Do you have Jehova's witnesses come to your door ?

Toomuchstuff said:
Is there a way to get them to stop ? Being impolite doesn't seem to deter them ! They'll be here soon :mad:
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I think I found a way that works. We live in the boondocks, but there is a JW church about 5 miles away, and they have been coming by once or twice a year. Then, a couple of years ago, they caught me when I was puttering around in my workshop and feeling kind of frisky. I let them make their spiel, then began to engage them in all sorts of religious/biblical discussions. I kept them going for almost 1.5 hours, and everytime they acted like they needed to get going, I started a new discussion. Finally, it looked like both of them were about to pee their pants, so I told them "no thanks"....they haven't been back.
 
I have one who calls regularly. I quite like her. She's been calling on me for years and isn't preachy at all. She knows I'm never going to be one of 'the flock' but still calls. It's sort of her 'job'. :)

She was raised in the faith and lived all her life here in my adopted city.

She and I are the same age and I've always found her interesting, given she has led such a different life to me.
 

I have had someone come to my door every year. Usually two young men. I politely say I am not religious and they reply very politely "OK".
 
Before I moved into this complex I would have them come to my house. I would not answer the door. If they caught me outside I would say no thanks and they would leave. No solicitors allowed here at the complex and they would be met by the security officer and asked to leave the property if they failed to heed the signs everywhere.
 
We get both the JW's and the Mormons. I give the Witnesses short thrift and ask them to leave immediately. The Mormons work in teams of two. They are unfailingly polite and respectful. Usually I will invite them to sit for a cool drink. I don't really let them get started with their speil,but I don't abuse them either.
 
I've had the same experience, Robusta. In warm weather, if I'm out in the yard and I see them approaching, I walk out and say hello. In the last couple of years, one of the pair of ladies had been before, and by some miracle, I remembered her name. She was somewhat surprised to be addressed by name. As you, I offer them a cool drink and a chance to sit in the screen house if they choose. I listen to a bit of their "pitch". They are very polite but soon move on as they realize that our conversation is not going in the direction that they'd like and they're wasting time.

I've yet to meet an obnoxious JW and we met some Mormons in Maine at a B&B where we were staying. The folks that owned the place were Mormons. A couple of young fellows who were staying there were also very polite and well-spoken. I think that they may have skipped the usual "pitch" due to the fact that we were guests of the establishment.
 
We do
even out here in the sticks

rather risky on his part

But he's a kindly gent

I normally like to toy with whoever comes to my door (now gate)


But he is so down to earth, and genuine, I can't help but enjoy his visit

..and those watchtowers start a good fire
 
the local jehova's temple(church) has been up for sale for the last year yet I still get an occasional visit from them. it's funny though but there is a new morman temple (church) right next to the jehova's but I never get a visit from them.
 
Nope, not interested in either. But, I almost became a Mormon back in the mid 70's. Went thru all of the lessons, but when it came time to join, I really thought to myself of all the things I'd have to give up, and declined.
 
Deucemoi said:
the local jehova's temple(church) has been up for sale for the last year yet I still get an occasional visit from them. it's funny though but there is a new morman temple (church) right next to the jehova's but I never get a visit from them.
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all the food is there

why would they go elsewhere?
 
For me, it's not about religion (although I do resent proselytizing). The problem is intrusion into my private residence and my private space when I'm just trying to live my life and do whatever business I need/want to do.

I don't care if it's Jehovah's Witnesses, Buddhists, or Save the Whales.

I remember an incident when I was eating at a diner and someone came up to me and asked if I had accepted Christ as my savior. When I politely asked the person to leave me alone, they said "Hmm, well I guess you're uncomfortable when someone tries to save your soul." Well, they can guess whatever they want. They don't know anything about my comfort or my soul....it's not their business.

As I said before, everyone has the right to be left alone. I don't have to answer your questions, listen to your self-righteous preaching, allow you to toss the Bible in my face, debate you, or even listen to you.
 
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