I want a real answer here - nothing funny! I had some men come to my door last night (8:30pm EST - it was dark out and sort of freaked me out!) Even my comments on how late it was did nothing to put them off. So I went to the website to send an e-mail, but there is no link to "Contact Us", etc. Only if you want them contacting you. Since they wanted me to pray about it - fine - I do anyway, but I do not want to encourange them in anyway. I took bookletts from the Jehovah Wittness' - so as not to be rude, but now they come back every month! I'm being pretty persistant that I am not interested, I teach at my church and have been a member there for 15 years! Any advice from someone who knows? Thanks!
2007-11-28 01:35:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've had this problem as well. They are welcome to their doctrine. But I follow the doctrine of Jesus.
I tell them I’m a Bible believing Christian, I have a document prepared regarding the trinity and ask they to take it, I believe in the trinity of God. And Jesus is God, part of the Godhead. I haven’t had one come by in a couple of years.
I'm not rude...but I stand my ground.
Faith
2007-11-28 01:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by ' 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you know it's them then don't answer your door. That is very dangerous especially at that time of night. They are strangers and could be claiming to be Mormon's or JW's but they may not be. They could be scoping out your home. My sister is a very good self-defense instructor and would tell you the same thing. If they don't want to leave or you've already made it clear that you aren't interested then call the local Church and tell them that the next time someone shows up at your door you are calling the police. This is not unreasonable, it is self preservation. Best to you.
2007-11-28 01:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by Yogini 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Debbie is right. I live in the south and there is a church of some denomination or another about 1 mile or less in every direction. There are only 2 JW churches in the area though. I called both to make sure they took us off the lists they had. They were very nice about it and apologized for any inconveniences. My husband is Catholic and I am Pagan and we saw one about once a week because my husband never said "not interested" or to the like. Plus, he is Hispanic and that would give them a whole other area to pursue (in their way of thinking). Just call them, best way and they are usually very nice.
2007-11-28 02:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Karma of the Poodle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing to remember here is this is a recruiting visit. So I feel that if they are sent to you, invite them to your church. Keep inviting them to your church. Turn the recruiting around. Eventually they wont come any more. OR we will all have 1 less Jehovah witnesses knocking on doors and more souls for the Kingdom. A win win situation.
2007-11-28 05:06:29 · answer #4 · answered by Perfect Peace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about Mormons, but you can call your local Kingdom Hall or talk to the Jehovah's Witnesses who call on you and ask to be put on a don't call list.
This is not worldwide or even statewide, but it will go on the territory map card at the Hall that serves your area on the card that has your block on it.
They may still call every few years to see if the same people still live there.
Debbie
2007-11-28 01:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by debbiepittman 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you know what?here in our country if the mormons,jehohvah witnesses,born again and other religions meet the members of the church of God The old path,they will not even start what they want to say.its true and experience by me.and how is that?we are asking questions regarding their faith or about the bible that they do not know the answer.VISIT www.ang dating daan.org.You should show them that their teachings are against the bible even they believe in the bible.
2007-11-28 01:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by ace nathaniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it gets bad, tell them that you'll sue for harassment or something. I hate people who try to shove religion down other people's throats. If people want to be a part of that church, particular religion etc, then no amount of begging and coming to doorsteps at odd hours will matter. they will just do it themselves. i is okay to go door to door but it is not okay if they go to the same place continuously, it is practically harassment and that is just ridiculous.
2007-11-28 01:42:27 · answer #7 · answered by SortaKindaMaybe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put up a no trespassing sign on your lawn. If they come to the door anyway call the cops. Wouldn't take more than once for them to take you off their list. Works on JWs too.:)
2007-11-28 01:50:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Answering the door with Elephant undies on always works for me.
You also might want to try asking them about uncomfortable things. If you establish your house as an unsafe place to visit, it will be blacklisted.
When they stop by, ask them who cut their hair, because it looks delicious, talk about the fit of their pants, and then open the door wide, and say PLEASE come inside, with a wide stare.
Works like a charm.
2007-11-28 01:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I ensure that in case you put up a demonstration affirming LDS Witnessing or Jehovah Witnessing at this handle will be considered trespassing thanks kindly that all of your Protestant pal receives a kick out of it. No, without significant cost you are able to't sue them. basically say they're trespassing
2016-10-25 03:56:23 · answer #10 · answered by jepsen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋