OT: Got an Intersting Flyer with My Card Today

[goldenegg1]

So I get my Ernie Banks & Aramis Ramirez Dual Jersey from SP Legendary Cuts.
I open the bubble mailer to find my card with a flyer asking me "Are you going to Heaven?"
It is a flyer for what I guess is this guy's church in Arizona. Now I know this is a controversial topic, but I really am interested to see what you guys think about this. Please keep the discussion on topic and please do not attack each other personally.

Here is my thought, why would you send me a flyer for your church in Arizona to someone in Illinois?
Also, what if I were Atheist and took this personally? What if I sent a flyer supporting Satan, would that be acceptable?
I was a little put off that someone would send their propoganda to me without asking my permission.
It would be the same if they sent me something politically related.


Discuss................

 

[MOFNY]

I'm pretty sure I've received something similar in the past. I just nod and ignore it. People have their beliefs and I have mine.

 

[excel_B]

+1

 

[phillyfan0417]

Interesting, in the last month i've gotten 2 thick decoy cards that someone took the time to write "jesus loves you" on it in magic marker and even with designs...

I have to say that in my younger days this would have annoyed me but now I'm actually impressed someone cares enough about my life, based on their beliefs, to let me know that i can be "saved" if i so choose...

 

[Tomlinson21RB]

I think I purchased something from the same guy a month or two ago.

 

[Card Magnet]

I have no problem with it, as long as it's not offensive.

If the intent to offend isn't there, then something shouldn't be offensive. There are exceptions, like if somebody sent me a religious hate flier saying "Jesus Hates -Insert Race/Religion/etc-".

I have the option to just throw it out or read it, no harm done. Often, I'll read over anything sent to me like that out of curiosity and because I'm pretty open minded.

I always find it nice to see when somebody adds in a "God bless" on an invoice or thank you note, because coming from somebody who holds those beliefs, it is a great compliment and caring thought.

 

[Card Magnet]

Oh, forgot to mention...

When I saw your threads, I was expecting to see something of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team, lol.

 

[goldenegg1]

No one has yet, but do not misconstrue my post as being anti his Church or Religion.
My point is, is this the proper forum for him to spread his word? To me it is an invasion of ones own beliefs to assume that I would want this flyer in my home.

 

[RL24]

At least you got the card! One time while waiting tables at TGIFridays, back in the day... I received one of these flyers as my tip. No money, just the flyer. ::facepalm::


About the Satan flyer... on another board I hang out with people are allowed to beat you with a bible in their sig. I always want to put something satanic in my sig, but can never bring myself to do it. :lol: Wouldn't want God to hold it against me later...

 

[imac220]

Ok, this is what I think:

I think it is ok to send Christian flyer's, but it is kinda wierd if it is advertising a Church in Arizona. Now if it was just a flyer about where you would go, Heavan or Hell, that would seem ok to me

 

[OnOnUofK]

I've never had one sent with my cards, but while I was on campus we'd receive flyers and bibles at least once or twice a month. I always appreciated it, because they weren't pushing it on us, but they cared enough to invite us in if we chose to do so.

 

[KC37]

I got some "are you ready for Heaven" checklist with a Tom Brady auto about 5 years ago.
According to the checklist, I was not ready.

 

[BunchOBull]

I received a sweet $1,000,000 bill once...it has stuff about heaven on the back.

I'm Christian and I found it inappropriate.

 

[Frow]

At least you got the card! One time while waiting tables at TGIFridays, back in the day... I received one of these flyers as my tip. No money, just the flyer. ::facepalm::


About the Satan flyer... on another board I hang out with people are allowed to beat you with a bible in their sig. I always want to put something satanic in my sig, but can never bring myself to do it. :lol: Wouldn't want God to hold it against me later...

Got something similar. My first job was a room attendant (AKA Maid..and no I won't fluff your damn pillow) at the local hotel. Very rarely people would leave a tip so I was stoked when I saw a $10 on the table. I picked it up and opened it and it was some professionally made flyer saying something along the lines of I bet you were expecting money and then something about Jesus Christ stuff. So out there somewhere are A-holes leaving fake tips for Jesus.

 

[KC37]

At least you got the card! One time while waiting tables at TGIFridays, back in the day... I received one of these flyers as my tip. No money, just the flyer. ::facepalm::


About the Satan flyer... on another board I hang out with people are allowed to beat you with a bible in their sig. I always want to put something satanic in my sig, but can never bring myself to do it. :lol: Wouldn't want God to hold it against me later...

Got something similar. My first job was a room attendant (AKA Maid..and no I won't fluff your damn pillow) at the local hotel. Very rarely people would leave a tip so I was stoked when I saw a $10 on the table. I picked it up and opened it and it was some professionally made flyer saying something along the lines of I bet you were expecting money and then something about Jesus Christ stuff. So out there somewhere are A-holes leaving fake tips for Jesus.

I would picture Jesus as being a decent tipper.

 

[wideright]

So would it have been more acceptable if he had put in an ad for his card shop? What if he was advertising his plumbing business? Less offensive? Just as offensive? What's the difference with the junk mail you get in your mail box? Isn't most or all of that unwanted/unwarranted? Not defending the guy, just trying to put it in perspective. I guess I'm just wondering why something that has to do with religion or politics has to always be so offensive to people. It's just junk propoganda. We're inundated with junk every single day. That's my take.

 

[ChasHawk]

I agree for the most part Dave. What I found offensive was a sort of mini comic book
I got earlier this year. The basic plotline was, IF YOU DON'T GO TO CHURCH, YOU'RE GOING
TO HELL!!!!!

Personally, since my family and I choose not to go to church, I found it a little offensive.
But, I simply threw it away and moved on.

 

[Hallsgator]

I want to start doing that. I need to get some tracts to send out.

 

[Frow]

So would it have been more acceptable if he had put in an ad for his card shop? What if he was advertising his plumbing business?

The difference is unless you're a drinker you don't worship the toilet.

 

[mredsox89]

I've gotten a few notes like that in my package and it sort of turns me off. Im perfectly fine with business cards advertising their store or ebay store, but the religion things are a bit too far imo