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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:36 AM Original message |
How do you discourage religious solicitations to your home? |
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Beware the Beast Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
1. My neighbor would play some nice death metal when they arrived. |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
2. Put a Pentagram on your door. |
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SCDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
3. Live in a condo complex |
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bahrbearian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
4. Rottwielers seem to work pretty well. |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:23 AM Response to Reply #4 |
43. You are right about that. |
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bahrbearian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 01:17 PM Response to Reply #43 |
61. As soon as I got my "Devil Dogs" they passed me up to. |
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mhr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
5. Don't Open The Door! |
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CO Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
6. When They Come to MY Door.... |
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madison2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
7. Huge "beware of dog" signs discourage solicitation of all kinds |
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2Design (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
8. bill maher says - religion is a neurological disorder - that fits |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
9. Ask them if they have a Bible with them-ask them to open it |
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Cadence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:18 AM Response to Reply #9 |
41. Verily, verily, verily life is but a dream... |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:25 AM Response to Reply #41 |
45. Not being a Biblical scholar..... |
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Cadence (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:36 AM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Oh o.k. that's what I was thinking |
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LDS Jock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:29 AM Response to Reply #9 |
46. that has nothing to do with sharing the gospel |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
10. Tell them you are sorry you can't wait on them |
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Silverhair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
11. Jehovah Witness are non-political. |
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barackmyworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:45 AM Response to Reply #11 |
15. oh great, a rule that says you can't vote |
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Silverhair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:47 AM Response to Reply #15 |
19. That is their freedom. NT |
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LincolnMcGrath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:00 AM Response to Reply #11 |
28. I work closely with a witness everyday. |
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LDS Jock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:30 AM Response to Reply #28 |
47. thank you! |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 01:24 PM Response to Reply #28 |
64. Ask the JW's how they feel about gays |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
12. I take off all my clothes |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
13. There's a window in my door... |
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goju (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
14. How bout ask them nicely |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
16. They all go in the basement, with the rest of 'em |
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LincolnMcGrath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:01 AM Response to Reply #16 |
29. lol |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
17. A secure entrance on our condo building |
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CottonBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
18. Answer the door wrapped only in a towel |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:03 AM Response to Reply #18 |
32. I did this once in college |
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liberalmuse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
20. I just tell them I'm atheist... |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:24 AM Response to Reply #20 |
44. That's doesn't work with the fundies in my area. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
21. 130 pounds of Great Dane on my side of the door usually does it. |
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Coastie for Truth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
22. LDSers |
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tjwmason (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 01:31 PM Response to Reply #22 |
65. Agree about the L.D.S. |
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SkipNewarkDE (762 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
23. Make out with another man... |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:58 AM Response to Reply #23 |
26. ANOTHER man? |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
24. These were all great ideas, thank you |
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Drifter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
25. My neighbors have a sign on their door ... |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
27. a large Virgin of Guadelupe mural might work |
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Samurai_Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
30. I grab my Satanic bible... |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
31. I don't see any need to be rude to them |
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Joe Power (778 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
33. For Jehovah Witnesses, a Bible usually scares them off |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
34. I politely say that I am all set with my spirituality, thanks anyway |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
35. If they're Witnesses, they DON'T canvass for Repubs |
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Mr. McD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
36. Fortunately our local JW's only want speak with people who speak Spanish. |
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jswordy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
37. 3 dogs in a fenced yard works for me...if they do catch you... |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
38. 80 lb Pit Bull |
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RubyDuby in GA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
39. By putting this right next to your doorbell: |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:50 AM Response to Reply #39 |
50. I had one of those! |
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RubyDuby in GA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:46 PM Response to Reply #50 |
59. What I love about it is |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
40. "No thanks, we're Jews." |
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ZenLefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 01:19 PM Response to Reply #40 |
62. Same with us Buddhists |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
42. We Have A Plastic Engraved "NO CHRISTIANS !!" Sign. |
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progressivejazz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
49. I simply say... |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
51. Ask them if they'd like to fuck |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
52. Invite them in for some crack cocaine (n/t) |
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China_cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
53. We haven't had any in a long time. |
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fit4life (561 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
54. STUDY! |
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Reverend_Smitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
55. One time a pack of Mormons descended on my house... |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
56. A shotgun works. |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
57. I don't open the door and please remove that sign |
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Tikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
58. Just happened to catch them as they.... |
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Maine-ah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
60. they showed up one time |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
63. I open the door with my 4 large snarling barking dogs |
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Zuni (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-04-05 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
66. A minefield in the front yard |
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