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Religious Door Knockers
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Since living in a high rise block of flats (with video intercom) I no longer get the religious door knockers, (Mostly J.W's, the odd Mormon and the occasional Evangelical Christian).
I sometimes miss the opportunity for an impromptu chance discussion on things religious.
Over the years Ive had many a discussion with believers of different persuasions and for the most part it has been friendly and we have parted with ''we agree to disagree''.
No slamming doors in faces, no abuse from either side, just an exchange of thoughts.
Ive had the occasions where these encounters have resulted in the 'door knockers' spending weeks visiting my home and all has been friendly, discussing theology over tea and biscuits!!
(Ive no doubt that if Theland 'door knocked' me that we would spend months discussing stuff over Special Brew's and Kebabs :-) )
1) I really don't get why people get so annoyed at religious folk knocking on their door?
Just say no thanks and thats the end of it.
2) I really don't get why discussing the same stuff on the internet is so different?
Why are we so much less accommodating to hearing what the other has to say and so much more forthcoming with the insults?
And that ^^goes for me as well...
I sometimes miss the opportunity for an impromptu chance discussion on things religious.
Over the years Ive had many a discussion with believers of different persuasions and for the most part it has been friendly and we have parted with ''we agree to disagree''.
No slamming doors in faces, no abuse from either side, just an exchange of thoughts.
Ive had the occasions where these encounters have resulted in the 'door knockers' spending weeks visiting my home and all has been friendly, discussing theology over tea and biscuits!!
(Ive no doubt that if Theland 'door knocked' me that we would spend months discussing stuff over Special Brew's and Kebabs :-) )
1) I really don't get why people get so annoyed at religious folk knocking on their door?
Just say no thanks and thats the end of it.
2) I really don't get why discussing the same stuff on the internet is so different?
Why are we so much less accommodating to hearing what the other has to say and so much more forthcoming with the insults?
And that ^^goes for me as well...
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.A good while ago I used to chat with the Jehovas. Nowadays I tend to say 'Roman Catholic' which tends to make them leave. (It's a fib and I feel quite bad about it, but I really don't have the time.)
Like Nailit, I find them nice, interesting people and no threat. When I knock on a door it is usually to sell a raffle ticket!
Like Nailit, I find them nice, interesting people and no threat. When I knock on a door it is usually to sell a raffle ticket!
In the five different locations I have lived, I have had only one visit from any religious group, Jehovah's Witnesses, who arrived at the door of my flat just as I was stepping out of it to go to work.
"We won't keep you a minute …" said the lady.
"You got that right …" was my reply over my shoulder as I walked down the stairs.
I regard door-knocking as an example of the fundamental issue I have with Christians of any colour - the "I've got something, you need it, and it's my job to make sure you get it …" approach, which I find patronising in the extreme.
I would never be rude to someone who came to my door, but neither would I entertain them for longer than the time it takes to say goodbye politely, and shut the door.
"We won't keep you a minute …" said the lady.
"You got that right …" was my reply over my shoulder as I walked down the stairs.
I regard door-knocking as an example of the fundamental issue I have with Christians of any colour - the "I've got something, you need it, and it's my job to make sure you get it …" approach, which I find patronising in the extreme.
I would never be rude to someone who came to my door, but neither would I entertain them for longer than the time it takes to say goodbye politely, and shut the door.
In answer to your original questions, I find it interesting to discuss such matters with others.
One of our most interesting visits was fro Mormons, an American, and a German.
The German guy was in a band called, "One," and left us a c.d. of his band. He was a great guitarist, and used to play on my sons guitar, until his American friend tapped his watch and they had to scarper to keep to their bedtime. Interesting.
One of our most interesting visits was fro Mormons, an American, and a German.
The German guy was in a band called, "One," and left us a c.d. of his band. He was a great guitarist, and used to play on my sons guitar, until his American friend tapped his watch and they had to scarper to keep to their bedtime. Interesting.