How do you handle unwanted evangelists who knock at your door?

[Delta2 23]

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What an interesting viewpoint!

 

[Laurajean]

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What an interesting viewpoint!

LOL, I really mean it.

All those Watchtowers and Awakes getting shoved into doors and people just throw them out. I mean, if someone is interested and reads it, sure, but since I've repeatedly told them I am not interested, it really is just a waste of paper. That's why my door sign says "The trees need saving more than I do". It's true!

 

[NYRIR]

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Ok...guilty....but it seemed the odds were stacked against JW's...so I wanted to tell a little "truth" about it. Plus it amuses me to think that with everything everyone tries to do to "shock/discourage/insult/whatever" the JW's...they think it works....but if you know the witnesses,and I mean KNOW them....you know it doesn't dissuade,discourage,change or bother them enough to stop the preaching work.
I will post that anyone who is wanting the witnesses to not call on them...I would tell them your beliefs,and challenge theirs.If the time is inconvenient, tell them a better time for them to come.If that doesn't suit you...keep hiding

or ask them to put you on the Do Not Call list.Make it clear you don't want to talk.If they keep coming,maybe there is a reason...and you might benefit from listening

Well I didn't flee. I just didn't get much advice about my situation.

I HAVE tried discussing my beliefs with them, but of course they don't want to hear that. They're here to convert me, not listen to my views in Buddhism!

Plus, trying to convert is against the nature of Buddhism, we just don't do it. So short of a chat, it's difficult to have much interaction. And quite honestly, many JW books are horribly outdated. Onetime one pulled out a book on other religions and told me that I "worship a false god named Buddha". How do you have a conversation with someone like that? Buddha wasn't a god, never claimed to be, and we don't worship him. I can say that all day long and it doesn't matter because THEIR book says it's true, even though it is not. And I can't keep hiding because of what I mentioned, I need to see who is at the door. I wish they would respect our differences and just stop knocking, but they won't.

Actually,to tell the truth...they are not there to "convert" anyone.They would be happy,of course,should you choose to do so,however,they're worried about giving everyone sufficient knowledge to base their decision on.Sufficient knowledge cannot be given in a few minutes,or even a few weeks.So,they try to give you "food for thought" to see if it gets you thinking about what they are talking about.While JW's would love to see everyone worldwide accept the truth,they know not all will.But the preaching work continues despite opposition because it is the will of God himself and therefore,the JW's are obligated spiritually to fulfill that.As long as they are trying to tell you,that's what matters( for them spiritually)....if you choose to accept it,GREAT...if not...they have still fulfilled their duty to God.
I don't know if that is coming across correctly but....what i mean is...if you accept it as truth...they will be happy...if you do not...they will be sad for you....but in NO WAY does your acceptance/denial of the truth impact their standing before God.So in all honesty, yes,they'd love to see you "convert" but no...it isn't the only reason they go.

 

[Delta2 23]

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What an interesting viewpoint!

LOL, I really mean it.

All those Watchtowers and Awakes getting shoved into doors and people just throw them out. I mean, if someone is interested and reads it, sure, but since I've repeatedly told them I am not interested, it really is just a waste of paper. That's why my door sign says "The trees need saving more than I do". It's true!

Especially when they give away larger books or even Bibles to people who are not going to read them: now, hoo boy, THAT'S a lot of paper. Some of those books have over 200 pages, A4!

6200th post for me

 

[NYRIR]

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What an interesting viewpoint!

LOL, I really mean it.

All those Watchtowers and Awakes getting shoved into doors and people just throw them out. I mean, if someone is interested and reads it, sure, but since I've repeatedly told them I am not interested, it really is just a waste of paper. That's why my door sign says "The trees need saving more than I do". It's true!

They recycle

and use recycled....

 

[NYRIR]

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LOL, I really mean it.

All those Watchtowers and Awakes getting shoved into doors and people just throw them out. I mean, if someone is interested and reads it, sure, but since I've repeatedly told them I am not interested, it really is just a waste of paper. That's why my door sign says "The trees need saving more than I do". It's true!

Especially when they give away larger books or even Bibles to people who are not going to read them: now, hoo boy, THAT'S a lot of paper. Some of those books have over 200 pages, A4!

6200th post for me

Wow! Congrats!

 

[Delta2 23]

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LOL, I really mean it.

All those Watchtowers and Awakes getting shoved into doors and people just throw them out. I mean, if someone is interested and reads it, sure, but since I've repeatedly told them I am not interested, it really is just a waste of paper. That's why my door sign says "The trees need saving more than I do". It's true!

They recycle

and use recycled....

They do? That makes things a little better

 

[Delta2 23]

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Especially when they give away larger books or even Bibles to people who are not going to read them: now, hoo boy, THAT'S a lot of paper. Some of those books have over 200 pages, A4!

6200th post for me

Wow! Congrats!

I know, I'm finally starting to get up there again after the big clean up this summer

 

[NYRIR]

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They recycle

and use recycled....

They do? That makes things a little better

You'd be surprised at how they work....very conscientious about waste and waste management.

 

[Delta2 23]

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They do? That makes things a little better

You'd be surprised at how they work....very conscientious about waste and waste management.

I can imagine, they seem like pretty decent people, to be honest.

very persistent, but decent individuals.