Door knockers

[an anarchist]

Door knockers.

The religious folk who walk up to your front door and knock.

What are your thoughts on this practice? Do you mind when door knockers come to your house?

A pastor and his daughter woke me up from my nap today to invite me to their church. I minded a bit but wasn't gonna make a fuss with the daughter present (I got a bit of decency).

One of these days I plan on inviting one of these door knockers in for an honest discussion on our religious beliefs. There are many ways one can effectively go about arguing against the Christian faith. Next one to wake me up from a nap I will deChristify I swear...

I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

 

[JustGeorge]

Door knockers.

The religious folk who walk up to your front door and knock.

What are your thoughts on this practice? Do you mind when door knockers come to your house?

A pastor and his daughter woke me up from my nap today to invite me to their church. I minded a bit but wasn't gonna make a fuss with the daughter present (I got a bit of decency).

One of these days I plan on inviting one of these door knockers in for an honest discussion on our religious beliefs. There are many ways one can effectively go about arguing against the Christian faith. Next one to wake me up from a nap I will deChristify I swear...

I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

I find it invasive and irritating.

I tend to politely end any discussion as quickly as I can.

 

[VoidCat]

Door knockers.

The religious folk who walk up to your front door and knock.

What are your thoughts on this practice? Do you mind when door knockers come to your house?

A pastor and his daughter woke me up from my nap today to invite me to their church. I minded a bit but wasn't gonna make a fuss with the daughter present (I got a bit of decency).

One of these days I plan on inviting one of these door knockers in for an honest discussion on our religious beliefs. There are many ways one can effectively go about arguing against the Christian faith. Next one to wake me up from a nap I will deChristify I swear...

I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

I dont mind as long as its not too early in the morning and that they accept a no and dont return if someone doesn't want to talk.

 

[an anarchist]

I tend to politely end any discussion as quickly as I can.

I wonder if I could politely have a discussion on religion with door to door missionaries.

Avoiding confrontation is a great skill, but now I am trying to learn assertiveness (as opposed to aggression).

So, having a religious discussion with people who came to my front door asking for religious discussion might be good practice for me. I'd probably like to discuss the "Problem of Evil", as well as poke holes in any apologetics that get thrown at me. Can I do this in a polite/assertive manner as opposed to an aggressive manner? One day, I would like to.

I have always tended to enjoy friendly debate. The pursuit of knowledge is the best.

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

I find it invasive and irritating.

I tend to politely end any discussion as quickly as I can.

I also find it invasive and irritating. I am less polite than you, and tell them to go away immediately, because I am not interested in being made stupid.

 

[JustGeorge]

I wonder if I could politely have a discussion on religion with door to door missionaries.

I have. Some of the JWs that have been around don't go away as easily.

I admit, they didn't really know what to do with me.

Avoiding confrontation is a great skill, but now I am trying to learn assertiveness (as opposed to aggression).

So, having a religious discussion with people who came to my front door asking for religious discussion might be good practice for me. I'd probably like to discuss the "Problem of Evil", as well as poke holes in any apologetics that get thrown at me. Can I do this in a polite/assertive manner as opposed to an aggressive manner? One day, I would like to.

My husband manages to.

In my case, I really don't know what the heck they're talking about. My frame of reference isn't Christian(and that's all I've ever had at the door).

 

[The Hammer]

I've given up being annoyed and started just trying to engage them in friendly conversations. Usually once my religious preferences come out, they leave well enough alone.

 

[Balthazzar]

I typically let them in. Our discussions weren't always religious in nature, but that's always how they began. I think people get bored sometimes and when people aren't so resistant and more accepting, and safe, they become friends more so than anything else. Eventually, watching tv became a past time.

He's not just spider man, he's the "amaz i i i i ng" spider man. Just something I remember one of the church people saying while watching tv. No lie, they can be pretty cool once you get comfortable with them. We never saw eye to eye on everything, but that didn't it change the way they were. Most have been very nice people, but watch out for the wolves. I'm guessing they are everywhere and getting inside your door is a first step into your area of safety. Just something to consider. Otherwise, respect and curtesy go a long way with the safer types. If you're willing to risk a potential breech, I mean. A drink of water or glass of tea isn't a bad thing to offer, and most are ok sitting outside, anyway. By the way, I don't belong to any of their churches, but I still hold them in high regard.

 

[The Sum of Awe]

Honestly I wish I had some that came to my door, but never get them here. If you got any give’em my address!

 

[Stevicus]

Does anyone sell vacuum cleaners door to door anymore? Or Fuller Brush? I remember those guys showing up at the door every so often.

Maybe that might be a good comeback. If someone knocks on your door hawking religion, ask them if they have any vacuum cleaners for sale. If they say no, offer to sell them a vacuum cleaner.

 

[The Hammer]

Does anyone sell vacuum cleaners door to door anymore? Or Fuller Brush? I remember those guys showing up at the door every so often.

Maybe that might be a good comeback. If someone knocks on your door hawking religion, ask them if they have any vacuum cleaners for sale. If they say no, offer to sell them a vacuum cleaner.

I love it

 

[Twilight Hue]

Door knockers.

The religious folk who walk up to your front door and knock.

What are your thoughts on this practice? Do you mind when door knockers come to your house?

A pastor and his daughter woke me up from my nap today to invite me to their church. I minded a bit but wasn't gonna make a fuss with the daughter present (I got a bit of decency).

One of these days I plan on inviting one of these door knockers in for an honest discussion on our religious beliefs. There are many ways one can effectively go about arguing against the Christian faith. Next one to wake me up from a nap I will deChristify I swear...

I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

Watch what happens when the tables get turned.......

Gotta love John Saffron.

 

[Tamino]

Difficult question.
Me, personally? - no, I don't mind it. I like getting into religious debates. If anyone comes into my house, they end up in my living room withy ancestor shrine as a centerpiece. I will gladly offer coffee and tea and talk to them.

As a general practice? Yes, I mind.
I consider it to be the job of the deity to choose and pick up new followers, if They want them.
A god or goddess can easily send signs, heal someone or appear to them in a dream - why send people around to do it??
If people are polite and accept a no, it's not too bad I guess. But still, I'd rather they leave others in peace.

 

[blü 2]

Door knockers.

The religious folk who walk up to your front door and knock.

What are your thoughts on this practice? Do you mind when door knockers come to your house?

A pastor and his daughter woke me up from my nap today to invite me to their church. I minded a bit but wasn't gonna make a fuss with the daughter present (I got a bit of decency).

One of these days I plan on inviting one of these door knockers in for an honest discussion on our religious beliefs. There are many ways one can effectively go about arguing against the Christian faith. Next one to wake me up from a nap I will deChristify I swear...

I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

I simply say, pleasantly, "I won't take up your time."

Never fails ─ well, certainly not so far.

 

[Heyo]

Door knockers.

The religious folk who walk up to your front door and knock.

What are your thoughts on this practice? Do you mind when door knockers come to your house?

A pastor and his daughter woke me up from my nap today to invite me to their church. I minded a bit but wasn't gonna make a fuss with the daughter present (I got a bit of decency).

One of these days I plan on inviting one of these door knockers in for an honest discussion on our religious beliefs. There are many ways one can effectively go about arguing against the Christian faith. Next one to wake me up from a nap I will deChristify I swear...

I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

I'm on RF to discuss religious issues. Why should I be annoyed by people offering a RL discussion?

 

[Heyo]

I simply say, pleasantly, "I won't take up your time."

Never fails ─ well, certainly not so far.

I also tell them that they don't have snowball's chance in hell to convert me, but some see that as a challenge.

 

[1213]

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I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

No, they don't bother me. I am more annoyed about all the secular and materialistic advertisements and ads everywhere.

 

[Altfish]

Door knockers.

The religious folk who walk up to your front door and knock.

What are your thoughts on this practice? Do you mind when door knockers come to your house?

A pastor and his daughter woke me up from my nap today to invite me to their church. I minded a bit but wasn't gonna make a fuss with the daughter present (I got a bit of decency).

One of these days I plan on inviting one of these door knockers in for an honest discussion on our religious beliefs. There are many ways one can effectively go about arguing against the Christian faith. Next one to wake me up from a nap I will deChristify I swear...

I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

If I have time I engage with them. I enjoy the discussion.

 

[ChristineM]

We don't get them here. In the UK we had to put a sign on the front gate. "Unsolicited callers will be reported to the police"

 

[IndigoChild5559]

Door knockers.

The religious folk who walk up to your front door and knock.

What are your thoughts on this practice? Do you mind when door knockers come to your house?

A pastor and his daughter woke me up from my nap today to invite me to their church. I minded a bit but wasn't gonna make a fuss with the daughter present (I got a bit of decency).

One of these days I plan on inviting one of these door knockers in for an honest discussion on our religious beliefs. There are many ways one can effectively go about arguing against the Christian faith. Next one to wake me up from a nap I will deChristify I swear...

I definitely mind a bit, the whole door knocking. I don't knock on churches door, telling them I believe they are wrong.

There was an age where door knocking was completely acceptable. You had the Fuller Brush man and the Avon lady. But that has changed. It is no longer acceptable for anyone to knock at your door unless they are family, friend, someone you have business with, or someone in an emergency. Door knockers are considered highly irritating. No one wants to hear about the magazines someone is selling or read their Watchtower magazines.