How could they be if it was created by men and they believe that the earth is only 6000 years old. Do they have some kind of covenant with God like the ancient Hebrews? Even if they do try to follow the Bible more closely, no human is qualified to judge what is the right way.
2006-07-02 15:07:14 · 9 answers · asked by Joe S 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jehovah's Witnesses consider themselves to the only true Christians on earth today. As such, they enjoy the benefits of the various Christian covenants which replaced the Jewish Mosaic Law. Like the questioner, the Witnesses recognize that no human determines right and wrong, but Witnesses do recognize that the Holy Scriptures are infallible and inspired as the Word of God.
Jehovah's Witnesses often point to their global preaching work and their endurance of repeated attacks to prove that they are the true religion. The Witnesses hear so much vitriol and hatred directed at them. Interestingly, such "hatred" should be expected by true Christians in this time of the end, and it actually helps identify Jehovah's Witnesses as Christ's true disciples:
(John 15:19) If you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own. Now because you are no part of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.
(Luke 6:22) Happy are you whenever men hate you, and whenever they exclude you and reproach you and cast out your name as wicked for the sake of the Son of man.
(1 Peter 4:4) Because you do not continue running with them in this course to the same low sink of debauchery, they are puzzled and go on speaking abusively of you.
(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.
It seems signficant that the relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are the ones best known for their worldwide preaching work. Yet Jesus commanded that ALL who would call themselves "Christian" perform this public work:
(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.
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2006-07-02 15:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
I am not a JW, but my family has accepted the religion. Like any religion, can you prove that it is the only true one? Jehovah's witnesses follow the bible, and if you believe in the bible, then Yes they can prove to you it is the "true" christian religion.
I for one do not believe in the bible, so hence cannot accept the truth as they see it. They do also have proof refering to how the bible is historically accurate, although I do see other books (although not of the significance of such as the bible) with the same proof.
To be quite frank all religions are created by humans. it doesn't matter. Who makes the decisions for the Cathloics but a human who has been chosen by other humans for the part.
In short, if you really want the answer to this question, invite one in when they are going Door to door, or attend a few meetings, ask them. Have them show you why they feel that they are the truth.
2006-07-02 22:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by lady_necromantia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chosen for what? God is an invention of the humans and only exist on our minds. We are chosen by a causality to live some years in this planet, that's all. Ignorance is one of the bases of all religions.
2006-07-02 22:17:55 · answer #3 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will try, but when they come to your house, invite them in and go get your Bible and start talking about Revelation and the Second Coming Of the Lord to them. See how fast they fine the door. Works every time
2006-07-02 22:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually no, anyone can think of him/herself that they are chosen, which can make them uppity. God elects his people, from any kind of religion, nationality, or the worse human derelict. That's why you will find someone who has been on skid row see the light one day. As Jesus said to his disciples."Remember I chose you, you did not chose me."
2006-07-02 22:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet they can, just as Methodists, Baptists, Catholics or any other religion. The important thing is that they live a life worthy of life after death. that they "practice what they preach".
2006-07-02 22:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by kimsss717 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they could prove they are "chosen", everyone would have joined by now.
2006-07-02 22:12:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
can any religion prove anything, they invented the word faith for that
2006-07-02 22:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by skippy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it`s all a big crock of bull (god, jesus, or the devil)
2006-07-02 23:07:58 · answer #9 · answered by Scott R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋