What do you say when the Jehovah's Witnesses come?

Question

Jahovas Witnesses have been coming to my house for over a year. I am always polite but today I told them I find it so offensive they would come to my house to explain to me how my beliefs are in error and I should immediately change to their way of thinking. They are very arrogant to think they are the only true religion and please do not come to my house again. I wasn't ugly and never raised my voice but I am really annoyed.

How do you feel when they come to your door?

Answer 1

I'm not offended by people exercising their freedom of religion and expression. I invited two Jehovah's Witnesses into my home years ago, listened to what they had to say, and even read all of the pamphlets that they left for me. Since accepting the pamphlets implied permission to visit me again, I welcomed them into my home when they returned, asked them questions, listened to their answers, then let them know that I didn't see things the way they did. I didn't think of it as an invasion; I respected their enthusiasm and the fact that they cared enough to calmly explain their views to me.

Nowadays I simply say, "I respect your right to believe what you do, but I'm a Humanist and have my own beliefs. I'd appreciate it if you would add me to your 'Don't Visit' list."

These are my neighbors. I would never treat them with disdain unless they absolutely wouldn't take no for an answer or tried to impose their beliefs on non-JWs through legislation or other means.

Answer 2

Just dont answer your door, its your house and you have the choice to open or not open the door. I think these jehovah witnesses are the same all over, they start telling you about their religion and after they keep comming back it gets annoying. What works is tell someone different to answer the door the next time they come and when they ask for you tell the person to say that you moved. Thats what we did and they didnt come back anymore. hope it works for you!!!

Answer 3

It didn't really bother me until I got into Wicca. But usually what would happen when they came to my house was they'd see my altar in the background, along with a couple pentacles, plus my books (several of which had to do with practicing Wicca), and my posters...
Yeah, they wouldn't stick around for very long.
After I got out of Wicca, playing Metallica really loud usually scared them off.

Now, I just tell them I'm not interested. I'm perfectly happy with the path I've chosen. They don't annoy me one bit.
Remember: They're good people, and they're TRYING to do what they think God wants them to do.
There's no reason to get annoyed with them. They can be persistent, but there are ways to make sure they know without a shadow of a doubt where you stand.
Tell them, "I'm Baptist (or atheist or Buddhist or Hindu or WHATEVER), and I'm not interested in converting. Thanks."
Then, before they can say anything else, shut the door.

Hope this helps. I think you handled it just fine.

Answer 4

Consider how offensive it was for the Jews to be having their brethren (Christian Jews) coming to their homes telling them that the beliefs, rituals, and holiday observance dating back hundreds of years were no longer valid. Highly educated individuals like Saul of Tarsus could prove they were a false cult, following the teachings of an ex-carpenter from the lower class in Jewish society. His followers were also uneducated lower class individuals like Peter, a failed fisherman, and Matthew, a hated tax collector. Worse, they were creating their own scriptures instead of staying with the Holy Torah, which had sustained God's Blessed people for hundreds of years.

Answer 5

I've tried every trick in the book, no mater how many times you tell them you are not interested, they still come back, unless you really shock them it seems.

The last time JW's came to preach to me, I had just gotten back from hunting and was cleaning a deer. Needless to say I was covered in blood. You should have seen the looks on their faces. They asked me what I was doing, I told them I was preparing a sacrifice for the Gods...they literally took of running and have never been back.

Answer 6

I play porn on the bigscreen TV at full volume and answer the door naked. Then I say, yes please come in. I'm sure there are many things we could do and talk about.

If that doesn't work, I say I'd be glad to spend an hour talking with them about their religion. Only if they allow me to discuss 4 other major religions with them for an equal amount of time each. And I go first.

Answer 7

I once had a Jehovah's Witness approach me, and at first I didn't realize what it was. I was being polite and listening, and then she showed me a pamphlet that said "Watchtower Society" and I said, "I'm Sorry, but I don't believe in Jehovah's Witness teachings" She kept trying to sell her religion to me, and I was firm and said "I understand, but I don't agree with Jehovah's Witness teachings" She siad Okay, and then walked away. I was surprised she walked away so soon, but SO glad! I don't appreciate people who try to tell me what I should beleive, either!!! If anyone's teachings and beliefs are in error, it is their's!!!! There are so many things that are wrong with that religion. I, personally, am a Christian, and have been raised Christian my whole life. My grandmother got mixed up with the Jehovah's Witness' for a few months, because she was never really in church, and didn't know any different. She was a baby Christian, and they make their teachings sound so much like Christian beliefs that I can see why someone who didn't know much would be confused. We got my grandmother out of that CULT, though, THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad. She is now going to church with other family of mine, since we live out of State. But, I get very annoyed with the Jehovah's Witness' also, they have no right to come to someone else's home and try to tell them what they should believe. I mean, your home is one place you are supposed to feel comfortable and in control, and if people are coming telling you that you are wrong, that is not comfortable, it is an annoyance. Sorry for going on and on, but when I get on the subject of Jehovah's Witness I tend to "vent" ALOT!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

I say "I am sorry, I'm not interested and we are not speaking today. Thank you." When they ask if I'm interested in God then I again say "Thank you but we won't be speaking about this today". They usually beat a pretty hasty track away from my house. Of course, I have a big Ganesh door bell they have to ring (Buddhist deity) so that already has them a little bewildered.

Answer 9

1. Since I put up a sign that says "No solicitors, No trespassors, violators will be prosecuted. This means you!" I haven't had any problems.
2. I used to tell them that I worshipped satan and had no intrest in their religon, as that it was a direct conflict with my beliefs and that every time they disturbed me, I'd have to sacrifice another innocent to appease the devil to keep them away.
3. I HAVE been rude and abrasive before, and that worked.....for a while.
4. A friend of mine, years ago, (and this is my favorite such story) answered the door and said, "ok, you can come in and rap with me about god, but you have to sit down and let me tell you about what I believe and sit here and smoke this joint with me." ........3 hours later, they were still talking at his dining room table, talking about god, smoking pot. Just goes to show.......

Answer 10

I find it increadibly funny, the extent that people will go to not to talk to us lol....honestly most people do talk to us, its just depending on what neighborhood we are in. Most respectable people, will listen and appreciate it.

Others are just simple and act like we don't see them, or don't know their little plots. But it gives us a laugh at the door.
Thank you.
And just to let you know soliciting is when you sell products, we sell nothing. So we don't solicite.

It was so funny i was out in service w/ 4 other brothers and this guy was leaving for work and he saw me and my friend walking to another house. he stopped his car and he said what are you here for....i said we are Jehovah's witnesses, he was like oh no soliciting, i simply said what we do is not soliciting....Cuz we don't sell anything, what we do is free of charge.....he was so mad cuz he knew i was right and he kept on going.

Its funny.