Holy-Polies on the march today in Oviedo....

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

So, I work from home.

Last 2 weeks, about every other day at 10:30am, a man and woman knock on my door. I say they are in their late 50s or early 60s. I don't answer. I even have a sign up saying, if I'm not expecting you...go away.

I also have been getting their leaflets in the mail, they go right into the trash. I think they have noticed I have not responded to their leaflets, and now have mobilized their holy-poly foot-army.

They left a note today....I'm not kidding, this is what it said...

"We noticed your Halloween decor, and noticed you have not responded to our invitations to our Church. Please let us know if you wish to attend. It is the polite thing to do. We have concerns."

WHAT?????

This is getting to be a little cult-like, creepy...like...Bodysnatcher stuff. I do not like being the focus of a group of people's delusions.


I'm blasting Slayer a bit louder...

(changed title to not piss people off as much...)

 

[UCFKnight85]

Not buying it. Mormons aren't even that aggressive door to door.

Pic of note required.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

Not buying it. Mormons aren't even that aggressive door to door.

Pic of note required.

I don't have the note as it was on the last leaflet and covered in coffee-juice in the trash, but I will show you their huddle, and parade down my driveway.

I've known some Baptist groups when living in Tallahassee that do this. Some evangelist groups also. I don't have a problem with religion, I do have a problem with this...it's extreme.

Give me a bit, will upload the photos of their pow-wow in a bit.


Addendum. Got the video from my porch...

After the huddle at the mini-van, they approached:






Then, noticing I was home because I looked out the window, and failed to answer the door...they knock again, then slip a leaflet/note in the door.

 

[UCFKnightfan08]

why not just take the 10 seconds to answer the door and tell them to go away? I get that they're going above and beyond but it's a hell of a lot easier to just open the door, introduce yourself as Lucifer and move on.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

why not just take the 10 seconds to answer the door and tell them to go away? I get that they're going above and beyond but it's a hell of a lot easier to just open the door, introduce yourself as Lucifer and move on.

I did, about 4 months ago. And again when I had company over about a month ago (couple on this board were here for that one actually).


I like bringing it up, stirring the mix a bit here...

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

Yep...

Left another leaflet, checked on my lunch. This is actually a different group...

"You are invited! To study the bible with Jehovah's Witnesses".

Has Matthew 5:3 at bottom. Explains it. So TWO groups out today. Watch out Oviedo.

 

[KnighttimeJoe]

Yep...

Left another leaflet, checked on my lunch. This is actually a different group...

"You are invited! To study the bible with Jehovah's Witnesses".

Has Matthew 5:3 at bottom. Explains it. So TWO groups out today. Watch out Oviedo.

Yeah, you're screwed. Or just answer the door naked smoking a joint.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

Yeah, you're screwed. Or just answer the door naked smoking a joint.

A close buddy messaged me, he's Christian but is not zealous or whatnot, he said that they probably now see me as a "project". He laughed.

So Mormons, Witnesses and Baptists have been by in the last month. Which is right?

Which one should I join? Choices choices...

 

[Great2BAKnight2]

On a somewhat related note: I listened to a Podcast talking about the Munster Rebellion in the 16th century and how it relates to similar 20th century religious cults (e.g. Waco). The best quote from the whole thing said something like, "The jump from belief to delusion is not as far as we think." I always think back to that when I see religious folks doing things I find odd. Do they really believe Halloween decorations are signs of devil worship?

 

[Bob the Citronaut]

Why do you have Halloween decorations? You're single with no kids right?

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

On a somewhat related note: I listened to a Podcast talking about the Munster Rebellion in the 16th century and how it relates to similar 20th century religious cults (e.g. Waco). The best quote from the whole thing said something like, "The jump from belief to delusion is not as far as we think." I always think back to that when I see religious folks doing things I find odd. Do they really believe Halloween decorations are signs of devil worship?

They mentioned it specifically, so I guess they wanted to talk to me about them?

I don't know, based on the history I know...it was traditionally a pagan holiday re-appropriated by Christianity in Western Europe.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

Why do you have Halloween decorations? You're single with no kids right?

I get trick or treaters and want folks to know I have candy? Plus my house is a know business in the neighborhood? What kind of question is that?

 

[Good Knight Sweetheart]

why not just take the 10 seconds to answer the door and tell them to go away? I get that they're going above and beyond but it's a hell of a lot easier to just open the door, introduce yourself as Lucifer and move on.

You know they don't just go away after 10 seconds, right? Their plan is to keep you talking.

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[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

You know they don't just go away after 10 seconds, right? Their plan is to keep you talking.

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This. I learned my lesson many moons ago. It's a sales pitch. Classic, with guilt factors.

 

[EweSeaEff]

The videos you posted say they're private.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

The videos you posted say they're private.

View embedded media

weird, others can see them...will check again.

Addendum: They should appear now.

 

[UCFKnight85]

Ok so this is simple: next time they come, answer the door and tell them that they are soliciting on your property against your wishes and you want them to not return for any further solicitation.

Record it and get audio of it.

If they come back, get video of them like you have above, send to police, and request a trespass violation against them.

 

[fabknight]

I get them all the time at my house. I'm going to be sure to send them your way.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

Ok so this is simple: next time they come, answer the door and tell them that they are soliciting on your property against your wishes and you want them to not return for any further solicitation.

Record it and get audio of it.

If they come back, get video of them like you have above, send to police, and request a trespass violation against them.

Thank you! I will do this in the future. I only post because I have tried everything else, being polite, declining, etc.

 

[UCFRogerz]

Shoot them. Castle doctrine and all that.**

 

[KnighttimeJoe]

Thank you! I will do this in the future. I only post because I have tried everything else, being polite, declining, etc.

Did you try answering the door naked while smoking a joint?


So, you haven't tried everything else.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

Shoot them. Castle doctrine and all that.**

I have to feel physically threatened...

 

[Bob the Citronaut]

You can open carry on your own property. Just answer the door with a bunch of guns strapped on.

 

[EweSeaEff]

The solution is simple:

1. Go to the door when they knock.
2. Open the door.
3. PIIHB

 

[knighted]

On a somewhat related note: Do they really believe Halloween decorations are signs of devil worship?

I know some JWs and they are very creeped out by anything remotely related to what they see as the "occult" (including Halloween, spiritualists/psychics, etc.). The super religious people I know think you're going to invite bad spirits/demons with that kind of stuff.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

I know some JWs and they are very creeped out by anything remotely related to what they see as the "occult" (including Halloween, spiritualists/psychics, etc.). The super religious people I know think you're going to invite bad spirits/demons with that kind of stuff.

Good.

I have to be clear, it really isn't the religion part that gets me, it's persistant zealotry, of any kind. I think that is what bugs me the most.

I've seen some blatant zealots not only in the religious circles, but other areas, like.....Socialists. They are the new "Evangelists" that only one view of the world to be correct and you are cool as long as you align with that view. Don't? And you get chastised.

 

[Happy Hands]

After you posted about the pu$$y trimmer button on your amp, I added you to the national religious do disturb list. You need churchin and a healthier view of the how-to of female landscaping. If the friendly knocks don't work, they'll convert you like the Sparrow in Game of Thrones. The Mormons have a huge dungeon under Friendly's.

 

[EweSeaEff]

I remember the outrage a few years ago when Halloween was on a Sunday. The "holy polies" were up in arms about it (as I'm sure they've been every time Halloween has fallen on a Sunday, but this was my first on a Sunday after having children) and in some cities were petitioning their council members to officially "move" Halloween to Saturday.

 

[cnsaguy]

Get some good decorations. How about a witch with a broom sodomizing John Smith? John Smith on a cross? John Smith getting ripped apart by zombies?

Get creative and piss them off at the same time.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

Get some good decorations. How about a witch with a broom sodomizing John Smith? John Smith on a cross? John Smith getting ripped apart by zombies?

Get creative and piss them off at the same time.

I thought about buying that big Skeleton Horse on display at Publix and putting it in the front yard, and a skeleton dog that barks by the front door...

 

[UCFKnight85]

I know some JWs and they are very creeped out by anything remotely related to what they see as the "occult" (including Halloween, spiritualists/psychics, etc.). The super religious people I know think you're going to invite bad spirits/demons with that kind of stuff.

Baptists are the same way. I'm from a Catholic family which means we curse, drink, and dance. And enjoy the shit out of Halloween.

However, I dated a Baptist years ago and instead of HAlloween I was taken to a "Hell House". This is an "amusement" where they depict various people sinning and their eternal residence in Hell that surely awaits. They don't do Halloween since it celebrates sin and the occult.

Afterwards, someone sits with you to ask you about your emotions. I told them I was fine, it was lame, and that I'm a Catholic who plans to hand out candy. You could tell they were pissed off.

I broke up with her like a month later. Certainly not PIIHB going on.

 

[anon_x731qvsnsyb8i]

Despite the appropriation, Halloween was a tradition in various Christian sects.

 

[Good Knight Sweetheart]

This. I learned my lesson many moons ago. It's a sales pitch. Classic, with guilt factors.

Plus, they figure they will wear you down by talking you to death and that you'll finally agree to come to their church.

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[1ofTheseKnights]

JWs & Mormons sound the worst. Maybe only outdone by Scientology.

Thankfully I don't get that shit in neighborhood.

I enjoyed the camera footage.

 

[barrister1602]

So Mormons, Witnesses and Baptists have been by in the last month.
Which one should I join?

Im Baptist. Please pick one of the others.

 

[UCFRogerz]

Baptists are the same way. I'm from a Catholic family which means we curse, drink, and dance. And enjoy the shit out of Halloween.

However, I dated a Baptist years ago and instead of HAlloween I was taken to a "Hell House". This is an "amusement" where they depict various people sinning and their eternal residence in Hell that surely awaits. They don't do Halloween since it celebrates sin and the occult.

Afterwards, someone sits with you to ask you about your emotions. I told them I was fine, it was lame, and that I'm a Catholic who plans to hand out candy. You could tell they were pissed off.

I broke up with her like a month later. Certainly not PIIHB going on.

Effer grew up baptist (and I Catholic) and can confirm the craziness of that group of people. Her mother hated me because I was Catholic and for corrupting her daughter. I think she is over that now... However, Baptist craziness does translate in unique ways...

 

[KnighttimeJoe]

Effer grew up baptist (and I Catholic) and can confirm the craziness of that group of people. Her mother hated me because I was Catholic and for corrupting her daughter. I think she is over that now... However, Baptist craziness does translate in unique ways...

When you say crazy, HOW crazy? No Drinky drink? No dancing? Swearing? Or other?

Most baptists I know are like my fellow Catholics: a bunch of swearing, boozing muther effers. Which means I get along with them.

 

[Good Knight Sweetheart]

Effer grew up baptist (and I Catholic) and can confirm the craziness of that group of people. Her mother hated me because I was Catholic and for corrupting her daughter. I think she is over that now... However, Baptist craziness does translate in unique ways...

I once had a roommate who was southern Baptist, and didn't know that Catholics were Christian. Seriously??

.

 

[UCFRogerz]

When you say crazy, HOW crazy? No Drinky drink? No dancing? Swearing? Or other?

Most baptists I know are like my fellow Catholics: a bunch of swearing, boozing muther effers. Which means I get along with them.

The church she was going to was No drinking, no swearing, and no dancing. When a friend of hers was married in that church they announced that they'd make an exception for the father/daughter dance. It was comical/sad. That was one of the most hateful group of people I've ever been around yet I was the sinner for being Catholic.

Needless to say, effer came around to the dark side and her and her family quit going to that church since it was so effed up.

 

[KnighttimeJoe]

I once had a roommate who was southern Baptist, and didn't know that Catholics were Christian. Seriously??

.

And then there are dip shit baptists like that who don't recognize Catholicism. Could that roommate both read and write? Did she walk around 24/7 with a bicycle helmet on?