Door to door religion
Discussion
joe_90 said:
Always polite:
After an intro..
Me: Before you carry on, is there anything I could say to change your mind.
Them: No.
Me: There you go then, nothing you can say will change mind.
Worked the last 4 - 5 times without any issues..
However once on a bad day.. I was wrong.. but f
k it.
They arrive dragging young kids in tow, who are obviously board.
Me: Why don't you do something else, like take your kids to the park and play with them instead of making them walk around all day.
Them: Please don't tell us how to look after our children.
Me: But you just knocked on my door, to attempt to tell me how to live my life?
Them: God.. blah blah..
Always knew they were planks, but this is taking it a bit too far After an intro..
Me: Before you carry on, is there anything I could say to change your mind.
Them: No.
Me: There you go then, nothing you can say will change mind.
Worked the last 4 - 5 times without any issues..
However once on a bad day.. I was wrong.. but f
k it.They arrive dragging young kids in tow, who are obviously board.
Me: Why don't you do something else, like take your kids to the park and play with them instead of making them walk around all day.
Them: Please don't tell us how to look after our children.
Me: But you just knocked on my door, to attempt to tell me how to live my life?
Them: God.. blah blah..
Edited by joe_90 on Tuesday 30th September 09:57
You can also ask them why the world didn't end in 1914, 1918, 1925 or 1975, as they had predicted!
Some of the young ones might stare at you a bit blank-faced at this question as a lot of references to these predictions have been removed from their official libraries and documentation.
Another question I like to ask is why - when you are all so holy - did you shun a relative of mine who had marital problems due to being raped and then gossip about her behind her back? Basically removing her support network at the time she needed it most.
That being the case why do you still insist that you will either go the heaven or live in paradise on Earth but my mum and dad, who took her in and looked after her, are destined for hell/no resurrection as they are atheists?
Funnily enough they often retreat at that second question. tts.
Some of the young ones might stare at you a bit blank-faced at this question as a lot of references to these predictions have been removed from their official libraries and documentation.
Another question I like to ask is why - when you are all so holy - did you shun a relative of mine who had marital problems due to being raped and then gossip about her behind her back? Basically removing her support network at the time she needed it most.
That being the case why do you still insist that you will either go the heaven or live in paradise on Earth but my mum and dad, who took her in and looked after her, are destined for hell/no resurrection as they are atheists?
Funnily enough they often retreat at that second question. t
ts.Edited by jdw100 on Tuesday 30th September 10:49
I generally don't mind them knocking as I enjoy a good debate. If I'm not busy and they're polite, I'm happy to talk to them.
Wasn't there a chap on here that had two Mormons knocking on his door when he was decorating, he told them he didn't have time to listen to them as he was painting, unless they wanted to give him a hand. So despite being in suits one rolled up his sleeves and helped him paint whilst the other read from their book, I could certainly put up with that sort of thing.
Wasn't there a chap on here that had two Mormons knocking on his door when he was decorating, he told them he didn't have time to listen to them as he was painting, unless they wanted to give him a hand. So despite being in suits one rolled up his sleeves and helped him paint whilst the other read from their book, I could certainly put up with that sort of thing.
Dog Star said:
I've never had a door knocking incidence* however whenever I've seen them they always have fit birds. They must be doing something right. Not only that they're often dressed in a conservative "girl next door" manner, which makes it all the ruder. In fact how come nobody has done a pr0n website about them?
I reckon 2 minutes on Google would come up with just such a site..... - some came through the gates once and I was out waxing my car. "Oh, we can all see what you worship" said their leader, and they turned and left. I was almost offended.
qube_TA said:
I generally don't mind them knocking as I enjoy a good debate. If I'm not busy and they're polite, I'm happy to talk to them.
Wasn't there a chap on here that had two Mormons knocking on his door when he was decorating, he told them he didn't have time to listen to them as he was painting, unless they wanted to give him a hand. So despite being in suits one rolled up his sleeves and helped him paint whilst the other read from their book, I could certainly put up with that sort of thing.
I might try that myself next time if two hotties knock on Wasn't there a chap on here that had two Mormons knocking on his door when he was decorating, he told them he didn't have time to listen to them as he was painting, unless they wanted to give him a hand. So despite being in suits one rolled up his sleeves and helped him paint whilst the other read from their book, I could certainly put up with that sort of thing.
ill tell them im too busy having a w
k unless they want to give me a hand...Lost soul said:
They do , its part of the deal
JW's are expected to attend three meeting s a week and two three hour sessions if ministry ( spreading the word) They don't get paid! In fact they're expected to give a % of their income to the Bethel ( head office)
Many downsize their work pattern to allow more ministry work.
Don't for one moment think that the witnesses are daft, many are extremely successful business people and if you are a full member so to speak its like a family, help with anything you need is available and they love there social gatherings although the average PH member might find them a bit low key.
Obviously you hear the headlines about not using blood in operations when the reality is that the elders work very closely with the medical services to provide solutions that benefit all.
I nearly started a thread recently but I'm going to off-load in here instead.
We get a lot of charity door knockers around our way and my patience has waned in recent times.
Having just got the baby properly settled I get a ring on our admittedly rather loud door bell at 20:15 resulting in instant crying from the aforementioned babe.
The rather attractive Asian student with clip board and perma-smile was not ready for the hairdryer treatment and I still feel a little bad for the tirade, but seriously, anytime is annoying but 20:15 is taking the fking piss in my book.
We get a lot of charity door knockers around our way and my patience has waned in recent times.
Having just got the baby properly settled I get a ring on our admittedly rather loud door bell at 20:15 resulting in instant crying from the aforementioned babe.
The rather attractive Asian student with clip board and perma-smile was not ready for the hairdryer treatment and I still feel a little bad for the tirade, but seriously, anytime is annoying but 20:15 is taking the f
king piss in my book.I used to work with a guy a few years back who was a Jehovah's Witness.
A very nice bloke by all accounts, always happy and smiling. He was a clever bloke and we used to have some cracking chats (never about religion though).
I don't recall him trying to convert me. I could never work out how the hell he was so happy all of the time though, I mean he was ALWAYS happy. It was occasionally annoying as the guy never seemed to have an 'off' day.
I found out why a few months before he left, when he produced a picture of his wife...
A very nice bloke by all accounts, always happy and smiling. He was a clever bloke and we used to have some cracking chats (never about religion though).
I don't recall him trying to convert me. I could never work out how the hell he was so happy all of the time though, I mean he was ALWAYS happy. It was occasionally annoying as the guy never seemed to have an 'off' day.
I found out why a few months before he left, when he produced a picture of his wife...
jdw100 said:
You can also ask them why the world didn't end in 1914, 1918, 1925 or 1975, as they had predicted!
Some of the young ones might stare at you a bit blank-faced at this question as a lot of references to these predictions have been removed from their official libraries and documentation.
Another question I like to ask is why - when you are all so holy - did you shun a relative of mine who had marital problems due to being raped and then gossip about her behind her back? Basically removing her support network at the time she needed it most.
That being the case why do you still insist that you will either go the heaven or live in paradise on Earth but my mum and dad, who took her in and looked after her, are destined for hell/no resurrection as they are atheists?
Funnily enough they often retreat at that second question. tts.
The religious have an incredible capacity for double-think, hypocrisy and an incredible lack of compassion based simply on simple human decency.Some of the young ones might stare at you a bit blank-faced at this question as a lot of references to these predictions have been removed from their official libraries and documentation.
Another question I like to ask is why - when you are all so holy - did you shun a relative of mine who had marital problems due to being raped and then gossip about her behind her back? Basically removing her support network at the time she needed it most.
That being the case why do you still insist that you will either go the heaven or live in paradise on Earth but my mum and dad, who took her in and looked after her, are destined for hell/no resurrection as they are atheists?
Funnily enough they often retreat at that second question. t
ts.Edited by jdw100 on Tuesday 30th September 10:49
If there were a button I could press to eradicate religion from the world instantly, I'd press it without hesitation.
I have an elderly aunty who was something in the Methodist Church and who, late in life, met a devoutly religious and extremely well read gentleman whom she went on to marry.
At their house one balmy summers afternoon there was a knock on the door and he found Jehovah's Witnesses wishing to talk about religion. They were immediately ushered in and joined us for tea on the lawn, unable to believe their luck! Initially at least...
As I say, this guy (aunties husband) was extraordinarily well read and every sentence they started was met with a very polite 'I'm afraid that's not quite right. In fact...', or 'that's rather been taken out of context, here, let me get my bible, I'll show you', or similar.
It. Was. Brilliant! They stayed for ages (maybe they're not allowed to leave till they've converted or been thrown out, and he was happy to chat all afternoon) and they sat there utterly bamboozled by this elderly chap gently querying, correcting or clarifying everything they tried to say!
I don't think he actually converted them to Methodism, but they eventually left looking very dazed!
At their house one balmy summers afternoon there was a knock on the door and he found Jehovah's Witnesses wishing to talk about religion. They were immediately ushered in and joined us for tea on the lawn, unable to believe their luck! Initially at least...
As I say, this guy (aunties husband) was extraordinarily well read and every sentence they started was met with a very polite 'I'm afraid that's not quite right. In fact...', or 'that's rather been taken out of context, here, let me get my bible, I'll show you', or similar.
It. Was. Brilliant! They stayed for ages (maybe they're not allowed to leave till they've converted or been thrown out, and he was happy to chat all afternoon) and they sat there utterly bamboozled by this elderly chap gently querying, correcting or clarifying everything they tried to say!
I don't think he actually converted them to Methodism, but they eventually left looking very dazed!
Purity14 said:
If you could enlighten me on a couple of the points you made.
How stunning are they?
How eager are they?
What "Remotely Adult" activities do I have to give up?
.How stunning are they?
How eager are they?
What "Remotely Adult" activities do I have to give up?
They really are stunners, particularly if you're into black women, you will need to play the long game, and OXO tower action is forbidden. Other than that, work your magic.
Edited by Thankyou4calling on Tuesday 30th September 13:05
Funk said:
The religious have an incredible capacity for double-think, hypocrisy and an incredible lack of compassion based simply on simple human decency.
If there were a button I could press to eradicate religion from the world instantly, I'd press it without hesitation.
Press it and I'll buy you a pint.If there were a button I could press to eradicate religion from the world instantly, I'd press it without hesitation.
Funk said:
The religious have an incredible capacity for double-think, hypocrisy and an incredible lack of compassion based simply on simple human decency.
If there were a button I could press to eradicate religion from the world instantly, I'd press it without hesitation.
See also:If there were a button I could press to eradicate religion from the world instantly, I'd press it without hesitation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance
Banned stuff - smoking, sex before marriage and illegal drugs. Prescription drugs though are rife, as is drinking alcohol - in fact they have a good social life with lots of parties. And yes, women outnumber men by about 4:1 and are not supposed to marry outside the faith, although many do out of desperation. As for the doors, every single one of them hates doing it, but it's necessary for status within the group (and therefore access to the parties/women). They do believe in what they say, but their knowledge is limited to certain scriptures they study over and over, and they're not allowed to read books containing a different point of view, so are very closed minded.
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