I too didn't care for local churches leaving pamphlets on my door. And waking me up to offer prayers.
But did I cry and run to mommy like a spoiled little brat?
No. I handled the problem myself < gasp! > through the ingenious use of a new-fangled thingamajig called a "No Tresspassing/No Solicitation" sign.
Just imagine, you too can solve even some of your own problems without making a court case out of it! Go on, drop your mommy's apron strings and do something yourself. I know it's hard, but you can do it! Once you experience the satisfaction of doing for yourself, you may be surprised to learn all the other things you can do... like turn the channel when you see something you don't like on TV.
bah. there are so many more FUN ways to deal with it. its so much more fun to come out with a cigar hanging out my mouth, beer in hand, tattoos and piercings showing, some offensive shirt on, and explain to them that they're not equipped to witness. they have their 1 or 2 select verses, usually written down, and from there they don't know what to say, usually coming back to their small selection of verses.
questioning them usually shows that they are quite ignorant of the religion that they preach.. at least around here. i end up telling them to go study, then come back to me before going out again. so far, only one was serious enough to do just that.
Unfortunately, religious fanatics don't get the message. They claim that they are not soliciting; they're just practicing their First-Amendment right to worship and proselytize.
In other words, how do you enforce your sign? Have you done any research on whether religious groups have ever been held accountable for ignoring "no solicitation" signs?
Since religious fanatics say that their right to knock on your door comes from God/Scriptures, they are not likely to be deterred by a homeowner getting a little upset. And in the court cases I've read, the courts usually side with the religious canvassers.
I just leave the
BEWARE OF WIFE
sign up and no problems LOL