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How do you deal with Door-knockers?

Whether they be Witnesses, Mormons, or another proselytizing religion, how do you deal with people coming to your door to spread their religion?
I just had my first experience since getting a place of my own and had a decent conversation through the crack in my door. After I told him I was an atheist he tried to use apologetics; when I told him I was familiar with his arguments and didn't find them convincing further explaining that I take a scientific route of belief and chose not to believe until there is evidence for a god. He understood and thanked me for explaining and listening to him and he left with a handshake. I was surprised at myself for how civil I was to him but how does everyone else usually respond?

Nicsnort 6 Oct 14
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"Hey guys, this is a free country and you are entitled to believe what you want to. It's cool what you believe, but its not for me. Thanks"

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What about a sign saying a practicing witch lives here?

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I have posted a sign on my gate that says "Religious representatives: I am an atheist. Thank you for your concern but I DO NOT WANT TO BE "SAVED!" Please move on. Thank you. Haven't been bothered in weeks. And, a lot of people who do come to my door really like the sign. Of course, Dunedin, FL has a lot of Free Thinkers, Agnostics and atheists.

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I enjoy talking to religious people that I have no relation to. There's no emotion, just an exchange of ideas. I had some Mormons back for a third time before they finally got tired and stopped calling.

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Nudity, nudity will detour them an future door knocking lol. It worked for me

2

I always want to try some street epistemology on them but my social anxiety gets in the way

1

I try to be polite, but if they continue to try to push their way in, I let them know "I don't believe in fairytales."

3

I prefer Drop towel because of course they interrupted my shower "yes, tell me about your god"

Mabes Level 2 Nov 20, 2017
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Politely tell them that I am not at all interested, and that they technically are trespassers subject to criminal prosecution.

2

I'm all set-let my German Shepherd scare them off-they are so annoying

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If I'm in the mood i'll have the discussion with them, if not just tell them I'm not interested and have them move on.

2

They quit coming around after I got a bulldog.

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It really depends on whether I'm feeling patient and generous or not. If not, I just tell them I'm an Atheist and a Pagan and I have not the slightest interest in what they are promoting.

If so, I banter for awhile. I ask them what they think they're getting out of following their religious path, and why that is so great, and what about if they're wrong. All the while radiating happiness and contentment.

2

I say "Come on in! Let me grab my strap-on real quick. this is going to be FUN!"

They're out the door before I can finish my sentence.

2

I once had a couple of jehovas witnesses turn up at the door during a wedding party, I invited them in and tried to ply them with alcohol, food and music. I talked to them for about three hours before I let them escape. Neither of us changed our opinions on anything, why can't these people leave us alone, I would never turn up on someone's doorstep and call into question their beliefs. I got better things to do.

2

I just ell them I am an atheist, and nothing can change my mind. Close the door and go on about my life.

2

I simply tell them that I was a born again Christian Evangelist for decades and now I'm an agnostic atheist. They usually go away after that. lol

3

Also, just for kicks, I once drew a chalk outline on my porch and put up caution tape; there were watchtower magazines lying nearby; ur choice ????

1

I have met them w kindness as well as shutting the door in their faces; for me, its about their attitude towards me. I try to reflect whatever they send my way, politely lol bc I'm southern. Sounds like u had a good experience

2

By scheming to come up with all sorts of off-the-wall pranks and taping them and posting them online.

10

Got myself a sign -
No Soliciters!
Religious soliciters will be turned into toads.

And a large plastic toad sits next to it.
Need to figure out how to attach it to my front door and have the toad sitting on the top step.

2

Knock them on the head.

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I've not met a door knocker in a very long time however my response is first and foremost to be polite. "Thank you, but no thank you. Have a nice day." That being said I live in a town densely populated with Mormons. I find that when they ask if I am a member, and I say no, the conversation doesn't press. They tend to stone up a bit and the interaction ends very swiftly, but it's never been confrontational.

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I would like a visit. I would talk to them and question their faith with patience.

Gray Level 3 Nov 17, 2017
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I have a sign on my door.

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