Why I am Nice to Missionaries

Salt Lake Temple by George Patterson from the Noun Project

You have seen the memes that show people answering the doors to missionaries with dildos strapped on or shrouded in a false demonic get up — a laugh at those who are standing outside with a message you don’t rally behind.

You consider yourself so much more enlighted than those brainwashed dips going door to door for Jesus. Pat yourself on the back and imagine how funny it would be to offend someone so innocent. Let’s be honest; it’s doubtful you would have the stones to insult someone so viscerally.

I live in sin city who also carries the distinction of having many churches. All that sin needs some saving. We are a thoroughly LDS town playing home to many white shirted elders riding their bikes in our inclement weather.

Ask yourself when have you believed in something so much that you were willing to go door to door trying to share your new found fortune with everyone?

Sure you could say, but they are the victims of religious upbringing and societal pressure. They don’t believe. They feel they have to go.

I have broken bread with a lot of different faiths and one thing this stauch agnostic noticed that often people seem happy shielded in the comforts of their limited worldview and dedication to a spirituality bigger than themselves. I have met many Jack Mormons, and they never look as…