I usually send my dog out to greet them-funny how they don't feel protect by god from the doggie!!
2006-06-13 03:56:42 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i invite them in and tell them the ceremony of sacrificing a virgin to the lord of darkness is about to start. they tend to leave immediately. lol!
2006-06-13 04:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by ammut** 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Just so you know, chances are the "bible thumper" coming to your door is probably one of Jehovah's Witnesses and while you may find them annoying, some are more persistant than others, please be aware that the only reason they are there is because the care. They believe that they have the cure for spiritual cancer and that they want to make sure that anyone who wants that cure gets a chance to have it. They are motivated by love to share what they know. They are not interested in hurting anyone or making anyone angry. But they are looking for the proverbial "needle in a haystack", someone who truly wants to talk about the bible. There is no need to attack them, try to frighten them or hide. If you don't want to talk to them, they will gladly move on until they find someone who does.
If you found someting that truly made you happy and offered hope in a hopeless world wouldn't you want to share it with those you care about?
2006-06-13 11:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by jee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had one about a week ago. I knew exactly who they were, from the huge bible that each had in their arms, and I guess the big neon sign above their head flashing Jehovah's witness gave it away too!
The guy tried to give me some "brochure of God" and I refused politely stating that I was not religious. Of course, he asks me why. Now, this is at 7pm on a Saturday night. Im cooking dinner, the kids are running all over the house and my husband is screaming at everyone, so I explained that I really didn't have time to get into it. He said that at some point in the future, he'd like to here my reason. My biggest regret was not getting his info. because I would have loved to watch his head spin when I got through with him!
2006-06-13 11:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by carolinagrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular outreach Christians are ok- they don't pusssssh. But those pesky pesky Jehovah's witnesses that come out EARLY in the morning on a SATURDAY have to be dealt with lol-
It has come to my attention that Jehovah's witnesses do not celebrate Christmas or Birthdays so before you go to bed on Friday night, hang out a big sign that says "The Birthday Party is here!" or a Big Christmas Tree sign on the door, or better yet, if they catch you off guard and you're outside, say something like - Hey you're just in time for the Birthday party! or C'mon in! We're just decorating a Christmas tree and having a party! That'll take care of em lol
2006-06-13 11:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by lolly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's hilarious. Now, that's why I need a dog. I'm a Christian and I still need protection for the "Bible Thumpers". I'm getting a dog. (And on a side note, I have dyslexia and originally I wrote, "I'm getting a god". I thought that was kind of funny.)
2006-06-13 11:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by mrsdokter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we as Jehovah Witnesses are Christian. we follow what Jesus told us to do at matthew 28 ver 19 and 20. if you think that sending a dog to the door is funny then u are very stupid. why don't u listen to a witness, would u not answer the door for Jesus??? if you don't want us knocking on your door, tell us to put your name on the do not call list. you don't have to be nasty. we cry and laugh just like you do. we have feelings also. I guess you don't want to learn the truth and the devil is blinding all of you
2006-06-13 16:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, I am annoyed by the practice. Sure, we are supposed to reach out to others. But in Matthew Chapter 6, the Sermon on the Mount, the ethical core of the faith, we are flatly told by Christ to NOT publicly proclaim our faith, but rather let the way we live our lives draw others to Him. However, I always find it interesting how fundamentalist denominations tend to skip right over that verse in their readings of the New Testament--chiefly because it represents an inconvenient rebuttal of their key recruitment strategy.
2006-06-13 11:40:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I haven't seen any since I came to the door wearing only shorts. I think I blinded them with my whiteness. Much better than a dog, since you can get over a dog bite and rabies shots. No one overcomes having their retinas seared by the reflection from my chest in bright sunlight.
2006-06-13 11:02:01 · answer #8 · answered by Rev. Still Monkeys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't hate them. They are only trying to preach what they think is the truth, and want me to be in the right path, as they understand it.
I open the door, we talk, then they leave. I don't have to send the dog, the cat, or the tiger to get them away from my door. All I have to do is say thank you, but no thanks I am not interested. They have better things to do than being at your door, or bothering you.
You don't have to talk, only just tell them you are not interested. 'Thanks, but no'. If you don't open the door, they will keep coming, if you tell them no, they will stop.
2006-06-13 11:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by Sierra Leone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. All I want when I am at home is some peace and quiet. I don't know what's worse-my in laws showing up or Bible Thumpers. Equally annoying if you ask me lol!
2006-06-13 10:59:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, the people that go door to door and try to preach to you are Jehovah Witnesses. I would know because our family used to do it (not anymore though). I'm not a Jehovah Witness anymore, but my mom is.
2006-06-13 11:15:49 · answer #11 · answered by athlete719 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋