Dentists and Evangelists

[burntcopper]

Went into town to pay someone to inflict pain on me. Yep, the Hygienist visit had come around again. This is the pointy water-jet cleaner specifically made for jabbing into gums. This is Heather's gums. Say hi and spend a good fifteen minutes with each other. You're paying for the privilege here.

On the way there, came across the Evangelists preaching in Broad Street. I couldn't help it. I heckled. "And God's message is pure and true -"
"Except where the Bible contradicts itself."
:senses heckler: "Where?"
"Kings and the New Testament. Oh, and Samuel."
"...Okay, you're correct there. But actually, God is against religion."
"Do tell."
"Isaiah. And Jesus."
"Are we talking the Pharisees here?"
"Talk to my friend here."
Got into reasoned discussion. Nice people, just couldn't comprehend the whole atheist thing. Or evolution. Or the fact that if you want things to believe in, life is quite enough. There's no reason to bring gods into it.

:sigh: Should've brought up Kevin Smith's Dogma. And Lot. And Jericho.

Comments

[psmorrison.livejournal.com]

I had a similar experience with a Jehovah's Witness (and obligatory child) on my doorstep once. Although I feel my being in a dressing gown may have affected the authority of my argument, which was largely, "Science makes more sense."

[burntcopper.livejournal.com]

:snerk: Was telling parents about this tonight and as soon as I said 'I just couldn't help myself, I went 'the bible contradicts itself', they groaned. And went 'The poor sods...' Mostly because I am known for being able to do this. My RS teacher hated me for being the first confirmed atheist in my class (others followed) but unfortunately, one who could also quote source to back up statements. 'The bible says blahblah' :hand goes up: 'Excuse me, miss, but what about Samuel 1 chapter 18?' (always, always fear the child that takes an interest)

My dad still loves the time he got doorstepped by Mormons in the states, opening line being 'Have you read the Book of Mormon?' 'Yes.' 'Well, it starts with a message of - what do you mean, you've read it?' Completely interrupted their flow of thought.

[psmorrison.livejournal.com]

Kudos to your dad. I've always thought that Jehovah's Witnesses (and presumably Mormons, although I've had no experience of them) are resigned to be turned away, so I have some respect for the fact that they still keep knocking.

My RE teacher hated everybody, so it didn't really matter that I was an atheist, and he didn't take kindly to questions that challenged his opinions. Which made it all the more fun.