⁵ If you wish to offer the book “Mankind’s Search for God,” you could ask:

◼ “With so many different religions today, have you ever wondered how we can determine which one is approved by God?” After a response, open the Mankind’s Search for God book to page 377. Highlight point number 7, and ask if the householder agrees that the true religion should unite all races of mankind. Look up one of the cited scriptures, and as time permits, discuss some of the other points in the list. If there is genuine interest, offer the book. When leaving, you could ask, “How should true religion affect a person’s conduct?” Arrange for a return visit to answer the question.

⁷ Conversation Starters: There are many teaching aids in the Mankind’s Search for God book that may be used as conversation starters on the initial call or return visit. You can begin a conversation simply by asking an appropriate question. For example, note these questions and topics and the pages where they are addressed:

“Questions That Require an Answer”​—pages 17-18.

“Was Jesus a Myth?”​—page 237.

“Who Wrote the Bible?”​—page 241.

“The Qur’ān and the Bible”​—page 285.

“Evidence of the Bible’s Authenticity”​—pages 340-1.

“What Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe”​—pages 356-7.

“How to Identify the True Religion”​—page 377.

⁸ You can turn to the selected page(s) in the Mankind’s Search for God book and explain the point being discussed. Then set up a return visit by asking a follow-up question that can be answered from either the Require brochure or the Knowledge book. Be sure to invite the householder to the Public Meeting and leave a handbill. Give individuals the opportunity to contribute to our work, perhaps by saying, “Some like to make a small donation to our worldwide work.”