...but it quickly becomes apparent that you're there to get recruited into the Jehovah's Witnesses, or made to be "educated" on what most of us would call government conspiracy theories (i.e., vapor trails as mind-control, which he went on about on national tv).

How would you react? Would you just take it, or tell him he's crazy?

Hmm... I think I would bring along my copy of the New Testament in parallel Koine Greek/English along with a copy of Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon. Then we can get serious about this whole translation thing, and he can explain what it has to do with the lyrics of Darling Nikki.

I'd probably tell him some of my own conspiracy theories. He'd run away screaming.

As for JWs, hey my Jehovah's Witnesses who come knocking on my door every few months love me - they send me letters and all sorts of Watch Tower goodies. But that may be because I open the door in negligee.

If all that fails, we can always stear the conversation in the direction that is all about me. Again, he'd run away screaming.

I think that, at some point in the conversation, I would get to hear the man say, "Shut up, already, damn!"

PurpleChi said:

I would bring my Bible and we can engage in a serious discussion. I am serious about my faith (I am a Christian) so we can talk all night. That's if he doesn't kick me out once he realizes he can't convert me to JW. However I doubt he will given that he has plenty of folks around him who have different religious beliefs than him.

OnlyNDaUsa said:

Well ask if I should bring the music or the wine.

You already know you're responsible for the wine.

electricberet said:

I would smile and nod and be a perfectly courteous guest.

But I would gave my mental tape recorder going the whole time - and write a hell of a story about it afterward.

I can think of words to describe being invited to sip water and soup and then be brainwashed into being a Jehovah, but fortunate is not one of them.

I would be a good listener and politely state my own beliefs as a Christian. I'd throw in comments every so often like, "you have such soulful eyes". I'd ask if we could continue the conversation after the upcoming show with Stevie. I'd say that I really want to hear what Stevie believes also. It'd be great if Sheila E was there, too. I think I've heard she might be a Christian & it would make for an interesting debate. He'd enjoy my polite listening/ banter so much that he gives me front row VIP tix and sets me up with free room and board plus airfare back to the East Coast afterwards. (Now I'm dreaming.)

I'm sure hes a logical and attentive man. I would give him my views on God and the universe, by the time I'm finished he will not be a JW anymore.

He sounds like a fussy eater, so he wouldn't get an invite - you get what you're given or you can fuck off at the NouveauDance dinner table.

abigail05 said:

...but it quickly becomes apparent that you're there to get recruited into the Jehovah's Witnesses, or made to be "educated" on what most of us would call government conspiracy theories (i.e., vapor trails as mind-control, which he went on about on national tv).

How would you react? Would you just take it, or tell him he's crazy?

I'd do the 'polite nod' thing during the Jehovah Witness part of the discussion.

The conspiracy theory stuff might actually get and hold my attention because I do have a passing interest in the subject matter and know my way around it a little bit.

As much as i run my mouth, i probably would just let him do the talking.

When he starts about the JW-thing, I'd take the opportunity to ask the fine details about 'Wedding Feast'

After that we get drunk and play Bria Roulette all night long.

NouveauDance said:

He sounds like a fussy eater, so he wouldn't get an invite - you get what you're given or you can fuck off at the NouveauDance dinner table.

im not a fussy eater!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PurpleKittyK said:

electricberet said:

Hmm... I think I would bring along my copy of the New Testament in parallel Koine Greek/English along with a copy of Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon. Then we can get serious about this whole translation thing, and he can explain what it has to do with the lyrics of Darling Nikki.

As he said on the 'One Nite Alone' tour: 'We're not interested in what you know, we're interested in what you can learn.'

Save your breath. His mind is already made up.

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I'd bring a 40 and some dominoes.

PurpleChi said:

PurpleKittyK said:

I would be a good listener and politely state my own beliefs as a Christian. I'd throw in comments every so often like, "you have such soulful eyes". I'd ask if we could continue the conversation after the upcoming show with Stevie. I'd say that I really want to hear what Stevie believes also. It'd be great if Sheila E was there, too. I think I've heard she might be a Christian & it would make for an interesting debate. He'd enjoy my polite listening/ banter so much that he gives me front row VIP tix and sets me up with free room and board plus airfare back to the East Coast afterwards. (Now I'm dreaming.)

Sheila is a Christian. She often ministers at churches all across the country.

Thanks for the info. I guess I could've also added Denise Matthews as a special guest at this made up dinner party/ religious debate.

QuasarOfRock said:

electricberet said:

Hmm... I think I would bring along my copy of the New Testament in parallel Koine Greek/English along with a copy of Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon. Then we can get serious about this whole translation thing, and he can explain what it has to do with the lyrics of Darling Nikki.

As he said on the 'One Nite Alone' tour: 'We're not interested in what you know, we're interested in what you can learn.'

Save your breath. His mind is already made up.

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I'd never change his mind, but at some point he would get frustrated discussing New Testament Greek and either have me escorted outside or change the subject to something I'm actually interested in (his music). Probably I would get kicked out.

electricberet said:

QuasarOfRock said:

As he said on the 'One Nite Alone' tour: 'We're not interested in what you know, we're interested in what you can learn.'

Save your breath. His mind is already made up.

[Edited 4/24/11 17:36pm]

I'd never change his mind, but at some point he would get frustrated discussing New Testament Greek and either have me escorted outside or change the subject to something I'm actually interested in (his music). Probably I would get kicked out.

But that would be a great story, so it's a win-win.

after he gets through listening 2 me,he would be ready 4 the loony bin!

QuasarOfRock said:

electricberet said:

I'd never change his mind, but at some point he would get frustrated discussing New Testament Greek and either have me escorted outside or change the subject to something I'm actually interested in (his music). Probably I would get kicked out.

But that would be a great story, so it's a win-win.

Exactly!

For Prince I would definitely pretend, like I'm very interested in JW religion, and like I'm crazy to learn more about this religion. And if he tells me more and more about it and shows me some things, maybe I'll convert the next day.

I would make a face like I'm so interested, and this religion sounds so good for me, as long I can listen to this man and his views.

This would be the only time I would sacrifice myself for Prince and listen to his religious crap.

But that would be it, because I'm not religious at all, I believe in science and not in religion.

It would be a great experience for me to talk to such not ordinary and very talented man.

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I'd try to change the subject to his music, but I'd weather it for better or worse, imagine telling people about it afterwards. You'd rule every dinner party you'll have for the rest of your life.

Shockedelicus said:

I'd try to change the subject to his music, but I'd weather it for better or worse, imagine telling people about it afterwards. You'd rule every dinner party you'll have for the rest of your life.

Right. At some point, if you aren't convinced by his theological wisdom, he will get bored and either show you the door, play you some new tracks, or challenge you to a game of basketball followed by delicious pancakes.

I would just enjoy my dinner.