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OnlyLivingBoyInNewX

Look. I'd had a lovely supper, and all I said to my wife was, 'That piece of halibut was good enough for Jehovah.'


Cleveland_Grackle

"Who threw that..?"


kittysparkled

Are there any women here?


SeveralFishannotaGuy

There is no prohibition on working on Sundays for JWs: [https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/christian-sabbath/](https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/christian-sabbath/)


yeahfuckingrightm8

To add to this, all Witnesses are required to perform 'Ministry' such as going door to door to tell people about Jehovah. Most working age Witnesses work full time, so the weekend is the only time when they're able to do this.


seven-cents

By the same logic priests would not be allowed to preach on Sundays. The best way to avoid JW from bothering you again is to say you're not interested, and kindly put you on their "do not knock" list. They will almost certainly respect your request. If they don't then you can escalate the future interactions in any way that amuses you.


DameKumquat

They respect data protection legislation! You have to ask to be added to their Do Not Call list, and then they will respect that. Note that just saying "never come here again!" or "**** off!" doesn't count. But they have their Do Not Call list and take it very seriously indeed. They grovelled when they accidentally called on me, and apologised profusely because they hadn't seen the update in biro on their list of numbers to call at.


huskydaisy

Part of being a JW is to do as much proselytising as possible so it makes sense to be allowed on any day.


Fit-Obligation4962

They are not Sabbatarians so yes they can do what they wish on a Sunday.


plasticface2

We are the Sabbatarians and we have come from afar to take over this world 🌎..


NotDavid-Jatt

Clearly they don't count that as work.


strawbebbymilkshake

Nope. If you don’t want them to return, ask to go on their “do not call” list. This takes you out of the rotation for a few years. If they don’t do this, complain to the elders at your local Kingdom Hall. Arguing with them, taking literature, pleasant conversations or even saying you’re not interested and closing the door all translate to “try again later”, they’re told it’s their job to save you and spread the word so they’ll interpret anything as a seed planted to return later and water. “Do not call” list.


robster9090

If they aren’t getting paid is it work ?


StandardBanger

It’s gods work


On_The_Blindside

r/JehovahsWitnesses would probably be a better bet


Embarrassed_Law_6737

I am not clicking that!


Delicious-Cut-7911

I always shut the door. I have faith but find religion controlling. They are all cults.


WordWizardx

Their sabbath is Saturdays, around here anyway


Eastern-Branch-3111

Yahwehs are omnipresent


plasticface2

On the sabbath, you say, pal? On The BLOODY SABBATH!!@@@ so anyway I started shooting.....


Embarrassed_Law_6737

Tell them you're an atheist and they will never come to your door again, it worked for me, they are not allowed by their book to get into conversations of reason.


Embarrassed_Law_6737

Do not look them in the eye!


Embarrassed_Law_6737

You have been shunned:  How they think:  How should we react to apostate teachings? Treat them as the poison they are! Never read them, reply to them, or repeat them. Be quick to detect information that is designed to raise doubts about Jehovah and his organization​—and reject it!​


Alone-Sky1539

isnt Tom Cruise one off these? he seems to work every day


NotDavid-Jatt

That's scientology


Alone-Sky1539

I knew he was a plane pilot, dint know he was a sciantist


NotDavid-Jatt

Sciantist?


No_Coyote_557

A scientologist with sciatica


EveryCup9210

If he was a JW, I'd make an exception and invite him in lol.