<p>Do I look like a really bad person? I know I haven't lived the most pious life, but seriously, I'm tired of Christian Club approaching me and asking me to join their Bible Studies. I've been approached TWICE this quarter. The first time it was during Darwin's 150th anniversary and at my school people were handing out his Origin of Species book. Ironically, later that afternoon, I decided to lay on the grass and relax while I waited for my lab. Two girls encountered me. I thought it was an ironic day--religion and science. HAHhahaha</p>
<p>The second encounter was when I decided to pick up the school newspaper, sat down and read one paragraph before I was approached. This time it was two guys and they told me all about the teachings of Christ and how I don't have to suffer living on Earth....ARGH.</p>
<p>I noticed that each time I was alone when I was approached. I actually wanted to be by myself--maybe they though I needed Christ in my life? I think the worst part is that they are nice people, so I would honestly feel bad if I just flat out told them that I didn't have time to "talk". (They come by and ask if you have time to talk....) Oh, man! I'm probably, one of the least religious people around, and it gets annoying. I do understand that its part of their religion, but I hate it when they corner you and take up 15-20 min of your "quiet" time. </p>
<p>I also hate those people that give you flyers when you walk on campus, that's so annoying...</p>
<p>Does this happen at your campus, too? If so, what do you do ?</p>
<p>You are not a bad person for feeling that way. </p>
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<p>If it doesn’t hurt, maybe you should take a minute to talk to them. Even if you don’t get anything out of it, they might be able to brighten your day. </p>
<p>Don’t feel like you have to get out of your way to please or humor these people, but at the same time, try not to automatically dismiss them as “religious zealots”</p>
<p>Never had them approach me, but I have seen them pitching their sale outside of the student union. I treat them like any other streetside solicitor/person - just walk quickly, don’t make eye contact. It’s the eye contact that’ll kill ya, because it can easily drag you into conversation and before you know it you’ve signed yourself away for 8 years to Uncle Sam.</p>
<p>But yeah. I figure I ain’t the first one to act like they’re invisible, so my conscience is clear.</p>
<p>I must look like an atheist. I get all kinds of letters/pamphlets/Jesus paraphernalia. I also get approached by them all the time. It’s really irritating, but you get good at ignoring it and/or coming up with really shocking things to say.</p>
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<p>Who else besides religious zealots stands on a corner and sells religion?</p>
<p>What annoys me is that none of the organizations that beg for donations do this stuff online. It’s 2010, people. Hand me a pamphlet with instructions on how to donate, that’s it. Who knows, maybe there is a higher yield of donations when they actually talk to people, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the overall number of donations is lower than it would be if they asked people to donate online.</p>
<p>your not a badperson. just ignore all these people and be yourself. if you dont like these people or they annoy you then tell them too beat it. you dont have to extremely into religion. as long as you are good and treat people good youll be fine. :)</p>
<p>Don’t feel bad, proselytizing is the number one way they spread their virus like nonsensical worldview.</p>
<p>at NYU we have the asian crusade for christ. They pretend like they’re a confused tourist and make it seem like they are asking for directions in order to get your attention and then bam smack you with the Jesus stick.</p>
<p>If they ask whether you’d like to come to bible study with them just say “absolutely not” with a nonchalant indifference and ignore them.</p>
<p>You’ve only been approached twice? HA! I swear, the Christian clubs here are out every single day, and they wait next to the doors to the dorms. I’m approached at least once a week, and that’s even when I’ve learned avoidance tactics. [Walking in groups, running past, pretending to be on the phone, passing them when they’re trying to convert someone else.] I may not be the most tolerant person when it comes to religion, but I try. It just gets hard after they do this so many times. I tried being nice at first – I listened once, and usually I tell them I’m not interested and hand back their flyers so I don’t waste their materials. By the time it reached the point where I was bothered four times in two hours or when one of them actually followed me across campus, talking about why I should convert, I got to the breaking point. Now I just let them know that if they do more than ask me once and say goodbye, I’ll report them for harassment. And I have.</p>
<p>So, um, I guess compared to me, you’re probably not much of a sinner.</p>
<p>Years ago I attended summer session at my state U. There was only one dorm open for actual students, but at least one other dorm (maybe 2) full of Campus Crusade for Christ members attending a summer convention. I think the CCC members had a proselytizing quota to meet, as part of their homework. So we “heathen” students were sitting ducks… It was like running the gauntlet, trying to reach the library, lol! Example dialogue: “Why don’t you go down on your knees and accept Christ?” My roommate met a nice girl at the tennis courts, and invited her to our dorm, then once she got into our room, it was a bait-and-switch.</p>
<p>the Marines do the best street-side attention getting. A simple “ever thought of being a Marine?” and if you say yes then they talk, if no then they wish you a good day.</p>
<p>@ BrandoIsCool-- I actually attend a Christian University so this really doesn’t happen. We have gone to a campus nearby and talked with people. Not necessarily me because I don’t feel like I’m at that point yet. I feel like you think that just because we want to know how you are doing it means that you are a bad person. It doesn’t always mean that. It just means we are trying to be like Christ and get to know people. </p>
<p>Also this is for everyone- those people who stand on street corners saying that you’ll go to Hell if you don’t accept Christ–well they are right, but that’s not how many Christians act. Just the Jehovah’s Witnesses. And if anyone comes up to you and asks you “how are you? would you like me to tell you about Christ?” don’t ignore them. Say yes politely and then let them ramble. If you accept what is truth from them, then that’s ok. If not, they will back off. That’s how we work.</p>
<p>Shouldn’t the OP post a picture of himself so we can judge? Anyway, speaking as a Christian, it is part of our theology that everybody is a born sinner. We are still naturally sinners after we are transformed by God’s grace.</p>
<p>The best thing to do is to tell them to back off, you have heard the Gospel and decided not to try it. The thing you need to understand is that they are giving up their dignity and time to approach you to see a new way of life that is better for you. It is not like they are trying to hurt you or exploit you, so if they are TRULY Christian a no should suffice. Tell them nicely that you respect their religion, but that you aren’t interested. A real Christian should never harass you to accept Christ because it is supposed to be all about faith. Either way, just let them know you want to be alone. Being honest is better than letting them waste their time with something you will ignore.</p>
relax OP…</p>