I realised recently that I'm actually afraid of religious doorsteppers because I'm so bloody polite that I'd probably sign up to anything they had just so I wouldn't offend them.

But actually, I kicked myself for passing up the opportunity when one came knocking the other day. I sent him packing because I was busy, but afterwards wondered if I could have invited him in for a cuppa and a spot of epistemology.

Hmm... How well would that have gone?

Yes

I used to talk to the JWs at the train station, but that got tedious really fast. Their brains are stuck on repeat, and there's no arguing with them. They're completely resistant to facts and logic.

Not at all. I usually hide and pretend I'm not home.

Not just them. Others. If I'm not busy. Last time I actually talked to one of those door-to-door belife-pushers came over there were two kids about 18-19ish. I talked to them for about an hour. Half the conversation was you'd have to ask the priest that as a responce. I did get a book of Mormon out of the deal. They offered, knew I wasn't going to take it serious, but still had them give me one! Trash time baby! Last time one of these guys came over was some dude saying "we're welcoming new people from the community to celebrate our lord and savior jesus christ". I pointed to the No Soliciting sign on my door, and slammed it in his face. I have 2 doors that go into my house. Best $1.98 I spent!

A good one with anyone of any religion is to mention evolution. You get hit with biblical things like "kinds" and they will tell you that you are simply talking about "adaptation." WTF is a "kind" and "adaptation" is a part of evolution.

After telling them I was a witch when they knocked on my new home's door in 2000 I haven't had any trouble with anybody trying to proselytize at my door.

I do if I am not busy, they can be great fun. Trouble is they don't seem to come around anymore.

Not the JWs, but Mormon missionaries. They will help around the house. Clean, yard work, etc. The few that I have had help really appreciated the opportunity. It was a break from their routine and kept them away from more rejection. And we never discussed any religion.

NO. I don't get into discussions with religious wing nuts.