20 years ago I was in Boston and I was approached by a 20ish guy who was pushing Scientology. Fresh out of the JWs a few years earlier, I was ready for him. I let him go on about all the advantages of his cult, then I stopped him.
do you have a mother?
yes-
When was the last time you talked to her?
uh, uh- a couple years ago.
lets go find a pay telephone and call her- on my dime. I'll bet she is worried sick about you. If you do that, then maybe we can talk about your beliefs.
he never took me up on my offer- he said goodbye- and I yelled after him to call his mom- don't let a man-made religion destroy your family. I can still see that, your're right, but I can't help myself, look on his face. Poor kid.