I was an assistant leader on some short term missions trips and have converted people.  I do feel horrible about the things I did.  I am guilty of taking advantage of the hospitality of some of the poorest people in the world, and using their trust to change beliefs that had been untouched in their culture for hundreds (perhaps thousands) of years.  Though I haven't gone back to any of the specific cultures I "witnessed" to...  I have "sabotaged" evangelical and mormon missionaries in Central America and Africa.  When I have been in villages that have been targeted by missionaries, I would get to know people, and really seek to learn about them.  Many people were surprised by this as most "white people" who showed up simply handed things out, built houses, and then got to know them well enough so they could talk about Jesus.  I would tell people that Jesus is a fraud, their culture is beautiful, and not to be afraid to tell missionaries to leave them alone.  The relationships I built traveling independently were far more genuine and deep than anything I ever had when I was a missionary.  However, when I was a missionary, I did feel as if I was doing great things, I was saving souls after all!

I also tried converting good friends in high school and college.  I have made contact with them in recent years and have apologized. 

Ever heard of anyone who was an atheist but became a priest?...possibly to make money?

-Andyy Forgive me if it's too personal, but can you go in depth on the apolgies? How'd it go? What was said and such?

Thanks.