I just got back from vacation so I just found this topic. I want to say first that I try to be open minded about everything, I respect everyone's decisions whether I agree with them or not, and a lot of what has been said in this topic is very interesting. I am a Christian, and to be honest, a lot of times I find Christians who witness to people who don't want to be witnessed to offensive. If someone comes up to a person and starts witnessing, and that person says, "No thanks, I don't believe and I don't want to hear that message" or whatever, I believe the other person should back off. It's a Christans job to spread the message. Once it's been said, it's not a Christians job to keep hounding a person. All anyone can do is say it, and then it's the other person's choice to believe it or not. I think it's rude when ANYONE of ANY religion tries to shove a beilef down one's throat. I include atheists. I have my beliefs and they are just that.. my beliefs. I agree with Ann and Niina when they say they should be respected when they ask that no one either pray for them or make them believe something they don't want to. That is their choice, just like being a part of any religion is a choice. I hope that we can keep this thread alive and have calm, respectful discussion because I think it's important that everyone has a chance to say what they believe. I hope I haven't offended anyone at all.. and if I have I'm sorry.

Have a great day to all!