Religious members who approach individuals/go door to door to convince individuals to convert; what is your worst experience? Can you understand why people get agitated?

I once had a lady try and assault my mom. Talking with the neighbors let us know that she had already been very mentally unstable- she also yelled at us from a bullhorn too.

I was attacked by a couple of kids who's parents were extremely against my religion. I guess their hate was strong enough to affect their kids because I was beat up that day.

I can see why people may get agitated. After all, we are strangers. We knock on your door, probably at 8 am. You could be sleeping in. I get it. Some irritation is rational. The thing is... when you go out of your way to be rude is when it's unnecessary.

What I want people to know is: - No, I am not trying to convert you. I am at your doorstep to see if you are interested in the pamphlet I have to offer. Not interested? That's okay, have a nice day.
- I will not stop preaching just because you say so. You don't speak for the whole neighborhood. Even if you think you do- can guarantee, I've met at least three or four people in your neighborhood who have been kind enough to tell me to come back. So no. I will keep knocking on doors. Just not on yours.
- I am religious. But just because I am religious, doesn't mean I set out to personally harm you. I am not the person who has turned you away from religion. You turned yourself away because of this and that- it has nothing to do with me. I am only here to ask a question, and then be on my way.
- Soliciting isn't what I'm doing.
- I'm sorry you feel so strongly that you need to be hostile and aggressive with a woman who is half your size. But it's in the best interest of all, if you just say "No thank you." And shut your door.
- Go ahead. Call the cops. I got a pamphlet for them too ;)

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