missionaries at the door?

[sophie996]

the last pair, looking very puzzled, wanted to know "what's a pagan?"
an older religion than yours, i said.
and after they left realized a better answer would be: the people who gave you your ideas for holidays.

:grouphug:

[MountainLaurel]

1. Will have to remember that

For when we buy a house. (Right now, we're in a secured condo building. If they don't have a key, they're not getting in.)

[knight_of_the_star]

2. Here's an idea

Get a sign that says, "Please preach, the lions out back are getting hungry."

[WildClarySage]

3. I always tell them that I refuse to discuss anything

as important and personal as religion with strangers.

They usually blink at me, and then ask if they can leave their leaflets. Then I tell them, as polite as you please, that of course not. For some reason, they get really confused by that.

A couple of weeks ago, around 7:30 in the evening, these two pre-teens rang our bell, from a nearby baptist church. I was shocked that a church would send pre-teen girls around after dark. Ours isn't a "bad" neighborhood, but we have our share, like all neighborhoods do.

[vajraroshana]

4. Great reply

I tend now to use that as well, but only if they're pushy, because I just don't enjoy talking with these people, anymore. I used to sometimes like to get into it with them, but I guess am getting old, and it's kinda pointless. I also use it with people that know me but can't really be considered my "friends"; I'll just say that it's too personal and I only talk with people that I know share my values. Using the "values" word often freaks them out, and usually it stops the attempted evangelizing. Mostly I just say "thank you, but I'm not interested" and then begin to close the door. Fortunately, I only get these kinds of visitors about twice a year.

[davidinalameda]

6. maybe someone was sending virgins for the sacrifice?

you never know!

:bounce:

[Dead_Parrot]

5. Ask them in...

I normally find a 30 minute chat enough to ensure they never come back...