Annonymous Christian Strikes Again

You know what bugs me? The fact that everywhere, and in just about everything concerning prehistoric life, those of the faith seem to desire martyrdom. As I did a pass through our 800 square foot dinosaur museum out here in Colorado, conveniently placed on a hand-on interactive table were a couple booklets called, "Big Daddy?".

The entire booklet can be read here: http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0055/0055_01.asp

Why am I angry you ask? Would it be acceptable for me to go to the Creation Museum, get out a small soapbox and begin speaking on the origin of the earth according to actual scientists? Absolutely not. And, in fact, I disapprove of any person that has the audacity to openly enter a public place and begin ranting to volunteers and workers, or even visitors, about how everyone and everything in the room is incorrect and against God or against evolution.

But...where would we be without confrontation, right? We'd be hopelessly lost in the bliss of understanding...that's where. I've seen this little...trend as it were begin to blatantly make itself known to the general population. Rarely do I see Christian scientific papers published that hold any merrit. Rarely do I have a Christian come and ask me an honest to god (no pun intended) scientific question...and if they do, rarely do they take the time to listen to the answer.

Too often I see little things like this booklet appear in scientific museums as if they sneaked into the exhibit hall on their own. Too often do I take note of Christian "science" groups attacking volunteers and workers at museums (including the one where I work...so I'm not just pulling this information from my bum).

How rude can ya get?! How completely paranoid do you have to be?! Why must Christians be in your face about just letting you know that "hey...by the way, I don't believe in evolution. Just to let you know,"? Can't you just say it like that? Like I say, "hey..you know...I'm not Christian and I don't really believe in your god."

It's not an open friggin invitation for you to walk in and ask me why...it's none of your damn business. A scientific museum isn't an open invitation to come right on in and begin spouting off what people have done wrong because it's against your belief system.

You know what a scientific museum is for? Learning. Learn, and then make an objective decision. But don't come in and do some sneaky (as our president would say) Al-queida shit, planting your tools of terrorism and then scamper off hoping you've just "enlightened" someone to the ways of your religion. You know what? You religious folks have your own museum now...get the hell out of mine.

-Erin *grumpy*