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ML1 Send message Joined: 25 Nov 01 Posts: 20147 Credit: 7,508,002 RAC: 20 |
Here's an interesting modern day evolution that Chris (on these forums) will love: The Jehovah's Witnesses' new tactic The Jehovah's Witness movement has been on a year-long drive to recruit commuters at UK train stations, shopping centres and parks. It's a change of tactics... ... "The Jehovah's Witnesses is a proselytising religion and its members believe that aggressive ministry is essential for the inauguration of Armageddon and the subsequent New Kingdom," says Dr Andrew Holden, author of Jehovah's Witnesses: Portrait of a Contemporary Religious Movement. "At one time, it was common for the Jehovah's Witnesses to minister and to distribute their literature in busy city centres until their evangelistic activities were curtailed, both by law and by local council policy." The Jehovah's Witnesses, with a global membership of almost eight million people, believes that we are now living in the "end times", says Holden, but that this will only be fulfilled when the "true" word of God has been ministered to the ends of the earth. ... For all new true believers! Yeah! All very sweet but why do such religions still cling onto the Armageddon story? That holy lands town had its day, and its earthquake, long long long ago. We know now what earthquakes really are. Time to move on to something more positive? Onwards in our only world, Martin See new freedom: Mageia Linux Take a look for yourself: Linux Format The Future is what We all make IT (GPLv3) |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34041 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Batter Up Send message Joined: 5 May 99 Posts: 1946 Credit: 24,860,347 RAC: 0 |
"At one time, it was common for the Jehovah's Witnesses to minister and to distribute their literature in busy city centres until their evangelistic activities were curtailed, both by law and by local council policy."Really? So the people can't peacefully assemble? That's un-American. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30608 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
"At one time, it was common for the Jehovah's Witnesses to minister and to distribute their literature in busy city centres until their evangelistic activities were curtailed, both by law and by local council policy."Really? So the people can't peacefully assemble? That's un-American. Why would you expect a different continent to be American? Do you want to force your belief's upon others? Are you filled with hate and rage that they "just don't get it?" |
Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 3868 Credit: 2,697,267 RAC: 0 |
Really? So the people can't peacefully assemble? That's un-American. Peaceful assembly is fine. Blocking the public thoroughfare is not. Vexatious soliciting is a crime in many countries. An over eager Witness has no more right to interfere with my free movement and peace of mind than any other salesman. |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34744 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
Maybe Jehovah's Witnesses in the USA act differently to those elsewhere, but how would you feel being accosted by these people in the street trying to force their beliefs on you, or just walking into your house because you leave the front door unlocked, or having them enter your backyard while you and your family and friends are having a good time? Get with reality Batter Up, the world doesn't rotate around your views, beliefs or opinions on things, everyone and everywhere is different in many ways and that's something you seem to fail to realise. Cheers. |
betreger Send message Joined: 29 Jun 99 Posts: 11360 Credit: 29,581,041 RAC: 66 |
"At one time, it was common for the Jehovah's Witnesses to minister and to distribute their literature in busy city centres until their evangelistic activities were curtailed, both by law and by local council policy."Really? So the people can't peacefully assemble? That's un-American. Duh, haven't you figured out the Brits aren't American? |
Мишель Send message Joined: 26 Nov 13 Posts: 3073 Credit: 87,868 RAC: 0 |
Maybe Jehovah's Witnesses in the USA act differently to those elsewhere, but how would you feel being accosted by these people in the street trying to force their beliefs on you, or just walking into your house because you leave the front door unlocked, or having them enter your backyard while you and your family and friends are having a good time? They do that in Australia? They enter your house or backyard just like that? Over here they generally just ring the bell and when you tell them you are not interested they wish you a nice day and walk away. |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
Maybe Jehovah's Witnesses in the USA act differently to those elsewhere, but how would you feel being accosted by these people in the street trying to force their beliefs on you, or just walking into your house because you leave the front door unlocked, or having them enter your backyard while you and your family and friends are having a good time? They are very polite here too. A little persistent sometimes. Although the last time one rang I happened to accidentally let out a huge belch as I answered the door. He was strangely less persistent than usual. Reality Internet Personality |
Мишель Send message Joined: 26 Nov 13 Posts: 3073 Credit: 87,868 RAC: 0 |
They are very polite here too. A little persistent sometimes. Although the last time one rang I happened to accidentally let out a huge belch as I answered the door. He was strangely less persistent than usual. Hmm, I wonder why :P Yeah sometimes they need to be told a second time that I really have no interest in their religion. But in that sense they are no different than those people trying to sell me a subscription to a charity, and when they accept the no they are often a lot more polite about it than those charity subscription sellers. Oh how I hate those subscription sellers. |
Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34744 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
They have in the past and I've had personal experience with those actions on several occasions which is why the front doors remain locked here now and my driveway gate is now 2m/6'6" high instead of 60cm/2'. Cheers. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30608 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
Yes, I've had one run up the driveway into the back. They are pushy SOB's. Maybe they can't be "saved" unless they find another fool to join them? If I talk to them, really like it when they bring mommy and the kids, I ask them why they are going door to door prostituting their eternal soul. Usually gets me on the list to be left alone for a couple of years. |
Es99 Send message Joined: 23 Aug 05 Posts: 10874 Credit: 350,402 RAC: 0 |
Just tell them you're Jewish, thank them, and close the door. Works for me. I thought you were an Atheist? That usually works even better. Although, sometimes I tell them I'm a Satanist. Reality Internet Personality |
betreger Send message Joined: 29 Jun 99 Posts: 11360 Credit: 29,581,041 RAC: 66 |
About 30 years ago a friend claimed to have answered the door naked, they left without a word and never came back. |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
Sounds like they have gone back to the tactics of the Hare Krishnas of the 70's. Back when I was in the AF, I hated going to airports or bus stations. You could allway count on being accosted by a group of them. [/quote] Old James |
anniet Send message Joined: 2 Feb 14 Posts: 7105 Credit: 1,577,368 RAC: 75 |
A novelty doorbell requiring a firm press on the nipple worked for awhile :) |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
A novelty doorbell requiring a firm press on the nipple worked for awhile :) Annie, Try a penis shaped door knocker:) [/quote] Old James |
anniet Send message Joined: 2 Feb 14 Posts: 7105 Credit: 1,577,368 RAC: 75 |
A novelty doorbell requiring a firm press on the nipple worked for awhile :) Ooh... first read that without noticing the word "door" :))) made for an alarming image in my head when combined with an English slang term for... um... well, lady pillows :) (or rather one, to be precise :)) Yes! Indeed a good idea! And a very useful backup if they decided to shun the bell :) |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34041 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Wiggo Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 34744 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 |
I've invited them to come back later and join in during our satanic rituals (for guys), said "that was quick as I just got off the phone to the local whore house" (for girls) and both front door bell buttons are also disconnected. Cheers. |
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