussions of religious beliefs off CS. You're more than welcome to discuss those to your hearts' content on Fratching.
Unfortunately those types of SC's are the worst in my opinion: those who just have to force their beliefs in *whatever* on whomever is around or wherever the mood hits them.
Nevermind that a retail store full of people really isn't the place for that sort of discussions. There again, some folks may do that b/c they have a "captive" audience and just thrive off being the center of attention.
Any way you slice it, it's pathetically laughable.Human Resources - the adult version of "I'm telling Mom." - Agent Anthony "Tony" DiNozzo (NCIS)
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Quoth HawaiianShirts View PostMe: Sir, are you here to save souls or to save money on a computer?To right the countless wrongs of our days... We shine this light of true redemption, that this place may become as paradise...Oh, what a wonderful world such would be...
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Whenever a customer tries to be religious I go with it and blatantly lie and tell them whatever they want to hear. They get the satisfaction of having met another carbon-copy of themselves and I get to move the line along. Sharing beliefs is something close friends and kindred spirits should do. It has no place in line at a store.
Although I ALWAYS take the pamphlets that this one guy hands out because he always has a different one with really neat articles and it doesn't get all Jesus-y until the last page and that STILL has cool stuff on it too. Plus he gives out neat little Jesus-related puzzles that are tough to figure out too. Much better than the normal stuff they usually give you that I throw straight in the bin.
To start trying to change your clerk or sales person because of someone unrelated to the task at hand? I would consider it inappropriate and just overall rude. Much better to just hand you a pamphlet and let you throw it out.
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Quoth DGoddessChardonnay View Post
Just a reminder to keep any discussions of religious beliefs off.... those who just have to force their beliefs in *whatever*
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I've had this happen at work, here, late at night (which made the whole thing all the more surreal).
I had a visitor here one night from the other group that does the door to door recruitment calls. I am happy for her that she's found something that works for her, but seriously, I am at work, leave me alone if you're not a customer. I don't have time to witness biblical figures, or read pamphlets about light houses. I just want to get my work done...
As was said earlier though I think some folks figure they have a captive audience and you *CAN'T* be rude to them. I've found that more of my managers have been of the kick them out on their ass if they are going to treat you that way.
That said OP, good handling of the issue... me... well I tend to instigate... "Oooh yes, I know ALL about Jesus... I worship Satan."
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WTF? The only time "religious issues" should come into play when someone's buying a computer is if it's a matter of the Linux Traveling Revival Show, the Old Time Gospel of OS/2, the Ashram of Mac, or those heathens in Redmond, WA.
As for the preacher in the OP, if you had a minute or an hour or two, would he tell you The Gospel According to Luke?Any fool can piss on the floor. It takes a talented SC to shit on the ceiling.
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