I have some great mormon friends who went off and served these missions, I'm sure most people who grew up in Alberta know some mormons who have done the same. Some of you guys might be surprised to find out these are pretty normal guys who have decided to donate a couple years of there lives to their belief system. You don't need to be rude to them, just tell them you're not interested. If you're bored, invite them in and debate religion with them (seriously, my one friend loved when people would just chat belief systems with him).
Seriously though, I've heard some of the stuff they've gone through from rude or inconsiderate people. Then to hear people say that they send their dogs after them. They don't mean ill-will to you, they truly believe they are offering you a gift by sharing their beliefs. If you don't want to hear it, tell them no. Don't be an about it.
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