First, let me start by saying I respect and honor the right of ANYONE to spread their message. I do not descriminate against anyones church. In the U.S. we are fortunate enough to enjoy that right.
That said, a Jehovah's decided that the death of my father would be a good time to send a letter to my mother. It began by offering sympathy, but moved quickly to urging her to contact a Jehovah's witness, preferably them.
As I said, knock on my door, talk to me on the street, even call me on the phone to spread a religious method. This person is using the obituaries and the phone book to find targets and I think that crosses the line of good taste.
I have sent a letter to the person sending it, but I suspect this is an ongoing practice. I would like to see a stop to this. This letter only served to upset a widow, and I suspect that is the reaction the letter recieves often.
My first choice is to contact someone in the church and forward the name of the person responsible, so that it may be handled internally. Failing that, I will contact a columnist at the local newspaper.
Advice please?