Argh! Roommate Christian NUTJOB!

[Hector Valdez]

Ok, so, to make a long story short, I'm staying at a friends house for the time being, but I'm the type of person that is constantly distracted by voice(i.e. television, radio, etc.) So, my friend constantly watches religious documentaries and religious talk-shows, and it's driving me nuts. Unfortunately, I don't have the heart to tell them to turn it off.

Argh! I want to debate everything that they sasy, but I'm really just trying to concentrate and use the internet without constantly having to listen to this stuff and wage mental wars within myself. It's exhausting.

[Ali]

I don't think you should tell your friend to turn off his shows if he is letting you stay in his house.  Could you go in another room or put in headphones and listen to music or something?

[Firebird]

Yeah, agreed. You're their guest, so if they want to brain-wash themselves, it's their right, as tempting as it may be to argue with them. Save it for after you move out Noise-canceling headphones are a good idea here.

[Asmodean]

While I agree with what seems to be the consensus for now, I, for one, do expext my guests to tell me if something I do is annoying to them. To me, being a good host is more important than maintaining my usual lifestyle at all times, regardless of who I happen to share my life with.

[Dobermonster]

If you really feel the need to say something, don't make it a religious discussion. Rather, politely ask if they could keep the sound down when you're at the computer because you have trouble concentrating, or it gives you a headache, whatever.

[markmcdaniel]

I don't think you should tell your friend to turn off his shows if he is letting you stay in his house.  Could you go in another room or put in headphones and listen to music or something?

Ear plugs can work to.

[Sweetdeath]

Are you staying on their couch or something?

[OldGit]

'Fraid you've got to put up with it, mate, if you're staying with him.  Mind you, it would drive me loony as well.

[Crow]

Why do you have a room mate? I'm guessing from all the American college based movies it has something to do with that. Why do they do that anyway?

[Asmodean]

Many people here retn an appartment or a house together too, but those usually know each other, so they can decide beforehand whether or not they want to be in bed, so to speak, with whoever else is interested.

[Velma]

I've had a thought.  Just tell your friend you find it distracting (you wouldn't have to mention exactly why if you don't want to) and ask if they could use headphones at least occasionally.  Most televisions have headphone jacks.

[Sweetdeath]

unless it's suppper late, like after midnight. you can only ask to lower sound. not much you  can do, unless you are paying some sort of rent.