Jehovahs Witness - Christians in Mississauga !.


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goldeneye   
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Location: London, ON

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 09-06-06 21:10:52

Quote:
Originally posted by shankaracharya

How do I handle this situation in a nice way, if they knock the door once again?.

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do not open the door

try to have a viewing eye piece installed in your door if you already not have one


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tamilkuravan   
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 10-06-06 00:35:20

For CD's enlightenment :
In India, there used to be just 3 branches of christianiy - Chatolic , Protestant and Pentecost (off shoot of protestant). In Canada, the majority population is Catholic and Protestant. We also do however have Pentecost, Jehovah's witness and the Mormons. I have not been troubled by the Jehovah's witness (JW) except for finding their magazine at a TTC seat or being handed out their magazine (Awake) at a bus stop. I generally read that to pass time whilke traveling in the TTC. I have also read in their magazine that JW was banned in Australia some decades back and how the JW worked under ground in Aussie land during those days.
I have however been talked to by the Mormons while traveling in the TTC. They are dressed in Black suit (and they call themselves missionaries) and you can find them in many TTC. They talked to me about the founder of mormon and asked me if they can drop off a Mormon Bible at my house. I said yes and gave them my address but they did not come. They claim that Mormon was founded by a prophet born in the USA. I have also seen some Gora's diagree with them in the TTC.
To the topic's discussion, if you are uneasy about them, you can frankly tell them your views. They and you are in a country which gives you the 100% freedom of choice. You need not be ashamed of what they might think if you tell them that you are not interested. Just follow your heart and tell them that your wish is not to be disturbed.
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soon-2-b-R2I   
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 10-06-06 11:13:36

Shankaracharya,

never open door without seeing who is there, I have experienced this too many times, every time I had 2 ladies though. The only thing is I could see them coming from my window so I was prepared, I don't open the door when I see them, they mostly come in formal dress. Once my son did open the door so I went & talked to them, I have never allowed them in though, whenever they offer to have discussion, I tell them it is not right time or I am busy.

Once the lady insisted on something about peace & how Christian religion is better. I had plainly asked, 'what is wrong with 'Hindu' religion? whatever you teach the same things my religion has taught us & I am very happy & proud to be Hindu'. They are also ready for this kind of situation, she immediately said,'oh dear I am not asking you to change your religion, let's discuss about how god can give us more peace in this world that we all need'.

I would suggest don't open the door completely, always stand in a way, don't let them in.

I respect christianity & have worked in christian organisation for all this years.

Gandhiji about christianity "to be a good Hindu also meant that I would be a good Christian. There was no need for me to join your creed to be a believer in the beauty of the teachings of Jesus or try to follow His example. Hinduism teaches the same great truth and Mohammedanism and Zoroastrianism, too."



zubs   
Member since: Jan 06
Posts: 74
Location: Toronto

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 10-06-06 13:51:06

I guess these Johova people are somebody even we christians also keeps a distance with. They are not exactly christians ( followers of Jesus Christ) But instead they claims they have direct link with the god and stuff like that. They are so annoying that, we sometimes had to say "get lost". These kind of forceful religious preaching never practised in christianity.



jake3d   
Member since: Sep 03
Posts: 2962
Location: Montreal

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 11-06-06 17:45:54

Quote:
Originally posted by shankaracharya

I foresee them visiting again. I have high regard and respect for Christianity and Catholicism in particular.



Fyi: the Jehovahs witness are completely at odds(for the most part) with Catholicism and various other christian denominations.

I personally consider them fanatics but the saving grace is that they are pacifists.

e.g:Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible prohibits the consumption, storage and transfusion of blood, including in cases of emergency. This view was introduced in 1945, though restrictions on the use of certain blood products and medical procedures have been relaxed over time. Their stance on blood has been a common source of controversy, as members have died from loss of blood.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehovah%27s_Witnesses_and_blood

If you want to listen to them is your choice. Its good you have an open mind but you have already given them more time than I would.


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meghal   
Member since: Jul 04
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 12-06-06 10:04:07

Quote:
Originally posted by shankaracharya

I do not want to complain to my Super to how these people are able to get access to the building, as I would look biased towards others.




You are complaining to super about encroachment of your privacy. This has nothing to do about your bias towards any particular sect.

You pay your rent/mortgage not only for the accommodation, but also for the peace & security. If any of these comforts gets compromised, you have all right to complain against that.

IMHO, it would be a good thing to send written complaints to super as well as building management, detailing the inconvenience and how the security of building gets breached by unwanted visitors

Meghal





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