Mormons at my door

[honeywolf7]

With all the snow, I certainly wouldn't have expected missionaries today, but a couple of Mormon missionaries were just here. I'm actually going to let them come back tomorrow and discuss their religion with me (not planning to convert, but I'll listen.)

 

[RUDisney]

The last time I had religion pushers come to my door, they definitely came at the wrong time. It was during the summer, so my front door was open. I had just dropped something in the kitchen that shattered and splattered all over the place. I was in no mood for people at that point.

When I got to the door and saw them, I let out some expletives and slammed the door in their faces.

Funny thing is, this happened several years ago and no one has come back since. I guess they figured that I was beyond saving.

My DH told me I was wrong to do what I did, but at that moment, unless it was Publisher's Clearing House with a huge check, I just couldn't be bothered.

 

[Beauty]

but LOL! I can definatly see myself doing that same thing RUDisney! I'm a born again Christian and I'm a Baptist and I'm quite happy with my faith and my beliefs so I'm afraid they would be wasting their time. I guess part of me admires them for their determination but goodness coming to my home uninvited just isn't a good way to make me listen.

 

[ratsrule]

 

[RUDisney]

Originally posted by Beauty
but LOL! I can definatly see myself doing that same thing RUDisney!

They didn't "have me at hello." I didn't even give them a chance to say, "hello."

 

[GoldenGate]

Next time answer the door stark naked

 

[honeywolf7]

GoldenGate, all I had on was my robe. That's why I told them this wasn't a good time.

 

[snoopy]

Why if you don't plan to convert will they be coming back to your house, HW? Just curious.

We get missionaries of different religious sects quite often at my house. I am never rude, because they usually seem like nice enough people. But I am very firm with and I NEVER, EVER defend or explain my beliefs to them. That just starts the ball rolling.

So unless you want these people to hound you until you either a) move away, or b) die; you might want to reconsider letting them come back tomorrow.

 

[honeywolf7]

Snoopy, I am letting them come back because I may not plan to convert but I don't mind learning.

 

[Blondie]

All the more reason to live in a gated community!

 

[gepetto]

Originally posted by snowball22
The Mormons were wide eyed and shocked to see dh and decided it probably was not a good time and left and never came back after that. We were rolling with laughter.

That sounds a little mean. They're just doing what their religion requires them to do. I don't think they deserve to be taunted or made fun of.

I've never had someone come to the door where a firm "thank you but I'm not interested" didn't work.

 

[Princess_Aurora]

snowball22, check out this story from DailyConfession.com

Now don't get me wrong, I have no grudges against any Mormons, but after getting bombarded at my old house for weeks on end by their door-knockers (and pretending I wasn't home) I decided to exact my revenge...
I drove home one night after work and saw a pair of Mormons walking my neighborhood (again) and pounding on doors. So I whipped up a batch of my famous fake-blood from my Drama days, grabbed a large cleaver from the drawer & lit candles all over the house. Grabbed an apron, smeared my fake blood all over it and the cleaver and waited.

Sure enough, the door knock came about 10 minutes later...I got up & answered the door carrying the knife. Well they just gaped...stammered a bit, and one finally sputtered out their preset "Hi, we'd like to tell you about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints." I looked the guy right in the eye and told him flat out "Sorry, but I worship Satan. If you'd like though, I'm in the middle of a ritual and I can show you all about MY religion."

Well, they ran like h*** as fast as they could and I've never had a knock on my door by them since. Its a shame I had to lie that badly to get rid of them, but I don't feel the slightest regret.

Sure, that's a bit extreme, but it's pretty funny and it seemed to work for him

I personally don't see how any religion would REQUIRE you to hound people to death and try to get them to believe in your religion. Shouldn't religious freedom cover not having people coming to your door to try to convert you? It should be illegal, or I guess a better word would be unconstitutional.

 

[DVC-Don]

They are not the only religion to show up at our door. They are always polite and I always politely tell them I am happy with my chruch and wish them well. Happens maybe 2 or 3 times a year.

 

[Muffin]

If Donny Osmond was one of the mormons to come to my door, I'd listen to anything he had to say and I'd probably convert too.

 

[dmadman43]

So unless you want these people to hound you until you either a) move away, or b) die; you might want to reconsider letting them come back tomorrow.

Speaking as a former Mormon missionary, they will not "hound you" if you ultimately decide to say "thanks, but no thanks" They are more respective than what you give them credit for.

 

[dmadman43]

So unless you want these people to hound you until you either a) move away, or b) die; you might want to reconsider letting them come back tomorrow.

Speaking as a former Mormon missionary, they will not "hound you" if you ultimately decide to say "thanks, but no thanks" They are more respectful than what you give them credit for.

 

[honeywolf7]

Muffin, me too

 

[cgcw]

We use to have them visit quite often when we first moved here. Then we decided to take the approach "thanks but no thanks". Now, when they are in our area, they honor that and just walk right on past our house.
And, if it was Donny walking past, I'd have to rope him in!

 

[Liz]

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES if a Mormon shows up at your door. We are scary people!

Just to clear something up, the young men (and women) and not REQUIRED to go on missions. Its totally voluntary, encouraged but voluntary. And they just tightened up who is allowed to go on missions too.

My son is 15 but plans on serving a mission when he turns 19. If he still has that desire when he's 19 I'll be proud of him. I'll cry buckets of tears because I won't see him for two years but I'll be proud!

 

[4greatboys]

They also come to my house. I am not planning to convert either but I dont see any reason to be rude to them. Many religions not just Mormons like their members to spread the word of God. I do listen to them for few minutes and let them know Im not interested. I just dont see any reason to be be rude to them, they are never rude to me and they dont barge in my house. They always seems like nice young fellows I do offer them some water since I live in Texas and its nornally very hot here. And if that were my ds out there I would atleast expect ppl to treat him in a decent manner.