How can I keep people from knocking on my door to talk about religion?

Question

I have my own religious beliefs, and I am very respectful of others opinions, but I don't like when people from church knock at my door, trying to talk about how I am supposed to live my life. I don't want to be rude, I don't believe in organized religion, and because they have a mission, they believe they have the right to knock whenever they want. How can I stop this? Maybe there is a way to put up a sign at my front door that would help me keep this people away from me?

Answer 1

When they knock, answer the door and act very anxious...you know, shifty. Don't make a lot of eye contact, twitch, that sort of thing. Let them make their opening comments, and when they're done, respond with, "Hey, man, you don't happen to know how to get blood stains out of carpet, do ya?"

They'll leave.

Answer 2

I am one Jehovah's Witnesses, and when we are out in service, we do not enter a property that has a NO TRESPASSING sign on it. Even if we don't see a sign, we look for the purple painted on fence posts or trees. If we do come to your door,and if by chance you are not interested, you can ask to have your name put on a NO CALL list. We respect anything like that, even a BEWARE OF DOG sign we have to be really cautious about. And if any of you were on a property, I don't think that you would want a vicious dogs master to let their dog lose to attack you. We are just doing what we are supposed to do "Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you."Matthew 28:19, 20.

Answer 3

Say, in a very sweet voice: "I'm sorry, I don't give a damn about Jesus."

You can also ask them for their address so you can come to their house and discuss YOUR beliefs.

Answer every one of their questions with "What do you mean by that?" This might take a while, but you and your loved ones can have fun placing bets on how long it takes for them to get flustered and leave.


From a website:
The young couple came to my door. I was wearing my robe, and had just awakened. Now let me explain, I am a very unusual looking person anyway, but when I awake, I look like some kind of movie monster, I have hair all over everywhere. I made my eyes real piercing, and stared past them. I knew who they were, you can tell, they look so cute in their getup and their bland faces.Well the female one obviously is supposed to do the introduction because she sort of panicked, and said: "We're...we're...we're..we're....we're...." And then she stared helplessly at the other one and he said: "uh... uh.... uh... uh..."I then did a really fierce grin and stuck out my hand in a very fast gesture, and opened all my fingers, and in a voice sort of a mixture between Peter Lore and Lurch, I said: I... WILL... TAKE... YOUR... LITERATURE... AND... GIVE... IT... TO... MY... MASTER. The male one quickly handed me a copy of whatever rag they were peddling. they did not ask for a donation.They ran.It's a true story, and they never came back.

JW ladies come to the door. One of them has small child in tow. Interrupts SIW's dinner. If you knew SIW like I knew SIW, you wouldn't do that. SIW: Thank you, but I already have a religion. JW: May I ask what it is? SIW: I'd really rather not say. {Pregnant pause} I'm not sure if it's legal in this country. Supposedly they gave her a real strange look on their way back down the stairs.

Answer 4

As someone who went door to door as a missionary for the Mormon church, all you have to do is say that you're "not interested", and that you would appreciate if they didn't come around again, and they'll leave. Then you don't have to feel like your being rude or hurting anyone's feelings. Thank you for wanting to not be rude :) Having a door slammed in your face was never a fun experience, and I'm talking from experience!

Answer 5

Take your door off it's hinges and put in inside your house or something, then when they go to knock, there won't be anything to knock on!!!!
No seriously though, why not just answer the door and tell them you aren't interested. They mark that stuff down and are supposed to respect your wishes and not return.

Answer 6

You could put your door in the garage, they would have nothing to knock on.
OR,
You just may put away the idea they are trying to tell you how to live and grow into the idea they simply wish to share information.
That's information your church should be telling you, but they aren't, so the door-to-door-ers have taken up the work of SHARING information.

Answer 7

Matthew 28 gives us the responsibility of the Great Commission; however, I personally believe that GOD will lead me to those people that He wants me to witness to, so I don't agree with the practice of door-to-door witnessing. Our LIVES should be our greatest testimony...and that includes NOT trying to force our beliefs down other people's throats. God doesn't force us to follow Him, so what makes some think they have the right to try to beat others over the head with their bibles to make them follow God?

If you're referring to Jehovah's Witnesses, I have found out that if you tell them you're gay, they'll leave right away. However, I also know of some Baptists that do the door-to-door witnessing, and if you tell THEM you're gay, they'll stay even longer to try to convert you!

If "thank you, but I'm not interested" doesn't work, try a sign like "My attack dog can make it to the edge of the yard in 2 seconds....can you?"

Answer 8

A no trespassing sign should suffice. No solicitation will not do the trick since it is easy to say, "Well, I'm not selling anything," which is true if all they want to do is talk and invite you to their church. At least if they ignore a posted no trespassing sign, you have legal recourse, which can include a restraining order if need be.

Blessings!
Tom

Answer 9

Just tell them you're not interested and you hope they have a good day! :) if they're still persistant just say goodbye and close the door. That way you won't feel guilty and you'll have done something nice which will make you and them feel better!

Have a good day! :)

Answer 10

You can put up one of those "No Soliciting" or "No Trespassing" signs and see if that works. But, honestly, I doubt that will work. You may have to make your own that says, "Not interested in the religion you're selling".