Bible-beater pilots

Until yesterday I had run into religious fanatics and cult followers in
every walk of life EXCEPT aviation. I guess I had assumed that anyone smart
enough to get their pilot's certificate couldn't be so gullible -- and
rude -- as to go around trying to "save" perfect strangers. I still have a
hard time believing that it wasn't some sort of a "Candid Camera" set up,
but I'm afraid they really, honestly thought they were doing the right
thing.



"smart enough to get a pilot's certificate?"

Who says you have to be smart to get that piece of paper?

Not sure how rude it was - you were certainly free to walk away. It doesn't
seem to be rude to me. I would take more offense at people smoking near me
or not thanking me for holding a door open.

According to their beliefs they were doing the right thing - at least they
were practicing what they believed. I can't imagine it harmed you in any
way.

Good thing you didn't drink the cool aid with them though.