Jehovah's Witnesses

[Davros]

My next door neighbours are JWs. Really nice people, have never pushed it on us.

Work with one as well, nice girl, but get a vibe it's led to her leading a bit of a sheltered life. (That or I'm just getting old!)

Have seen some propoganda that tried to explain there was an alternative to blood transfusion, which was allegedly cheaper. That us surely bollox, or else the NHS would use it as a preferred option!

 

[WightShrimper]

And no Birthday celebrations OBL.

 

[Bielzibubz]

We have one of their 'churches' virtually next door here in Eastwood and they used to be a real problem when they did their rounds. On numerous occasions I pushed my atheist beliefs on them on the doorstep when they came a calling and it must have had an effect because they by pass my place regularly now. :thumbsup:

 

[OldBlueLady]

And no Birthday celebrations OBL.

Absolutely, which means they often miss out on social occasions as they sometime are deliberately not invited to others' birthdays as the host parents just don't know what to do.

 

[LCBB72]

Perhaps hanging a Col U scarf on the front door if you see them coming will stop them knocking on the door .:winking:

 

[Pubey]

Perhaps hanging a Col U scarf on the front door if you see them coming will stop them knocking on the door .:winking:

Good point. Col Ewe fans don't take part in celebrations either

 

[Mad Cyril]

Absolutely, which means they often miss out on social occasions as they sometime are deliberately not invited to others' birthdays as the host parents just don't know what to do.

It would have saved you a bit of grief though so maybe they have the right idea.

 

[Pubey]

It would have saved you a bit of grief though so maybe they have the right idea.

:smile:
very good

 

[GrumpyBlue]

One of our neighbours was a JW - could not do the doorstepping when she lived next to us - now she has moved to another village she pops around every now and then - but only talks about our cats!!!

My late father used to delight in inviting JWs (and Mormons) in and having a great discussion about religion (he was a lapsed Catholic) and commenting afterwards that they did not expect that :smile:

Another good way of getting rid of JWs is to tell them you are just going off to give blood :winking:

 

[londonblue]

Another good way of getting rid of JWs is to tell them you are just going off to give blood :winking:

A very topical way at the moment is to ask them which way they're going to vote. You could even say you mistook them for canvassers.

 

[leeblue]

Simple lines for when they knock
I am gay
I am Jewish

 

[Davros]

The one at work didn't come out for my birthday, as it was against her beliefs. I was a bit offended by that. Surely MY birthday is MY belief, and she should respect that? Likewise, I'm not Muslim, but will always wish the chap who is at work a good Eid, or the couple of Hindus a good Diwali (ok... That one is a bit indulgent, as they bring in bloody good leftovers!)

 

[Mad Cyril]

Simple lines for when they knock
I am gay
I am Jewish

Works for JWs, doesn't work for ISIS or Nazis.

 

[Bielzibubz]

Copy, print and laminate and attach to front door or porch. Guaranteed to keep the loons at bay :D