I Think Religion Should Not Be Preached Publicly

It is my personal belief that religion should not be preached publicly. I am a semi-atheist, and although I have no issues with people believing in certain things, to go around trying to impose your beliefs on other people isn't right. Missionaries often complain they are treated rudely at doorsteps. Now, why would this be so? Well, if you've ever had a missionary from any religion show up at your doorstep, you must know what it feels like to have someone pressuring you. Although they are being nice in conversation, they will not take no for an answer, at least until you make it very clear you are not interested.

This situation is very awkward if you are not religious, and often it actually turns people away from religion. I think there's also something to be said about the integrity of a religion that has to go door to door looking for new members, even though everyone is very aware of the local religions presence/existence. It almost makes the church look needy in a way.

Especially in our modern countries of greed, lust for power and titles, to have a group that is open to the public, but not recruiting makes it that much more interesting to the public as it is tightly nit group. It gives members something to be attracted by. Someone for an individual to brag about. Although this completely contradicts the morals of common religions, let me ask a question. Why do people go to hell when they die if they do not believe in god. When they die, if god is up there, wouldn't he be able to talk briefly with the deceased, at which point the dead guy would obviously believe in god, as he's right in front of him. Sending a person to hell just because they chose one way above the other on an extremely controversial matter seems crewel, and something only a bitter, unpleasant person would do. Aren't folks from the common religions generally supposed to spread love and peace? Well, if the man above is doing the opposite, it sure doesn't support any common religion morals, so having a slightly closed group to attract people doesn't seem so far out.

I'd love to hear some other opinions about this topic, while I am not in the common sense religious, I am more than open to a good conversation. :)