POKeMAD : Yes, trust me, I've had to put up with extremely persistent Mormon missionaries before. Although they have never been rude (at least not necessarily), I think I know the feeling. I guess it's harder for some people to exercise patience in that kind of situation. I mean really, when it comes down to it, you're within your right to say "Get out of my house or I'm calling the police."

The first month we were here we had someone come to the door... I don't know if they were JW, Mormon, or what... some kind of Christian. I lied and said I was Jewish since I am not sure how Pagan-tolerant the area is (from what I can tell, not very) and I didn't want a mob at the door. They still tried, and I told them politely that I just was not interested. Haven't had any come to the door since so perhaps they learn faster here?

Annette : i only wish i had your patienc, i tend to get really annoyed when people keep talking on and on needlessly :/

Elara : I think it does depend on the area, and the person. That makes me wonder... Would they try very hard to convert an Indian person who had an obvious cultural/family tie to Hinduism? "Jesus doesn't want you to wear that Bindi dot."

There are quite a few of them in my trailer park.

I'm almost never home, and if I am, they just hand me a brochure. I either make kindling out of it or just throw it out.

Only once do I remember having Mormons coming to my house. I let them in not knowing who they were. I got a scolding from my mom for it but not because of the fact that I let in Mormons, only because I let in strangers to begin with. If Mormons ever do come to my house again I won't let the in, just politely tell them I'm not interested.

I have had repetitive visits from them putting papers on my fence and what not so I'm kinda getting really frustrated. I don't know much about them but I've heard they're like Christians but some things about them are just... not right. Another thing is my brother brought a JW bible and there were some arguments between me and him. When he turned 18 he moved out so I've been praying for him ever since.

I always let them in unless I'm sleeping or something. I'm a practicing Wiccan and am extremely religiously tolerant. I enjoy learning about other peoples beliefs and have no issue with getting into a serious theological discussion. I get a visit from two guys in particular. They understand that I won't be converted, but they come and talk to me anyway. At first I just wanted to mess with them, but after letting them talk for a while and listening to their interpretation of things that do not, in any way, make sense I figured it'd be better to reverse testify. They've become increasingly interested in my beliefs and my views of their beliefs. The funny thing about most of them is that they don't know anything other than the religion they've been taught and told was the truth so the ones that aren't completely closed minded actually like to learn about things others would see as blasphemy. Although they still refer to me as "The Heathen". I've come to except it as a term of endearment. My suggestion to everyone is to do the same thing they're doing, spreading their views. They've already come to you. Lol. Although it's not really a goal of any pagan religions to gain converts, it's nice to teach someone something new and to gain friends in unlikely places.  

WooGie502 :
  That's the perfect way to be.  I have a friend that lets them in every time and discusses everything with them.  It also depends on how they act too I guess.  Like if they're rude or pushy they can leave.  Or if you're just too busy at the time to talk....  I agree with tolerance and understanding though.

Just the other day they CALLED me and asked what we should do to get world peace!
Normally i would have hanged up, but i was so confused so i kept listening...and eventually hanged up!

   Well, I can't have much of an opinion here seeing as I'm only 14 and I don't decide who comes in our door no matter what their religion. However, I can tell you two experiences that my father and uncle had with JW, Mormons, etc. At our door. One time, someone of a religion other than Christian and his son came to our door and my dad answered it. Before the guy could even speak, my dad said as calm and polite as usual, "Listen, I know what you're here to tell me, but I really don't believe in your religion. Your wasting your time here, sorry."
   Then the guy said, "Did you have a traumatic experience with religion as a child? Is there something that keeps you away from religion?"
   I think my dad found this weird because we're actually Christian, not atheist. So he simply replied, "No, nothing happened to me as a child. I just don't share your beliefs." And that basically ended that, as the guy seemed rather offended.

   The other time was when my uncle answered the door for one of those guys. I thought this was funny. So, the guy came to the door and was telling my uncle about how the world was going to end soon and he was trying to save our souls. My uncle listened for a little while, but eventually interrupted the guy. My uncle said "Man, why are you guys always preaching such negative stuff? Like the end of the world and stuff. Why can't you guys just be happy and enjoy life? Can't you preach that?" And after that, I don't really know how the guy responded because I had to go to the kitchen to laugh.

Normally my mother talks to them and usually it's very rare for her to let them in but there are times when they are allowed in.

I don't want to begin a debate or anything, seeing as this is clearly not a thread on a debatable issue. But, I cannot stand JW's. Since I am a Christian, it really erks (is that a real word?) me when they would come by and talk to me about their version of God, Jesus, etc. However, I am open-minded and am willing to listen...I just calmly tell them that they're confused and need to get some studying done.
Yep. That's all I need to say about that.

I've had Jehovah's Witness people come to the door in the past, although I haven't seen any in a long time. I have never let them in. I've also had Mormon's come to the door.

I just politely tell them that I'm not interested.

Personally the whole practice of going door to door seems rather odd in today's day and age.

I have had Jehovah's Witness people come do my door as well, although it is rare. I did not let them in. I should note that it is not because of any ill feelings towards them or intolerance. I have a thing about letting people in my house. Especially when it is two people dressed in suits. I am paranoid that they aren't really people spreading a religion, but people who have sharp torture tools in those big bags they are carrying. With my luck, I would get the one pair of psycho killers posing as Jehovah's Witnesses if I let them in.

They used to stop by my house when I was little, My parents would talk to them but never let them in, I have my own religion so Normally if they do come over I will hide in the shadows of the house till they leave, I mean I would feel extremely bad if they could smell the cigs I smoke..

I believe very firmly that everybody has the right to believe whatever they want. They are also welcome to have serious discussions about it with me. However there is a time and a place for everything, and therein lies the key. In the area I live in the Jehovah's Witnesses usually show up early morning on Saturday. Saturday is the one day I have to sleep in, I'm a full time college student working 25 hours on the side. Of course they have no way of knowing so it wouldn't be fair to grow angry with them. I do however politely decline to listen to them and tell them to stop by another time. They never do, so I often ask myself whether or no they are truly dedicated to their cause or simply doing it because they feel they have to. Of course I don't know enough about their beliefs to make a definitive decision, so maybe someday they will stop by at an appropriate time. I have a thirst for knowledge of any sort so this sort of thing appeals to me

When I was younger, we used to get them every now and then.

Eventually we moved to a rural setting, and didn't really get those visitors.

Well we did get them a few times before. Of course I really wasn't interested in become a Jehovah's Witness, despite the fact that they tried to talk to me but I didn't really let them inside my house though.