TheKeeNok Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) TV Watchers, How do you all feel about the many different religious groups vying to convert the locals? You have the Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses and Christian Evangelicals! I personally find the CEs the worst of the bunch. Have any met the CEs who work out of schools in Pak Chong? "Reaching out to the unsaved" I am not religioua, but realize it serves a purpose for many! The Mormons make me laugh! Love their "uniforms" Edited January 29, 2012 by TheKeeNok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I think nothing of it provided they are trying to 'convert grown' adults. The indoctrination of young child, however, is another matter entirely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdaveperry Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 We came to Thailand to escape religious and political persecution. Now the extreme religious converters follow us. Where and when does it stop........ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudolus Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Church of the latter day saints used to get up my nose when I lived in Hong Kong. They used to loiter outside a public toilet near a ferry I had to catch and would try to convert you as you tried to enter. So lacking in common sense they tried to lecture you prior to passing water. Insufferable fools. As a result, when I see a squeaky clean lad who really would benefit in terms of cultural development from a night in cowboy, wearing his shirt tie and little badge, I have flash backs of the time one of the followed me in, and his quick retreat after my threat to urinate on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 We came to Thailand to escape religious and political persecution. Now the extreme religious converters follow us. Where and when does it stop........ They were here long before you were. Most hurt no one and are doing what they think is right.. Live and let live I say. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 They should all go back to AmericKa where they belong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdaveperry Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 We came to Thailand to escape religious and political persecution. Now the extreme religious converters follow us. Where and when does it stop........ They were here long before you were. Most hurt no one and are doing what they think is right.. Live and let live I say. “I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.” ― Jimi Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GuestHouse Posted January 29, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2012 Perhaps Thailand should remain the reserve of criminals on the run, sex tourists, missfits and loosers. Certainly if you had the mind to look for people who ought not be allowed into Thailand Christian Evanagelists or indeed any faith groups would not be the top of the list. There are large numbers of disabled children dumped in orphanages, the stateless, people suffering from HIV/AIDS and the off spring of the sex industry who have nowhere to turn but to the help, food, accommodation, education and health care provided in Thailand by people of faith. The OP no doubt makes his contribution and is nothing but a boon to Thailand. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) We came to Thailand to escape religious and political persecution. Now the extreme religious converters follow us. Where and when does it stop........ They were here long before you were. Most hurt no one and are doing what they think is right.. Live and let live I say. Four hundred years before the religiously-paranoid Drdaveperry, to be exact. The health of Chiang Mai, for the last 150 years, owes a lot to Christian missionaries who established the first hospital. The king of Thailand journeyed to there from Bangkok to specifically thank and honor their contribution to Thai society. If it's good enough for the king, it should be good enough for you, Ching mai? Edited January 29, 2012 by Fookhaht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKeeNok Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Perhaps Thailand should remain the reserve of criminals on the run, sex tourists, missfits and loosers. Certainly if you had the mind to look for people who ought not be allowed into Thailand Christian Evanagelists or indeed any faith groups would not be the top of the list. There are large numbers of disabled children dumped in orphanages, the stateless, people suffering from HIV/AIDS and the off spring of the sex industry who have nowhere to turn but to the help, food, accommodation, education and health care provided in Thailand by people of faith. The OP no doubt makes his contribution and is nothing but a boon to Thailand. Absolutely agree! Love what the Christian Evangelicals have done to African nations like Nigeria! Where ever the CEs have gone in Africa you find religious conflict! GOOD JOB! Check out the tyeps of buildings that get burned down! The lasting legacy of CEs!! Edited January 29, 2012 by TheKeeNok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 They should all go back to AmericKa where they belong. And Britain? And Korea? And Australia? And New Zealand? And..... (Google it, Genius)... Your anti-Americanism is showing through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnmatt Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 That's one of the few things that really gets under my skin. I'm up in Issan, goto the night market, and see a bunch of mormons wandering around offering "free English lessons". Ughh... in my mind, that's the height of arrogance. You're a guest in a foreign country that's like 99.5% Buddhist, and you proceed to wander around basically telling everyone their beliefs aren't right, so they should listen to you, because your beliefs are the way to go. I have a difficult time thinking of something more arrogant and pompous than that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Unlike anti-religious bigots, of which there are many on TV.... "Thailand Can Teach Us About Religious Tolerance Christian missionaries in Thailand are here to stay. There is also a small percentage of the Thai nation that belongs to the religion. Thailand is proud of its religious tolerance, and we ex-pats should follow this example; live and let live and all that. I personally feel that the religious tolerance of the Thai people is a great example for the world." Read more... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Love what the Christian Evangelicals have done to African nations like Nigeria! Where ever the CEs have gone in Africa you find religious conflict! GOOD JOB! Check out the tyeps of buildings that get burned down! The lasting legacy of CEs!! Your view of recent African history is a bit skewed. Most of the violence took place after anti-religious leaders came to power (many by force) and kicked out the CE missionaries so they could have a free hand in stamping out local evangelical congregations, who were a philosophical threat to their inhumane regimes. Not unlike what happened in Nazi Germany, early Castro Cuba, and late 1940's Communist China. Edited January 29, 2012 by Fookhaht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 That's one of the few things that really gets under my skin. I'm up in Issan, goto the night market, and see a bunch of mormons wandering around offering "free English lessons". Ughh... in my mind, that's the height of arrogance. You're a guest in a foreign country that's like 99.5% Buddhist, and you proceed to wander around basically telling everyone their beliefs aren't right, so they should listen to you, because your beliefs are the way to go. I have a difficult time thinking of something more arrogant and pompous than that. According to other sources it's under 95%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKeeNok Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Perhaps Thailand should remain the reserve of criminals on the run, sex tourists, missfits and loosers. Certainly if you had the mind to look for people who ought not be allowed into Thailand Christian Evanagelists or indeed any faith groups would not be the top of the list. There are large numbers of disabled children dumped in orphanages, the stateless, people suffering from HIV/AIDS and the off spring of the sex industry who have nowhere to turn but to the help, food, accommodation, education and health care provided in Thailand by people of faith. The OP no doubt makes his contribution and is nothing but a boon to Thailand. Absolutely agree! Love what the Christian Evangelicals have done to African nations like Nigeria! Where ever the CEs have gone in Africa you find religious conflict! GOOD JOB! Check out the tyeps of buildings that get burned down! The lasting legacy of CEs!! Your view of recent history is a bit skewed. Most of the violence took place after anti-religious leaders came to power (many by force) and kicked out the CE missionaries so they could have a free hand in stamping out local evangelical congregations, who were a philosophical threat to their inhumane regimes. So you feel that the philosophy of the Nigerian gov't needed to be changed and it was the job of CEs to bring about this change? Very, very interesting! Nigeria has one of the most promising economies in all of Africa. I don't think Nigeria, or any other country needs UNWANTED outside influences. Nigeria has always had its problems, but with the CEs trying to upturn the apple cart the situation has just gotten worse! CEs come in trying to manipulate and change what already exists thinking what they are offering is better. This is simply not the case! CEs want to help? Let them try sans the moral and religious preaching. It's not like Nigeria is living in a moral and spiritual void! Peace brother!! Edited January 29, 2012 by TheKeeNok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 A bit annoying are the ones that walk into your home or office (talking about some of our streetside shophouse properties that aren't shops) without knocking or ringing the doorbell. 'Before you ask me what the name of God is, you need to back the hell up.' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnmatt Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 According to other sources it's under 95%. Chop the south bit of Thailand off, and I bet it jumps quite a bit. Come up to Issan, and I bet it's around 99.7% Buddhist, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Anyone who believs in any kind of religion or God are a bit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 According to other sources it's under 95%. Chop the south bit of Thailand off, and I bet it jumps quite a bit. Come up to Issan, and I bet it's around 99.7% Buddhist, In our central-Isaan city of 100,000 souls, it's about 90% Buddhist. The other 10% are Christians, Muslims, and Hindus, the first two comprised of mostly native Thais. Once a year, the city mayor and provincial governor calls together the religious leaders of these various groups, and has cross-religious discussions on how they can cooperative for the good of Thai society in our province. As I posted before, Thailand can teach expats a lot about religious tolerance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 J.W's suck and they will always get short shrift from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Chop the south bit of Thailand off Why? So, the "south bit" of Thailand doesn't belong to Thailand? Regarding Isaan, did you met her there? Edited January 29, 2012 by Semper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Bloody hell I've read enough crap for one day I think someone should start an " Agnostic Forum ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hellodolly Posted January 29, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2012 Unlike anti-religious bigots, of which there are many on TV.... "Thailand Can Teach Us About Religious Tolerance Christian missionaries in Thailand are here to stay. There is also a small percentage of the Thai nation that belongs to the religion. Thailand is proud of its religious tolerance, and we ex-pats should follow this example; live and let live and all that. I personally feel that the religious tolerance of the Thai people is a great example for the world." Read more... Live and let live is not what they are here to do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Love what the Christian Evangelicals have done to African nations like Nigeria! Where ever the CEs have gone in Africa you find religious conflict! GOOD JOB! Check out the tyeps of buildings that get burned down! The lasting legacy of CEs!! Your view of recent African history is a bit skewed. Most of the violence took place after anti-religious leaders came to power (many by force) and kicked out the CE missionaries so they could have a free hand in stamping out local evangelical congregations, who were a philosophical threat to their inhumane regimes. Not unlike what happened in Nazi Germany, early Castro Cuba, and late 1940's Communist China. It isn't like the Muslim influence isn't causing problems in certain African nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 We came to Thailand to escape religious and political persecution. Now the extreme religious converters follow us. Where and when does it stop........ Remember, nationalist dogma can be viewed with extremities as well. Almost one and the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Unlike anti-religious bigots, of which there are many on TV.... "Thailand Can Teach Us About Religious Tolerance Christian missionaries in Thailand are here to stay. There is also a small percentage of the Thai nation that belongs to the religion. Thailand is proud of its religious tolerance, and we ex-pats should follow this example; live and let live and all that. I personally feel that the religious tolerance of the Thai people is a great example for the world." Read more... Live and let live is not what they are here to do. Indeed. Do as I say not as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thailand can teach expats a lot about religious tolerance. Most of the non-Christian world could easily extend tutoring experience towards tolerant behaviour. Rather mute and rhetorical, as the proverbial pubil is highly disconnected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) I don't think aggressive conversion is a good example of religious tolerance. Actually, the opposite. Sure, feed the hungry, etc. but to force hungry people to pay homage to a God which isn't part of their background to get that charity; it kind of stinks. Edited January 29, 2012 by Jingthing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I don't think aggressive conversion is a good example of religious tolerance. Actually, the opposite. Sure, feed the hungry, etc. but to force hungry people to pay homage to a God which isn't part of their background to get that charity; it kind of stinks. Business comes first, Jing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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