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what do I say when these Jehovahs come back?

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Cappuccino · 16/01/2007 11:08

I thought it was enough to tell them I went to church and didn't want to talk to them

now they claim to be coming back another day because it is nice to encounter someone with a faith

they will be arriving any morning ready to talk about the way God intervenes in our lives and how all these catastrophes are leading to a great event and it will be 'lovely to hear your views'

how do I get rid of them next time? I can't hide cos I have a half glazed door?

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nooka · 28/01/2007 17:59

I don't really mind JWs visiting, but last time I found that telling them I am an ex-Catholic atheist with a vicar for a sister (which is true) did the trick very well. The chap looked at me with some respect, and then said something along the lines of that I probably had enough conversations about religion. They still left me a magazine to recycle (it was about evolution and made absolutely zero sense in my view). They have yet to come back...

fredip71 · 13/02/2007 23:29

I would say to them that I can save their life. My blood group is Onegative and am a blood donor... that's true actually

colditz · 13/02/2007 23:41

You borrow a 3 year old, and fade yourself into the background. The tree year old can ask "Why?" as much as he likes, and the JW can answer with whatever he likes. Perfect match. The JW gets to explain, the 3 year old gets to ask 'why?'

Aimsmum · 13/02/2007 23:49

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colditz · 13/02/2007 23:51

Because they PESTER YOU! No other religious group PESTERS like they do!

Aimsmum · 13/02/2007 23:57

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colditz · 13/02/2007 23:58

Well, I believe they are being very very rude. And my beliefs are as valid as theirs are.

Mojomummy · 14/02/2007 00:00

goodness me, what alot of ignorant comments here.

I just don't get why most of the posters seem to want to be rude - the callers aren't second class citizens.

Agree with Aimsmum & I find this quite offensive.

colditz · 14/02/2007 00:03

I find it offensive that people repeatedly knock on my door to question my religion. I am never rude to them the first time they call, it's the pestering behavior I respond negatively to.

Why am I not allowed to be offended? Why is that less valid?

Aimsmum · 14/02/2007 00:03

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controlfreakyandroses · 14/02/2007 00:04

tell them you're jewish.... that seems to work

colditz · 14/02/2007 00:07

No, well that was offensive. I have only skimmed the thread.

colditz · 14/02/2007 00:08

Aimsmum, read some of Dominiconnor's rants about catholics and child abuse covering.

Aimsmum · 14/02/2007 00:10

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fredip71 · 14/02/2007 00:10

What I find offensive is when they come and pester people, usually on a Sunday afternoon. I have never had anyone else from any other religion come and knock at my door!!!

BURNINGTHECANDLE · 14/02/2007 00:13

I once had a similar situation. The way I dealt with it was to say that whilst I respected their beliefs and opinions, that I had my own beliefs and opinions I am CofE. I said I would be very grateful if they would respect my beliefs as I did theirs. Then evertime they started to speak I just very quietly said please respect my beliefs and opinions as I do yours. After about 5 mins they said ok and gave up. to this day I have never had another J.witness knock on my door. Although I see them frequent the street often!

Aimsmum · 14/02/2007 00:16

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Aimsmum · 14/02/2007 00:19

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BURNINGTHECANDLE · 14/02/2007 00:27

Absolutly and no need for any comments such as F**k off which I read on an earlier post I would be mortified to say that to anyone who called at my door especially J.witness whom are some of the most gentle people I have experienced!

SparklyGothKat · 14/02/2007 01:55

My parents are JW and I grew up as one, JWs are the kindest people you could hope to meet. They are repectful and if you say please don;t call here, they will mark your address as 'DNC' (do not call) Funny when they called on me, they never talked about religion with me, just asked how my parents and family are, even though I am no longer a JW

paulaplumpbottom · 14/02/2007 11:15

I agree with those who say its bad to engage with them. Don't do it. But don't be rude or intimidating either. They are just people after all. They deserve to be treated with respect whether you agree with their religious views or not. Be polite.

Queenmummy · 14/02/2007 17:24

Just say "Sorry, I can't talk today - I'm in a rush - I'm just off to give blood"

Seriously though, just politely tell them that you don't share their views, that you wish them well, but that you'd be grateful if they wouldn't call again...

tortoiseSHELL · 14/02/2007 17:27

My MIL invited them in because she likes chatting - after half an hour or so they were desperate to leave and never came back!

HeartOnMyGreensleeve · 14/02/2007 18:52

SparklyGothKat, I'm afraid that's simply not true. I've had Jehovah's Witnesses call at my home repeatedly despite my asking them politely but pointedly not to. I had one man put his foot in my door because he wanted to finish his (lengthy) lecture before letting me go back into the house, even though I had told him that I was busy with the baby and not interested in his views. I had one couple of women knock again after I had said "no thank you" and shut the door, and after knocking for quite a while they shoved a bushel of leaflets/papers through the door.

I'm sure your parents are lovely, but many of the Jehovah's Witnesses I have had call on me are a downright bloody menace. They are persistent to the point of rudeness and I actually found them rather intimidating. So these days if the first refusal doesn't get rid of them, I don't mind being more forceful and swearing if necessary - I'm not interested in their views, they are not my views and it's not a matter of me needing to be reeducated, I am intimately acquainted with evangelical religions of various ilks and my informed standpoint is that I am not interested. I don't see why I should have to justify myself over and over again to total strangers who know perfectly well that they are making a nuisance of themselves.

kiwinat · 15/02/2007 14:16

If you want JW to stop calling, specifically request to be a Do Not Call house. They may let you know exactly what that means. However every couple of years someone may call at your house to see if you still have the same view, or if you have moved and there are new homeowners to contact. Even though it seems as though JW call "all the time" in reality, it would be about every 6mths-1year to get through all of the houses in a town.

There's no need to be rude to anyone who calls at the door, it just gets you agitated.

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