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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/LumpyCold6184 on 2025-06-01 17:24:59+00:00.
I live in a pretty red region of the US. Fundamental crazies are very common here. Unsolicited proselytizers unabashedly come knocking, ignoring all signs of unwelcome. So I decided to give them a taste of their own medicine.
Whenever some kook knocked, if I had the time to play with them, I would invite them in and dedicate time and effort to hear what they had to say. I would never be dismissive or disrespectful. I would always pay full attention. Once they were done with their rehearsed act, I would pose genuine questions to them.
"What makes you certain the Bible is the true Word of God and not the Quran or the Vedas or the Pali Canon? Did you read the other books? What if they were true?"
Most tend to answer this with something along the lines of personal conviction and God or the Holy Ghost speaking to them through the Bible and not the other books. It's clear that none of these fools ever read anything else. I keep that to myself and instead say the following to them.
"You say that because you grew up reading the Bible. People who grew up reading the Quran or the other holy books have the same conviction that their books are true due to personal conviction and faith."
At this point, some realize that I'm not gonna be a sheep and they leave. Some still try, desperately talking about seemingly miraculous events that occurred in their lives. Those are never truly miraculous when you analyze beyond just the surface. I keep that to myself again and instead say the following.
"There are billions of people who experience miraculous events in India and China after climbing holy mountains and making an offering to the mountain gods. You can find videos of their testimonies online. So if I wanted miracles, should I not climb a holy mountain and make an offering to the mountain gods?"
By this point pretty much everyone realizes that I can't be brainwashed and they leave giving me some flimsy excuse of how they will get back to me. Not one ever got back to me.
When I started, I was receiving 3 to 4 proselytizers a week. These days it is a miracle if I receive even one in several months. Finally some peace.