Mormons just walked in my door

[Our 2 Princesses]

Sorry- but that doesn't sound like something JW's say. Are you sure they were JW's?

You're right - they wouldn't say that...

 

[barbeml]

We have had multiple offensive experiences with Mormon "missionaries."

One night (it was dark) they knocked on the door and when I asked who it was, they lied about a delivery to get me to open the door. One of them actually put his foot in the door and got right up in my face. They have also confronted us when we have been walking around the neighborhood, and they just kept following us an talking. The "No Solicitation" signs all over the development don't seem to have any effect.

 

[2funny2c]

I see no problem. When these cult members come to my door, I just politely tell them I am not interested in anything they have to say and wish them a nice day.

 

[momo3hods]

totally read this thread title too fast...

I thought it said "Morons just walked in my door..."

although, after reading the post...my interpretation was quite accurate. heheheh

I did the same thing!!!

 

[KAMLEM]

DH lost his job in Utah because he would not convert.

How can they do that? That sounds like discrimination.

When I was 17 and in high school I worked at Wendy's. There were these 2 middle-aged women who were JW that came in quite often. They always used to corner me and it was very uncomfortable. All of a sudden one day they started showing up at my house. They didn't go from one house to another, they just drove up to my house and left when they were done. As a 17 year old it was frightening. My mother would tell them not to come back but they did anyhow. A lot of times we weren't home but they would leave flyers with notes on them. It was scary to me.

 

[yeartolate]

I see no problem. When these cult members come to my door, I just politely tell them I am not interested in anything they have to say and wish them a nice day.

I think the point is that they walked in the door. That is wrong. I would have clearly told them that their actions were scary and inappropriate and to make sure on their future travels to stay outside the house until invited in. Their actions would have scared me.

We have door to door folks and never once have they done this. They have always been respectful and courteous. (at least in the past 15 years )

 

[2funny2c]

I think the point is that they walked in the door. That is wrong. I would have clearly told them that their actions were scary and inappropriate and to make sure on their future travels to stay outside the house until invited in. Their actions would have scared me.

We have door to door folks and never once have they done this. They have always been respectful and courteous. (at least in the past 15 years )

If you dont want them to walk into your house then there is an easy solution. Keep the door locked. Now, that doesnt justify them walking through the door, I still cant visualize how this entry area is setup, but keep the door locked. Simple.

These cult members use various tactics because they dont have anything of substance to offer people that they are trying to "recruit" into their cult.

 

[Chicago526]

If you dont want them to walk into your house then there is an easy solution. Keep the door locked. Now, that doesnt justify them walking through the door, I still cant visualize how this entry area is setup, but keep the door locked. Simple.

These cult members use various tactics because they dont have anything of substance to offer people that they are trying to "recruit" into their cult.

I think "cult" is too strong a word. My best friend growing up was LDS and she and her family were normal. They didn't try to convert me, either! Also, the OP stated that she had just unlocked her door because her kids were due home from school any minute.

The set up is this: Imagin a house with a normal front porch. People will frequently enclose this front porch with windows all the way around, making a room (often a 3 season or Florida room, since it usualy isn't heated). From the outside, it can often be hard to tell if it is still just a porch, or if it is a part of the house's living area. The young men were most likely just confused about the set up, and thought they were just entering a porch, and not the actual house. I live in an area were this is very common, and I get confused sometimes! It can be very hard to tell!

 

[2funny2c]

I think "cult" is too strong a word. My best friend growing up was LDS and she and her family were normal. They didn't try to convert me, either! Also, the OP stated that she had just unlocked her door because her kids were due home from school any minute.

The set up is this: Imagin a house with a normal front porch. People will frequently enclose this front porch with windows all the way around, making a room (often a 3 season or Florida room, since it usualy isn't heated). From the outside, it can often be hard to tell if it is still just a porch, or if it is a part of the house's living area. The young men were most likely just confused about the set up, and thought they were just entering a porch, and not the actual house. I live in an area were this is very common, and I get confused sometimes! It can be very hard to tell!

OK, I can see it now. Not very common in my part of the country but I see what you are talking about now.

OK, I wont say cult anymore. I will call a spade a spade and call the LDS and JW for what they really are: false religions.

 

[Marseeya]

Unless you lived in a really small town, it would be hard to report them. They have many sets of missionaries in larger towns.
If it was a porch, I don't see the big deal if they were trying to just ring your doorbell, I love the Mormon elders, and have always tried to do something nice for them when I see them. They live on very little while they are on their mission and they always offer to do nice things if you need them. When I moved to GA years ago, I had several come by a few days after I moved in and helped me with yard work. I made them lunch in return. They didn't even try to share their "message" with me, just help me. That really showed me their devotion to being on their mission.
The Jehovah Witnesses on the other hand, busted out their Bibles the second I opened the door and then asked me for a donation!

That happened with a friend of mine last summer. She was doing some yard work and a couple of Mormon boys came to talk to her and she jokingly asked them for help. The next day, they came dressed in jeans and tees and helped her get all her yard work done! She made them dinner and had a really nice talk with them.

Now me, I don't even answer the door when they come. I guess I'm odd, though, because I don't answer the door at all during the day if someone knocks.

 

[cardaway]

OK, I can see it now. Not very common in my part of the country but I see what you are talking about now.

OK, I wont say cult anymore. I will call a spade a spade and call the LDS and JW for what they really are: false religions.

I'm not sad and bitter. I'm actually joyful and alive, in Christ, and calling an ace an ace and a spade a spade, which many don't like, including you.

 

[ducklite]

OK, I can see it now. Not very common in my part of the country but I see what you are talking about now.

OK, I wont say cult anymore. I will call a spade a spade and call the LDS and JW for what they really are: false religions.

That's your opinion. In this country, people have the constitutional right to practice any religion they wish, and although I'll be the first to admit I think there are some fringe lunatics out there, as long as they aren't affecting my life, I have no problem with them.

Sounds to me like you need to read your bible, because Jah loves us all. Irie.

Anne

 

[2funny2c]

Cardaway, anything you would like to add to this thread? Or are you still on your obsession that Hokie and I are the same person?

"Calling a spade a spade" is a common expression used by many people. Should I take the time and find everyone who has used this expression on the Dis and then draw the illogical conclusion that they HAVE to be the same person.

How very sad for you to go through life so cynical and bitter. I will pray for you.

 

[ducklite]

They are only allowed to call 2 times a year. As a mother I think that is awful, that someone can tell my child when he can call me. So when ever I have missionaries knock on my door, I ask them if I can call home for them. I have had several take me up on it.

That's very kind of you--I never thought to ask if they'd like me to do this. I will from now on. I can't imagine my 19 year old son being gone for that long and having no idea where he is or if he is OK. If I were in there position, jsut getting a call letting me know they were well and happy would lift the weight of the world from my shoulders.

Anne

 

[momof3disneyholics]

That's your opinion. In this country, people have the constitutional right to practice any religion they wish, and although I'll be the first to admit I think there are some fringe lunatics out there, as long as they aren't affecting my life, I have no problem with them.

Sounds to me like you need to read your bible, because Jah loves us all. Irie.

Anne

*Insert Applause Here*

 

[smilie]

That's your opinion. In this country, people have the constitutional right to practice any religion they wish, and although I'll be the first to admit I think there are some fringe lunatics out there, as long as they aren't affecting my life, I have no problem with them.

Sounds to me like you need to read your bible, because Jah loves us all. Irie.

Anne

Very well said.

 

[susan514]

Is it possible that they were using the religion as an excuse to case homes for robbing?

I have often wondered about this being a possibility when people go door-to-door.

 

[2funny2c]

Sounds to me like you need to read your bible, because Jah loves us all. Irie.

Anne

I agree He does love us all. But when we practice false religions then we are not showing love in return.

 

[smilie]

Not to be flamed here, but I'm just wondering if ones who are accusing religions as being "false" have COMPLETELY and THOROUGHLY studied those religions? I know I personally don't know everything about all religions, but I don't accuse them of being false.

 

[karebear1]

That's very kind of you--I never thought to ask if they'd like me to do this. I will from now on. I can't imagine my 19 year old son being gone for that long and having no idea where he is or if he is OK. If I were in there position, jsut getting a call letting me know they were well and happy would lift the weight of the world from my shoulders.

Anne

Ducklite- the boys/girls can call home more often if there are emergencies etc. and they write/recieve letters weekly and also can email and recieve email from their family and friends. They are not completely cut off from their families at all. Families ALWAYS know where their children are and keep in contact with them through the methods listed above.