JadedAtheist Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 I've got a "do whatever you want so long as it doesn't affect me in any way, shape or form" mentality. So when I see street preachers and sheep handing out tracts I usually don't mind. Anyways, this guy has this 10 commandments shtick and as I am walking by he points to me and says "Do you keep the moral law". I'm wearing my headphones so I barely hear him and I reply with "Look, I use to be a Christian..." to which he quickly interjects with "You "WERE" a "CHRISTIAN"?" before I can even reply he goes on about the moral law (10 commandments) and how our fine "Christian" nation and not to mention all Western nations are based upon Judeo-Christian ethics and principles founded upon the 10 commandments. I laughed "No we're not. The 10 commandments.." once again I am cut off and he goes on about how this nation is based on Christianity (simultaneously talking to me and through a megaphone. I'm guessing he is trying to attract a crowd). I sigh and I let him have it "Look man, we do not base our nation on the 10 commandments. Are you really serious? Since when is it punishable by law to be someone who worships another God but the Christian one? Or to create idols? Or to commit adultery? Or to covet?" I look at him with a somewhat annoyed expression on my face and he just stands there going "Uhh...well..you see..uhh.." Anyways I am about to walk off as I have better things to do than to debate a moron and some kids come along and listen to our dialog and start mocking the street preacher. He boldly points to one of them and says "How old are you, son?!" The kid still laughing replies with "14" and he then says smugly "You know 14 year olds die every day.." I didn't let this bullying piece of shit finish his sentence when I interrupted and said 'Yo, it's inappropriate to be trying to scare a kid simply because he is mocking you" he stumbles on his words and says "I'm just pointing out a fact of life, I'm not trying to scare him.." I interrupt him again and say "Yes, yes you are trying to scare him. The kid is mocking you and you don't like it. You have no right to scare him. It's highly inappropriate and I'm sure you have other methods at your disposal than to scare a child into a profession of faith". The guy stutters again and then moves onto the moral law again and starts ignoring me so I left. As I am leaving and putting my headphones back in I hear him talking about there is no such thing as former Christians and they amongst all of the unbelievers in the world will have their place in hell. What an asshole. If I see him again I will make it my mission to ruin this guy's street preaching shtick. 2
dichotomy Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 Well done you. I hate street preachers, but at least when they act like that you can show them for what they are, the worst is when they are all nicey nice and do the fluffy love stuff.
BrotherJosh Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 I live in a downtown area so I see street preachers quite often...the first few times made me feel rather disgusted, but after awhile it just becomes amusing. I notice most people laugh or roll their eyes when they see them, so it makes me feel better about people kind of. I notice one guy brings his bible and a few notes, I truly think they think that they are some sort of "lone light" in the darkness or something. It's an "us vs. them" mentality and seems almost rather militaristic. . It's an interesting state of mind they are in. But hey, I give them credit for apparently taking it seriously even if it is retarded. '
Ro-bear Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 The main thing that street preachers want to convey is their own perceived superiority.
Overcame Faith Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 The main thing that street preachers want to convey is their own perceived superiority. I agree. They like that John the Baptist image. You know, the voice crying in the wilderness one. That really gives them the feeling of superiority over the eternally damned they are trying to deliver.
SleeplessGhost Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Apostate high-five! Although, if you really want to ruin his day... let everyone know that
excalvinist Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 All this guy was doing is trying to mimic Ray Comfort. Ray has a t.v. program, books, and videos that spread his ilk to other street preachers. I used to be one, so I know all there tricks. I long for the day if I ever see one on the street because I will embarrass the shit out of them.
JadedAtheist Posted November 21, 2010 Author Posted November 21, 2010 yeah, I use to street preach as well. I stopped because I felt at the time it gave people the wrong impression (the whole holier than thou feel). Also, the crowd I was with started doing things I felt uncomfortable with. Like going outside "apostate churches" and holding signs like "Turn or burn". I use to love apologetics and I felt sorry for any Mormon or JW that knocked on my door. I now feel sorry for any street preacher idiotic enough to target me while I am minding my own business.
Randi Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 This topic makes me want to start singing a certain DC Talk song. "a man with a tat on his big fat belly, it wiggled around like marmalade jelly, it took me a while to catch what it said 'cause I had to match the rhythm of his belly with my head. Jesus saves is what it raved in a typical tattoo green, he stood on a box in the middle of the city and claimed he had a dream." Anyways... scaring someone into a profession of faith make the profession not based upon belief itself but fear. Although... Faith is the fear of repercussion of what might be. Jerk. That guy needs to be thrown under a bus. Typical, can't give an actual intelligent rebuttal.
Vomit Comet Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Sometimes there will be street preachers on the Vegas Strip. 9 times out of 10 they're from Southern California or somewhere in Flyover Country. Oftentimes it'll be this youth pastor guy with a bunch of eager beaver youth backing him up.
excalvinist Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Sometimes there will be street preachers on the Vegas Strip. 9 times out of 10 they're from Southern California or somewhere in Flyover Country. Oftentimes it'll be this youth pastor guy with a bunch of eager beaver youth backing him up. Ya the are all probably yuppies from Calvary Chapel Churches. They come from homes with much wealth. So, let me guess, the youth pastor is probably just a little bit older than they are and he dresses real hip and talks real cool. I hope I encounter some when I make a trip to the big city next month, Salt Lake City that is.
Vomit Comet Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 Ya the are all probably yuppies from Calvary Chapel Churches. They come from homes with much wealth. So, let me guess, the youth pastor is probably just a little bit older than they are and he dresses real hip and talks real cool. Holy shit! How did you know? That's exactly what the set-up was the last time I had a run-in with them. I hope I encounter some when I make a trip to the big city next month, Salt Lake City that is. "Las Vegas is the great whore in the desert. And Salt Lake City is the uptight transvestite." - Jean Baudrillard
Vomit Comet Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 I just ask them what makes the Christian gospel different than common extortion. If the Gospel isn't an "offer he can't refuse", I don't know what is.
excalvinist Posted November 24, 2010 Posted November 24, 2010 Ya the are all probably yuppies from Calvary Chapel Churches. They come from homes with much wealth. So, let me guess, the youth pastor is probably just a little bit older than they are and he dresses real hip and talks real cool. Holy shit! How did you know? That's exactly what the set-up was the last time I had a run-in with them. I hope I encounter some when I make a trip to the big city next month, Salt Lake City that is. "Las Vegas is the great whore in the desert. And Salt Lake City is the uptight transvestite." - Jean Baudrillard LOL because I used to be involve with c. chapel's street witnessing ministries, and you said they were from southern California, so I just knew.
SoulofSilver Posted November 24, 2010 Posted November 24, 2010 I've always wanted to engage with one of these people for s&g's but I've never been able to find them . They must all be afraid.
Redeye_Reprisal Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 where I live, there's a troupe of maybe 5 or 6 of them that stand on a corner and shout into microphones although they're speaking Korean, so I have no idea what they're saying
SoulofSilver Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 You may be in the wrong part of the country. You frequently find them in the south and rural midwest, sometimes in mountain west states. Anti-gay, crazy ass Christian protested at a SUNY school right around the corner from where I was attending, so they're out there. In fact, on my way to college there was a sign on someone's front lawn that said "Jesus or Hell (hell in crazy lettering) Your choice" I just miss 'em
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