What do I say to Jehovahs Witnesses when they come knocking?

Question

I dont want to be rude but they come quite a lot. Came round this morning reading the bible to me on my doorstep, I politely asked them to leave and when they asked why I did not know what to say so told them that I have had a blood transfusion - they said thats ok and they wont hold it against me!

My mum always told me to say I am Catholic but I dont know why! I said that this morning and they said that one doesnt work anymore!

Answer 1

Show your support for religious freedom and freedom of expression by treating them like fellow human beings spreading a message they truly believe in. Tell them that you've spoken with Jehovah's Witnesses before, read their proffered written materials, and just don't believe as they do. Say, "I appreciate you sharing your ideas, but I have my own beliefs, which are different from yours, and I'm satisfied with them." Specifically ask them to place you on their Do Not Solicit list, and if you're visited again, stress that you asked to be placed on that list. Don't argue. Don't be rude. But be firm. After all, it's your home. You shouldn't feel like you're under siege in your own home.

Answer 2

Just be honest and tell them you dont want them coming around anymore, that you dont agree with what they believe.
Do you know what they believe? Do you care?
I had Jws coming around quite regular. we would sit down and break open the bible and talk. It turns out that i AGREE with much of what they said, EXCEPT regarding the diety of Christ. It seems that they believe he is micheal the archangel. that stops me cold, because I believe he is the manifestation of God in the flesh. also, they have no clue what you are talking about if you say you have been born again (you might not either, i dont know you,)., so that pretty much ended it for me. They still drop by once in a while, and I tell them that they are lost without Christ. I still invite them in for a glass of water, but somehow they seem more reluctant to come in anymore.....Maybe they think I am a worse religious nut than they are:)

Answer 3

just be as polite as possible, maintaining that you're catholic and you dont really want to be converted,

to be honest, this is one of the few things that annoys me about the JW's, not that they're horrible people or anything - because they are lovely people, but they are just very pushy and then when anyone else from any other religion try to do the door-knocking thing they get the door slammed in their faces because they are thought to be JW's....

I do remember one time that I answered the door to them and because they were trying to convert me, I just let my eyes glaze over with an incredibly bored look on my face, not really listening just going a-ha, oh right... at the right places... they soon gave me some brochures and left. They never returned and I chucked the brochures out

I have some very close friends who are relatives and even my sister attends their meetings... so I dont dislike them in anyway, that would be like disowning my sister and friends...

Answer 4

When one of Jehovah's Witnesses called at the home of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill he gave the young man some lemonade and said "I will give you half an hour to tell me what you think the kingdom of God is, but then you must let me tell you what I believe it to be."

So think of a question to ask them.

Why do they believe they have the true religion?
What is their hope for the future?
What convinces them that there is a God?
etc.


Or ask them to discuss with you what the Bible teaches on various topics. That really would be the best thing you could do!

warm regards
Ousboui
(I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses)

Answer 5

Lol a blood transfusion....nice one. I always say I'm an athiest and not ready for change. Then i close the door. You could even say that you don't mean to be rude but you don't go to their house pushing your views on them so you'd appreciate it if they left you alone. My mother just tuts and shuts the door.
If you don't want to offend you could apologise and say that u really don't have time to talk today but you'll take their leaflets and read them when u have more time. If they try to arrange a return visit tell them a time u know for sure that u'll be out.
Failing all that, don't answer the door to them.
Good luck,

Answer 6

You say thank you, but I am not interested and you close the door. Period. They don't need to know anything about you - they have come to your home like a travelling salesman to push their beliefs and so should be treated as such.

Tell them to give you their home address and when you are in the mood to talk about God you will come to their house unexpected and demand that they make time for you and listen to your views and read your literature.

Peace!

Answer 7

Say 'Je ne comprends pas, Je suis catholic' or pretend you are profoundly deaf.
Failing that, say 'i do not believe in organised religion and resent the fact that you feel the need to promote your beliefs to other people'
'Why are you trying to increase the number of Jehovah's witnesses? Has it got anything to do with money?
Or just shut the door and don't feel guilty about it..they are rude enough to turn up un-announced and expect the right to question you on your religious beliefs, you have just as much right to ask them to get off your property and to mind their own business.
I'm a catholic but i don't feel the need to convert non-catholics all the time. Why the bloody hell should the Jehovah's witnesses?

Answer 8

I was painting at the time that some Johavahs Witness' came by and was really annoyed because it seems they were focused on my house. I told them to please come back that evening when my Coven is meeting and they can talk to a whole bunch of people then. Not only did they not come back that evening, but my Mom reports they have never come to the house again 15 years later. I have nothing but disgust for this cult and don't really care if I'm rude or not to them. In my current neighborhood, neighbors called the police for their solicitations. They don't come around here anymore either.

Answer 9

Jehovahs Witnesses call on people wherever they are to be found in obedience to Christs command found at Matt.28:19,20 where Jesus commanded his disciples to "go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations..."
Jesus himself did a work like this and taught his followers to do the same.(Acts.5:42,20:20)
The purpose of our calling is only to seek out those who have a earnest yearning to seek the truth of God's Word.
If it wasnt for the Witnesses preaching to others,I wouldnt have the truth today.I used to be a Catholic and saw the hypocrispy but didnt know where to find God - until I met the Witnesses.We call continueously because people move and peoples situations change.Just as in the days of Noah,he preached for over forty years warning people of the coming destruction.We too are trying to warn people of the impeding destruction there is nearly upon us all.(Matt.24:14)

Answer 10

If you are Christian, be honest and say your not interested. If you really don't want anyone coming to your door, tell them to put your name on a do not call list. That's the only thing that will stop someone from coming to your door.