So I am at work this afternoon out front taking a smoke break with 2 of my employees.

[TigressDem]

46. Yeah, pushy people are a pain no matter what they are trying to sell.

IN YOU OP, you stopped mentioning these women after you stated:

She replies that they will pray for him tonight.

Then you go into your own thoughts and didn't mention anything more about the women. THAT is why I inferred that it was the last statement they made. This is the first that you mentioned there was any more interaction.

It was still judgemental.

What I've said is not to excuse their behavior, simply to offer you a way to let it be on them and not let it wreck your day.

You sound more like a strong silent response than peace, because it seems like it hurt you and that is what concerns me. You are an ally here on DU and your pain matters in my opinion.


I hate when Christians get pushy and give people even a WORSE opinion of the God/Religion thing. You certainly didn't do any thing wrong and you have the right to be offended.

I am simply sharing strategies that might allow you to have more personal power. I personally challenge myself to NOT take offense because I find it takes away my personal power.

I am sorry that not being a Christian put you in some awful situations.

However, you don't have a monopoly on being mistreated.

I get told to "Go play with my imaginary friend" HERE ON DU and attacked at some times because I try to offer up a sympathetic opinion of support toward non-Christians to show them we don't ALL think that way.

I get lumped in with the MAGA Christian Nationalists just because I am a Christian.

I've had people jump me 20 at a time and beat the snot out of me for MANY YEARS of my life.

My ex tried to kill me.

I've been raped, multiple times.

We ALL have tough experiences and we either come out stronger or become something we don't want to be during the process.

I simply want to support and encourage you to be yourself and don't worry about such a very small statement.

IF you take what I say and throw it to the side of the road, that is your perfect right.

You have lived many years without my assistance, I'm sure you will do fine one way or another.


Take what you like and leave the rest.


If it all smells like doo doo to you, surely, do NOT pick it up.


Whatever works.

But you have twisted some things I've said and made assumptions too.

Welcome to the world of being human. None of us does everything right.