Are you a Mormon?

Question

Hi had a visit by two Mormon guys this afternoon. I found it very difficult to end the conversation as they kept insisting that if the could come in and talk to me - they had a message which would change my life! I don't let anybody in my house when I am alone. I have been left literature to read and told they will return. I felt a little intimidated and dread their return. I will talk to anybody about faith as I like to understand peoples life style, beliefs etc. What do I do - when they come back?

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Answer 1

I would suggest you wear nothing but a black cloak and carry a sheeps skull and a dagger, and smear your body with something that looks like blood, then when they knock the door tell them the satanists got to you first.

Answer 2

I think no one has yet addressed the issue, which is that you would be interested in talking to them, but feel intimidated by their approach.

I can confirm that they do indeed have a message that will change your life for the better. Listening to the missionaries was certainly one of the best things I ever did, and my membership in Christ's church has brought me a lot of happiness. But since I was a woman living on my own, the Elders were not allowed into the house (by their rules) so I had the discussions in other places - one in a public library, several at a friend's house, and even one in a graveyard!

Tell them honestly that you don't feel comfortable letting them into the house and ask if you might meet somewhere else - ideally somewhere public - at a time of your choosing. Take a friend if you like, and have a list of questions to ask them about their lifestyles, beliefs, etc, so that you are driving the conversation.

Give them a set time limit (they are usually limited to an hour anyway) and ideally have somewhere else you have to be at that time so that your meeting can't overrun. Perhaps arrange for someone to phone you at a given time.

At the end of the meeting, if you have found it interesting, then you may like to meet again. You could ask to speak to someone else from the Church instead - the bishop, or someone your own age, or older couple missionaries if there are any.

If you are not interested in discussing the gospel further, make this clear to the missionaries. Tell them "Thank you for sharing the message" to make it clear that you feel they have done so, and then explain that you are not interested in hearing from them again. They will respect that.

Answer 3

No, Im not Mormon, but I live in a heavily Mormon populated area. Ive had many friends that were Mormon, my own step kids are Mormon. I dont agree with the religion, it appears to be more of a cult than anything else. Ive gone to their church once, I would never go again. My best friends Dad was ex communicated from the church, but if he paid a large amount of money, he could get back in. Thats not a true church, if you ask me, its a business. Its very strange, and alot of the Mormons around where I live are very snooty and rude ppl. Like Im not worthy to stand in their presence. If they come back, I recommend that you tell them you arnt interested, and if they come back again, just dont open your door.*

Answer 4

Well they may have come and knocked on your door from inspiration from the Holy Ghost. I would suggest if you are uncomfortable with being alone with them the first time, you invite a friend over. They are missionary's and are not out to rob or do you any harm but its OK for you to invite a friend over when they come too, at least until you trust them, maybe you have a friend that wouldn't mind hearing the message they have too. We are truly a church that goes on Christs teachings and do live by them the best we can, we are not perfect as no one is, but for the most part the people in this church are very honest and caring. You could also ask for the bishop's phone number in your area and call him to verify that they are truly missionary's from the Church of Jesus Christ L.D.S. ( Oh yes I guess you can see from my answer I am a member)

Answer 5

I used to get this army recruiting guy on my case all them time. I felt like I had to hear him out to be polite.

My advice to people who are pushy is just to be pushy back. Simple say your busy or say you'll think about looking into it another time have them give you a paper or something and tell them you got to leave. And just keep repeating that your busy again and again until they get the hint. If you really want to know more about mormons i'd recommend doing it on your own time without someone breathing down your neck.

Answer 6

Just tell them you are uncomfortable allowing anyone you don't know into your house and they will (or should, at least) understand. Especially if you are female.

If you want to know what they are going to say, they can arrange for sister missionaries, or a married elder couple to come over. Or, just tell them you aren't interested. They are supposed to leave you alone after that. Until new missionaries come in. then just tell them, too, or just don't answer the door.

Answer 7

As another answerer said, don't answer the door. At first you will feel bad about this, but you will get used to that feeling. I have an oval glass window in my front door and they can clearly see I am there, and it confuses them--but eventually, they go on. Plus, I just don't recommend answering your door to strangers. I had two ladies try to open the door one day. I could hear them saying "I see you in there, why won't you answer the door?" Then turn the doorknob. I called the cops on them. Cops came, they have never been back to my neighborhood. Mission accomplished.

Answer 8

No, I'm not a mormon, I'm a Christian. Just tell them politely that you do not wish to discuss anything with them. They should be respectful of that. (Most Mormons are, and will be respectful if you tell them you don't want to talk, though some are pushy, but you find that in every religion). So just be polite and tell them you are not interested. Then, i guess if that doesn't work, and they don't leave, just tell them you already purchased your star, and that when you prayed last night God told you he didn't live on Kolob anymore. lol. That ought to do it.
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Answer 9

all kinds of messages can change lives in all kinds of ways ... that's a very open ended statement. I've had friends who were mormons, I went to church with them once and decided not to continue, as I wasn't comfortable with them in the church setting, thoiugh I still kept on being friends with them ... I don't accept anyone bullying me at my door to come in to talk ... if extending an invitation to you and leaving it in your hands isn;t ennough , I think you want to ask them not to come back again ...

Answer 10

You don't have to answer the door just because they knock and if you do and don't care to talk with them, just say so politely and close the door...end of conversation.