Is it mean to tell the religous people?

Question

to get lost when they show up at my door on a Sunday evening while I am watching football after a hard weeks worth of work? I mean how rude.

Some of you freaks are scary

Answer 1

It is way more fun to scare the hell out of them.

Invite them in, and then start acting irratically:

Talk to an invisible person

Keep looking at the ceiling like there is something watching you up there

Ask them inappropriate questions like, Are people allowed to marry animals in your religion? When they say no, sigh.

Take off your shoes while they are preaching to you and start clipping your toe nails, keep saying "go on, this is really good stuff"

As soon as you get them in your house, ask them if their church has a program that helps people in need, and tell them you really need a new television, and if you sign up, how do you start the process of getting one?

Once they sit on your couch, ask them if they have ever wanted to start their own business, and if they have heard of Amway.


After a few of these types of visits your house will be placed on the secret religious 'do not knock' list and you wont have these surprise visits any more.

Answer 2

Well it is mean to tell them to "get lost" because they are human beings and we should try to be nice to everybody. On the other hand it is rude for them to show up on your doorstep shoving their religion down anyones throats. All people have their own belief's and know where to find what they are looking for. The only ones who I've ever seen do the house to house thing are the Jehovah's... sorry if I miss spelled, but why does it seem they are the ones always having to stoop to this level? Because EVERYBODY slams the door shut in their faces. Are they a real religion anyway? Next time I'd just tell them No Thanks and shut the door, that's being polite. However, I wouldn't go as far as standing there listening to them either.

Answer 3

Cant say that I would blame you, I have wanted to before.
I do not understand why they go door to door? If you wanted to know some thing about them you would go to them or do a Google search..
DO NOT get me wrong I understand that they are just trying to help & all. Just it is odd, I am guess that you are talking about the Jehovah's witnesses right ,since they are the only ones that I have ever seen do this.. I am already a Christian & they still try to convert me ? maybe its because I'm not a Jehovah's witnesses I dont know any way.

There are two ways to get them to stop/leave quickly that I know of with out being rude.

1. Get an NO trespassing since hang it out side in plain view.
when they come to the door tell them you are entertaining company & to not want to offend your company by leaving them.

2. If your a Christian just not there kind. Tell them that you already know God, try to be really nice & understand to them even if they say that all you believe is wrong.this one is really hard but it really works. (this is the one I do at work when they come by they stay about 5 minutes stops)

There is one more thing you could do, keep the drapes closed the door locked & when they come in your yard mute the tv.

Answer 4

Depends on how important what they have to say is doesn't it?

If it can improve your family life. If it can give you hope for the future after looking at the news. If it can make you happier than you have been in a long time. If it can extend your life. Would that be important to you?

They can always arrange to come back at a mutually agreed upon time. Surely that is worth 2 minutes from the game.

Answer 5

You needn't be.

I'm ' religious ' by your definition. Why degrade yourself? Automatically you confer a legitimacy upon those at your door you haven't ascertained.

All for the sake of convenience so you can get back to your viewing. Here is all you need do; simply be polite, but firm. That is all in itself.

If your wishes are not respected, then you know you aren't dealing with anything legitimate. Firm, and polite. Alright?

Hope this helps.

Besides. In the realm to come, you are the only one who can search that out. No one can do this for you.

Answer 6

Hi andrew,

I would offer this idea. If they do knock on your door try this.

"hey, i know why your here, but no thanks"

or you could also put a sign on your door that reads

"please no evangelism at my house"

this way you can close the door, so to say, without being rude. But i have to say its kinda cool that at least you have a concern about how you do it.
Many people who take offence to this would simply put the people down and slam the door in their face. congrats

Answer 7

Greetings,
Because you think that they are being rude doesn't mean that you have to be also. They haven't any idea what has been going on in your life but you are going to take out all your frustration on someone that is only trying to do something good for you whether they are in the right or not. Lighten up and you will enjoy your life a lot more.

Answer 8

Not mean and one better- Religious or not!
People shouldn't be knocking on strangers doors!
They them self shouldn't be setting an example to the younger generations or to follow.
LIFE IS NOT AS WE ONCE KNEW IT!
After all we teach our children not to talk to strangers, then they should practise what they preach. IN A CHURCH OR KINGDOM HALL, WHERE WE ALL KNOW THIS IS THE DWELLING OF THE LORD/ JEHOVAH!
PS. That goes without saying all peddlers to!

Answer 9

Are they just friends coming to visit? If it is friends or family I am very shocked.

Or is it Jehova witnesses? Being rude is being rude, and shows a lack of manners, be firm, but be nice.. tell them you are not interested, thank you... and close the door.

Answer 10

I think it's a bit mean to knock on your door on a Sunday evening while you are watching the footy!!