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I have a certain appreciation for strangers that knock on my door to talk about religion. I do not believe what they do, but their motivation appears to be genuine. I imagine that they predominantly receive anger and indifference as a result of their efforts. Persistence to do what you believe under those conditions is admirable in its own fashion.
Many have quarreled about religion that never practiced it. – Benjamin Franklin
I am less impressed with their sales pitch. I usually have a few minutes to spare and am willing to have a spontaneous debate, but no one ever asks. The Jehovah’s Witnesses that knocked on my door today invited me to an upcoming meeting and handed me a pamphlet. I smiled, thanked them, and waited for an opportunity to talk to them about whatever outlandish notions govern their lives, but, they had concluded their business, and walked away.
Today’s wandering religious zealots are a shadow of their former selves. I am profoundly disappointed. Left standing in my doorway I am tempted to chase the ladies down and ask them, “Is that your best game? That shit was weak. How are you going to convert anyone like that?” Instead I just recycle the pamphlet and pray for a higher class of fanatic.
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When we were working on the yard last summer, the door bell rang. I assumed Dirk had his hands full, as he was in the yard working. When I got to the door, these two ladies are standing on the porch. Looking around, I saw Dirk hiding off to the one side, great, now I have to deal with them. BUT to my surprise their opening line was: “Are you concerned about the environment and how to preserve it? “ “Yes”, I reply. “Well then you should focus on this part of the bible where…….” I don’t remember the rest as I could not believe I was sucked in on their opening line. I kindly told them I was not interest and to have a nice day.
Perhaps they will be more obliging next time. I am familiar with their current “pitch.” They are inviting ones to the function you mentioned, and for the most part, attempt to do no more. Like everyone else, they like to ‘mix it up’ a bit.
Next time, no doubt, you may look forward to them being more conversational.
Boy, this one was a gem. Religion is always a favourite topic of mine. Excellent post – extremely humorous and a definite sign that you really need to find a job or adopt some kids.
They have a knack for ferretting out information to hook you. A couple of them started chatting up my sister while she was raking leaves. They were very friendly and called her by her first name. Being polite, my sister thinks she knows them and just can’t recall how, so continues to listen to them. After she gets rid of them she realized how they knew her name… it’s her vanity car licence plate number and the car was sitting in the driveway. Vanity, thy name is “Cassie”…
Like you Michelle, about 20years ago my door bell rang and I was asked the same thing, “Are you concerned about the environment ?”. I can’t believe they still use that line to try to get in past your doorway. Now I have limo tint on my front windows of my house. If they come knocking, I can look out and see them, but they can’t see me. I don’t answer the door for them as I stand there and have a silent chuckle.