bible 'bashers' (114)

Before I reply to your commentary, I just want to say that you Australian people are some of the nicest and most graceful people in the world. I really notice that in you, generalization or not. With that said, these Bible Thumpers sure "suck sweet." I really agree you. I also agree that "Thumpers" (that's the American term) are much harder to scare away in the United States than in Australia. The only other experience I had with them was two years ago. This happened a few times while I was at home, peacefully sleeping.

After 9:00 AM, one man (dressed like he was going to a funeral) and a woman were walking door to door in my suburban Chicago neighborhood. They were selling Bibles. I do not let anyone into my house, especially strangers. I do not know what church they are from. They looked like religious conservatives, based on how dishonest they presented themselves to me. I ask for the person to identify themselves first, then I ask why they are at my door. You can never be too careful, especially these days. I was taught that a stranger could very well have a gun, or even have the desire to rob you.

These two people were selling Bibles. I have a New Testament study Bible (2004 or so) and an older Bible from years ago (also New Testament). I didn't need a Bible, especially from these delinquents. I kept it simple. I told them (after they rung my doorbell about five times each visit) that I didn't want a Bible. When I was asked why, I replied, "You people are Thumpers. You're very dishonesy, impolite, and you never force fallacies of anything, including religion down anyone's throat." I also said, "The next time I see you doing this, I am calling the police." Luckily, after that third time, it never happened again.

I love God, I honor God, and I pray to him silently often. However, the Bible is something that should not be mocked. What is said in the Bible should not be twisted and thumped by mankind. Bible thumping is a sin, because of lying and dishonesty. So is listening to Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and whoever supports these people. I am really happy that we are discussing this. This is a serious issue in today's world of schemes to make fast money. I wanted to know if anyone (and I am sure of this) has had thumpers come to their door. What did they do? Did you take action against them?

i dont have these problems anymore. i am now living in a fenced in complex. no key no entry to the premises! haha! plus even if they could get to my apartment i wouldnt be there because i am always either at work or uni. or church haha. but i dont thump people with my bible

I Do not believe that anyone has the right to push their beliefs on anyone else without being asked.

I used to get these people come round a lot a few years ago, I took a different tack when they tried to start preaching to me.
In reply I then started to explain to them how to Train Racehorses.

I did not stop! in fact I invited them to come into our Stallions paddock to just to say hello but warned them he was a rather moody horse (so I lied)he was wonderful.

Thats about the time that they had to get going, word must have gotten around as no one has been around for a long time.

I Am agnostic but I respect the beliefs of others.

That is how it should be..... we all have our own way of coping in this mixed up world.

I just say I am Atheist which I am and shut the door end of story short n sweet.

years ago I went to close my door after saying Im not interested thank you, and the a**hole put his foot in the door. I said I suggest you move your foot before it ends up broken

I put Jedi on the census from, yes the force was with me

What we all need, a new partner with a new bible to bash you with