if you're asking if you'll be a target... who knows... just keep your wits about you.
one thing though... and this applies to people who ascribe to any religious group... there are things that people do that have the effect of making them much less liked... which could make them an easier target for any bully. for religious folks, proselytising is like wrapping yourself in metal and standing under a tree in a puddle of water in an electrical storm... anyone who tries to force their religion on others, or knows no other topic to converse about, or uses religion to make themselves seem "better" or "superior" is pretty much asking to be a target... especially in this age group.
i say this as a dedicated practitioner of a religion. I keep my religion to myself and even people who try to convert me or talk about their religions like a broken record make ME... well... practice patience a little harder than i'd like sometimes. sometimes, when people talk about their religions so overtly without regard to whether the other person wants to hear it, they cross the line into being severely disrespectful and aggressive.
i'm not trying to offend you... i'm just saying be mindful of that, particularly in that environment and in that age group. when you talk about religion, just make sure your listener wants to hear it and doesn't feel held hostage in a way that could help them feel justified in reacting to you unkindly.
so when you share this part of yourself, make sure you're in safe, supportive, like-minded company.
Answered Jul 03, 2011
Edited Jul 03, 2011
