Doh! They were at my house too! They left a calling card... with... um.. a picture of the destruction of Sodom? Did they know who lives here? It's probably the Tower of Bable or something, but I still think it's funny.
The first time in years that missionaries come by and I'm out doing errands. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(It's probably actually the coming of Christ to the New World or something. Orange? People cowering?)
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
Describe the card and what it says, please. I'm curious.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
It's has a city-scape in the background... some largish structure... and there is a blinding light in the sky and the people look really scared of it. Some broken pillars on the ground. And a dead tree.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
I know! It's the coming of Iluvatar to the Numenoreans! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yup, that's the one I was describing. Coming of Christ to the New World, and/or the day that there was no night, as close as I've ever been able to figure it out. Book of Mormon pass-along card.
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
What would you have done, had you not missed them? I assume you're not thinking along the same lines I'm thinking, which tend to involve boiling oil and kitchen knives.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
KoM, that's no fun! There are much better ways to torture missionaries. Like invite them in where your porn mag collection is sitting around (but not visible until they're in and sitting down.) Then offer them a drink and give it to them in very dirty glasses that smell slightly of alcohol. Then sit around scratching yourself in intimate places.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Mmmmmm... oil..
Naw... I think Mormons are cute! I'd let them in and give them a water or something and we'd chat about religion for a few minutes and I'd get the Book of Mormon out of it. Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Don't expect it to help you get to sleep during those nights of insomnia, Telpy . . . *grin*
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
Oh well, I'm a man of simple tastes.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Hehehehhe
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
*raises eyebrows*
Simple tastes? Just a little salt and pepper, I presume?
Posted by Shanna (Member # 7900) on :
I knew Mormons in high school but I never had any kind of missionaries come to my door. I really wish they would, I've been wantiing to read the Book of Mormon for some fun.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, and I forgot the casual swearing and bringing up polygamy. "That Joe Smith, he was some horny f*-er, huh? Liked to sleep with all the ladies!"
(No, I've never done this. But I've heard all the horror stories. )
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Shanna, you can read it online at lds.org or request one by calling 1-800-537-7700.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Love for the Mormons!
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
"So, Peter, I here you've been missing a lot of work lately."
"I wouldn't say I've been missing it, Bob."
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
quote: It's has a city-scape in the background... some largish structure... and there is a blinding light in the sky and the people look really scared of it. Some broken pillars on the ground. And a dead tree.
It sounds like a nuke/'end-days' kind of thing.
quote: Yup, that's the one I was describing. Coming of Christ to the New World, and/or the day that there was no night, as close as I've ever been able to figure it out. Book of Mormon pass-along card.
Without text, that card sounds a lot like the usual 'repent before it's too late' fire and brimstone stuff that some of the churches pass out. Is that what the card is aiming for?
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
No. The painting is of Christ's appearance to the Americas after his resurrection. Here's a small version of it.
Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
LDS don't often do the fire and brimstone thing.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
We never get any missionaries knocking on our door. Beggars, yup. Democrats, uh huh. Meter Reading Guy, once in a while.
And in the winter, after a snowfall (or during), kids with shovels will come by with the offer to dig us out for a fee.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Once while walking down the stree thinking rather questionable and off coloured thoughts I got approached by a pair of Mormon missionaries. One had the nicest blue eyes. I had seen them in the library and mostly wanted to ask them if they heard of OSC or something, but I could not invite them to my house as it is an animal's nest plus I had a cold and could not meet them at the library... And I am a bit of a heathen... I doubt they are still around though.
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
I was shopping at my local mall, possibly last Christmas, and I see this group of shirt and tie wearing people from far off. I knew immediately they were Mormons on their mission.
<--- keen eyed and knowledgeable.
And they stuck out more than a little.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Ties? How quaint.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Shirts?
Posted by SingerGuy59 (Member # 5934) on :
White shirts and ties, riding bikes everywhere, and getting hassled by almost everyone.
Yup! Those were some good times. Best character growth experience of my whole life. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Would make a terrific costume, no? Shirt and tie.
"What are you supposed to be dressed up as?"
"A Mormon on a mission."
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*debates dressing her son this way for Purim* Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
rivka
At my shul, they definitely wouldn't get the joke.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Yeah, mine either.
"Oh, is he dressed as an Abba?"
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
I appreciate the clarification, but I hope there is a title on that picture in the pamphlet, because it definitely (I am not joking) looks like a nuke. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
rivka, what you need is a little black nametag for his shirt pocket. (They actually sell ones that say "future missionary" for use in Primary. I can get you one if you want one. )
Posted by Orson Scott Card (Member # 209) on :
Yeah, I always thought it was so cute when people wasted my time while I was on my mission. Almost as darling as the ones who cussed me out on the street.
And I know one missionary friend of mine was really amused when he was beaten up by thugs - those Mormons are such an easy target.
Aren't those Mormons funny and silly. Let's go make fun of some more of them!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*sigh*
Posted by Orson Scott Card (Member # 209) on :
No no, kethupqueen. Don't sigh. Laugh, and provide them with nametags.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
kq, with the nametag, I will still get about 80% blank incomprehension. (And most of the other 20% will Not Be Amused. )
I am, though. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Oh. And I knew I would need this at some point . . . I guess that point is now.
quote:Originally posted by Orson Scott Card: You were not mocked. You were affectionately teased.
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It's probably the Tower of Bable or something, but I still think it's funny.![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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I'd let them in and give them a water or something and we'd chat about religion for a few minutes and I'd get the Book of Mormon out of it. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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(They actually sell ones that say "future missionary" for use in Primary. I can get you one if you want one.