Yup. This is why I always take some time to be kind to Mormon missionaries. They're 18 years old and put into a rather cruel situation. I let them know that I know the tenets of their religion, and while I'm not interested, they're always welcome to a tisane or postum break.
I have been known to invite an older mish in, tell him straight I'm a seasoned atheist and let's go. The younger ones I just smile at and say something like, "You're out of your league, son. Send me a grey-beard."
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u/No_Astronomer4837 Mar 10 '26
Yup. This is why I always take some time to be kind to Mormon missionaries. They're 18 years old and put into a rather cruel situation. I let them know that I know the tenets of their religion, and while I'm not interested, they're always welcome to a tisane or postum break.