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Date: 4/30/2009 10:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 53961
Leave a note on your door in a sealed envelope addressed to their denomination, politely stating thank you, but no thank you.  |
Date: 4/30/2009 10:46:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 35720
That is actually a really good idea, I can't believe I didn't think about leaving a note back lol.  |
Date: 4/30/2009 10:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 51876
Sometimes you can't be nice.Make it abuntly Clear. We Texans never have such problems because we are all born with a a loud voice.you are so popular here I am sure you will get multiple suggestions, good luck.  |
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Date: 4/30/2009 10:49:00 AM
From Authorid: 53961
Our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has missionaries, but I think after a firm no or two they get the message and move on. |
Date: 4/30/2009 11:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 15228
I had two young Jehovah witness at my door on Saturday, they dragged me off the tread mill...one was African American, the other was of European descent and they were adorable...the one of African American descent hand was shaking as she leafed through the bible to find a certain verse to read to me, she seemed so nervous. I just don't have the heart to be mean or rude..they left pretty quickly, probably didn't care for the sweat dripping off of me onto the watch tower leaflet.  |
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Date: 4/30/2009 11:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 15228
Oh, if you want to get rid of them really quickly and for good tell them your catholic...for some reason they fear catholics and don't mess with them, or so my sister-n-law says. I think they burn a symbol onto your lawn only they can see as a warning to other Jehovah witness to not approach your house. |
Date: 4/30/2009 11:07:00 AM
From Authorid: 44960
Tell them you are a Prissbytarian, then laugh hysterically as they run for their lives!!  *Spirit*  |
Date: 4/30/2009 11:08:00 AM
From Authorid: 10657
Well you say OMG I'm a Catholic It always works for me but, then again I am a Catholic   |
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Date: 4/30/2009 11:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 10657
Ah see Kelly said it first. I've never been bothered again after that initial contact after stating the Catholic preference. I think they mark my door when they leave stay away from that woman lol. And it's been everywhere that I've moved to or maybe I'm just lucky. Or you could point back and say Nah, I'm going to hell wanna join |
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Date: 4/30/2009 11:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 60685
Oh I know what you're going through all too well, they roam my street every 2 Saturdays or so and I just love it when I come back home from a long day of work and they're standing in my driveway, I've actually kept driving and gone off to rent a movie or something just so I don't get the urge to run them over or something, well I wouldn't run them over but they do irritate me. Oh, and then there are my mom and brother who are now going to a church from a different denomination and I've stuck with being a catholic and I'm not a church goer either so they keep pestering me to visit their church, I'm pretty sure in their minds I'm going to hell, lol.  |
Date: 4/30/2009 11:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 23075
I have a note on my front door. it reads, NO SALESPEOPLE, PEDDLARS, PROMOTORS, OR RELIGIOUS ORDERS OF ANY KIND WANTED HERE.  |
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Date: 4/30/2009 11:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 51876
On the Catholic note, a funy side note.This last weekend Jacob the youngest and me were here with his friends.They went down the road and picked up trash.When I said "that was very Christian of ya" the young kid said, "We aren't Christian, We're Catholic". I laughed so hard but told him Catholics are Christian too. |
Date: 4/30/2009 11:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
*lucky  |
Date: 4/30/2009 11:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
Must have just gotten luck, Angi... they seem to do overtime on me when I tell them I'm Catholic.  |
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Date: 4/30/2009 11:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 4144
i have to go with leaving the note on the door. looks like they're not going to give up anytime soon. and you are right...it is a very personal question and i hate it when people (especially strangers) ask me that. i just tell them that my relationship with the Lord is between Him and me and i don't care to discuss it with anybody else. that usually shuts them up. if they keep on i have been known to ask them personal questions about their marriage! then they give me that look that says i have crossed a line. then i ask if they understand!  |
Date: 4/30/2009 11:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 3277
i would probably flip out after the third time. I am a christian but even i know when someone doesnt want to hear a message. i agree with paula, leave a note. But i would add if they leave anymore literature it will be promptly incinerated and the ashes spread over the doorstep to your house..... ok maybe thats going to far  |
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Date: 4/30/2009 12:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 10245
At what point would it be considered harassment if they continued? |
Date: 4/30/2009 12:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 64365
I understand your aggravation with this. I am a believer, but I also resent people coming to my door to talk about something I have no intention of discussing with them. I don't want them leaving their literature, either. I have my own belief system, and I don't have time for any uninvited debates and I know it would turn into a debate. I am very outspoken when people keep pushing and pushing. The best thing for you to do is call the church, voice your complaint, and tell them that you don't want anyone leaving anything on your door, knocking, or ringing the door bell. You have the right to live in peace.  |
Date: 4/30/2009 12:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 63201
I'm a Christian, and I get the whole missionary thing, because as Methodists we have missionaries who do work in other countries and such, but it irritates me when they come to my door insisting on pushing their fodder on me. I used to just take the information with a smile and thank you, and then throw it away, but now I tell them "I'm Methodist, I'm not interested in your religion, please do not come back to my house again." and leave it at that. I haven't had a JW here in a long long time. The Mormons here generally travel by bicycle, and my house is so far out that a bicycle ride is not feasible for them to make. For your situation, I would call the church and complain. Tell them you will take legal action against them if they send any more missionaries to your door, whether they speak to you or not. Be polite and firm. You have a right to your peace and your choice of religion or no religion. Good luck!  |
Date: 4/30/2009 12:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 61966
I wouldn't have answered the door! Unless I know someone is comming over, I don't answer the door without looking. I've had ladies come before but not answering makes them go away and they usually don't come back. I agree with the other comments, just leave a note on the door.  |
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Date: 4/30/2009 1:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 36901
Leave a note like Paddy has on her door. If that doesn't work, you may end up having to call the church. Like you said, I'm sure their intentions are good. If you're not interested, though, they should respect that. They come to the house of one of my clients every so often. I just tell them we're Baptist (which we both are) and that we aren't interested in converting. They always leave something and I accept it then put it in the trash. It's part of a Christian's "duty" (for lack of a better word) to witness to others and I'm guessing most other religions' too. I don't, however, think they should harass and stalk people who say they aren't interested. I hope you find a solution that works for everyone involved. I know you don't want to be rude and I hope they don't force you to have to be.  |
Date: 4/30/2009 1:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 21903
Maybe call the church...thats not a bad idea as long as its handled in a polite way. I'm sorry to hear this is the way they have handled it on their part; I know we are supposed to be the light or whatever for people and bring them to God and all (christians in general), but I have never had much use for people who are pushy about God adn their beliefs. Anyways, good luck with your sitch hon   |
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Date: 4/30/2009 1:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 23075
When I tell them I'm Catholic, they look at me like I have the plague. |
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Date: 4/30/2009 3:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 10657
Don't you know Paddy Catholics invented the plague Merc, you know I think I just have that look that says get off my porch or else |
Date: 4/30/2009 3:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
Telling them I'm Catholic doesn't stop them over here as they have converted quite a few that I know of...they leave the Watchtower on my porch under the cushion on the chairs there. I don't see them but it really doesn't bother me one way or the other. Should I run into them one day on the porch I will tell them politely that I am not interested..  |
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Date: 4/30/2009 3:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 10245
The lady that came to my old house was a "reformed" Catholic, so... They haven't found me here yet |
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Date: 4/30/2009 5:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 21903
LoL Paddy, I get that SAME look when I admit I'm Catholic!! |
Date: 4/30/2009 6:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 62841
One time some jehovahs witnesses came to my door and after nicely explaining that I am a Christian and attend church regularly they still pushed the issue because they didn't believe a "good" Christian would be wearing a Metallica t-shirt. The next time they came around I was home alone and had music playing on my surround sound and they skipped my house, haven't been back since.  |
Date: 4/30/2009 6:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 47218
You listened politely then told them you weren't interested, they've ignored you and started to pester you with pamphlets- that's harrassment, pure and simple. I don't care how wonderful they think their message is, they should know better. If they were honestly out to help people, as they claim, they would start by showing respect to you and your personal space.  |
Date: 4/30/2009 9:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 37150
Well, it's the same thing if someone with a different religion opened the door. My mom always joked about just telling them or putting a note on the door "We're Catholic!" and maybe they won't knock (since we have a religion and they are not Catholic).lol.I personally don't open the door when those people knock.lol.I know they're giving you extra pamphlets just because u said u were athiest. You can ask something of the church, but I doubt it'd do any good. Good luck,  |
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Date: 4/30/2009 9:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 37150
Or you could get a dog and let them bark at the door. Maybe that's too mean.lol. |
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Date: 4/30/2009 9:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 53961
There probably is no one at the church. They are not manned 24/7. Their Sabbath is Saturday. |
Date: 5/1/2009 12:08:00 AM
From Authorid: 49091
People did this around our neighborhood one summer and it seemed like every day they were knocking on the door n finally I opened the door n said "I spoke with ur sisters cousins daughters best friend yesterday, her mtoher the day before n her nephew the day before that. We are cathlioc and dont need to be "saved" or want to convert to your religion. 2 of us worship jesus christ, one is athiest, one is more spiritual then religious and one really just doesnt give two hoots. So please dont kill tree's and liter our enviroment by leaving papers and letters and pamphlets on our door that blow away anyways. And for the love of god (hehehehe) take your children out of this heat! Thank you but no thank you! and closed the door" they havent come back since...honestly its been over a year :-X  |
Date: 5/1/2009 6:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 46527
Love it! ^^^^^^^  |
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Date: 5/1/2009 5:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 3277
lol bubbles |
Date: 5/6/2009 4:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 12709
Get one of these and hang it up: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/Peechy9873/b5520_450.jpg  |
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Date: 5/7/2009 11:08:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 35720
Ashley, I have that button on my purse haha. Thanks for everyone's input! =) |
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Date: 5/13/2009 8:08:00 AM
From Authorid: 23075
I had one come to my door one time, and I looked at them, and said, PROVE to me that hell exists, they never came back. |
Date: 5/13/2009 10:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 40979
I would either call the church and politely ask them to stop coming to your home. OR, put up a "no soliciting" sign lol.  |
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