A red flag, but I have significant security settings and delete and/or block when required. So, I accepted.
The list below is not very politically correct, but that is not my agenda, although neither is being offensive. These are some of the non-exhaustive possibilities that go through my mind with such a Facebook friend request, bearing in mind this is Satire Und Theology.
-It is someone, scammimg with a fake story, looking for money. There seems to be the online assumption that religious persons are soft touch suckers. As in somehow a person with a PhD in Theology and Philosophy of Religion, clearly listed on my Facebook profile, will not deduce that a person is likely a scammer.
Yes, I was awarded a PhD by secular Wales, because for many years, I read my 'bye ble', stated some prayers and sang evangelical/fundamentalist campfire classics.
-It is a homosexual looking for another potential homosexual to chat with, Of course I have no interest in homosexuality and looking more like 'The Thing' from 'The Fantastic Four' than Brad Pitt, have rarely been contacted in that way.
-It is an honest, sincere Christian seeking discussion or perhaps support for an actual ministry.
-This is the long shot. It is a murderous Charles Manson type, definitely looking in the wrong direction. It would be unwise, percentage wise, for a Manson type to attack 'The Thing'.
-A cultist looking for a convert and/or discussion.
In the case under review, this supposed American, stated that supposedly he owned a company and could find me work, but I showed no interest in that work. He briefly talked about God, but I reasoned the agenda was likely a future scamming appeal for money.
This supposed he would message me on Facebook asking for an instant conversation. My reply would be for him to email me later as I was busy, and that I will answer when I can. This is my standard ministry reply to people and I have assisted people over the years with biblical, theological and philosophical advice.
Eventually this person sent me an email with a predictable stock looking essay, asking for money. This from a person that supposedly lives in America, owns his own company and works some of the time in Europe.
How does a mind become this warped? Many years of effort and human misfortune I deduce.
He asked once by email for money, I said no.
He asked again, I will ignore.
At this point I will not delete this person on Facebook, as perhaps for the sake of Christian witness this person may read something spiritually enlightening.
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