I tell them "I grew up in the church. That's where I learned that there is no god. It's been nice talking to you. Have a nice day. Bye"

I'm never rude, especially to the children on a Mormon mission. They have been brainwashed their entire lives. They don't know any better.

My ex-husband is Hispanic. When we first moved here some came to the door and he told them "I no speakin english" so they would leave. They were back a few hours later with Spanish speakers. I thought it was hilarious when he told me, but then I was mad that he let them in and talked to them. Admired their persistence though..

Happens all the time because I live less than a mile from a JW Kingdom Hall. Usually I engage them. For the most part I've had pleasant conversations, but neither of us have changed our minds!

Depend whats on the tube!

Years ago, while living in Africa, Religious nuts were always hanging out at the post office handing out "The Upper Room". I just told them that their little booklets were the best beer coasters I ever had. (I was not lying. As one page gets old just rip it off and have a new page.) Needless to say, they stopped approaching me. Thank God. LOL

I always invite them in... then murder them. Just kidding lol

I typically have great conversations with them! They are usually polite, they try their best, and eventually realize it is a waste of time and they should move on. But generally they have been really kind and polite. Kindness goes a long way with me, even if I don't agree with what you are doing.

I keep a besom at the door. If I'm not in the mood for a time waster I tell them what it's for and then sweep them out of the area. If I'm feeling feeling like a chat I'll talk to them and THEN use the broom.

I love them coming to my door. Several years ago I had a kind of friend with the JW's. I was not non-religious at the time, but I told him that I had no problems having a conversation with him, but that he should know from the beginning that I was not open to the JW's, but If he was in the neighborhood, he always would be welcome for a cup of coffee and a chat. That's what happened for years, until he got married, got children and got another area.
Nowadays, I love to challenge them (well, they are coming to my door) with all kind of questions.

Wow a few stories here. In my old neighborhood (growing up) once one neighbor got the knock - every other neighbor was phoned and told "They are on their way" - we'd watch TV and ignore the door. Which is annoying. - My mother once answered the door and said "I have a religion of my own I follow - thanks!". Nice straight forward. - Now you know if Prince had showed up at your door you'd have let him in right? (Yup he dressed up and went door to door that was his religion which boggles my mind). - I have a friend of about 15 years who is JW. She waited a full year to tell me. She does not go door to door - it's an independent choice in her Church. Not to say it's that way for all JWs. - And when I worked security in college I met some young JWs - we had great conversations. And they really didn't try to convert me especially after I told them I couldn't give up dancing. They kind of wanted to go dancing too.

I tell them than unless they're bringing Starbucks or delivering my Amazon packages, they need to go away.

I used to be a door knocker myself. But since the tables have turned this was my only experience so far.

I can't remember what I was eating but I knew it had pigtails in it. A woman walked passed me muttering. I looked up thinking she was saying something to me. She looked back in my direction and we made eye contact. I waited for her to repeat herself. She didn't, so I go back to my dinner. I heard her call out, "Good night!" I looked up again and responded, "good night." She replied, "that's some good looking pigtails there girl!" This is how I remember I was eating pigtails. I said thanks. I looked at her with a blank expression hoping she'll go away and leave me alone. I hate small talk and I most definitely hated being interrupted from my dinner for small talk even more. She walked back towards me asking, "Are you a Christian?" I said, "No" still keeping my blank expression. She then asked what was my religion. I said I had none. I lifted my spoon to my mouth. She didn't compute. She asked again, I stopped and replied the same. She asked a third time I'm not sure why because I am sure I responded loud and clear enough the second time, no. I said again, "I have no religion." She asked me a forth time, what was my religion? I glared at her this time from under my furrow because every time I needed to respond to her I had to put my spoon down midway to my mouth. I covered my bowl with it's lid, sat up straight, raised my head, rested my hands on the desk and clearly articulated that I'm agnostic. I kept glaring at her because I wanted to go back to my dinner and I knew this conversation was going nowhere. She let out a heave and said, "Oh." She then asked what religion was that? I expected her to asked that question. She looked like she was obsessed with Christianity and knew nothing other than what she was brainwashed into believing. I responded dryly, "That's not a religion." I'm still glaring at her. She then asked what agnostic meant. I said words to the effect of someone who does not conform to religious dogma because you can't know the nature or existence of a God. I soften my glare to a blank expression. She ottered an oh sound again. I stared at her, she stared back. She looks like she's thinking.I lean forward to uncover my bowl. She perked up again and asked, "but you do believe in our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ?" In my mind: "How the @#£&? can I believe in Jesus Christ if I don't believe in the creator?" I put my spoon in my mouth, I snickered under my breathe, "Our? Hahaha" I chewed. Clearly she doesn't understand what I said about an agnostic. She's waiting for an answer. I said no. I looked up at her at the same time and caught her gaped mouth and shocked expression on her face. I wonder to myself why is she so shocked? Doesn't she have some Hindi or Muslim friends? The other 2 major religions in my country. She's too stunned! She recited in alarm, "You don't believe in our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ?" I continued to state at her blankly and chewed nonchalantly and said no again. Looks like she's stunned speechless. She just stared at me. I finally got a break. I was able to put another spoon of food in my mouth. She started to walk off, still staring at me, twisting her head to the side as she walked away to keep her gaze on me. Shock masked on her face. I started to doubt what I said to her and wondered if I mentioned that I blended up babies and drank them too...It was after midnight, there was no one here but us. The atmosphere was still, cold and quiet. She worked outside in the yard as a security guard in the dark of the night. She looked scared so I hissed sharply at her, forrowing my face and baring my teeth! She jumped and hustled out of the door. I finished my dinner in peace

Politely. just the same way I would deal with anyone?

You are very kind, @Nicsnort. If I know for a fact they are religious (i.e. saw them knocking on other doors), I simply would make myself busy away from the door. Even if I open the door, my choice would be something along the lines of "I'm a happy atheist so I'm not interested, but have a good day." With a smile AS I'm closing the door. I would not INTENTIONALLY be rude, but I would not leave much room for a "But, can I just ask you one question?"

The last time I had JW's knock at my door, I just flipped my top up (no bra) and asked them "As a transwoman, do you think my breasts are developing nicely?" They left rather hastily. Later that same week, I did the same to a pair of Mormons. I haven't had any problems with either group since...

You tell the Mormons that you are possessed, and need a priest. And tell the Christians that you are Mormon, and need more wives.

It's been a while. Normally, I just tell them I'm not interested. They usually politely move on.

But next time I hope I am not feeling rushed. I would like to invite them in and see what happens to their head when I explain how the Bible came together and why it has zero credibility. That should be a hoot.

I simply do not answer the door. I really can't be bothered.

I keep a shotgun leaning against the outside of my front door. A door mat that says "GO AWAY". I added the "or else". The gun isn't loaded & there is no trigger mechanism. I take no joy in guns. I would rather use my hands. They are registered. =0}

I ask them if they’re from the religion that doesn’t believe in hospitals and inform them that they’re going to need one if they don’t get the hell off my porch.

I used to always tell them I was a witch. They'd cross the street when they came to my property line for ages after that. Now I live in a security building. They leave their junk down at the front entrance and everybody ignores it.

I'm usually pleasant, but I was having a yard sale and sitting in my garage. I've had people there coming and going all day long, my dog has been fine and very well behaved. I saw the van stop, and 4 people got out, the two men headed to my house and was walking up my driveway and my dog started going ballistic. They stopped halfway up the driveway and asked if I would put my dog away and I said "no". They turned around and went to my neighbors house instead. I don't know what it was about those people, but my dog wasn't having it! I've got a really smart ???? dog!!!

We have Mormons (possibly Morons) in the UK who knock on doors as well as 'The Witnesses' etc. Now the best thing to do to these individuals is NOT to slam the door in their faces but to INVITE THEM IN and give them a cup of tea and a biscuit. You will find that they are used to the door being slammed in their faces and being invited in they do not know how to handle anbd they go all pale and panicky..

However after a 40 mins lecture from me on how their religion stole/borrowed concepts from the Ancient Sumerians (through the route of the Babylonians) you can guarantee they will not believe you until you show them you can read a fair amount of Sumerian cuneiform (both dialects) and point out where they stole their ahem...ideas from. They will then want to leave in a hurried fashion especially when you suggest to them that the original story of their Jesus was a woman called Inanna and the real name of their lord is 'EN-LIL'.

The above happened even when I say I don't acknowledge such crap religious stuff by I do know where the original stories came from. #
Clue Zizuidra!

I have a sticker on by my door saying religious groups and door to door sales persons not welcome. Amazingly it works! Now I just get crap posted through my letterbox (not literally)

I say a quick "no thanks" and shut, but not slam, the door.
In college, I had someone come up to me and ask if I wanted to join a bible study. I told him I was an atheist and he said he didn't know what that meant. Who knows if he was being truthful, but he didn't push the issue. I walked away and he didn't follow.
As long as they are not being threatening, they seem like an annoyance, at best.

I don't have to deal with them. I live in a tiny hamlet and everyone knows I am a non-believer . I also have two chihuahuas whose barking will intimidate everyone on the porch.
Peace,
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