Hey Jehovah's Witnesses out there, do yall consider yourselves a cult??

Question

I wanna kno wut yall believe too

Let me tell yall tho....yeah they go door to door, sharing their religion, but they can't go into other churches, their churches don't have any windows, just little stuff like that make me think that they're a cult, sort of like a fraternity or sorority

Idk, just somethin to think about

Answer 1

NO! They are not a cult. They are a recognized, ORGANIZED religion. And for your other questions...the Kingdom halls(churches) don't have windows for various reasons...its cheaper to build if there are no windows. Some places have had their windows shot out during a meeting which isn't safe for anyone inside...so they took out the windows. Some places in the world glass is very expensive and scarce..so they don't put windows in. IF you want to see what goes on inside...then go in. They are not "hiding" anything. Their doors are open!!

It is up to the persons conscience if they want to enter another church(for a funeral or whatever) Some people have no problem with it...some do. It all just comes down to a matter of personal choice.

Answer 2

Jehovah's Witness's are not a cult. Look up the definition of cult. They are just as much a religion as any other MAINSTREAM religion. They are listed with the government as a religion so there.

A cult is a secretive organization, etc., why would they come knocking at your door inviting you to their religous meetings if they were a cult that didn't want the public to know what they were up too? Jeez, think about what your asking first.

Answer 3

The term "cult" is an insulting synonym for "religion". The term has no place in polite conversation, and Jehovah's Witnesses correctly consider it an insult.

Sadly, this so-called "question" seems intended mostly as insulting slander against Jehovah's Witnesses. Jesus himself quite plainly assigned the Christian congregation to perform an evangelizing work (Matt 28:19,20; Luke 10:1,2; et al). And despite the lies in this "question", as a religion Jehovah's Witnesses do not refuse to enter other churches and do not themselves require windowless churches (Kingdom Halls).

Generally, a Kingdom Hall is built without windows only in areas which tend toward hate crimes and vandalism against houses of worship. From the tone of this "question", it is unsurprising to learn that the questioner is from such an area.


One wonders if anti-Witnesses understand that Jehovah's Witnesses are proven to be true Christians, based upon the Witnesses' preaching work and the anti-Witnesses' bigoted hatred against them.

(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories. You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.

Learn more!
http://watchtower.org

Answer 4

Many people consider us a cult because we actually read the Bible and do what it tells us. They are so wrapped up in what their religious leader tells them that they don't take the time to read the Bible. Everything we do is because the Bible tells us. Everything we don't do is because it isn't in harmony with the Bible and has pagan roots. As regards to the windows some Halls do have windows, and when you're focused on the what is being said and what you're learning from the Bible, windows is the last thing on your mind. If you are truly interested listen to us when we come to your door, take some literature, read it along with your copy of the Bible. If you want to be more discreet then just go to our website :)

Answer 5

Enlighten yourself!

The World Book Encyclopedia explains that “traditionally, the term cult referred to any form of worship or ritual observance.” By that criterion, all religious organizations could be classified as cults.

However, in general usage today, the word “cult” has a different meaning. The same encyclopedia notes that “since the mid-1900’s, publicity about cults has altered the meaning of the term. Today, the term is applied to groups that follow a living leader who promotes new and unorthodox doctrines and practices.” Jehovah’s Witnesses follow the lead of Jesus Christ.

JESUS CHRIST was accused of being a drunkard, a glutton, a Sabbath breaker, a false witness, a blasphemer of God, and a messenger of Satan. He was also accused of being subversive.—Matthew 9:34; 11:19; 12:24; 26:65; John 8:13; 9:16; 19:12. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, his disciples were likewise the target of serious accusations.

Paul was later accused of being a “pestilent fellow and stirring up seditions among all the Jews throughout the inhabited earth” and of trying “to profane the temple.” (Acts 24:5, 6)

Evidently, this new group established by Jesus Christ was considered by some to be a religious group with radical views and practices that clashed with what was accepted in those days as normal social behavior. Undoubtedly, many today would have considered the Christians a destructive cult. “For truly as regards this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”—Acts 28:22.

Jehovah's Witnesses do not plot conspiracies or engage in hurtful behavior. On the contrary, we try to live by the Bible’s counsel to be in subjection first to God, then to secular governments. We pay the taxes required by law and endeavor to “be peaceable with all men.” (Romans 12:18; 13:6, 7; 1 Peter 2:13-17) In our Bible educational work, we foster respect for law, family values, and morality. Many governments have praised us for being law-abiding citizens. (Romans 13:3) Yet, we have at times been targets of opposition.

But this doesn't surprise us. Jesus Christ left no doubt about what being his disciple would involve. “A slave is not greater than his master,” he told his followers. “If they have persecuted me, they will persecute you also.” Jesus was hated “without cause.” (John 15:18-20, 25; Psalm 69:4; Luke 23:22) His disciples could expect the same—opposition without justifiable basis. On more than one occasion, he warned them: “You will be objects of hatred.”—Matthew 10:22; 24:9.

Answer 6

Well, I would call them a cult definitely and some of the witnesses here imply that they are the only people who read a bible which is complete nonsense. Another nonsense statement is that they are the only evangelizing organisation, and that they are the only true Christians, which with a blinkered point of view is kind of insulting to Christians and implies a certain amount of hatred towards Christian groups.

They need our prayers

Answer 7

a cult worships a man who tell you when to eat,sleep, make love to your mate. when to shower and some forth. we worship Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. we are in 235 lands and live in our own homes, we pay bills and shop in stores. a cult lives in one area. some of our kingdom halls do have windows. as a matter of fact, the kingdom hall that I attend has windows. many don't because we would be looking out the window instead of listening to the talks. we don't need windows that have anything on them like churches. I wish people would stop saying we are brainwashed, we are not brainwashed. Jehovah God did not make us into robots. we go door to door because Jesus Christ told us at Matthew 28 verses 19 and 20. Jesus did it where ever he met people, that is why we talk to people everyplace,in parking lots, stores and at your home.about the 144,00 that are going to heaven. look in your king James bible. it says the same thing. they are anointed by Jehovah God, not by man who go to heaven. why don't you read your bible and see the same thing if you know how to read.

Answer 8

We do not consider ourselves to be a cult. Sometimes we do not have windows in our Kingdom Halls because that is distracting when we are trying to study the Bible. (Example: Last Sunday a deer was playing around outside one of the windows and I got distracted) (Newer Kingdom Halls have windows.)

Answer 9

if applying and reading the bible makes us a cult, then all of Christianity is a cult. and there are windows. go past any kingdom hall. there are windows.

Answer 10

No we are not a cult!

If you want to know what we believe, then contact your local Kingdom Hall and ask someone to contact you, or go to http://watchtower.org .

We don't go to other churches because of this scripture;

Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice out of heaven say: “Get out of her, my people, if YOU do not want to share with her in her sins, and if YOU do not want to receive part of her plagues.<
We do have windows in some of our Halls. Some don't because it cost less to build them without them!

All of our teachings come from the bible! NOT from man!


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