Sam Harris has an interesting quote:

If a person thinks there is something that another person can say to his children that could put their souls in jeopardy for all eternity, then the heretic next door is actually far more dangerous than the child molester.

I know it's winter, but am I really so dangerous that you look at me nervously when I'm outdoors sporting this beard and ripped-up jeans? I think my charm and winning personality will bring them over to liking me eventually... But from the response of the neighborhood parents when I talk with their kids when they are around, it sure seems like I make them nervous.