To think Jehovah's Witnesses can become a bit of an annoyance

[UnbelievablyChocolatey]

There are two ladies that often come round our estate. There are many others that also come, but this particular couple are the ones who seem to call the most.
As I'm a SAHM I'm usually at home when they call. I would never be deliberately rude to them, but I'm getting a bit annoyed by them continually coming to my house. They know I've recently had a baby as the first time they came I was pregnant. They even turned up the day I went into labour and DH answered the door to them!

Last time I saw them they were hinting at coming inside to meet the baby. How on earth do I politely tell them I'm not interested? Some of the others who have been don't seem to take no for an answer!

We get them at least twice a month, sometimes more. They can see me sitting on the sofa with the tv on but I still don't answer the door.

I'm going to ask a really stupid question now. What makes them so different to other Christians. I'm no theologian so I genuinely don't get it

Just tell them politely that they're wasting their time with you.

I told our local squad this a year or more ago, and they have left me alone ever since.

Wearing - I've found a handy table on a probably mainstream christian website if you really want to know the difference www.godandscience.org/cults/jwdiff.html

Its quite funny how each group is so sure they're the ones who've got it right.

(And you can probably take the name of that website with a large pinch of salt)

Wearing,

They believe that they're the only ones carrying out God's work for the future of mankind. They also believe they are the only one's who accept the old & new sections of the bible in it's entirety. They don't get involved in politics, & they separate themselves from society as much as possible. HTH.

I suppose you're right Jacques

Errol that link is very interesting!

They're not nice!! They prey on the vulnerable i.e. new young mum. Honestly, they have no qualms about disturbing you in your own home and trying to convert you. Tell them firmly that you're not interested and for them to not come back.

They won't come to me anymore... I presented them my Blood Donor card.

A lot of misinformation in this thread. They do not believe in hell, they do give organ donation and are not a cult. They are actually very successful in their ministry which is why they do it, and freedom of speech means they have every right to speak about their beliefs.

I find this thread really offensive. Substitute muslims in the thread title... it's shockingly intolerant to bash a whole religion and everyone in it in this way. You don't have to agree with their beliefs but you should show some tolerance and kindness.

Same here, off on maternity leave with DS and a couple in their 80s come to the door mid breastfeed. Was expecting a delivery so answered the door. They gave me a watchtower magazine as I said 'oh it's not a very convenient time' must have told them my name while I was flustered as 2 weeks later they were back with part 2 of the magazine asking how my baby is and if I've had time to read part 1.

wearing why don't you look at their website which tells you what they actually believe: jw.org

Last time they came, I smiled, said "thanks for your interest, but we're an atheist family, please don't come again."
They did a bit of an old pray in the driveway, then went away and didn't come back. 3 years ago. Perfectly pleasant and polite interaction.

I've always been lead to believe that they'll leave you alone if you tell them your a Catholic. I'm not a Catholic, but if I thought they'd leave me alone Id pretend to be one.

They are a bloody PITA (JW's not Catholics obviously).

I have a mezuzah on my front door. The only time they rang on, they apologised as soon as I opened the door because they hadn't noticed it until after they rang the bell. That was 6 years ago. They never came back.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mezuzah

Why do they not recognise birthdays?
misses point of thread

araminta99 they don't accept blood transfusions though... but the reason why I presented my donor card is because they wouldn't accept I am an atheist. Don't question me about my beliefs or lack of...

I've always been lead to believe that they'll leave you alone if you tell them your a Catholic. I'm not a Catholic, but if I thought they'd leave me alone Id pretend to be one.

I wish!

They are a bloody PITA (JW's not Catholics obviously).
Some are too.

I answered the door once holding 2 week old ds, told them I wasn't interested and one lady said "your poor baby".

We got a sign that said "no junk mail, no cold callers, no cults". A different woman knocked and said that sign doesn't mean her as she's not a cold caller or a cult

My husband answered to a couple of men once, from the church of Latter Day Saints, as they were leaving they asked if we knew of any neighbours who would be interested in a visit from them so he gave them his mum's address (she was brilliant at handling them tbf)

I've also been followed home by a guy from the Latter Day Saints, he couldn't understand I was atheist. I had just picked up my children from school and was pushing a problem and he wouldn't take the hint. He was making me really uncomfortable so when we got to my house I just asked if he could possibly piss off and stop harassing g me, and he went

You don't need to be rude/aggressive/lie/debate with them. Phone/write to your local Kingdom Hall and ask to be put on their "Do Not Contact" list.

They will then call maybe once a year to see if you've changed your mind or if there are new occupants.

My mum is a JW (I'm definitely not!).

I agree with the poster who said this is a terrible way to speak of another's religion. The us and them is really unkind. I'm Jewish - would it be permissible to talk about the Jews in this way? Ultra orthodox Jews have some highly questionable practices and beliefs too. As do members of most fundamentalist religions. I imagine the jehovahs witnesses feel compelled by their belief system to proselytise. Just say no thanks if it's not for you.

Technically speaking, they're not a cult. The definition of a cult is:

"A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object."

They don't have a "leader" as such and only follow "God", so if JW's are a cult then so are all religions.

By the way I'm not defending JW's, I have huge problems with a lot of their beliefs and the way they do things from personal experience.

My PIL are JW. And they are lovely people. Their religion does not affect our relationship. They don't do Christmas obviously but know that we do and will ask the kids what the have asked Santa for, what did they get for Christmas, etc. We respect their beliefs, they respect ours. They've been to the Kingdom Hall on a Sunday when they've stayed overnight, I don't have a problem with it.

If you don't want them to call, ri g your local Kingdom Hall and ask to be be put on the not to call list. Simples.