summergirl4fun · 31-35, F
Answer the door naked.. works great!
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@summergirl4fun I suspect you could convert the most devout witness.😉
summergirl4fun · 31-35, F
Why of course I do 😉@Diggler

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@summergirl4fun you've got them falling to their knees at your feet I bet. 😉
I enjoy talking to them. I'm a 'Christ fan' myself, but I've had a hell of a time with what I call the "paradox of omniscience" and I like to hear how other believers have dealt with that issue. I believe the apostolic creed, but I've found the biggest challenges to my faith came from carefully and methodically studying the bible. I believe Jeremiah 8:8 and context provides the disclaimer that the bible is written by fallible humans and is therefore as fallible as any other human literary work.
The Paradox of Omniscience- God knows everything everywhere infinitely and throughout eternity. God's knowledge transcends concepts of 'future' and 'past'.
If one accepts that God is omniscient, then a huge part of the writings contained in the bible cease to make any sense at all. Genesis 6:6 for one of thousands of examples. How does an "omniscient" being "regret" any decision He makes? Genesis 10 and 11- How would an omniscient God not realize that a language barrier is the epitome of 'temporary'. Why does God say the world speaks different languages in Gen 10 and then say the world spoke the same language in the next chapter? Omniscience renders huge parts of the bible irrational and illogical.
The Paradox of Omniscience- God knows everything everywhere infinitely and throughout eternity. God's knowledge transcends concepts of 'future' and 'past'.
If one accepts that God is omniscient, then a huge part of the writings contained in the bible cease to make any sense at all. Genesis 6:6 for one of thousands of examples. How does an "omniscient" being "regret" any decision He makes? Genesis 10 and 11- How would an omniscient God not realize that a language barrier is the epitome of 'temporary'. Why does God say the world speaks different languages in Gen 10 and then say the world spoke the same language in the next chapter? Omniscience renders huge parts of the bible irrational and illogical.
Starsandfire · 31-35, F
@puck61 interesting! Thanks for that :)
Wraithorn · 51-55, M
I found that being honest and not beating around the bush helps. I used to live in a neighborhood close to a JW church so they were prone to trying occassionally.
The last time they came to my door I said something like,"Look, I used to be a Christian and my own father is a preacher. I have now rejected that faith after reading the bible from cover to cover. If you give me that pamphlet in your hand I am going to throw it straight into the rubbish bin as you leave. I suggest you rather give it to someone who might read it. Have a nice. Goodbye."
They never came around again. I presume I was removed from the "can possibly be converted list".
The last time they came to my door I said something like,"Look, I used to be a Christian and my own father is a preacher. I have now rejected that faith after reading the bible from cover to cover. If you give me that pamphlet in your hand I am going to throw it straight into the rubbish bin as you leave. I suggest you rather give it to someone who might read it. Have a nice. Goodbye."
They never came around again. I presume I was removed from the "can possibly be converted list".
GLITTER · 36-40, F
Don’t answer the door 🤷🏼♀️
GLITTER · 36-40, F
@Starsandfire you should have called out “come here honey, the satanic torture tank is ready”
Starsandfire · 31-35, F
@GLITTER hahaha I'll have that for next time
GLITTER · 36-40, F
@Starsandfire hahah hope it works !

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This is when the ability to "block" people in real life would be super handy.
Gangstress · 41-45, F
I dont Mind them tbh. They're just people
Gangstress · 41-45, F
@SW-User gosh that's just intrusive even id challenge those weirdos. Its very rare to have that sorta thing here if honest. If any incidents lol

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@Gangstress just like everything in this great big world of ours, there's good and bad .Some things might be bkack and white , but mostly it's grey. 😉
Gangstress · 41-45, F
@SW-User haha exactly

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I hate telling anyone to go away. but sometimes it has to be done.
AbbySvenz · F
No

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All you have to do is tell them you are not interested and to remove your name from the list. They will never bother you again. I know because I used to be one. 😁
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DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
I don't feel bad at all. I just tell them politely that I am not interested. No harm in that.
polyandrym66 · 70-79, M
When I lived in an apartment building, they knocked on the door all the time. As a home nudist, I tried to get them to stop by peeking through the view hole, then opening the door naked, but that did not stop them from standing there and explaining their quest and shoving their papers at me..
So I got some advice that finally stopped them forever from knocking on my door:
I cordially invited them in to sit and chat with coffee and tea, while I pretended to be interested..
Then I offered to write them a check, but explained that I was leery that it would all get to the church with them handling it.. And I'd rather deliver it to the church myself (like in the offering plate at a service).
So I needed the church address and the pastor/elder name to make the check out to (not the church name)...
After I got the information, I kicked them out of my apartment and told them to take my name and address off their list to visit or if anyone from their church knocked on my door again I'd go to the law to get them to stop.
NEVER HEARD FROM ANY Jehovah's witnesses again...
So I got some advice that finally stopped them forever from knocking on my door:
I cordially invited them in to sit and chat with coffee and tea, while I pretended to be interested..
Then I offered to write them a check, but explained that I was leery that it would all get to the church with them handling it.. And I'd rather deliver it to the church myself (like in the offering plate at a service).
So I needed the church address and the pastor/elder name to make the check out to (not the church name)...
After I got the information, I kicked them out of my apartment and told them to take my name and address off their list to visit or if anyone from their church knocked on my door again I'd go to the law to get them to stop.
NEVER HEARD FROM ANY Jehovah's witnesses again...
Itsmrsockmonkey · M
I actually tell them about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit being one. They don't stay even a minute
Miram · 31-35, F
I don't mind most of them.
Starsandfire · 31-35, F
@Miram eh..I was very polite, but I still felt bad I guess
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Easygoing1 · 61-69, M
@FloorGenAdm @FloorGenAdm she is Scientology.
FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M
@Easygoing1 I got news for ya...she's branching out into JW's.
Easygoing1 · 61-69, M
@FloorGenAdm No shit !! What a f€£king mess .

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no but I'm not rude about it

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Put up a notice saying no sales people and no JW

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I don't answer my door for strangers
NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F
I take their paper and say thank you.
MarineBob · 56-60, M
@NeuroticByNature if you strap on a pistol they tend to stay away
NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F
@MarineBob one day I was getting home and saw them exit a car parked by the curb. I knew they were walking toward my house. I just wasnt up for interaction so I didnt walk up to the front of my house. I walked up the alley and to the back door. Lol. I usually dont mind but meeting them outside my house felt a little out of protcol and I just couldnt.

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@NeuroticByNature it's not glossy so it goes in with the rest of the wood stove lighting paper

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My “no soliciting” sign works like a charm.
I don’t feel bad asking anyone to leave my home, the chances are that I’m inside watching you through the window until you walk off of my lawn.
It’s kind of funny to watch sometimes...
Yes, they are also people but ain’t nobody got time to entertain random ass people.
I don’t feel bad asking anyone to leave my home, the chances are that I’m inside watching you through the window until you walk off of my lawn.
It’s kind of funny to watch sometimes...
Yes, they are also people but ain’t nobody got time to entertain random ass people.
Longpatrol · 31-35, M
Say you believe in Jesus and show them a pic of your 6” 8 latino boyfriend.
NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F
@Longpatrol 😂
Easygoing1 · 61-69, M
Invite them in to take a bath with you. They will need to take their protective undergarment off .
Starsandfire · 31-35, F
@Easygoing1 😂 I thought that was Mormons?
Easygoing1 · 61-69, M
Oh hell . Mormons,Jehovah witness they are all the same . Lol . You are right its the Mormons that have the protective undergarments.
Lucia · 36-40
They are often super nice until they get you to join their shit.
I always make a deal with them. They can tell me for five minutes about their dreams, hopes and beliefs - and I can tell them about mine for five minutes. And then we conclude that we have nothing in common and wish each other a wonderful day!
I always make a deal with them. They can tell me for five minutes about their dreams, hopes and beliefs - and I can tell them about mine for five minutes. And then we conclude that we have nothing in common and wish each other a wonderful day!

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I'd hang Buddha statue outside my house.
Starsandfire · 31-35, F
@SW-User actually, that is not a half bad idea! Or maybe a giant upside down crucifix
popmol · 26-30, M
i hate religion they must be happy they can just walk away.
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MarineBob · 56-60, M
theyre almost as bad as politicians knocking on doors wanting your vote.fuck man you know where I live and my name just don't come by when you want somrthing