It hasn't happened to me for many years and I wasn't interested in religion at the time... I think it might be fun to have a discussion with JWs or someone like that at the door. I suspect they would move on rather quickly, to someone (they hope) more receptive.
2007-05-01 13:38:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I just start acting like Carl from Sling Blade. Here is an example:
(knock, knock)
"Hi, can I help you?"
"Yes sir, we'd like to know if we could take a few minutes of your time to talk to you about our Lord Jesus Christ?
"Alrighty then..."
"We'll sir, have you had the opportunity to feel the blessing of our savior?"
"Mmmm...mm... I do believe I'd like me some of them French Fried 'taters."
"Yes, Jesus did like food. (smiling uncomfortably) But the greatest gift he gave us was his sacrifice for our sins."
"I don't believe the Lord would send someone like you to Haydees. Some folks call it hell, I call it Haydees.
"(a bit confused) Excuse me? You realize that you can be saved by coming to Jesus?"
"I killed Doyle Harvgrave with a lawnmower blade."
"ummm, Jesus can... ummm... what did you say?"
"I'm right sure of it. Plumb near cut his head in two."
"Yes, okay... well umm... can we leave you this pamphlet?"
"Alrighty then. Mmmmgghh... mmmhmgmm... (with a real serious stare) YOU OUGHT NOTTA KEELED MY LITTLE BROTHER."
Once they realize you're more detached then they are, they go away real fast.
Hee hee hee.
2007-05-01 14:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It can be, especially when I tell them I'm a Witch : ).
I have a friend who is also a Witch, actually pulled two JW's into his house then stood with his back against the door so they couldn't leave, politely. He started to preach to them about the benefits of Green Peace and why didn't they join up. I think he kept them there for about 10 minutes, before he let them go.
But I do have fun talking to them, asking them questions they can't answer, like why is it that in the 10 commandments it says that thou shalt have no other Gods before me. In that statement alone the biblical God acknowledges the existence of other Gods. I was told they always thought the other Gods were myths. I told them that was how I viewed their God. hmmmm.
2007-05-01 20:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by meg3f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I s'pose it depends on what you consider 2 b fun.
If you're the type that's difficult and enjoys causing a pointless argument, then yes. If, however, you politely accept or refuse the literature without making a big deal, then it'll probably be boring.
2007-05-01 20:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by DwayneWayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea when telkemarketers call me and i have nothign to do i talk to them for as long as i can, then tell them i dont want what they are selling, they waste your time, so waste some of thiers, someone told me they hid when they saw jw's coming and squirted them with squirt guns until it pissed them off so much they were chasing the kids around,lol, i wish i had been there, try sticking a thumbtack to your doorbell, or when you open the door offer them a nice warm raw piece of meat and tell them its your neighbors thigh
2007-05-01 20:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by woundshurtless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a lot more fun if you have a Hebrew version of the OT and a Greek version of the NT!
I usually stop them dead in their tracks when they talk about translation errors. I take out my Greek New Testament and tell them to: "SHOW ME!"
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2007-05-01 20:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't met one yet--which isn't surprising since I'm still in high school--but if I do, I'm sure every encounter would be a blast. Maybe I should decorate my future home with shrines dedicated to Satan to add to the entertainment. ;)
2007-05-01 20:45:37 · answer #6 · answered by Stardust 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah... mostly it's dull.
Normally they're friendly and a bit pushy, but always leave once you've said "oh, no thanks" about 3 times.
They do make sure to say "God bless you".
Recently, I answered the door holding my son and they tried to use him in their sales pitch. They asked "don't you want the best for that little one? Wouldn't you want him to go to heaven and be with God?" I didn't like that very much... seemed too manipulative.
2007-05-01 20:42:16 · answer #7 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Can be fun. Have a good, thick, appropriate hardcover book handy to giver yourself something to thump back. 'The Cell' or ''God Delusion' will do.
And smile.
CD
2007-05-01 20:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by Super Atheist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's okay... sometimes.
When I tell them I'm an atheist, most of them look at me like I'd just dropped my trousers...
Hey! There's an idea that's bound to make things more interesting. ;o)
2007-05-01 20:58:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony Stark 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya but the JWs wont come to my door any more
i keep showing them the truth,
it was fun while it lasted
2007-05-01 20:43:50 · answer #10 · answered by Noble Angel 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋