Can i stop Jehovah's witnesses, knocking on my door?

Question

There are ways of stopping junk mail and cold calling. Can anyone tell me, if i can go on a list so that Jehovah witnesses, leave me out when they go door knocking. I dont want to offend anyone, and i dont want to be rude, to them. If there is some sort of list i can put my name on, then i would like to go on it. I am never going to be converted so its a waste of their time. And please dont tell me to not answer the door, i do that already. (about 15 minutes ago).

Answer 1

If it's a real big problem and they do it too much then contact your local council

Answer 2

I have the same problem. I originally asked them to leave my property, which they always do, but a month later someone else called he assured me that he had made a note of my address and would be left alone. A month later a young couple called and assured me the last man was not a liar. Since then I have had another unwanted knock on my door.
Having explained to them that my wife has had a bone marrow transplant and so many blood transfusions I have lost count, which has saved her life, I do not have anything to discuss with them. As I am not a liar I will not tell them that I am a Muslim or an ex JW I am now considering actions which may lead to prosecution.
I find it very saddening that they cannot respect a reasonable, polite request and that when I do eventually end up in court their response will be that they are not doing anything wrong. I will report again when they call again which I believe they will.

Answer 3

If you've asked them to take you off their territory and they still come, then call the local Kingdom Hall and speak to an Elder. This should take care of it for you. Keep in mind that in 7 years they will make a visit in case you move. You can put a sign saying "No Jehovah's Witnesses". One of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Answer 4

If it is the morning calls which are an issue, a sign such as "Night Worker; please no knock before noon" seems advisable.

At times, a question such as this will elicit dozens and dozens of elaborate schemes to spare a householder an unwanted conversation with Jehovah's Witness door-to-door ministers.

All such schemes are a complete and utter waste of time!

Many of your neighbors have figured it out, and it's really quite simple:
1. Open the door
2. Smile (optional)
3. Ask "Jehovah's Witness?"
4. Receive affirmation
5. Say, "Thank you, but I'm not interested"
6. Gently close the door (slamming is rude, but your prerogative)

Please recognize that Jehovah's Witnesses are not primarily interested in converts, but in working to obey Jesus' command to preach (Matt 24:14; Matt 28:19,20).

Learn more:
http://watchtower.co.uk/e/jt/index.htm?article=article_04.htm
http://jw-media.org/people/ministry.htm

Answer 5

Hi, I am a Jehovah's Witness.

Next time we knock on your door answer it and ask the same question. You will be answer correctly and politely.

Answer 6

YES! Look up the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses on the net or in your local phone book. Get their address and write to them requesting to be placed on their 'Do not call list'. When out 'witnessing' JWs have a list of people who have requested them not to call at their address. They are obliged to adhere to this.

Some JWs get over zealous and ignore the Do not call list at times, but if this happens, ask for their first name and write a letter of complaint to the local congregation.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Thank you for this question. Our purpose for going door to door is not simply to leave literature but to find those who want to know God Jehovah, with these person we will have a home Bible study. So please if you do not want us to bring you the Good News, you can call your local Kingdom Hall give them your name and address and let them know that you would not like for Jehovah's Witnesses to come to your home. Now if you should happen to move you will need to do the same thing again for the area in which your new home will be. Also if you have any friends. neighbors, relatives, co-workers, people you hate, people you like, anyone at that you can think of that feel the same as you do please pass this information on to them. Jehovah's Witnesses take their preaching work very serious, we do not want to waist time going to a home where the person has no interest nor do we want to waist their time. But always remember if your heart should change, if tings in your life should change. and you need us, we will be there for you, just flag us down when you see us in your area, come to the Kingdom Hall, call us. our arms are always open and our lips are always ready to teach the Good News of Jehovah and His Kingdom.

Answer 8

Yes you can stop them. Open the door and smile at them and then tell hem to phuck off and annoy some one else. Make sure you march them off your property altogether and then tell them not to come back. Also as they disappear, don't forget to give your opinion of their sad life style and you could mention blood transfusions.

Answer 9

Tell them to knock on Heavens door !

Answer 10

Just place a sign in the inside window saying that you're already a Jehovah's witness.

Answer 11

When JW's go do their door to door service they have a little paper called a tract paper that they fill out. When they come to your door tell them when they get back to their car put on their little tract paper that they are not to come to your house again. They have to turn in these papers to their church. they mark if someone is home or not or interested or not. if they put not interested they will wait about three months before comming back. I know I was one for 20 yrs. And trust me you dont want them bothering you. If you are polite about it also be firm.