Christian Pests in Philadelphia

American Atheists held a convention in Philadelphia this past weekend, but local Christians weren't happy about it. They thought it appropriate to stand outside with bullhorns in order to harass people inside.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports:

Outside, it was far from quiet, with a dozen members of Repent America, a Philadelphia-based Christian group, holding a sidewalk vigil with banners and bullhorns. "We just want to share the gospel truth with the atheists," said Nancy Major, 53, of Phoenixville, Pa. "Everyone needs to hear it because eternity is at stake."

But another convention-goer, Sandra VanMaren, 44, of Chicago, found their tactics offensive. "I don't go to their meetings with a bullhorn," said VanMaren who was clutching a bright blue bag with a "No God" sticker. "The vast majority of Christians do not do this. But this group has got to have their little circus."

I'm sure Nancy Major would be very annoyed if atheists stood outside her church with bullhorns in order to "share the truth" with poor deluded people like her inside. Why? Because it would be rude, self-righteous, and egotistical. That's probably one reason why you don't find atheists doing such a thing; curious, though, that Christians like Nancy Major don't have a problem with doing it themselves.

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