3rd Trimester
Ok, this really pissed me off.
I'm on bedrest. DH is at work, I'm half in pajamas/half nekkid in bed, and there's a knock on the door. The dogs are barking so I corral them into the spare room and make my way allllll the way down to the door. Who is it? A freaking Jesus pusher. I'm sorry, but GFY! If I wanted to be a part of your church, I'm sure I'd find my way there on my own. Grrrrr!!
I don't think I'd be nearly annoyed except for the fact that these women seem to be SWARMING our neighborhood lately. I am so freaking tired of it!! I didn't NEED to get out of bed for that.
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Re: Ok, this really pissed me off.
How is this "inappropriate" or any different than, say, a telemarketer calling your house?? I'm sure YOU appreciate it when someone calls you, unsolicited, when you're trying to put your kid to bed. It's no different. I didn't ask for her to come by, and her timing SUCKED.
I have NO issues with people going to church, following God, etc. But coming to MY house, unsolicited, and trying to push me to join your church? Inappropriate.
I'm not saying I wouldn't be seriously annoyed if I were on bed rest and someone who didn't have any business being at my door rang my bell. I was just saying maybe the way she worded it was a bit innappropriate, thats all.
Unfortunately we don't have one, so I'm not sure what we could do. Maybe DH can just put a "no trespassing" sign out front? I dunno.
That would work. Then if it continues, you can call the police because they would be trespassing at that point. Good luck. Try to get some rest
We put up a No Solicitors sign in our window this winter, because I was on bedrest and didn't want to deal with the doorbell ringing/dog going insane. They have to abide by it, and it took care of the problem.
I plan to leave it up for good, to hopefully avoid anyone waking up the baby when she arrives.
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Great idea!
LOL!! To each their own...I'm not a hater. Just annoyed!
I'd be annoyed too, especially being on bedrest. People shouldn't push their beliefs and religion on you... that's a personal choice anyways!
agreed...
When we built our house we didn't put in a doorbell. We have a fence leading up to our house and people still come to our door! I normally don't answer it and let my two 80 lb dogs lunge at them through the glass french doors. The annoying thing is that some people continue to knock. I am not nice. I find it very intruding to knock at someone's door. Of course, they seem to only come during my son's nap time. I'm going to have to put up a sign.
OP- your use of "Jesus pusher" is a spot on description
Ugh, I HATE these people. Believe whatever you want to, but please do not try to push you beliefs on me. We just had some JW's knock on the door this weekend. DH tried to answer, but I wouldn't let him. He's too nice and that only makes them come back. I politely told them I have my own religion, do not wish to discuss it, and would appreciate it if they did not return.
I think I need a "no solicitation" sign. A few weeks ago, a cable company sales person knocked on the door. I was doing laundry and didn't answer, but he left a business card and note saying he could get us a bigger package for a better rate. (We have DirectTv.) I was livid (possibly irrationally.) Do these a-holes traipse through the neighborhood looking for dishes so they can try to sell you? This reminds me, I still want to write the cable company a letter about this.
An important point. I thought we had scared off the Girl Scouts and was kind of upset about it, until my neighbors told me they didn't come around this year because of the weather.
Which...whimps. So there was a blizzard. I need my Thin Mints! Where is their dedication to the cause, I ask you?
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Honestly, if you have a front window, put up a sign. Something to the effect of "We won't answer the door for salespeople, evangelists, or Voldemort (or whatever, make it funny), and we reserve the right to make fun of anyone fitting those descriptions." Some of our close friends have a sign like this, I love it.
ETA: Ooh, or you could say something like "don't bother knocking/ringing unless you have Girl Scout cookies or chocolate"
Ugh that would annoy me too. We get them fairly often in our neighborhood and I've just stopped answering the door. My toddler would always throw a tantrum when they came by because then she'd want to go outside.
I think the no solicitations sign is a good idea. I'm going to have to do that, because if they come by and wake up my newborn or me, I'm going to be seriously pissed.
Ummm....do you live on my street?!?! This is EXACTLY what happened to me this morning at 10:30! I just got put on bedrest, DH was at work, doorbell rings, dog starts barking, I get to the door, and it's an older lady passing out tracts about Jesus and inviting me to her church.
I just stared at the screen when I read your post!
Now I'm a born-again believer and believe in Jesus and appreciate what she was trying to do, but I was definitely annoyed. I felt kind of bad about it, but at the same time, I'm really trying to rest per doctor's orders and it stressed me out to wake up and hop out of bed like I did.
I like the idea of posting a sign near your door, though. I honestly think I'm going to do that. Thanks!
I actually thought the Jesus Pusher was funny. She could have said Jehovah Pusher or Islam Pusher if that was the case - don't think it is the religion so much as the action of pushing that is the worst bit. And frankly people need to get thicker skin - she didn't say anything really outrageous here.
I have my belief - which are extremely complicated - and don't want to discuss, debate, or explain them to anyone: let alone in a somewhat confrontational manner at my door. If I want to discuss/debate/partake in religion I seek it out.
I actually see the name plates or the book and say: "I'll have to stop you there. We don't do religion at the door. Good luck and please tell all your friends and colleagues not to come to our door again. Ever."
When I see things like this, I am never more thankful that I grew up in a town that doesn't allow people door to door with a few exceptions (exceptions being the ones that typically sell chocolate and GS cookies). If anyone came to the door, we just told them they better stop or we'd call the police and they would be arrested. The only one I ever seen not listen was a vacuum salesman. It was funny to watch when the police showed up
Now I live the in country so I still don't have to worry.
Maybe you can see if you have a similar law in your area.
The best "no soliciting" sign we ever had
NO SOLICITING
Our souls are fine
& we don't have any money
This kept them away, & got a lot of good laughs.
Landon & Porter
1-10-07 & 5-11-11
Our development has a "No Solicitors" sign at the entrance, but that doesn't stop the older ladies in the neighborhood who come snooping around. We already have a sign made up that says "Shh! Baby's sleeping! Please don't ring the bell!" that we'll be putting up when we get home because I don't want to have to make sure my house is perfect and that I'm dressed and/or not covered in vomit when they come visit. They have my number and STILL insist on just dropping in. Blahh!
Girl you crazy. At cookie time you could bet your a$$ i'd be taking that sign down. I can't find girl scouts around here anymore without going to the grocery store to buy the cookies! Lol
OP-when I know the "jesus pushers" are at my door I let my dogs go nuts because then they don't come back. (we have 3 pitbulls so ppl stay away more often than not). My sister told the jehovah's witness people that our family were satanists and not to come by again like 7 years ago and they havent been back since.
This made me LOL....then I peed my pants
I agree. I do not think they are trying to harm you in any way - it is unintentional. They are just trying to do what Christ has called us believers to do and glorify God by caring about others' salvation and making deciples in His name. I assure you her intentions were out of care and love and not about your wallet.
But I can find Christ on my own... I don't need a stranger invading my personal residence and bothering my family.
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Seriously? If I wanted to be "saved" I would go to a church myself. You coming door to door to try and sell me on religion probably pushes me further away from the church.
I guess I am lucky though. I live in a small town in the south where everyone has guns. They don't ring the door bell or knock. They litter and run. It is annoying though.