Scenario for thought

J-man

J-man

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I was driving out of our neighborhood last week when I passed two guys riding their bikes with helmets, long pants, white shirt, and ties. I could only assume they were probably Mormon representatives preparing to make their rounds to each house as they do periodically. I have no issue with that but it did get me thinking about how people would react if a local mosque sent representatives out into neighborhoods. As far as I know they may already do "visitations" but I've never had anyone knock on my door. On the flip side, how would Muslims react if Christians knocked on their doors?
 
Last time I had JW knock on our door, I answered it, let them speak for a moment, then said, "Thank you for stopping by, but don't need your pamphlet, cuz I'm a blood bought, charismatic, daughter of God. Can I introduce you to the real Jesus?". :))
 
I would think that Muslims would react to Christian solicitors the same way that everyone else reacts to any religious solicitor.
A wide variety of reactions.
I react to any solicitor that I have not requested to come to my door the same way, a terse, not interested.
 
Ditto here. I wouldn't care if they knocked on doors, but I don't open my door to people I don't know. They can leave a flyer.
 
I'd ask them the same questions I ask everyone who enters my neighborhood to go door-to-door for something; "What part of no soliciting did you not understand on that sign at the entrance of the subdivision? Shall I call the police now?"
 
Maybe it was just me, I thought it was an interesting thought topic anyway. Another related thought question, can just anyone walk into a Mosque during the holiday as a visitor? We one be welcomed? If so, will they lend you a prayer rug or would you have to provide your own? Would they add you to the "visitation" list? Am I the only one who ponders such things?
 
J-man said:
Maybe it was just me, I thought it was an interesting thought topic anyway. Another related thought question, can just anyone walk into a Mosque during the holiday as a visitor? We one be welcomed? If so, will they lend you a prayer rug or would you have to provide your own? Would they add you to the "visitation" list? Am I the only one who ponders such things?
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I know that at the two Mosques I have been to in Atlanta would welcome you and I was not put on a visitation list that I know of. :)) When son went by himself he had called ahead because he was doing a project for his religion class. They had lots of pamphlets for him, they answered all his questions and showed him around each area. They asked if he wanted to join in prayer or just observe.
We have been to a few of their celebrations in the last few years and I have never met anyone that was not kind and welcoming. I feel that way about some of the Baptist homecomings and Jewish celebrations I have also attended.
 
J-man said:
Maybe it was just me, I thought it was an interesting thought topic anyway. Another related thought question, can just anyone walk into a Mosque during the holiday as a visitor? We one be welcomed? If so, will they lend you a prayer rug or would you have to provide your own? Would they add you to the "visitation" list? Am I the only one who ponders such things?
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I've never wondered about it. I think it's just you. :))
 
Anyone going door to door for any reason these days is a totally different thing than it was in the 50's, 60's or even 70's. Our policy at home is not to open the door for anyone unless we know thay are coming. Going door to door in this current age is a practice in stupidity.

So I guess my short answer is, no. I wouldn't be saying anything to them because I wouldn't be talking to them.
 
Grey Colson said:
Anyone going door to door for any reason these days is a totally different thing than it was in the 50's, 60's or even 70's. Our policy at home is not to open the door for anyone unless we know thay are coming. Going door to door in this current age is a practice in stupidity.

So I guess my short answer is, no. I wouldn't be saying anything to them because I wouldn't be talking to them.
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Our doorbell rang at 10:30pm Sunday night (SUNDAY NIGHT mind you). The front door lights were off and I was sound asleep in the recliner. The son runs through the house to warn me not to panic, it was just his pizza he order for a late night snack. He knew I was about to answer the door with my .45 cal. Poor pizza guy.
 
J-man said:
Grey Colson said:
Anyone going door to door for any reason these days is a totally different thing than it was in the 50's, 60's or even 70's. Our policy at home is not to open the door for anyone unless we know thay are coming. Going door to door in this current age is a practice in stupidity.

So I guess my short answer is, no. I wouldn't be saying anything to them because I wouldn't be talking to them.
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Our doorbell rang at 10:30pm Sunday night (SUNDAY NIGHT mind you). The front door lights were off and I was sound asleep in the recliner. The son runs through the house to warn me not to panic, it was just his pizza he order for a late night snack. He knew I was about to answer the door with my .45 cal. Poor pizza guy.
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Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. :elmergun
 
J-man said:
Grey Colson said:
Anyone going door to door for any reason these days is a totally different thing than it was in the 50's, 60's or even 70's. Our policy at home is not to open the door for anyone unless we know thay are coming. Going door to door in this current age is a practice in stupidity.

So I guess my short answer is, no. I wouldn't be saying anything to them because I wouldn't be talking to them.
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Our doorbell rang at 10:30pm Sunday night (SUNDAY NIGHT mind you). The front door lights were off and I was sound asleep in the recliner. The son runs through the house to warn me not to panic, it was just his pizza he order for a late night snack. He knew I was about to answer the door with my .45 cal. Poor pizza guy.
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:))
 
One Saturday I was in the home office, the wife was working on something at the dinning room table, which has windows that look out on the front of the house, when she starts yelling, "Someone's coming! Someone's coming! Hurry! Hurry!".
I grab my .380 Ruger, slip it in my right front pocket, run to the front door just as the door bell rings.
I look out the windows on the sides of the doors and open the door to....................four kids, who have to get rid of their dog and since we have a fenced in backyard thought we might take it.
:dunno :dunno :dunno

After dealing with the kids, no we didn't take the dog, 6 animals is quite enough, I ask the wife what the heck that was all about.
She sheepishly replied, "I don't know what I was thinking."

:dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno
 
stradial said:
One Saturday I was in the home office, the wife was working on something at the dinning room table, which has windows that look out on the front of the house, when she starts yelling, "Someone's coming! Someone's coming! Hurry! Hurry!".
I grab my .380 Ruger, slip it in my right front pocket, run to the front door just as the door bell rings.
I look out the windows on the sides of the doors and open the door to....................four kids, who have to get rid of their dog and since we have a fenced in backyard thought we might take it.
:dunno :dunno :dunno

After dealing with the kids, no we didn't take the dog, 6 animals is quite enough, I ask the wife what the heck that was all about.
She sheepishly replied, "I don't know what I was thinking."

:dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno
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:)) I like your wife.
 
ShoeDiva said:
stradial said:
One Saturday I was in the home office, the wife was working on something at the dinning room table, which has windows that look out on the front of the house, when she starts yelling, "Someone's coming! Someone's coming! Hurry! Hurry!".
I grab my .380 Ruger, slip it in my right front pocket, run to the front door just as the door bell rings.
I look out the windows on the sides of the doors and open the door to....................four kids, who have to get rid of their dog and since we have a fenced in backyard thought we might take it.
:dunno :dunno :dunno

After dealing with the kids, no we didn't take the dog, 6 animals is quite enough, I ask the wife what the heck that was all about.
She sheepishly replied, "I don't know what I was thinking."

:dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno :dunno
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:)) I like your wife.
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Everyone does and why not, she is a nice person.
 
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