What happens when unexpected visitors knock on your door with religious pamphlets in hand? The way we respond reveals more about our character than we might realize. 

On a beautiful Friday morning, while tending to my garden and dreaming of installing an old-fashioned clothesline, I heard that familiar knock at my door. Standing there were Lori and Lori – Jehovah's Witnesses I hadn't seen in about a year and a half. This chance encounter sparked a fascinating exploration into how different people handle religious solicitors.

Some hide behind curtains pretending not to be home. Others prepare theological counterarguments to convert the converters. Many respond with dismissiveness or even hostility. I discovered religious websites advising believers to treat Jehovah's Witnesses as "spreaders of evil work" who shouldn't even be greeted, while online forums debate just how rude is too rude when turning them away.

My approach? The Golden Rule – treating others as I would want to be treated if I were the one knocking on doors sharing deeply held beliefs. This simple principle from Luke 6:31 guides my interactions not just with Jehovah's Witnesses, but with everyone I encounter. I engage in pleasant conversation, listen respectfully, and when appropriate, honestly share my own Catholic faith without argument or condescension.

What's remarkable is how this basic human courtesy builds unexpected bridges. Lori and Lori began listening to my radio show after our pleasant conversations. Not because either of us changed our beliefs, but because genuine human connection transcends doctrinal differences.

Join me for this thoughtful discussion on human dignity, religious differences, and the power of simple respect – all wrapped up with some nostalgic music including Commander Cody's 1971 hit "Hot Rod Lincoln." Subscribe and share if you believe in the transformative power of treating each person with kindness, regardless of differences in belief.