Why do so many people say that they hate, or are angry towards Mormon missionaries for proselytizing?

Question

Mormon missionaries are generally cordial, and they don't get out to go door-to-door any earlier than 9:00 am, so the idea that they're rude or that they wake people up too early, or anything like that.

People sometimes express frustration at being interrupted and having to answer the door and talk to Mormon missionaries, but missionaries generally go away when asked to, and you don't have to open your door to them if you don't want to, so this makes little sense to me.

If anything, people should have a positive attitude towards Mormon missionaries. These young men take 2 years from their life to spread a message which they feel has made them happier, healthier people, and which they think could help you out as well. They're not arrogant for thinking their religion is the only true one (Christians think Jews have it wrong, but that doesn't mean they think Jews are stupid, or whatever), and they're doing something they think will make you happier, so shouldn't you be grateful?

Answer 1

I am Mormon. I'll state that first off. To respond to the question...I think the "Christian" thing to do, is to invite anyone into your home, who has been out on the street all day, and then to offer them some refreshment. Whether you believe in the teachings or not, the "Christian" thing to do is to be helpful or to be kind to others.

I have let Baptist missionaries into my home, I have let Jehovah's Witnesses into my home. And while I do not convert to their message, I have listened and I have offered them some respite from a hot day. I have offered and shared some lemonade to these missionaries from other faiths. I have felt that it is the "Christian" thing to do.

I am glad that the Mormon missionaries and missionaries of other faiths are out there. They are good wholesome people, being true to their convictions. They are not gang members, being destructive, harming people's rights and destroying property. I am glad they are out there doing good in the world.

Answer 2

Wow, did you notice all the nasty answers you got? Made one cry and they're proud of that? what was that person giving thanks for? the ability to hurt? when you're done kicking puppies take a look around and notice the other people in the world ok? that person needs God more than anyone sounds like,hmmm, could be why the missionary was prompted to knock. oh well
all we can do is pray for these angry people dear. I'm a converted Mormon. I went to Assembly of God and saw the spirit at work but still didn't feel whole, I went to the Lutheran church for years and just felt preached at although the truth was in the sermon. I tried several denominations before investigating. The only people who knocked on my door were Jehovah witnesses and they were difficult to get rid of nicely. One old woman cursed me when I said no thank you. Maybe she was having a bad day or Christian experience?
I think alot of people are upset because if they opened the door and then actually opened their minds long enough to listen they would have to face the ugliness they show the world. No matter what they believe in, rudeness is ugly. Thank you for realizing that the missionaries are trying to help people. Please remember that they are someones child and deserve better treatment than so many here have shown.

Answer 3

Another point of view . . . Frequently, I accompany the local missionaries on their rounds as they visit with scheduled appointments. Another priesthood elder is necessary when they visit single women in their homes.

Many of those scheduled appointments have conveniently forgotten and are busy doing something else, or they are not at home. When leaving the doors of hostile and aggressive homeowners, even under intimidation, I have never witnessed the missionaries shake the dust from their shoes. Furthermore, in all my travels with them, I’ve never witnessed rudeness or vicious replies on the part of the missionaries. To the contrary, we simply leave without another word.

For those saying they don’t want to be bothered and are quick to condemn the visiting missionaries as they try to spread the Gospel I have this to say: You will one day have to answer to the Lord at the judgment bar regarding all the threats, intimidations, and hostile reactions displayed against those young men and women. Every idle word and every damning thought you entertained in mortality will be addressed.

The foul accusations spread against the missionaries by hostile contacts are representative of their own attitudes. Shift workers sleeping during the day can remedy much of this hostility by posting a small sign on their door that says, “Shift Worker–Do Not Disturb.”

Answer 4

I remember when I was like 13 these two mormon missionaries were trying to convert my best friend and my dad was really horibly mean to them and made them cry. Now that i'm older and Christian, i feel bad for that. people really can be horrible. I don't believe that Mormonism is anything more than a cult, but I love Mormons, they're some of the nicest people i know. I love talking to any mormon. On my birthday last year 2 mormon missionary gentleman knocked on my door and i was so happy! I talked to them for hours.

People should be civil and share their disagreements with love. When did Jesus shout "you're stupid! you're going to hell! leave me alone!"

Answer 5

i don't comprehend why a missionary might comprehend something with regard to the Coromos concept. it relatively is imprecise at suitable. She responded you relatively. in basic terms through fact somebody has no clue what you're speaking approximately, does no longer mean that logic is on your factor. The tiny contract of Moroni wasn't stumbled on on any map in 1830. It did no longer grow to be map-worth till it grow to be made the capital, properly after Joseph Smith's dying. It has no logical connection to the e book of Mormon. She grow to be additionally appropriate whilst she reported that the Smith family members weren't treasure seekers. To my awareness, in straight forward terms Joseph Smith has been accused of this, and that's not a honest evalutation. i'm especially constructive absolutely everyone appeared for "treasure" as quickly as we've been youngsters. From all obtainable testimony, Joseph actually had a knack for looking issues. None of this detracts from his labors as a farmer. even even though it relatively is authentic that Joseph Smith grow to be quickly linked with a Masonic order, that's not authentic that any of their ceremonies are non secular in nature. The Masons are no longer a faith. The Temple ceremonies undergo little resemblance to the Masonic ceremonies. The Masons did no longer baptize for the lifeless, marry for eternity, carry out washings and anointings, or endow their members with capability from on extreme. The Masons are in straight forward terms a fraternal corporation.

Answer 6

I liked your question! I am LDS (thanks to the missionaries)...but I have to say, that there were a few missionaries who were transfered in during my discussions, that were less than convincing. Truthfully, it's not the missionaries that testifies the truth, it's the Spirit who does. I LOVE telling my conversion story, and although, I spent a lot of time feeling similar ways, about LDS missionaries...I now know that if you just let them in...so much will come along with them, (joy, peace, self worth..ect)
Just let them in!

Answer 7

It really doesn't bother me when Mormons come to my door. I try to be kind and curteous to them. I disagree with what they believe, and sometimes I try to express why with them, but I also try to be kind and curteous to them. The only problem I actually have is that I believe Mormonism is a cult and that this missionary work is leading other people away from the true Jesus of the Bible, but they have every right to share what they believe just like everyone else.

Answer 8

I understand they feel there doing there holy job but honestly I am not mormon for a reason, a valid reason and I don't like feeling pressured to deal with them. And I have been polite and have them push until I'm border line rude. Once they kept talking to me while I was in my back yard, they wouldn't leave me alone so I let my dogs out (in the backyard) The dogs ran righ to the fence and growled and barked until they went away. I'm not grateful, unless there invited they shouldn't knock on doors, I wouldn't even mind if they left a pamplet on my door.

Answer 9

Telemarketers are annoying when they call. They are tasked with separating you from your money, and you generally know better.

Jehovah's Witnesses are annoying since nobody really knows what their message is.

Hari Krishnas have finally been removed from our airports.

Fundamentalist christians ask bluntly, "Have you been saved?", and then give you easy instructions whether you want to hear them or not.

Mormon missionaries are like telemarketers except they show up at your door instead of calling first. They aren't the problem, really, since they just parrot back what they've been told to say. They do it mostly because the internal morg cultural pressure expects young men to serve a mission, but they're not equipped theologically or maturely to properly introduce the unique mormon view of themselves.

It's the message, the timing of the message, and the messengers themselves that many people have issues with, while the church simply brushes it of with "They are not ready to receive the gospel...yady yada yada."

Ever notice that mormons get all pissy when anyone tries to convert them, but feel it is perfectly acceptable to send 60,000 of these guys out to convert the rest of us?

Personally, I feel it my moral responsibility to feed these guys if they show up near dinnertime....:)

Answer 10

where to begin. First of all people dont like to be botherred period. They work hard and don't want anyone bothering them. Let me ask you a question, do you like tellemarketers. Well they are far less offensive. Wars occur over religion and you are shocked that you arent received with open arms at every door. If you are going to call people randomly or go door to door you should expect to be greeted with f off. You are going out in the world to push your view on someone else. If they were looking for religion they would go to a church. Or maybe you inturrupted a session of flog the dolphin. Just because you bought into the mormon thing and think it is the best thing since sliced bread, doesnt mean everyone else does. Then there is the fact that they know who you are before they open the door. Either a jahova nitwit or a mormon , both are cults and many find your religion offensive. You are spreading lies. Joseph smith was no prophet, and you will never be a god of your own universe with your spirit wives, no mormon indian artifacts have ever been found, no indians tested for jewish dna had any, there are no gold tablets, NO WHITE INDIANS,nobody cares about your stupid secret underwear. Your church acts like they are the only true church and that jesus and lucifer are spirit brothers. And you are shocked people arent glad to see you. Just because you believe your religion is fact as does every religion on the planet, doent make it so. GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE 'RE ALL STOCKED UP HERE