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jrtrent
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No. Jehovah’s Witnesses have no prohibition against alcohol, though, of course, they would not condone drunkenness.
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twopekinguys
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My father would usually answer the door, listen for a bit, then say, “If you can read all this stuff and understand it, why can’t you understand a No Trespassing sign?”
Man I miss him…lol
Man I miss him…lol
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SpeSalvi
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My dad and older brothers have all gone on missions for the LDS church. Boy, do they have some wild stories!
One of the most notable is that my dad, who went on a mission to Rome, told a security dude that he was a priest (LDS boys get promoted to the position of “priest” at 16; a totally different definition of the word), and was allowed on a stage WITH the pope (albeit on the far side of the stage).
He did a lot of stuff that wasn’t really allowed: He handed out tracts inside the Vatican, he kept pestering clergy, and he thought it was hilarious to watch the Italian’s reactions when they committed to be baptized and he said that they could no longer drink.
I find it a little ironic that he spent 2 years of his life leading almost all Catholics into Mormonism and I end up converting to Catholicism. He has a very demonized view of the Catholic church stemming from his mission.
As for me, right before I started the process of getting my records removed, the missionaries knocked on my door. I politely told them that I was Catholic now and was working on getting my records removed. They thanked me for my time and, as I was closing the door, I heard one of them go “Oh, man! Another one!”. It was hysterical!
I haven’t been visited by the missionaries since. Last time the JW’s knocked on my door, I wished them a happy and blessed Easter and they high-tailed it.
Sometimes it’s fun knowing that they think you’re a total heretic. Especially when you know you may be the only non-heretic present
One of the most notable is that my dad, who went on a mission to Rome, told a security dude that he was a priest (LDS boys get promoted to the position of “priest” at 16; a totally different definition of the word), and was allowed on a stage WITH the pope (albeit on the far side of the stage).
He did a lot of stuff that wasn’t really allowed: He handed out tracts inside the Vatican, he kept pestering clergy, and he thought it was hilarious to watch the Italian’s reactions when they committed to be baptized and he said that they could no longer drink.
I find it a little ironic that he spent 2 years of his life leading almost all Catholics into Mormonism and I end up converting to Catholicism. He has a very demonized view of the Catholic church stemming from his mission.
As for me, right before I started the process of getting my records removed, the missionaries knocked on my door. I politely told them that I was Catholic now and was working on getting my records removed. They thanked me for my time and, as I was closing the door, I heard one of them go “Oh, man! Another one!”. It was hysterical!
I haven’t been visited by the missionaries since. Last time the JW’s knocked on my door, I wished them a happy and blessed Easter and they high-tailed it.
Sometimes it’s fun knowing that they think you’re a total heretic. Especially when you know you may be the only non-heretic present
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rinnie
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I am kind to them, and tell them that while I admire the time that they give, I am devoted to the Roman Catholic Church.
That usually does it.
I tell them God Bless and have a wonderful day!
Sometimes I have to confess I feel kind of guilty at times. I wonder if I could do what they do for my Love of God.
I see them as good honest people trying to find God the best they know how. And I always pray for them when I see them.
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WingsOfEagles
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You’re right, I don’t think anyone can claim that they don’t have a strong faith. Some of the beliefs are just flawed.
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HonoraDominum
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True story:
When I was young and poor(er), I lived in a 1br efficiency. It was laid out in an L: 1/3 was living room, 1/3 was bedroom, and 1/3 was bathroom/kitchen. The “porch” had one side as the front door, and the other as a sliding glass door with vertical blinds that was one wall of the bedroom.
One hot summer Saturday morning, I was sleeping in nothing but panties because I was on an air mattress at the time and it was super hot to sleep on the vinyl air mattress. I heard a knock on the door, and just as I sat up to figure out what that noise was, my cat ran up and down the vertical blinds, at which point I noticed that it was JW’s at the door. Oh, and they noticed me too. Did I mention I was wearing nothing but panties?
I quickly skurried to the bathroom and threw on some clothes, but by the time I made it to the door, they had gone. And they never came back.
The moral of this story is that if you want to get rid of door-knockers, just let them see you mostly naked. Gets rid of them every time.
When I was young and poor(er), I lived in a 1br efficiency. It was laid out in an L: 1/3 was living room, 1/3 was bedroom, and 1/3 was bathroom/kitchen. The “porch” had one side as the front door, and the other as a sliding glass door with vertical blinds that was one wall of the bedroom.
One hot summer Saturday morning, I was sleeping in nothing but panties because I was on an air mattress at the time and it was super hot to sleep on the vinyl air mattress. I heard a knock on the door, and just as I sat up to figure out what that noise was, my cat ran up and down the vertical blinds, at which point I noticed that it was JW’s at the door. Oh, and they noticed me too. Did I mention I was wearing nothing but panties?
I quickly skurried to the bathroom and threw on some clothes, but by the time I made it to the door, they had gone. And they never came back.
The moral of this story is that if you want to get rid of door-knockers, just let them see you mostly naked. Gets rid of them every time.
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Eldee
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It always amazes me to listen to the mean-spirited response of people who have encountered the 'door knockers". These are folks loved no less by God than we are.
Down through the years I have chatted with them often and sometimes invited them in. Remember that many of them have long been on a search for the truth, and so what you say as a Catholic Christian, and how you say it, matters a lot. I do like to make a point of focusing on things of faith that we have in common. After all we do share a core belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
But when offered literature (by JWs), I politely decline, pointing out that to accept would be a show of agreement and support of their publication’s past criticisms of my Church and its leadership.
Down through the years I have chatted with them often and sometimes invited them in. Remember that many of them have long been on a search for the truth, and so what you say as a Catholic Christian, and how you say it, matters a lot. I do like to make a point of focusing on things of faith that we have in common. After all we do share a core belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
But when offered literature (by JWs), I politely decline, pointing out that to accept would be a show of agreement and support of their publication’s past criticisms of my Church and its leadership.
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schwartzmann
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I tell them I don’t have time to talk because a huge white salamander is on the loose in my house and I have to kill it.
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Izdaari
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I might take either of these last two options depending on my mood.
Minus the Rosary and Holy Water, because I’m Episcopalian, not Catholic.
I don’t have the hideous African mask, but maybe I should shop for one.
In yet a third mood, I might just politely tell them, “sorry, not interested” and close the door, as I usually would with salesmen. Most of the time, that’s what I’d do. I will accept literature if offered. I may even look through it out of curiosity. No agreement implied, just information gathering.
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Kouyate42
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It’s a little hard to be charitable when you’ve faced outward hostility as I have, and likely others on this site too.
I’ve tried my utmost hardest to dispel many of the myths which surround Islam, but 99/100 times, it’ll go in one ear and out the other.
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Izdaari
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I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with that. If you came to my door, I’d invite you in, offer you refreshments, and listen and converse respectfully. I don’t expect that either of us could convert the other, but we could probably learn from each other and maybe even become friends.
However, I don’t feel that kind of interaction is possible with most of the door-to-door missionaries I encounter, whatever their faith. Few of them are open to it, but are like a salesman with a quota, determined to sell x amount of their product by a deadline. Hence the temptation to apply the hideous African mask treatment.
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jrtrent
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In my day to day life, whether at work or with family or in various social outlets, I’ve never faced outward hostility from others concerning my faith, nor have I seen anyone else ostracized or belittled for their faith. I’ve been fortunate to be around people who are tolerant and respectful of individual differences, and I’m sorry that Kouyate42 has had to endure a different reality. Eldee’s response reminds me that the only place I seem to find disrespectful, bitter, mean-spirited commentary on others’ beliefs is in a forum such as this. I wonder if there’s something about the distant, faceless nature of forum communication that brings out the worst in us sometimes, for it happens in forums with other topics, too, such as sports talk, cameras, and hifi gear. Somehow, it seems a little sadder to read such things here.
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JustaServant
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If you would have bothered to notice the big grin in the thread title, thats a hint the thread is not meant to be taken seriously.
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JustaServant
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You could always give them a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.I might take either of these last two options depending on my mood.
Minus the Rosary and Holy Water, because I’m Episcopalian, not Catholic.
I don’t have the hideous African mask, but maybe I should shop for one.
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Allegra
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We just bought our home in October and the Mormons go up and down the street constantly, but they NEVER ring our bell! I don’t know what the guy who lived here before did to them but it sure kept them away!
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Izdaari
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Yeah, that might work!You could always give them a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.
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ClemtheCatholic
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I’ve heard that many of the groups you’ll get knocking on your door are very scripted. In other words, they’ve spent ages memorizing dates, parts of scripture, etc… so they’ll often be prepared with comebacks for whatever you say… so I’d suggest saying something out-of-the-ordinary to catch them out - see how they respond 
Also, consider going on the offensive and begin questioning their beliefs, though of course, this will require that you have a good knowledge of a number of different faiths.
With Jehovah’s Witnesses you can use this phrase when arguing over the Holy Trinity: We are baptised in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Not in the **names
Also, consider going on the offensive and begin questioning their beliefs, though of course, this will require that you have a good knowledge of a number of different faiths.With Jehovah’s Witnesses you can use this phrase when arguing over the Holy Trinity: We are baptised in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Not in the **names
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Pepband_Mom
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Can I come over? I’ll bring popcorn!
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Pepband_Mom
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Excellent response! Gotta use that one!One time, late in Lent, JWs came to my door inviting everyone to their “once per year” celebration of Jesus’ passion.
I thanked them for their kind offer and invited them to celebrate with us the other 364 days of the year (since we commemorate the event every singe day).
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Crescentinus
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Sure!Can I come over? I’ll bring popcorn!
But, remember to also bring pizza if it’s a Seventh-Day Adventist, a Mormon or a fundamentalist. :3
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