Have any religions tried to recruit you lately?

Sherifu · 27-05-2008 08:53AM

kaimera wrote: »

I tend to go anti.clockwise.

you?

More of a centripetal man.

27-05-2008 09:01AM

Two lads from LDS knocked on my door not too many days ago dressed alike in white shirts, ties, and dark slacks. But they left in a hurry when they found out that the roof of the last church I visited caved in.

Neamhshuntasach · 27-05-2008 09:13AM

They were going around my estate yesterday evening while i was on my way out. 2 fellas and a girl. One of the fellas tried approaching me while getting into the car and i told him i was rushing to the gym before the crowds. He then said vanity is a curse and that my dedication to the gym was being misused and that i should focus it on religion instead. I thought that was a bit cheeky considering he doesn't know a thing about me. I actually do go to Church every week and was raised in a devout Catholic family. And i go the gym for my own well being.

The well dressed-well groomed act is to make them seem non-threatening and lure you in. There was a mormon in my college class in the states and i asked him if he goes around knocking on doors. He said no because he wasn't good looking enough. And your man had the check to mention vanity to me when that seems to be a tactic of theirs for recruiting.

Mr. CooL ICE · 27-05-2008 09:44AM

One morning after a big session the night before, I was just after getting out of the shower when the doorbell rang. All my housemates had gone to get breakfast rolls before I got into the shower, so I assumed they had forgotten/didn't bother to bring keys. So I went downstairs, towel around my waist, and opened the front door rather angrily. There were two white-shirted, black tied guys standing there with their shoulder bags and magazines, looking at me in a shocked state. They nervously asked "Um, hi. Is the owner of the house here?". I told them we were just students renting; "Sorry for wasting your time", and just ran off.

Zzippy · 27-05-2008 10:30AM

Not sure what religion they were, but I had a whole family try to convert me once. A woman called to the door one week and tried the polite approach, I politely said no thanks.
A week later I answer the door to find her, hubby and two very well-dressed kids, and in unison they chorused "Hi, we're here to save your soul!".

The look on their faces when I cracked up laughing was priceless

Dave! · 27-05-2008 10:35AM

LordChessington wrote: »

One morning after a big session the night before, I was just after getting out of the shower when the doorbell rang. All my housemates had gone to get breakfast rolls before I got into the shower, so I assumed they had forgotten/didn't bother to bring keys. So I went downstairs, towel around my waist, and opened the front door rather angrily. There were two white-shirted, black tied guys standing there with their shoulder bags and magazines, looking at me in a shocked state. They nervously asked "Um, hi. Is the owner of the house here?". I told them we were just students renting; "Sorry for wasting your time", and just ran off.

Should have flashed them for the laugh

No I haven't been approached by any religions in years. Shame.

Irish Halo · 27-05-2008 11:24AM

Zzippy wrote: »

A week later I answer the door to find her, hubby and two very well-dressed kids, and in unison they chorused "Hi, we're here to save your soul!".
The look on their faces when I cracked up laughing was priceless

I'd have probably wet myself laughing, the pure, almost surrealism, of it all opening a door and then "Hi, we're here to save your soul!" I'd probably think it was a prank.

I was approached when I was in 5th year (a while ago now) by christians in Chester, one or two run ins on Wicklow St years ago too with people expounding Transcendental Meditation, then on a bus in Geneva (which was weird), a tiny bit of attention when I went past CoS headquarters on Tottenham Court Road once.

I try not to engage with them, never been doorstepped, I have a friend who loves it and was actually in the end used as a training session by the local Christians for new recruits i.e. if you can keep your faith after this guy's arguments you're sorted.

faceman · 27-05-2008 11:30AM

I find Atheists to be the most oppressive cult, especially on boards.ie! :eek:

Irish Halo · 27-05-2008 11:31AM

faceman wrote: »

I find Atheists to be the most oppressive cult, especially on boards.ie! :eek:

Shut up you're just annoyed there is no god, muppet

ROCKMAN · 27-05-2008 11:43AM

My approach to these door to door bible pushers has work a treat (all be it to my other half's embarrassment)

First pair called to the door about six weeks ago.

And got this response :

Door open ....." NOT INTERESTED F**K OFF ".......Door closes

Second pair about 3/4 weeks ago .

Got this response :

Door opens......" F**k OFF ".........Door closes

Third pair last week .

Walked past my house and when into next door neighbours...

RESULT

Stephen · 27-05-2008 12:16PM

The only time I've been doorstepped was by a pair of Jehova's witnesses who would not piss off until i accepted their poxy pamphlets. That was a couple of years ago now. I usually cross the street to avoid scientology 'stress tests' :rolleyes:

RedXIV · 27-05-2008 12:21PM

Scientologists tried to enlist my little sister before but my dad threatened to arrest them all unless they left his property (he's a garda

)

There was a guy on grafton street who used to have a megaphone and shout "JESUS WILL BE YOUR LAWYER IN THE COURT IN HEAVEN!!!" Had a great chat with him about it. I find the worst apart with dealing these religious types is trying not to laugh

wes · 27-05-2008 12:24PM

Ran into 2 Mormons guys on my way home a couple of weeks ago. They were nice enough, when I said I was in a rush and left me alone.

punchdrunk · 27-05-2008 12:32PM

HA! I wonder if this is the same guy?
there was an old guy from the north on Grafton st on Saturday,it was a lovely sunny summers day,the last thing you want to be hearing is about fire and brimstone bible bashing stuff :mad:

he was ranting about his wayward youth "I'd be out drinking,and breakin into houses,and filthy,dirty talkin"

it was great seeing a group of scobes gather to "listen" to the old git!

BobTheBeat · 27-05-2008 12:45PM

punchdrunk wrote: »

HA! I wonder if this is the same guy?
there was an old guy from the north on Grafton st on Saturday,it was a lovely sunny summers day,the last thing you want to be hearing is about fire and brimstone bible bashing stuff :mad:

he was ranting about his wayward youth "I'd be out drinking,and breakin into houses,and filthy,dirty talkin"

it was great seeing a group of scobes gather to "listen" to the old git!

Interesting observation there. I have only ever seen scobes gather around to 'listen' to any of these guys. Is it because they are meek god fearing types?

faceman · 27-05-2008 01:14PM

Irish Halo wrote: »

Shut up you're just annoyed there is no god, muppet

Despite what the Bible says, us Christian types have feelings you know!

tallaght01 · 27-05-2008 01:18PM

punchdrunk wrote: »

filthy,dirty talkin

lol

I'd go and listen to that

Ross_Mahon · 27-05-2008 01:20PM

wes wrote: »

Ran into 2 Mormons guys on my way home a couple of weeks ago. They were nice enough, when I said I was in a rush and left me alone.

They cannot be killed by conventional weapons. Better to run

allabouteve · 27-05-2008 02:08PM

On the doormat of a house I haven't even moved into yet was a demand for 'dues' from the local RC church. Why they feel anything is due to them from someone who's name they don't even know, and who is a lifelong Atheist is beyond me.

username123 · 27-05-2008 02:34PM

Got a note in the door yesterday saying someone from Church of the Latter Day Saints will be calling today between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Am undecided whether or not to not answer or to answer and tell them Im an atheist? My OH says if I answer telling them Im atheist that next thing i know there will be a gang of them on the doorstep singing Cum-bay-ah to me - which has entertainment value in itself...........

panda100 · 27-05-2008 03:43PM

Had two lovely old dears from the legion of mary in phibsborough knock on my door last week. They were very sweet and I had a great chat with them about Lourdes, Medjugorie and spirituality. Afterwards they asked me If I ever thought about entering religious life. I could only laugh as a nun I am most certainly not

ScumLord · 27-05-2008 05:01PM

They never call to me. They come to town every so often but I keep missing them, I'd love to bring them in for a chat. It'd be a hard sell for them and I wouldn't let them leave until they'd me converted.

Alun · 27-05-2008 05:28PM

I also belong to the "Tell them to feck off and slam the door in their face" school of thought on this one, and this also applies to double glazing / Sky / PVC guttering salesmen, roma gypsies, "struggling artists", anyone offering to cut my grass, clean out my gutters or pressure clean my driveway, or in fact anyone calling uninvited trying to sell me anything.

27-05-2008 05:31PM

I keep getting loads of Christian ones ringing my buzzer to get me to come down to pick up some literature. Top floor means it is definitely not going to happen.

Cuddlesworth · 27-05-2008 05:46PM

latchyco wrote: »

Mormans still trying to get in my door .Think after 40 years they would give up ? no they keep coming back ...........swines

You can get blackmarked by them. Used to laugh as they walked past to the old ladys next door.

Have any religions tried to recruit you lately?

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