Mormon (C of L D Saints) visitors characteristics right?

[solvitquick]

Have you noticed that Mormons (for brevity) are: (a) composed of two men, never a woman in sight [women underlings?]; (b) the guys are dressed in Saville Row suits and expensive shirts, ties and shoes - most unlike their Jesus? Very bad Public Relations planning; (c) they know nothing about respected critics of biblical truth?

[naomi24]

not 'then' - 'as'. Tired. Bedtime beckons.

[sherrardk]

Hi Naomi, I don't like random people knocking the door (actually frightens the life out of me), but as a non-believer, I do admire their staying power. They must know that they are going to get a lot of negative responses, but they still do it. Takes more guts than a faceless phone call.

[naomi24]

Sherrard, oh, I agree - but it is more intrusive. Much easier to put the phone down than to get rid of unwelcome callers politely - and I'm never impolite to them. If I have the time and the inclination, at times I even engage them in discussion. :o)

[sherrardk]

Isn't it strange how we strive to be polite when it is them that has knocked the door?

[naomi24]

Yes, isn't it. I suppose it's the way we're raised - but I'd sooner be the way I am than otherwise - so thanks mum and dad! :o)

[bazwillrun]

If youre not expecting visitors, why are you answering the door anyway ?

[sherrardk]

Because that's what you do when someone knocks your door.

[craft1948]

I can't fault the Mormons, the last two who visited my late mother were invited in and fixed her vacuum cleaner for her (before they escaped).

[modeller]

I met two recently and they told the UK was the most difficult country in Europe to be a missionary because, as they put it , we grow up with Darwinism

[modeller]

One late evening in my early army days I was in a barrack room with about 50 other 20 year old's and you can imagine the scene , drinking , swearing , rowing, gambling etc. All of a sudden the room went quiet and there was a newcomer kneeling at the end of his bed praying. No one said a word . we were dumbfounded . The silence only lasted about a minute and the bar room atmosphere returned. I think we all admired his bravery.

[marval]

Strangely enough I met two very well dressed, polite, young men while out this morning. They wanted to know if I belived that God had a plan for me. I am sure they were Mormons.

[solvitquick]

Thanks for quoting women-Mormon visitors friends. An education for me!
I am always sincerely polite all callers, especially Mormons or Jehovahs. I tell them "I am an atheist but respect the fact that at least you practice good in the world". Still don't like the banker's dress of mormons - reflects the church's riches. C of E and RC's make people come to them, so doorstep evangelists are superior to those busines corporations.

[solvitquick]

Important ps to my last contribution! By saying "you practice good in the world" I mean the individual visitors NOT their chuches.

[seadogg]

Was doing the drains in boiler suit and wellies when two of these pretty guys asked me if I wanted a hand. Like a fool I replied "no thanks".

[woofgang]

Women in the LDS can go on missions but are not encouraged to do so. Men are expected to give time to going on a mission.

[AliceTickband]

interesting subject.

naomi24....have a look at the moneysavingexpert.com's website, from there you can download and then print a sign to put on your front door re cold callers...it makes mention of religious and charities - including them in those who should not knock your your unless by appointment. I have one on our front door and it works like a charm.

[solvitquick]

Dear Billandcats I get your drift but [mormons and Jehovahs aside] I have to disagree with you in your respect for ALL religions. Without going on. I suggest you refer to my link "Respect for all creeds, OK?" when I really put the cat amongst the pigeons. Latter phrase no play on your name - I am a real cat-lover.

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

It's a small gang of women around here.
They don't anymore. I convinced them I am a staunch Pastafarian. AAAAAaaaarrggghhhh!!!!

[mike11111]

A must see is the episode of Mrs Brown's Boys where she mistakes the Mormon Callers for the insurance men.