This happend awhile ago and it, like all things of memory, may be somewhat embellished by time. The point though is what is important here. I was sitting and play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Just like driving things into other things for fun, when I get a phone call. I answer it and it turns out to be a Jehovas Witness. Telemarketing for converts, this would be wierd enough cuz i knew the question "Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your lord and savior?" Would happen eventually. I respond " NO, actually, im a taoist."
The Phone went dead for a few seconds and I said "Hello?" The response was " I'm... I'm sorry i dont even know what that is." here Im trying not to laugh. "well thats okay no one seems to." I respond. " I explain the basic a few times a month to people. What it basically mean is that I follow an asian karmic based system to govern my actions." " oh are you an asian?" she asks " No I'm as anglo as they come I just cant deal with the inner politics of christianity in a primarily christian country, It just seems like its run like a buisness to me." she replies " Uh-huh. Well then you have a nice day now." In an uncomfortable voice and then hangs up.
This is the best response I've had to anyone who has asked me. Due to some irritating neighbors in a previous abode making Jehovas Witnesses uncomfortable is an oft unrecognized joy of mine. If a somewhat guilty pleasure. But the response is far from unique. Every person I tell asks me to explain it. and i dont really mind its just I would like to find a few people who really already understand it so I at least can avoid the inevitable religion discusion.
Monday, February 5, 2007
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Reminds me of the time my mom started turning the hose on a pushy JW.
you believe in something karmic based?....really?
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