I had two young Mormons appear at my door yesterday. They were obnoxious and really tried to push Mormonism on me. I'm not Mormon, but don't have anything against them. These two guys started insulting Judaism when I told them I was Jewish. What would you suggest would be a good response if they reappear.

Gladys Knight of the pips is a devout Mormon despite their often racist views.

Ask 'em if they've ever seen the movie "Latter Days", and tell 'em you want to invite them inside to re-enact a few scenes.

Or, just say "Not interested" and shut the door.

Too bad you couldn't find out where they live and go ring their bell to preach to them about Judaism.

Tell them you're gay and ask them if they want a threesome.

Not a bad idea, Illini. I've had some really hot times with some Mormons. And some of them are really cute. wink

In a similar vein, I've had success with Mormons and Seventh Day Adventists with the following line when then ask me if I want to talk about their religion.

I'm polite, and say "hang on, I want to ask my husband".

They normally just walk away, and for some unknown reason, have never been back.

If they really want to win us over they should change the name to Mormen !

[ November 23, 2005, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: eddiecat ]

I have found that answering door nude with 2 large German Shepards on either side of me is a good way of getting rid of these visitors on a Saturday morning. For some reason they never ask if they can come in and chat.

I'm very suprised they were a) rude and denigrating to Judaism. I've known a lot of Mormons and been approached for the purposes of prostylization by several as well. The ones who were friends were more than willing to discuss religion, but would never prostylitize without being asked direct questions about Mormonism. The missionaries I've encountered have been universally respectful of both my time and my religion (which is Judaism as well). It is my understanding that such respect is a major part of the missionary training they receive before leaving Salt Lake City for their two year missionary commitments. I realize it's a lot more effort than it's probably worth, but in your position I would contact the local Mormon church. They would be able to get you in contact with whoever is supervising the local missionaries and let that person know about your negative experience. I would do this because of my long and positive relationship with Mormons and I would want to let them know they've got an idiot in their midst. I can certainly understand people who would not wish to put that much effort into it.

I knew a couple of gay men who saw the Jehovah's Witnesses on their way. They both stripped naked and opened the door with their arms around each other.
I've never had the nerve to try that one but they said it sure worked.

I just view them as harmless idiots. I mean come on, have you read their "faith". As a young man you must go out with another young man and call yourself an "Elder". It says so on your pocket protector. You refer to your partner as "companion". Stop me is this gets too gay. Yeah they tool around on bikes. It is really cute when they try to race me. When I was working as a service mechanic for a white supremist sporting goods store, my fella wrenches got a kick out of discussing their religion with them. We just kept asking about their living arrangements and if they could hangout with chicks. I did think a little one with a dark complexion was really cute. He wanted me to show him how to do wheel stands. Yeah do a trick on a bicycle. Hmmm...how about a 360 with a 180 tail tap Pun, euphamism, allusion and metaphor are all intended

Funny, Erik G., I've been refered to as "elder" before...hmm, maybe I should cut chicken out of my diet.

On those rare moments when they do come to my door I just take the high road and say my religious views are personal and I don't discuss them with anyone. It's too bad they had to start insulting Jews. It just goes to show what kind of character they had.

One Sat morning at 10am their visit woke me and since I was still half-asleep they suggested that they would call again the following week. They woke me again the following Sat morning at 11am and when I opened the door, the pants I had hurriedly dressed-in fell to my ankles. They acknowledged the awkwardness and didn't suggest a 3rd visit. Seems like nakedness works! Of course "Im not interested in a discussion" the first time might have avoided it.

I think you might be too wicked to be my cousin! ;)This makes me want to go to Toronto and "ring your bell!"

[ November 25, 2005, 08:37 AM: Message edited by: eddiecat ]

Well if you give up on the beef and stop the pork too, ya might as well be dead wink

I don't know MillerBeach, got to love good chicken salad.......

Um...tosed chicken salad with some dressing on the side.

You can visit and help me mend my wicked wicked ways

If you answer the door naked,I may have to mend my wicked ways!! Talk about kissin cousins!!

When Mormons or Jehovah's Witness people come to my door (and the ones I've received have been very polite... I actually feel a bit sorry for them being forced into the chore of going door-to-door) I just say, "Thank you, but I'm not interested" and close the door. Although sometimes I want to ask them, "Shouldn't you be spending your time doing good deeds--helping the poor, feeding the hungry--rather than proseletyzing and disturbing people in the middle of the day when they are trying to watch Oprah?!"

If I have time, I invite them in and discuss religion, politics and whatever else comes up. I have found the Mormon boys to be generally very cool--seriously! I try to be honest with them and they are generally honest in return (and you can usually joke around with them, like offer them coffee or a beer and then tease them). I actually like having religious discussions and I also usually respond well to spontaneous happenings, so I don't mind. Nothing wrong with a little civil exchange of ideas, so long as you have time...