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Permalink Reply by James Boring on October 20, 2012 at 11:26pm

But its the other way around isn't it, the "affronter" is the believer, the atheist is the one minding their own business. I was in this position, and I did not turn the other cheek. I reminded her, in my one sentence reply, that not everyone shares her belief system.

As for the whole thing about "educating" Christians, that's not what this thread is about is it? It's about standing up for one's self.

I totally get what you trying to say, but frankly, in a world where the Vice President has to remind people that just because your religion says a certain thing about the soul of a fetus, you cannot force people outside of your faith go along with that, non-believers need to push back once in awhile.

Maybe standing up and being a jerk is not always the right thing to do, but there are times to do it, and the first instinct in any situation should not be to back down and be rolled over.

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Permalink Reply by Dr. Allan H. Clark on October 20, 2012 at 11:59pm

But its the other way around isn't it, the "affronter" is the believer, the atheist is the one minding their own business.

In some instances it may indeed be a deliberate affront; in others it may be thoughtlessness. You wish to have the person recognize  their remark might offend. Why not ask, "Does anyone ever take offense when you say that?"

I see a great difference between simply avoiding confrontation with someone not likely to understand you and "backing down and being rolled over." I do not feel obliged to have an argument with or reply to every idiot who tells me "Jesus loves you."

Permalink Reply by Lillie on October 20, 2012 at 10:25pm

How about, "I see you have been hallucinating again."

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Permalink Reply by Two Cult Survivor on October 20, 2012 at 10:31pm

I thought the question was tongue in cheek and I replied accordingly. A more serious answer would be either:
I'm not a believer but I appreciate YOUR warm feelings for me.
Or:
Are you sure this is a conversation you want to have with me?

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Permalink Reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on October 20, 2012 at 10:38pm

The Flying Spaghetti Monster loves you.

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Permalink Reply by michele ricketts on October 20, 2012 at 10:55pm

Fock me !!

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Permalink Reply by Napoleon Bonaparte on October 21, 2012 at 3:19am

What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?

Lurch - Whats the best response to 'Jesus loves... by jupiter869

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Permalink Reply by Napoleon Bonaparte on October 21, 2012 at 5:35am

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Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on October 21, 2012 at 7:12am

Lurch always DID have a way with words...

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on October 21, 2012 at 10:30am

Right Loren - like Lurch we could just answer with a groan. That would be awesome.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Woolford on October 21, 2012 at 3:27pm

Yes I know, That's why I had to find a new lawn service.  I'm not into guys.

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Permalink Reply by Stormi C. on October 24, 2012 at 10:31pm

The best response so far for me to "Jesus loves you!" is to simply look that person in the eye and ask "Who?"
Stumps people. The look on their faces is hilarious. This response also works for "God bless." or "God bless you."

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