<p>I swear, the students in these religious groups at Cal are so freaking pushy! And their friendliness feels so fake.</p>
<p>Just venting after Calapalooza.</p>
<p>They suck.</p>
<p>They rule.</p>
<p>They rock.</p>
<p>You have problems.</p>
<p>Tell it to the native americans.</p>
<p>Amazing, I did learn something from anthro 2ac :)</p>
<p>You get crazies on both sides–the religious freaks and the radical atheists. Anyone who feels the need to push their beliefs on you or try to devalue/breakdown whatever you hold dear, whether it be religious or otherwise, is not worth the time of day.</p>
<p>Because, like everyone else, they’re trying to get members for their clubs. However, unlike almost everyone else, they have a recruitment card that’s relatable to most of the people who won’t just run away from them on sight.</p>
<p>Seconding what hippo said.</p>
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<p>Maybe, it depends if they’re simply saying “Believe something else!” or they’re asking your reasons for your beliefs and challenging them intelligently. </p>
<p>Lots of people have beliefs they haven’t thought about much and hold dear just because they can. Whether atheist or religious, good to keep an open ear and keep challenging your mind.</p>
<p>It’s not that religious people are pushy, its just that those pushy people happen to be religious.</p>
<p>It’s part of the religious sub-culture. Religious people are pushy because God tells them they should be. (google evangelism)</p>
<p>@mathboy: The very nature of belief is such that it cannot be justified through logic and rationality alone. Religious debate is inherently pointless.</p>
<p>@zjodak: Please provide evidence that all religious people are evangelists. KTHXBAI.</p>
<p>Those people giving out flyers make me angry beyond belief. They hand out the papers before I even have a chance to refuse, and then, due to the lack of accessible recycling bins, I’m forced to hold onto them =_=.</p>
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<p>This is pretty normal for flyering. Just learn how to display a haughty disregard for their piece of paper, and you will be set. Don’t make eye contact, and if you do, look away into the distance. Learning how to avoid flyerers/Agents of God is a crucial skill you’ll need during Calpirg season.</p>
<p>OH God (no pun intended), not Calpirg season! Whatever you do, DO NOT even look slightly interested- it will just make you more vulnerable to their attack. They will pounce on you like crazy, sometimes 2 people at once.</p>
<p>Don’t say I didn’t warn ya.</p>
<p>I don’t know but it drives me crazyy!! especially when I am late for a class lol and they follow you as if they think you guys are best friends. It’s funny the first time…but days later, you’re like I don’t care! </p>
<p>Then again, there are prob people that DO care, and that’s why they do it just in case they hit the jackpot with them.</p>
<p>You guys should try tabling just once. It’s hard to approach people only to be continually rejected in the rudest possible manner. It’s OK if you aren’t interested, just be polite.</p>
<p>@jeremy: What’s even worse is the occasional jackass who, upon being told “no,” says “I’ll take that for a yes” and keeps walking with you. I had one latched onto me all the way from Sather Gate to the crosswalk last year.</p>
<p>That said, the Calpirg folk are generally pretty civil, and they’re working for what they regard as a good cause, so…</p>
<p>What leftist said.</p>
<p>I’m generally polite, but to me, they’re in it for one of two reasons. 1. To make friends (social issues). 2. To get A’s (using God to get an edge). Some people just don’t have faith in themselves. Whatever floats your boat. As long as you don’t try to push it on others. Keep it personal. Please.</p>
<p>^This makes me so thankful to be living on Northside this year.</p>