The Best Way to "Persecute" a Christian Republican

[srcameron]

Do you want to know the easiest way to persecute a member of the religious right? If they ask you to join their church, tell them you are not interested. From their point of view, that would be sufficient.

[rusty quoin]

1. LOL

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

2. When I was told I would go to Hell if I wasn't saved, I told a fundy friend that I figured

that's where all the fun-loving people ended up, and I'd rather be among them for eternity than around the sanctimonious types I'd met in church. (The implication went right over her head.)

[Sherman A1]

3. I have no interest in "Persecuting" anyone

If a religious type comes to the door and it seems that happens a lot in the Spring season. I am polite as possible, listen if time permits and inform them I am not interested (which I suspect they hear frequently).

Years ago I had a very nice lady ask me "Do you believe in the bible" and I simply responded "I believe in the Constitution". She went her way and I went back to my yard work. I doubt she felt persecuted and I certainly didn't attempt to do so.

[Major Nikon]

6. My town included god-botherers in the solicitation ordinance

As long as you have a no-solicitation sign near your door, they can't knock. Most people in my neighborhood have put one up so I haven't seen one in years.

[srcameron]

10. What I meant by this...

What I meant by this is not that I am interested in actually persecuting anyone, but that so many people in the Christian Right have overinflated the term "persecution" to mean doing or saying anything to displease them, or not adhering to their views. It's their "when I say 'jump', you say 'how high' mentality, or if you would like, call it a tactic. But that's kind of what I was getting at.

[Sherman A1]

11. I understand, however

It is really easy to be polite to the folks you describe and simply wish them a good day. They neither pick my pocket or break my leg quoting from someone in the past.

[safeinOhio]

4. I love Christian Republicans.

They are to me a great source of knowledge of how not to be.

[MineralMan]

5. Just vote for Democrats and work on GOTV efforts.

No persecution needed. Just elect good people.

[Major Nikon]

7. Sounds a lot like the 11th commandment

So the last word of your title may not be necessary.

[guillaumeb]

8. If you like to persecute people,

what does that say about you?

Does it say that you feel persecution and intolerance are good things?

[MineralMan]

9. Yes. Intolerance sucks.

I advocate against it. Sadly, it exists almost everywhere, one way or another. Ponder that...

[Major Nikon]

12. Your reply says more about those who dont understand the strategic use of quotes

[Lordquinton]

13. Have you seen Guardians of the Galaxy?

[trotsky]

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