This old lady and old man come to my door every 2 weeks. And i say i can't came because i am busy. And i told them i was saved, and i turst him as my Saviour and i belive he died on the cross. Can you help me please? i am only 13?so what do i say?
2006-11-23 09:26:30 · 21 answers · asked by Renee 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ideally, each householder would study the bible with Jehovah's Witnesses. Witness ministers nearly always make sure that a minor has the permission of his parent to read religious literature or discuss religious topics, so it would seem that this "13-year-old" must appear older than her years.
A householder who is certain that he has no interest should simply thank the Witness minister for his efforts, mention that the householder is not interested in further discussions, and gently close the door. Jehovah's Witnesses will appreciate the opportunity to concentrate their attention on persons of interest.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/library/jt/index.htm
http://watchtower.org/library/jt/article_04.htm
2006-11-23 09:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't answer the door if you know that they are on the other side. There is no law that says you have to sacrifice your privacy to speak with them.
And you do not owe them any explanation about your own personal beliefs. They are looking for an argument, and they will find fault with everything you say. You will only become confused and they will take advantage of you. It doesn't matter to them about your beliefs or what church you go to. They want you to stop your beliefs and join them, so don't give them a chance!
To avoid any of that, the best "first step" is simply not to answer the door. I agree with the person who posted earlier about putting a sign on the door that says "no solicitation".
I had an aunt who was JW and I know how awful they can be at tearing a family apart, trying to get people to side with them. This was back in the 1960s and to this very day, family members are still very distant with each other. Trust me, you don't want them to brainwash you.
Good luck!
2006-11-23 10:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by SB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you shouldn't be answering the door. You're only 13 and there are a lot of crazy people out there. I'm sure this elderly couple don't realize you're only 13. Just be polite and tell them that you're really not interested in talking further with them. They will understand. Just make sure you don't listen to to the garbage these other people are writing-to be nasty to the Jehovah's Witnesses. Obviously these people writing this stuff are idiots and don't know what respect is.
2006-11-23 10:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by markmisslindsay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you are really not intereste, thank you very much. Normally, they will not return. Especially if you slowly close the door on them as you are saying it.
If they come back one more time after that, then it's alright to be rude, saying: "I told you I was not interested, now you are harassing me. It's rude of you, and I think it is illegal".
However I would be extremely surprised if it should come to that if you say clearly the first time tha tyou are not interested.
Too many people say: "I'm busy right now" so the visitors say: "Oh, well, perhaps we can come back some other time"
Then you say "ok, sure" and then wonder why they came back!!!
2006-11-23 09:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're only 13 then what are you doing answering the door? Where's your parents? Their probably coming back trying to find an adult to speak with in the house. The child of a house cannot make the decisions for a household, but an adult can. So next time, get your Mom, Dad, or uncle Harry to go to the door.
2006-11-23 09:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by CHRISTINA 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact a Rabbi and ask how the ancient Jews got rid of the Apostles and early Christian Jews who kept coming around to their doors?
Just follow the example of the ancient Jews on how to turn away what they knew was a cult started by an itinerant preacher who was justifiably crucified by the government for heresy and refusing to pledge his allegiance to the symbol of authority.
They were just bothering their fellow Jews even they knew that only the Jews were God's People and didn't need anyone telling them that the traditions, rituals, holidays, and observances dating back hundreds of years were no longer relevant.
2006-11-23 20:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all where are your parents? Let them deal with it. But if that is not an option try a sign that quotes the bible......Josh 24:15
.....as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Put it up on your door. And do not answer the door for them any more.
2006-11-23 09:32:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite them in to join you in prayer and Bible study then proceed to pray to Jesus, giving Him thanks for being God in the flesh and for shedding his blood on the cross for your sins, that He died, rose again the third day, was resurrected and has the keys over death, hell and the grave (Thank You Jesus!) Thank Jesus for everything He's ever done that He is the only begotten Son in whom the Father is well pleased. Thank Him for being the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world, that He is sitting at the right hand of the Father making intercession for us, close with giving glory to the God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, three in one, in Jesus name Amen! and by that time you've been lost in prayers of worship and praise to Jesus and won't have noticed that they will have slipped out the door !You will have kept them from corrupting some unsuspecting souls with anti-Christ doctrines to boot! They aren't generally aware of it themselves is the sad part. God bless! (I tell them I don't mind being friends with them but friends generally call first and arrange a social visit that is not to do with a battle of religions! I'll go shopping with them at Wally World anytime, l.o.l!) The simpler solution: it's your parents house for one and secondly they are adults, the simplest thing is to say I cannot talk to strangers or let adults in the home but may Jesus bless you!
2006-11-23 10:13:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them thank you im not interested in your religion at this time if i have a question i will come to you, but thank you for thing of me:) then say good bye and shut the door. my sister in law is a Jehovah Witness and you really have to say it sternly or they will push you into hearing what they say. so stick to your guns!
2006-11-23 09:32:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smoke a cigarette and ask them if they'd like to come in for a beer and watch some porno with you.
It would help to wear a trench coat with nothing underneath.
2006-11-23 09:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋