Knock at the door today, just as I was serving lunch. Neighbour from three doors up who wanted to talk to me about my activities earlier. Not what you might imagine! Apparently, he'd been offended to see me vacuuming (upstairs, windows shut, so he was going some) as it was a Sunday and he's a Christian.
He's a nice enough bloke a bit of a strange one from time to time, but thoughtful enough. He also fancies himself as a bit of a joker so, I laughed and thanked him for his concern whilst patting my tum, I'm 36 weeks pregnant and said that I had to keep moving or I'd become part of the sofa.
I really thought he might be having a surreptitious dig at DH (who wasn't there when I vacuumed as he'd taken DD(2) swimming and had expressly told me not to do it, but I'm nesting like mad at the minute) for not helping. But it appears that he was serious. I reminded him that I'm an athiest and that I didn't think it ought to bother him, but thanks for his concern etc.
Then at dinner time, another knock (timing is excellent) saying he'd really feel much better if we would come to church with them tonight as he was worried about my unborn baby, even though it's probably too late for DD (WTAF!).
At this point I told him the conversation was over and that we were about to eat. He walked away loudly proclaiming that it wasn't over and that he was going to keep fighting this one.
I'm tired, irritable and probably over reacting, but I'm dreading seeing him again now. I'm a SAHM and he's retired, so we bump into each other fairly often. Don't want to blank him completely, but don't want to engage anymore. Not really in a good place to have a full on theological debate.
AIBU to tell him to mind his own bloody business and leave it at that? Alternatively, WWYD in my position?
AIBU?
AIBU To think my neighbour should mind his own beeswax & WWYD?
GavisconJunkie · 26/02/2012 19:21
I'd be tempted to have my other child running round naked when he next calls, then shout at them to 'Get back on that alter!'. He shouldn't bother you much after that 
Alternatively, just tell him to feck off.
do you know which church he goes to? if you're feeling up to it you could call the vicar and explain and ask him or her to have a gentle word
either that of fix up a reverse pentagram over the front door? 
I would tell him you are not interested. Or say seen as it is too late for your DD she might get jealous is the baby is helped
I once sent my then 16yr old pfb, in his "Drink Beer, Smoke Crack, Worship Satan" tshirt, with newborn no4 son in one hand, and the bread knife in the other, to answer the door and invite the Jehovah's Witnesses in to worship with us They have never knocked here again...
Your neighbour needs telling, by your DH if necessary, to stay away from your door, and if he comes back, I'd either call the non emergency/local police number, or pop into your local station and get him on record. Lay it on with a trowel if necessary, then if god forbid he does carry on trying to force his opinions onto you, you have every incident logged if you need it.
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Fwiw I'm a Christian and he's talking absolute crap. I bet he is his vicar's worst nightmare! I would definitely tell him to go forth and multiply and whilst he's there read his bible again! 
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MrsDeVere - the Wee Frees (Free Church of Scotland) are extremely rigid about observing the Sabbath too.
They are also not exactly tolerant of other churches 
Which is why I'm glad I'm atheist AND I don't live in the Highlands and Islands.
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