The little old ladies from the church down the road come try to talk to me all the time and every time I tell them it's not a good time. You'd think after 3 or 4 visits, they'd figure it out, but they haven't. If they should come back tomorrow, what can I say that will politely tell them NOT to come back? I already have a church I attend and like very much and am not interested in joining theirs. The first time they came, I told them what church I attended and they started about how my church is wrong in every way..
2006-11-20 03:54:03 · 21 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They are from a pentacostal church that has it out for MY church because my church allows homosexuals to attend. So therefore, all straight people who also attend my church are damned in their eyes. Personally, I like my church, even though I'm straight, because I don't want to raise my chlidren with bitterness and hatred for everyone who isn't like themself. Tolerance and love for your fellow man is what religion is all about, right?
2006-11-20 04:18:30 · update #1
Just be honest. Tell them you are satisfied in worshiping the Lord at your church.
2006-11-20 03:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by thiscrossibear_lee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow. That's annoying. Maybe you'll just have to be straight forward with them. Who cares what they think? It's not like you'll go to hell just because you didn't want them to come over and scare you into their church. Just tell them you really like your church and you believe that it is good, not wrong and you'd appreciate it if they would stop visiting you. I'd even go so far as to tell them they're not going to convince anyone with their "you're wrong and we're right" argument. Don't just keep telling them it's not a good time, they'll just see you as a challenge and someone who needs to be saved. Lay down the law and get them out of there forever.
2006-11-20 12:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by Katie L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just tell them again that you already have a church that you attend, You are active in it and that you are not interested in any other church and ask them to take you off of their visitation list. Thank you for your concern, Have a nice day and close the door.
2006-11-20 12:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by kstfas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try inviting them for coffee one day. Discuss both churches openly. Be honest and tell them you are quite happy where you are. Better yet, invite them to your church.
There is no harm in "visiting" other churches. A special event, such as a singing group or a visiting minister. Go with them once to a open house. But as I said, ask them to your house of worship also.
2006-11-20 12:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Emma J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them what you just said. That you think they are very sweet and appreciate their time and kindness, but you have really grown to like your church, but would love to have them visit for tea anytime.
If they continue to push after that, tell them the reason you like your church so much is that they don't spend so much time judging other houses of worship and focus more on their own spiritual matters.
2006-11-20 12:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by Bran McMuffin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Then perhaps you should get out your Bible the next time they come over, invite them in and all of you check your beliefs with the only authority there is, Gods Holy Word. Have a Bible study with them and see if you can convert them with the truth that your belief teaches. That is if you know the verses, if not then get you preacher to wright them down for you by subject.
2006-11-20 12:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always turned away Jehovah's Witnesses. Then about 2 months ago, I agreed to let them in and talk. After awhile, I made it clear that I'm not converting, but I'm willing to talk about God. The same guy comes every week now. We talk about God and current events for 1 hour every Wednesday. I think we've both learned alot. We both pray together too. And I'm still not converting, but I've found a new friend in God. Thank you and God Bless.
2006-11-20 12:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What church are they from? That would answer a lot. You know what you should do? Dont answer the door. They have got to stop coming around if they can never get you to answer the door. Ignore the door. But I am curious to know what church they are from...
2006-11-20 12:09:02 · answer #8 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you're being too sweet yourself in turn, trying to let them down gently or such. If so, they probably need to be told directly that their ministry doesn't stand a chance with you. You've tried being gentle, now be firm. You can still do it politely. Something like "Thank you, but I'm really not interested."
2006-11-20 12:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer the door in a state of undress with an open beer can and say "whew, I thought you were my husband", then yell over your shoulder "its okay honey, he's not home yet" then tell them you have to hurry before your husband gets home and shut the door.
You have already tried polite, might as well give them something to talk (and pray) about..........
2006-11-20 12:00:08 · answer #10 · answered by his temptress 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋