Why do Religious people doorknock and ask for money ?

Question

It was happening so often, my mum made a sign for her front door.

Answer 1

we as Jehovah Witnesses do not ask for money. the watchtowers and awakes or books that we leave with you are free. if you would like to give money, that is your choose, if not we do not get upset. it goes for the writing of the books and magazines. not for anything else and not in our pockets. www.watchtower.org

Answer 2

I cannot answer the question, but I would like to address the allegations about Jehovah's Witnesses.

When we come to your door, we offer you literature to read, and ask that you consider the Biblical sources referred to within that literature.

We do not charge for this material.

We do mention that this is a world wide volunteer work which is supported by voluntary donations, and if the person wishes to to make a contribution in support of this work they can, but it isn't required.

Answer 3

I am 57 years old, and have never in my life had a religious person come to my door asking for money.
I would explain to the person that I give mainly through my church, although sometimes some causes my church is not involved in will grab my heart and I get involved there too.
I normally would not give money to anyone coming to my door - unless it is a neighbourhood child collecting from some cause, or selling chocolates for their class outing.

Answer 4

For the same reason the Southern Baptist religion requires it's followers to tithe 10% of all their income. My mother gave 10% of the welfare checks she received for her 10 kids when I was growing up. The most the church ever gave us was embarrassment by taking up a food collection for our family when the loss of our income caught up to us and found us even more impoverished because of her generosity. Our preacher, however, lived in a brand new home and drove a brand new car. If you really want your money to do what God intended, then you have to use it to directly assist someone in need. You don't need a preacher to put your money to use how he sees fit. Much of the Southern Baptist money collected over the last decade was used to get Bush elected. We see what a waste of money that was.

Answer 5

Bible literature of Jehovah's Witnesses is being published at the world headquarters and at 33 branches worldwide. Their work is non-commercial. But none of this was done for commercial gain.

Their objective is not money-making. Their entire motivation is to preach the good news of God’s Kingdom.

Because of this, in 1943 the Supreme Court of the United States held that Jehovah’s Witnesses could not be required to obtain a commercial peddling license before distributing their literature. And the Canadian judiciary thereafter quoted with approval the reasoning set out by the U.S. Supreme Court in that decision. (Murdock v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 (1943); Odell v. Trepanier, 95 C.C.C. 241 [1949].)

In many lands Jehovah’s Witnesses have regularly offered their literature on a contribution basis. Those who want to donate something to further the work of Bible education may give whatever they like. Their desire is, not to collect money, but to preach the good news of God’s Kingdom.

The activity of Jehovah’s Witnesses is in no way commercial, and this arrangement served to further differentiate them from religious groups that commercialize religion. Of course, most people are aware that it costs money to print such literature, and those who appreciate the service being performed by the Witnesses may want to donate something to help with the work. It is explained to such persons that the worldwide work of Bible education conducted by Jehovah’s Witnesses is supported by voluntary donations. Donations are gladly accepted, but they are not solicited.

Those who share in the field ministry are not doing it for financial gain. They donate their time, and they pay for their own transportation. If someone shows interest, they arrange to return each week, absolutely free of charge, to give personal instruction in the Bible. Only love for God and for their fellowman could motivate them to continue to engage in such activity, often in the face of indifference and outright opposition.

If you would like further information, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org

Answer 6

I have never had religious people knock on my door and ask for money. That's weird. Sounds like a scam. They probably aren't from a church.

Answer 7

True Christians will not pan handle for money. Those who come to your door and ask fo rmoney are scamers. They are not doing the work of God. True Christians know that God will provide all of their needs in their life.

Answer 8

Asking for money is a way of life. Everyone ask for it, need it and use it . I hope you learn a skill, so you can ask for it too. Are you will be a theft.
P.S. Making sign could be a good thing.

Answer 9

I wouldn't know...because if I see a book in someone's hands or anything even remotely resembling religion, I laugh and shut the door.

Answer 10

They believe their cause is important. If they're asking for money, it's probably (hopefully) for a good cause like a new homeless shelter, starving kids, or a soup kitchen.