Selling Religion At My Front Door

[SeaBreeze]

Well, this morning brought another pair of Jehovah's Witnesses ringing my bell and knocking at my door. I usually give these people the 'bum's rush', because I found that for all the times I tried to be polite and tell them that I wasn't interested, they would take it as a green light to come at me full force.

I have nothing against the Jehovah's Witnesses, if they're happy with their beliefs, more power to them. What I don't like is people trying to sell me on their religions or convert me, regardless of what they may be. I remember as a young child, my mother going through the same thing, only she usually didn't even answer the door.

This morning's encounter was short and sweet I have to say though. One of them pointed at my small 'no solicitors' sign on the door, and asked if that included Jehovah's Witnesses. I told him yes, and smiled. We both wished each other a good day, and they went on their merry way. nthego:

 

[Kaya]

They go door to door because that is what Jesus told them to do.
They have always been polite with me even when I was not so polite, I must admit. Nowadays, I return the favor of being kind while telling them I am not interested. Same with Mormons that come in their suits on their bicycles.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I agree Kaya, they are usually polite, and I treat others in kind also. Haven't had any Mormons coming around, but I have seen them riding now and then on their bicycles in the neighborhood.

 

[Warrigal]

I tell them up front that I am a member of a church and am quite involved.
Then we have a conversation until I decide it's time to finish.
I see no reason to be rude.

 

[Kaya]

I had reason to be rude to them but that is not for an open message board. Suffice it to say..I USED to be rude when they came knocking. I grew up.

 

[Raven]

The Jehovah's Witnesses rarely come to our door now but used to come often.
I was always polite and told them we belong to a nearby church and after being told that a number
of times they seemed to get the message. I do admire the effort they put in to their religion though.
They have strong beliefs and are willing to go door to door to express them.
I'm sure they do take some abuse for doing that.

 

[Jackie22]

Well, I'm not so kind to them....I see it as they are the ones being rude to invade my space and privacy soliciting their religion, I just tell them..'Not interested' and close the door.

 

[JustBonee]

Well, I'm not so kind to them....I see it as they are the ones being rude to invade my space and privacy soliciting their religion, I just tell them..'Not interested' and close the door.

I do exactly the same Jackie. I just feel there is no reason to have any conversation with someone I don't care to talk to.

I wonder why they don't consider themselves solicitors, because they are.

 

[Justme]

We don't get too many JWs knocking on the door, since up put up my 'no cold callers' sign. I will not engage them in conversation of any sort, and shut the door on them without comment. In 1986, when our adopted Down's Syndrome son was 16 months old, he had a life saving blood transfusion to save his life, as he had a condition about which we hadn't been informed. Two JWs came calling and I challenged them about their stance on blood transfusions. The evil pair told me he would have been better off dead than receiving the blood of someone else!

 

[marinaio]

We haven't had a JW or Mormon missionary come to the door in several years! Wonder if that means they decided our neighborhood is going to Hell and gave up?

 

[Ina]

Two scary looking pit bull dogs keep all unwanted visitors at bay.:cower: :dog:

 

[SeaBreeze]

We don't get too many JWs knocking on the door, since up put up my 'no cold callers' sign. I will not engage them in conversation of any sort, and shut the door on them without comment. In 1986, when our adopted Down's Syndrome son was 16 months old, he had a life saving blood transfusion to save his life, as he had a condition about which we hadn't been informed. Two JWs came calling and I challenged them about their stance on blood transfusions. The evil pair told me he would have been better off dead than receiving the blood of someone else!

Crazy! Bless you for giving your son a loving home Justme! :love_heart:

 

[kcvet]

 

[Falcon]

Is that what their religion is all about......getting new members? Maybe they feel the need to be part
of a multitude. Thankfully they don't come around that often.

 

[Ina]

I spent over 24 straight hours reading their bible. That was over thirty years ago. A step brother-in-law was trying to convert me, so I borrowed his bible to read. As I remember it, they believe only a certain number of the chosen will go to heaven. I can't think of the exact figure, but it is so few, that you'd think their quota would have been met long ago. :dunno:

 

[Mollie]

I also get Jehovah's Witnesses knock on my door. Each to their own for which ever religion they feel best suited to. But when they will not take 'No thank you' as my answer, and keep coming back with more of their beliefs, I am not pleased at all.
I would never be bad mannered to any of them, but I find it difficult to say 'No' when they have their young children in front of them at the door.

 

[kcvet]

if we see them coming we hide. don't answer the door !!!!

 

[drifter]

I see them riding their bikes down my street every now and then. A few years ago I was home alone and suffering from cabin fever, when they knocked on my door. I invited them in, asked if they wanted refreshment, which they refused. I think I got the full volley, both barrels. I told them I had gravitated through several religions, had looked into the JW and come to the conclusion I was an agnostic. I allowed them thirty minutes, which afforded them time to practice their spill and and gave mme an opportunity to engage them. At the end of thirty minutes I told them their time was up, and I wished them well as they did me. This was in a different state and eight or ten years ago. I was sitting on the patio the other evening when two rode by. I waved to them and they waved back. Had they sstopped, I would have invited them to dismount and sit a spell and that I had time for a quarter's worth of whatever they were selling.

 

[Harley]

I spent over 24 straight hours reading their bible. That was over thirty years ago. A step brother-in-law was trying to convert me, so I borrowed his bible to read. As I remember it, they believe only a certain number of the chosen will go to heaven. I can't think of the exact figure, but it is so few, that you'd think their quota would have been met long ago. :dunno:

144,000

 

[Ina]

Thanks Vixen, I couldn't remember the exact number. After I read their bible, I came to the conclusion that they were trying to frighten people into joining.

 

[Harley]

Thanks Vixen, I couldn't remember the exact number. After I read their bible, I came to the conclusion that they were trying to frighten people into joining.

No, its what they believe, and in their belief its commanded to do. To warn others of Armageddon and how they need to be part of their religion to survive. Not easy going door to door. I belonged once, but that was 34 yrs. ago. I'd be what they call an apostate, and probably even dis-fellowshiped. I believe God is love, and more will be saved than just one religion. Ina, my opinion is all religions are based on fear. jmo

 

[Davey Jones]

A while back I lived in a 3 decker, 2nd floor, a JW family lived downstairs.
Every Sunday when that family went to worship at their "hall" I made sure the American flag was hanging over the 2nd floor rail.

I heard they hated that flag but never bothered to find out why.
I also heard they dont celebrate birthdays and death is a happy event......I could be wrong since this was about 40 years ago,maybe they changed.

 

[Harley]

I see them riding their bikes down my street every now and then. A few years ago I was home alone and suffering from cabin fever, when they knocked on my door. I invited them in, asked if they wanted refreshment, which they refused. I think I got the full volley, both barrels. I told them I had gravitated through several religions, had looked into the JW and come to the conclusion I was an agnostic. I allowed them thirty minutes, which afforded them time to practice their spill and and gave mme an opportunity to engage them. At the end of thirty minutes I told them their time was up, and I wished them well as they did me. This was in a different state and eight or ten years ago. I was sitting on the patio the other evening when two rode by. I waved to them and they waved back. Had they sstopped, I would have invited them to dismount and sit a spell and that I had time for a quarter's worth of whatever they were selling.

Are you sure they weren't Mormons? They're the ones on the bikes, and two guys.

 

[Falcon]

I think you're right Vixen.

 

[Harley]

A while back I lived in a 3 decker, 2nd floor, a JW family lived downstairs.
Every Sunday when that family went to worship at their "hall" I made sure the American flag was hanging over the 2nd floor rail.

I heard they hared that flag but never bothered to find out why.
I also heard they dont celebrate birthdays and death is a happy event......I could be wrong since this was about 40 years ago,maybe they changed.

They believe in Gods law and not mans, but do follow the laws, pay taxes, but don't take part in any celebrations or vote. If you ever have studied any of the holidays we do celebrate, you would find they were started in pagan beliefs..Therefore their reason for not doing so. I do know it is very hard on the children being in school not being part of it all..I left, but I don't dis them, because I know they believe what they are preaching. I just don't happen to believe it anymore.