In the name of GOD

Thank you for coming up to me at my home, on the street, or on the bus, sharing the word of God. I understand that it's your mission to spread the word of God because that's pretty much written in the Bible, isn't it? But please let me stop you right there.

I'm Catholic and since it's clear that you're not, it might be best if we just talk about other things because I know where this conversation is going. We'll just end up arguing about the finer points of written scripture. We already believe the same Christian God. Why can't we leave it at that? If we start arguing and bickering about our beliefs, how must that look, not only to our fellow human beings, but to God as well?

Fighting and arguing in the name of God? Do you think HE will be happy about that?

Look, I already know the word of God. You're preaching the converted. The only reason you persist on talking to me is because you think what I believe is wrong and what you believe is right, isn't it?

Not only are we arguing in the name of God, you are judging me in front of God. And you know what HE says about judging other people.

Why don't you take your mission to non-Christians? Or better yet, why don't you try and convert atheists? Because that's what it missionary work is all about, right?

The thing it is with you, is you let the Catholic Church do all the dirty work. The Catholics spread Christianity all over the non-Christian world, and many Catholic missionaries have died because of it. And once these places have been successfully converted, you come rolling in and try to convert the Catholics to YOUR beliefs. That's hitting it below the belt, don't you think? A little underhanded? A little unnecessary? Where's the challenge in that?

So please, don't waste your time with me. Convert an atheist. Let's see how you do.