Followers of the Jehovah's Witness sect believe that they must visit from house to house to spread their beliefs so that everyone can join as a member of the Jehovah's Witness church. They have their own literature, namely the scriptures and the Watchtower magazine. They visit to distribute the magazines and conduct scripture studies in the homes of those they visit. If you're not interested, politely decline.
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Part 1 of 4: Interacting with Followers of Jehovah's Witnesses
Step 1. Open the door when they come
This advice doesn't seem to be avoiding someone. However, as long as you don't open the door, they assume no one is home and will come back another time. If you don't accept them, open the door and say what you want.
Step 2. Interrupt the conversation
This method seems impolite, but it can be the best solution. People who visit will usually go straight to the scriptures so you don't get a chance to speak. Interrupt politely to take over the conversation.
- When he begins to speak, politely say, "Sorry, I interrupted" to turn his attention to you.
- Use your hands to show disapproval. Raise your arms at chest level while pointing your palms at him and say, "Wait a minute" to interrupt the conversation.
- If you wait until he asks a question, respond by saying, "I don't want to continue this conversation."
Step 3. Give an honest explanation
If you don't want to have a conversation with them, but give them the reason they're looking for, they'll take this as an invitation to come back again. In addition, this reason can be used to provoke a conversation.
- Be honest and straightforward about what you want so they don't continue the conversation.
- Don't give false reasons. They've been trained to respond to host objections in a variety of ways, and they'll even say they'd like to come back if you're busy.
Step 4. Refuse politely
Before refusing their request to talk, think about each word that will be said. Don't be rude to them. Remember that arguing will only prolong the conversation. A short, polite refusal is the most effective trick.
- As soon as you have a chance to speak, say, "No, thanks."
- Explain the truth by saying, "I'm not interested. Thank you."
Step 5. Close the door
Don't slam the door in front of other people, but remember that they've already mastered how to prolong a conversation. After expressing your refusal, slowly close the door. Just like dealing with salespeople or fundraisers, they don't take rejection easily and will continue to try to influence you.
- Closing the door can be the only way to end the conversation.
- If this feels impolite, say, "Sorry" before closing the door.
Part 2 of 4: Keeping Privacy
Step 1. Ask them to remove your name from their list of people to visit
After refusing the first visit, another member of the Jehovah's Witnesses organization may come to your home. To prevent this, let them know that you don't want to be visited. As well as requesting that your name be put on a list of people who don't want to be contacted, they will take note of this information and respect your request.
Step 2. Fence the home page
If you don't allow anyone to enter your yard, consider putting up a fence. According to the law, entering fenced land is against the law. Put a lock on the fence so that no one can enter the terrace.
Step 3. Put up a sign that says "No Entry" on the fence or in the yard
This sign can be searched on the internet. You may evict someone who enters your property without permission with or without posting any signs. The prohibition sign is useful in preventing unauthorized people from approaching the door of the house. Even if there is a sign, you have the right to allow someone to enter your property.
Part 3 of 4: Dealing with Stupid Guests
Step 1. Contact the administrator of the Jehovah's Witness organization
People who have visited will usually appreciate your request, but a large community is made up of many members with different attitudes. Contact the organization's administrator to report if there are still members who insist on seeing you even though they have been rejected and asked not to come again.
- Report this problem. Notify the leader of a Jehovah's Witness organization about any member who does not respect your request and whose behavior is contrary to ethics.
- Make a request for the person concerned to be warned.
Step 2. Call the police
You have the right to evict someone who enters an area of privately owned property without permission. Usually, you just have to ask him to leave, but if he doesn't respect your wishes, get the authorities involved so they can take legal action. This can be subject to legal sanctions because:
- He is proven to have violated the law because he entered your property area intentionally, rather than by chance.
- He knows that you have barred him from entering by putting up a fence, no entry sign, or asking him to leave.
Step 3. File a lawsuit in court
If you have contacted the police, the case should be resolved by filing a lawsuit. The legal process will usually take up quite a bit of time and money, but your privacy is protected.
- People who violate the law may be subject to fines in accordance with applicable laws.
- In such cases, the offender is not sentenced to prison, unless he breaks into the house.
- Violators of the law may be subject to a probationary period of approximately 12 months. During the probationary period, he is not allowed to commit a crime, is required to pay a fine imposed by the court, and is supervised by a designated security officer.
Part 4 of 4: Getting to Know the Jehovah's Witnesses
Step 1. Prepare yourself by knowing that they have attended the training so that they are able to respond to various reasons from people who refuse to be visited
They are not trained to force someone to listen, but they are provided with tips to prolong the conversation. For example:
- "I'm busy": they'll respond to this excuse by showing understanding that you're busy and immediately following through with an appointment to provide a brief information.
- "I'm not interested": they'll ask why you're not interested, especially when it comes to scripture or religion. They have been trained to ask if you belong to a particular religion and are aware of hypocrisy in the church.
- "I'm not interested in becoming a Jehovah's Witness": this reason makes them try to explain their religion assuming you make a decision before knowing the correct information.
Step 2. Know what they believe
The Jehovah's Witnesses consider their religion to be part of Christianity, but this sect is not recognized as a Christian religion because they refuse to believe in the Holy Trinity. In addition, there are several views that make this flow contrary to Christian teachings.
- Jehovah's Witnesses believe that they live in a time called the "End Times" and that God will come to rule the world after the events of "Armageddon".
- They do not believe in hell and they believe that those who do not join the Jehovah's Witnesses will experience death after death. Jehovah's Witnesses will live eternally in heaven if elected or live with God in heaven on earth.
- Only 144,000 people will go to heaven, while the rest will live in heaven on earth. There are only 12,000 places left in heaven because many Jehovah's Witnesses died and filled the available spots.
Step 3. Know what they do
In addition to having specific beliefs, they apply certain ordinances. This makes the followers of Jehovah's Witnesses seem different from followers of other religions because these ordinances affect them in carrying out daily activities and socializing.
- According to the scriptures, they must visit from house to house. This service meets the expectations of the congregation, which requires them to visit an average of 10 hours per week.
- Holidays and birthdays should not be celebrated. In their opinion, celebrating the holidays means worshiping idols or placing regulations above religion. In scripture, Christians in the early church did not celebrate birthdays because this was displeasing to Yahweh.
- Jehovah's Witnesses must be neutral. This means they are not allowed to participate in voting, be in the army, and work in government offices.
- They are prohibited from donating blood. In the scriptures, they are commanded to refuse blood transfusions because this is seen as giving life which only God can do.
Tips
- If you're busy when you visit, but want to chat, ask them to come over at a later time. They will visit you again.
- If you've asked for your name to be put on the list of people who don't want to be contacted, they'll make sure that no one else comes to your house. However, your status may not be recorded at the new address if you move house.
