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AtheistCrusader

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70. Cover my wallet, and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact.

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What goes through your mind when someone says, "I'm a Christian?" [View all] xfundy Jun 2015 OP

I always want to say "You want a medal?" Warpy Jun 2015 #1

Run for your life NV Whino Jun 2015 #2

Unfortunately after a couple decades of the right wing variety - LiberalElite Jun 2015 #3

Hate to admit it, but madamesilverspurs Jun 2015 #4

Yes. xfundy Jun 2015 #8

Teach the words of Christ. If you must, use words. Hoppy Jun 2015 #49

+100. nt raccoon Jun 2015 #107

My hand instinctively reaches into my pocket tularetom Jun 2015 #5

Same here. mindem Jun 2015 #33

What goes through my mind is .... prairierose Jun 2015 #6

If someone has to tell me that. it's usually because their behavior doesn't Siwsan Jun 2015 #7

So fucking what. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #9

My first impression, given the admission wasn't solicited, House of Roberts Jun 2015 #10

That about sums up my feelings. LuvNewcastle Jun 2015 #48

"You should have let me figure it out" Fumesucker Jun 2015 #11

"They will know we are Christians by our love" seems ineffective anymore. xfundy Jun 2015 #12

Just put "of money" on the end and you'll have it Fumesucker Jun 2015 #14

YES. xfundy Jun 2015 #16

How would you figure it out? Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #90

Supposedly Fumesucker Jun 2015 #93

That they belong to one of the many Chrisian Chruches. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #13

I've known many who don't even go to church xfundy Jun 2015 #15

The majoirty of Chrisitians I have know are just normal people, Agnosticsherbet Jun 2015 #19

Same here. xfundy Jun 2015 #60

Run HockeyMom Jun 2015 #17

Depends upon the person and the situation . . . Journeyman Jun 2015 #18

I've never known an Episcopalian to call him/herself "Christian" unless they're asked dorkzilla Jun 2015 #38

There are so many varieties of "Christians" that I suspect the label is meaningless Yorktown Jun 2015 #20

Depends why they are telling me. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #21

What denomination are you? xfundy Jun 2015 #23

Episcopalian and in the 18 years i have been a member i have never heard a priest mention hrmjustin Jun 2015 #25

That makes sense. xfundy Jun 2015 #30

That is the general way it is supposed to work. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #31

Don't all Christians believe in original sin and substitutionary atonement? Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #102

Well not every Christian believes in every doctrine and rubric. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #105

This means you are a universalist. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #109

Yes in reality i tend to believe that Jesus's Death and resurection is a saving act fof us all. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #110

Normally the next thing out of their mouth TlalocW Jun 2015 #22

Same with tattoos, cutting the hair on the sides of their head, working or shopping on Sunday xfundy Jun 2015 #27

When my young family moved to a suburb bvf Jun 2015 #24

That's still a common question in the South. xfundy Jun 2015 #28

As it undoubtedly is up our way. bvf Jun 2015 #36

My first thought is they must not feel secure in their belief, particularly when they keep Frustratedlady Jun 2015 #26

There's a lot of that going around. xfundy Jun 2015 #29

That they are wearing their Christianity on their shirt sleeve. leftofcool Jun 2015 #32

- Or what they're trying to screw someone out of. xfundy Jun 2015 #34

Many years ago, in the late 80s, bvf Jun 2015 #43

Ah, yes. xfundy Jun 2015 #44

I don't know why they have to announce it.... Historic NY Jun 2015 #35

Run the other way! AnnieBW Jun 2015 #37

Run Kalidurga Jun 2015 #39

I usually assume that they are probably cracking walnuts with their arse.. CentralMass Jun 2015 #40

You owe me a keyboard. xfundy Jun 2015 #41

I think, why do I need to know that upaloopa Jun 2015 #42

I think: "I better switch to monosyllables." immoderate Jun 2015 #45

I feel sad Cartoonist Jun 2015 #46

True. Most of their conversation will be canned. xfundy Jun 2015 #50

My definition of a Christian is: TheDebbieDee Jun 2015 #47

I think "How can you possibly be so fucking stupid?!" FiveGoodMen Jun 2015 #51

There are many Christians on this board. Maedhros Jun 2015 #54

The story says FiveGoodMen Jun 2015 #56

You probably don't see your own hubris, but it will bite you on the ass one day. Maedhros Jun 2015 #58

I have a hard time believing you ever held "the same thoughts" as this other poster... Silent3 Jun 2015 #69

I'm talking about the need to define one's self by what one hates, Maedhros Jun 2015 #71

As briefly as I can... FiveGoodMen Jun 2015 #95

You are projecting your personal experience with a small sub-set of Christians Maedhros Jun 2015 #96

"the fact is that the word Christian has become strongly associated with right-wing Fundamentalist[s xfundy Jun 2015 #74

Many Christians, regardless of which particular version Mariana Jun 2015 #78

I asked mainly about the word, and how people react when hearing it xfundy Jun 2015 #61

"Where's the door?" daleanime Jun 2015 #52

Not much rock Jun 2015 #53

What is that supposed to mean to me? KT2000 Jun 2015 #55

I once ran into someone who announced their religion. xfundy Jun 2015 #68

conservative asshole Skittles Jun 2015 #57

They do often go together. xfundy Jun 2015 #63

Christ.... sgtbenobo Jun 2015 #59

Very good point, nowadays. xfundy Jun 2015 #62

I'm so sorry Nite Owl Jun 2015 #64

Why? xfundy Jun 2015 #65

That would be my reaction to Nite Owl Jun 2015 #73

It's the ones who have the Bibles PumpkinAle Jun 2015 #66

I'd bet the verses are about love. xfundy Jun 2015 #67

Cover my wallet, and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #70

He is a delusional fool and anything else said subject to severe scrutiny on point Jun 2015 #72

That's a valid response. Especially if he's using it to pump some sewage. xfundy Jun 2015 #75

I glance at my watch and excuse myself explaining olddots Jun 2015 #76

If it comes up as soon as I meet someone, I'm thinking, "here we go again!" Where religion is brewens Jun 2015 #77

Oh shit... undergroundpanther Jun 2015 #79

New guy at work: nilesobek Jun 2015 #80

He probably caught religion in the pen. xfundy Jun 2015 #81

"Well, keep it to yourself, I couldn't care less" mr blur Jun 2015 #82

"I wonder what that means?" Igel Jun 2015 #83

coincidentally my phone is on silent mode and I get a call. Warren Stupidity Jun 2015 #84

Demons! xfundy Jun 2015 #89

Similar to what I think when someone I've met puts out their political goldent Jun 2015 #85

If it happens in the Bible Belt Rob H. Jun 2015 #86

I think, "and you are telling us this why?" LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #87

I agree. Though I should probably have worded the Q differently. xfundy Jun 2015 #88

Why would Christians be nice, nonjudgmental or fair? I don't expect them to behave any differently.. Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #91

I need to watch my back Angry Dragon Jun 2015 #92

There are some things... rexcat Jun 2015 #94

The word Christian is just another word! chassaborga Jun 2015 #97

It figures: cpwm17 Jun 2015 #98

"...so you know I'm a better person than a non-christian." Iggo Jun 2015 #99

Exactly! nt raccoon Jun 2015 #111

It makes me nervous, to be honest Marrah_G Jun 2015 #100

I find most people that would make that statement doc03 Jun 2015 #101

It means I am going to avoid this person in the future. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #103

I start extricating myself from the encounter. There is no reason to tell me that unless djean111 Jun 2015 #104

For me its, "Show me, then." MineralMan Jun 2015 #106

Walls go up... Weefee Jun 2015 #108

Get help! AlbertCat Jun 2015 #112