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Offline StevieSteve

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Re: Going to the LDS Centre...
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday 28 November 18 12:35 GMT (UK) »
I can assure you that your fears have kept me from ever going to an LDS venue.


Well, you have been to TNA, I believe


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Re: Going to the LDS Centre...
« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 28 November 18 13:03 GMT (UK) »
Steve, yes I remember making the comment about being apprehensive about going there. I was surprised how friendly everything was. Shamefully I only live 3 or 4 miles away, but it takes an hour to get there by bus and haven't been back.

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Re: Going to the LDS Centre...
« Reply #11 on: Wednesday 28 November 18 13:10 GMT (UK) »
Hi Martin

Well, if you saw any friendly Americans in blue shirts helping people left, right and centre there, they were the religious maniacs you were worried about  :)
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Re: Going to the LDS Centre...
« Reply #12 on: Wednesday 28 November 18 21:16 GMT (UK) »
I have found a friendly polite way to deal to the door knockers, (usually either LDS or Jehovah's Witnesses.  I simply smile and say "Thank you for calling - I am a Christian - I realise and respect that you have your values and beliefs, and I thank you for respecting mine, you have a good day"!

This usually brings a smile from them, and a "God Bless".  In particular, the friendly LDS people, who I think must have me on a "Do Not Visit" list,  as when they're in my street, they no longer call!

JW's?  They still call, but get my usual response! 
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