Has anyone ever changed their opinion about religion after being insulted, patronised or ridiculed?

But but but we aren't actually here to be open-minded and to actually seek answers.... We just want to be validated as we mock and put down each others beliefs.... (sarcasm)

good reminder

Ridicule, patronization and insults usually result in the person who is the target of those behaviors becoming defensive and more extreme and loyal to his cause or religion. It is rare that these behaviors would evoke any change of opinion unless there was a rational idea or ideas shared with that individual to cause him to change, of his own accord and free will.

I never have but I am sure it has happened. I think it causes some people to think about their beliefs while others will refuse to hear anything and just defend it. Obviously an enlightened defense is best but to answer your question, I think it can go both ways.

My salvation in Jesus Christ is not an opinion - it is my life resulting from the new birth that I have received from God.

Of course I've been ridiculed because of Christ Jesus and my husband assaulted.

Nothing has changed - for us.

well i liked the JWs a little more after i had a discussion with a watchtower-dude. he insulted me like hell and i had a great time. it really amused me.

i used to kinda dislike them but now i think they are just so cute

Not me

YEAH, CHRISTIANS!

8p

lol....

Kidding...

You guys are ok with me.