Post by Armand Tanzarian on Mar 31, 2009 17:20:05 GMT -5
So, Josh McDowell is going to my uni. Sponsored by the Christian Fellowship of course. So, when someone invited me via blanket invite to this event, I jokingly said on the event wall, "Thanks, but I'm already going to hell."
The following conversation ensued when another member PM'ed me.
Fundie:
Me:
Hi,
I was kinda joking when I wrote that but thanks again for the invitation. But I have to decline; you can probably guess why. I tend to see snake-oil salesmen like Mr. McDowell's sermons as condescending and insulting to my beliefs, or lack thereof. I know what he and his ilk think of people like me, atheists and "evolutionists" (to use a erroneous but common term) commonly derided by people like him. I know who he is, and if you believe what he says, then I respect that. I just ask you respect my own stance.
Thank you and enjoy the sermon,
Fundie:
"Being taught evolution is condescending", WTF? I almost wanna send her here just to see the ensuing hilarity.
The following conversation ensued when another member PM'ed me.
Fundie:
Hi Derryk, I know we havn't ever met but I just wanted to invite you again to Josh McDowell on Saturday. There will be a time for question and answer with Josh himself so if you do have any questions about Christians, people converting, or even about God, or how to get to go to heaven, I would suggest you go. This is a great opportunity for you to ask a question to a "Christian expert".
Have a great day.
Have a great day.
Me:
Hi,
I was kinda joking when I wrote that but thanks again for the invitation. But I have to decline; you can probably guess why. I tend to see snake-oil salesmen like Mr. McDowell's sermons as condescending and insulting to my beliefs, or lack thereof. I know what he and his ilk think of people like me, atheists and "evolutionists" (to use a erroneous but common term) commonly derided by people like him. I know who he is, and if you believe what he says, then I respect that. I just ask you respect my own stance.
Thank you and enjoy the sermon,
Fundie:
I totally respect your view! I do understand the whole thing about feeling insulted and condescending because I believe just the opposite I bet you do on evolution, and I had to sit through an evolution class this semester for my major.... yeah! I can completely relate!! ha! anyway, I do want you to know, we (my bible study and campus fellowship) do a lot of activites on the weekends that are not necessarily Christ based. We hang out and do fun activities for those who don't want to be involved in the partying scene. I noticed you are Maylasian, and i have a lot of Maylasians in my bible study, so you are always invited to come hang out with us if you ever want to! Also, if you do have any questions about mine and our fellowships beliefs, dont feel afraid to message them to me, i will try to answer them as best as i can for you!
"Being taught evolution is condescending", WTF? I almost wanna send her here just to see the ensuing hilarity.