If it is one thing that I really hate...
By darkangel079
@darkangel079 (1498)
United States
June 11, 2009 7:09pm CST
If it is one thing I hate is people who try to force religion on you. This incident happened just a couple of hours ago.
My bedroom for one is right next to the front door. I work nights, I come home I don't go to sleep after like an hour or two. I'm sleeping and relaxed. All of a sudden I hear the door bell ring various times. Oh and by the way the door bell ring device had to be in my closet....How grand! And I'm waking up disturbed going...What the hell? Then I heard someone banging on the door, I look out it was a woman and man dressed up all formal like they going to some conference or church all suited up. I open up my window and I said, "Hey! Will you quit ringing and banging on the door!"
The guy then says, "Oh I'm sorry to disturb you see, but I would like to share you about Jehovah and how close the end of the world is going to be." And I'm laying down in my bed going..."After a long night of work I had to wake up for this nonsense?" Then I said to the guy, "Sorry sir I am not interested you can leave now!" But he didn't leave, then his wife started speaking also, they was babbling about the signs of the end is coming talking about North Korea nuke threats, the swine flu and such....And I'm like saying "I'm not having it today."
Then I said again to them, "I'm asking you again to please leave and get off my property." Then the man says, "But sir you have to understand Jehovah is calling for you." I was so annoyed I bluntly said to the guy, "Well you tell Jehovah to leave me a voice mail and I'll get back to him. In the meantime, get off my property." Then the guy started having an attitude and so did the woman. They were babbling and babbling about how Jehovah is great and all...Then I got up, went to the door to open it, I got into the guy's face and said, "Get off my property now, both of you! If you don't in 3 seconds I will call the cops."
The guy flipped out and didn't expect me to open the door because he kept backing away...and it's a good thing he did too for his own good. Finally the guy and the woman walked off.
It sickens me how people can get carried away with what they believe in to pull off a stunt like that. I find it very wrong for people to do such a thing. It's very disrespectful and ill mannered.
I'm sure some of you here had bad experiences of people trying to force religion on you. Feel open to share your opinions of this topic or if you have had any bad cases such as that.
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21 responses
@coolcoder (2018)
• United States
12 Jun 09
You were absolutely right to tell them to get off of your property. They had no business there--after you told them you weren't interested in what they had to say, they should have left right then and there.
Some people just can't take hints. :S
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@coolcoder (2018)
• United States
12 Jun 09
I thought of something else.
The only time I've ever had any live contact with JWs was one morning at the bus terminal while waiting to get on the bus to take me to school. A lady handed me one of their pamphlets...I took it just to be polite, but I promptly threw it away. I think a couple of weeks passed, then a girl started to offer me a pamphlet, but I declined it. I've never been home when a pair of JWs made their house visit.
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@darkangel079 (1498)
• United States
12 Jun 09
I only have a few friends that are JW's and these are more liberated people I know very well. But the rest can go so far into being so strict and very forceful.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
12 Jun 09
Yikes how rude and obnoxious of those two. I'm quite sure a lot of people would like to save my soul from the burning fires of hell since I follow the pagan/wicca path...I kind of solved the problem...have to tell you a funny story.
Quite often, there will be two Witnesses that will go door to door in my building...always seems to be a twosome right? Lots of times say I'm in the living room, but I can hear outside in the hallway of the apartment building...I hear them going from door to door, ringing the bells and/or knocking. Well one day, when I heard people in the hallway I just KNEW it was Jehovah's Witnesses, so I get up and stood behind my door (didn't open it)---they go to the people next door, I hear them ring their bell. Obviously my neighbor wasn't interested and slammed the door. Then the come to my door..BUT didn't ring it, but from behind the door I hear one woman say to the other, "There must be witches in this apt." and rather hastily walked away. How did they know I was a witch? I have a painted blue pentagram on the outside of my door
Mmmmm...so maybe you should put a pentagram on your door??
Mmmmm...so maybe you should put a pentagram on your door??2 people like this
@darkangel079 (1498)
• United States
12 Jun 09
I carry a pentagram necklace that I wear some times. I wear it also just to shine off some of those mormon boys that come with their white shirts and bicycle helmets.
@vivasuzi (4127)
• United States
12 Jun 09
I agree, they shouldn't push anything on people who don't want to hear. Lucky for me, my doorbell doesn't work :-D Haha, but seriously, I won't answer the door for any solicitor of any type, including jehovahs witnesses. How do they know i'm not religious (I'm Catholic by the way, but they have still tried to talk me into changing to their religion). And who are they to say their religion is better than mine?
I believe that if someone comes to you or your church and WANTS to be a part of it - then you can welcome them with open arms and do all you can to support them, but I don't believe in going door to door and pushing your beliefs on every stranger that walks by.
Reminds me of the political salesmen that came down our street during the election multiple times. As if a person coming to my door would change my mind about who I would vote for. It's not just that people are trying to "teach you" as that is what they think they are doing, my problem is the unwanted disturbance and interruption. You should read my discussion about solicitors I posted a few weeks ago :-D
@vivasuzi (4127)
• United States
12 Jun 09
Oh and as for the fact that they wouldn't leave after you said no thanks, I always just ignore ignore ignore and shut the door! That's my philosophy. I say "not interested" and shut the door even if they are still talking. No one has ever been bold enough to knock again... and if they did I wouldn't answer.
@AithneFireStorm (212)
• United States
15 Jun 09
Hey don't feel bad I consider myself a christian pagan and the JW's and Mormons are even bad about bothering me! LoL I told one I wasn't interested that I already believed in Jesus Christ and I wasn't changing that or the way I worshipped for anyone! These guys actually had the nerve to argue that I was wrong! I told them I think that since we both believe in Christ and a need for him in our lives that neither of us is truly wrong!
I have been told I was going to hell, depsite having believed in Christ and accepted him because I have tattoos and because I am not Baptized! I don't know what some people are thinking but if God can forgive the thief in the cross or a murderer I think he can forgive me of my tattoos!
@faisai (1138)
• Hong Kong
12 Jun 09
I think after the second time I ask them to leave and they still keep on disturbing me, I won't give them a warning and call the police immediately. These people simply need to be punished for their ignorance of others. I hate these people when they want to push their thoughts into your mind. I am what I am and I think for myself. I really want to tell these guys that their thoughts are better kept inside their damn little brain.
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@bearound (132)
• China
12 Jun 09
I am sorry for your experienct.I never have any bad cases like you.We respect defferent religion here in China.Some of my friends love Jehovah but they won't force religion on me.And I don't have any religion.By the way,the woman and man you met is not profesional at all.How can they "sell" their religion when you are sleepy.I did meet some profesional men in a church.They will make you interested to know more about his belief.
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@darkangel079 (1498)
• United States
12 Jun 09
True that I wouldn't say all JW's are bad. I do have a few mexican friends that are in a musical band that are cool JW's. I have been to their church services and it was pretty cool. These were the cool friends that didn't really mind other people's religions. That time when I use to follow Christianity.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
13 Jun 09
Hi darkangel, I can understand that you would be upset although I've never been awakened from sleep like that. I have a friend who had to move because she lived near a Pentecostal church and couldn't get her small children to sleep at night because of the uproar that was going on at the church. There is no need for anyone to try to force their religious beliefs on another. Jehovah witnesses and Mormons are those who think they can interrupt anyone at any time by knocking on doors. I'm sure there are others as well, but these two especially come to mind. Religion or the lack of it is a matter of personal choice and frankly no one else's business. Blessings.
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
14 Jun 09
While I'm a Christian and want everyone to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, if the person is not interested we need to accept it and move on.
@tulipstrader (1467)
• India
13 Jun 09
its really behaviour from those couple, inspite of your telling that you dont want to hear anything from them on that day. You did the right thing by ordering them out of your property.
i have been hearing about this end-time since the 1990's. so far the proof seems to be that there will be no end-time.
these kind of people go around teaching violent things and fool people into parting with their money. never encourage such elements to come anywhere near you.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
15 Jun 09
I don't like pushy people either whether they are talking about religion or selling something. If I'm not interested I would prefer they aknowledge that and leave. Sorry that you had such a bad experience. Pleasant dreams! 
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
15 Jun 09
I don't like those unexpected visits either. I understand they are trying to spread their word but there has to be another way than knocking on peoples doors to do it. Even if I wanted to hear about it..I would be a lot less likely to do it because they come to my door and I was aggravated. I think that beliefs should be a personal choice and that means a person should seek out what they want instead of having it shoved in their door. There are a lot of people that go door to door in my area. I am a bit rude when they come.
@Christoph56 (1504)
• Canada
12 Jun 09
I'm personally an atheist, and I always enjoy the times that Jahovah Witnesses or Mormons (they sometimes do the door to door routine as well) come to my place, to have discussions about the idea of God. I've done loads of research on religion, and I already know many of their general directions, so having a debate with them is always loads of fun for me. I am very nice to them, and tell them my ideas that contradict theirs. They're usually around for about an hour, then say they have to go to more people's homes. I hope, just like they do, that my opinions and directions on what they're talking about, make them think a little bit differently about their religion, so that hopefully someday, they might get away from it.
@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
15 Jun 09
Actually, I bet you didn't know that the apostle Paul told the disciples NOT to go door to door. I am a Christian...but feel that it is up to the HOly Spirit to draw people to God....if they come and ask me what I believe..I am happy to say. Actually, I feel that only a very special few are called to preach the gospel and the problems Christianity has with others in this world, is because many have thought they were those few. Our lives are our story....and they should tell of our faith. Not everyone can live up to the Standards set for a preacher!
Their pushiness is a sin...and probably keeps many from listening and believing. The Bible teaches that it is better that a millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown in the sea than to offend someone like that.
@sdboy619 (83)
• United States
12 Jun 09
Oh man that sucks. Yeah bro I can relate to you on that it is the same here in Chula Vista. I have had Jehova Witness come by my door and they keep knockin and knocking the door too many times. I remember just threatening them that I would kick their butt then they just go away. This story is funny, but good thing you got in their face after how many times they kept talking?
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
12 Jun 09
that is really annoying. very annoying. i have problems also regarding Jehovah's Witness people who are knocking on doors and what i hate most is if my nephew is sleeping and they will be banging the door or the gates and wont stop till you tell them to just go away. cant they just read between the lines that if nobody gets out that means I AM NOT INTERESTED, OR NOBODY'S HOME. they dont have the right to insist their religion or their beliefs to others.
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
12 Jun 09
Hi darkangel, I'm sorry to hear of your experience. I couldn't help but laugh while I was reading. I could just imagine you opening the door and telling them off! LOL
I don't appreciate anyone forcing religion on me. I didn't like it being forced upon me when I was a child and I sure don't like it now. With that being said I've had a few experiences with Jehovah's Witness before. One time a man had the nerve to come through my gate even though my dog (which is by no means a small breed) was in the yard. She literally jumped all over him as he came up the walkway. LOL I opened the front door and he handed me a pamphlet, although I didn't want it (but I didn't tell him that), and he left (again with my dog jumping all over him LOL). It served him right for coming to my house and disturbing my family and I. 
PS Welcome back to mylot!
PS Welcome back to mylot! 
@celticeagle (167071)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun 09
Jehovah Witnesses are the worst of them all I think. My daughter just tells them we are devil worshippers and they go away. They act like they are better than anyone else. So, if they think this way why would they want us lower life forms in their church anyway? They act like they are the only ones who know the truth and it is so funny to see them spread their gospel. Those and Mormons really do me in. Nonsense is right! I would undo your doorbell. Put a sign up that if they knock you will send the wrath of the devil down on them. I am sure you can say it more tactfully. My sleep is important to me and if it gets broken and I am awakened you better have your running shoes on.
@ulalume (713)
• United States
12 Jun 09
Jehovah's Witnesses do this all over the world. Usually, they aren't that rude though. They need to put in certain time (spreading the "word") to try and get to heaven. I agree with you in every way. Your actions were well suited. I had some Jehovah's Witnesses come up to my door once. I saw them walking up the sidewalk (my door was open to let air in). They were about 5 feet in front of my house and I just got up and closed the door. Its kind of amusing, actually.
@flzmlady (418)
• China
12 Jun 09
i haven't met such people who force religion to me, but i did meet someone who always makes a noise when he passed by.
my father works at home,so its very important to be quiet there.but one of my neighbors upstairs always makes a noise when he leads his dog passing my door.its nothing big but only my dog will be so excited that it will bark loudly so that my father is disturbed and gets very annoyed.after several times' observation and the explanation from my neighbor's aunt, we find that its his dog whose big tail slaps on the door.i do understand that since i keep a dog myself and like his dog as well,but my father just cannot stand it.every time the dog passes,my father opens the door to look and it's quite embarrassing.
@KOREILLY23 (279)
• United States
12 Jun 09
I lived in NH for most of my lfe -18 years - Then when I was a senior in HS my parent's decided to move to Utah . They moved me to Utah with 3 months left of HS . Utah was very differnt then NH , the one big diference was religion . I loved living in St George Utah , the weather was always perfect , it's a great place to raise a family , no crime ; HOWEVER it is almost impossible to live there and not be religious . I was raised Christian and while i lived thereI felt like i had to go to church or I would not be accepted . I dont feel that religion is something that you should feel pressured to be apart of
