The Jehova's witnesses just stopped by?

Clearly, of course, some people are pushy than others, part of life.

I am a Christian, one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

There are lots of rediculous stories on Y!A, describing such things, as Witnesses breaking in to houses to preach.

I personally love it when seperate IDs on Y!A claim the Exact same outlandish story as their own. I once got stalked when I mentioned that someone's story was a copy cat.

By the way, most people I meet in the real world are WAY nicer and more adult, then the IDs on here like to claim.

I think it is the techniques that they are taught that make them (as a group) seem to be pushy. JWs train on how to overcome "conversation stoppers" and be "tactful, yet FIRM." Some are more timid, so they will quickly move along at the first sign of disinterest, while others use the training they've been given to push forward when then householder says "I'm not interested" or "We're Christian" etc.

"How You Might Respond to Potential Conversation Stoppers"

Reasoning from the Scriptures pg 15-24

‘I’M NOT INTERESTED’

● ‘May I ask, Do you mean that you are not interested in the Bible, or is it religion in general that does not interest you? I ask that because we have met many who at one time were religious but no longer go to church because they see much hypocrisy in the churches (or, they feel that religion is just another money-making business; or, they do not approve of religion’s involvement in politics; etc.). The Bible does not approve of such practices either and it provides the only basis on which we can look to the future with confidence.’

● ‘If you mean that you are not interested in another religion, I can understand that. But more than likely you are interested in what kind of future we can expect in view of the threat of nuclear war (or, how we can safeguard our children against drug abuse; or, what can be done about crime so that we won’t have to be afraid to walk the streets; etc.). Can you see any prospect for a real solution?’

● ‘Is that because you already have a religion? . . . Tell me, Do you think we will ever see a time when everyone belongs to the same religion? . . . What seems to stand in the way? . . . For it to be meaningful, what sort of foundation would be needed?’

● ‘I can appreciate that. A few years ago I felt the same way. But I read something in the Bible that helped me to view matters in a different light. (Show the person what it was.)’

● ‘Would you be interested if I could show you from the Bible how you could see your dead loved ones again (or, what the real purpose of life is; or, how it can help us to keep our families united; etc.)?’

● ‘If you mean that you are not interested in buying something, let me put your mind at ease. I’m not engaged in a commercial work. But would you be interested in the opportunity to live on a paradise earth, free from sickness and crime, with neighbors who really love you?’

● ‘Is that your usual reply when Jehovah’s Witnesses call? . . . Have you ever really wondered why we keep calling or what we have to say? . . . Briefly, the reason I came to see you is that I know something that you should know too. Why not listen just this once?’

Other objections they are trained to overcome:

‘I’M NOT INTERESTED IN RELIGION’

‘I’M NOT INTERESTED IN JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES’

‘I HAVE MY OWN RELIGION’

‘WE ARE ALREADY CHRISTIANS HERE’

‘I’M BUSY’

‘WHY DO YOU PEOPLE CALL SO OFTEN?’

‘I AM ALREADY WELL ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR WORK’

‘WE HAVE NO MONEY’

WHEN SOMEONE SAYS, ‘I’M A BUDDHIST’

WHEN SOMEONE SAYS, ‘I’M A HINDU’

WHEN SOMEONE SAYS, ‘I’M A JEW’

WHEN SOMEONE SAYS, ‘I’M A MUSLIM’

"Tactful Yet Firm" School Guidebook, pg 70

"Applying tactfulness in the field ministry. In the house-to-house ministry, you can show tactfulness by starting your conversation with matters that are of concern to the householder and showing how God’s kingdom will provide the remedy. Appeal to the person’s love of righteousness, to his reason and to his desire for better things. Ridicule or condemnation of his religious views will only close his mind. So, instead of talking on matters that stir up controversy, appeal to the things people generally accept as right. If it is necessary to pass on to something more controversial, first find some point of agreement with the householder and stress that agreement."

It's not that their pushy- even though that is what say. It's a matter of a lot, if not most, folks get insecure and uncomfortable when they feel they are being "sold". They have not yet learned to say NO thank you.

I want to thank you for stick up for us. (A Star for you!!!)

I don't know about everyone else who goes door to door, but I am not pushy. My goal is to help people who WANT to know about the Bible. If you are happy the way you are just say so. No hurt feelings.

Matt.10:14 Jesus told his disciples that if they enter a house and they don't want to listen, kindly leave and shake the dust off your feet. I'm happy if you feel you are taken care of and we don't waste each others time.

I'm sorry for all who have had bad experiences. Some people don't have any tact or are new to our door to door work. But, please don't be rude to everyone. We're just trying to help people who want to be helped. We are kind to you, please return the favor.

They are only pushy it you allow them to do that to you. I am a Christian and I let them, I have a answer for every questions they put out their.

If I've got time I invite them in & bore for England (Sotland & Wales) with O & A level RE both at grade A I can always get the better of them.... it's fun....

A church's door is always open. Mine is not.

I've had a witness stand on my porch and lie.

I had another one violate my grandfather's funeral.

I have heard enough from them and when asked to not come back they should respect it.

sorry, they're pushy.

anyone that knocks on my door uninvited trying to preach their cult to me is pushy.

They killed Jesus for the same thing. JW's are not immune.