My parents were Jehovah's Witnesses when I was younger and I was forced to practice their religion. This gave me some problems later in life when I rejected their religion.
What are your opinions about Jehovah's Witnesses? Especially want to hear from people who have Jehovah's Witness parents but themselves are not Jehovah's Witnesses.
2006-07-08 16:18:59 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They're closeminded people. Very unreasonable. Religion is for the weak. Have your own ideas of god. Don't have other people tell you how you should be.
2006-07-08 16:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
While I don't agree that anyone should be FORCED into practicing ANY religion they are not interested in, I do believe in people being exposed to all sorts... then being allowed to choose -after all, we each have to answer for ourselves in the end. Regarding Jehovah's Witnesses - I don't see anything wrong at all. They're pretty much a "practice what you preach" sort of people... unlike Catholics (no offense, I'm Puerto Rican & that was my first religion) where it was fine to sin as long as you went to confession. Then you could do it all over again. At least with Jehovah's Witnesses, if you do something wrong and don't "repent" you're out. So at least they're not hypocrites like what I was raised with. Besides, the whole point of being Christian is to be Christ-like... believing he is your savior, the son of God, and trying to live the kind of life he did. That would include talking to people about the Bible - which is what Jesus and his disciples did. So I can't see how Jehovah's Witnesses can be faulted for doing that. I guess I could say a few other things, but I think you get the point... no problems here.
2006-07-08 23:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by fragglerockqueen 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a Jehovah's witness, but I do make the time for them when they come to the door (unless, of course, I'm REALLY pressed for time--it happened once!) and talk with them about their beliefs and God.
I don't get exactly why people get so annoyed with someone coming to the door to discuss spiritual stuff. I mean, sure, it's inconvenient at times, but that's about the worst of it. They don't want money or anything. They're no worse than the kids who sell candy and cookies for whatever fundraiser. I guess it's sort of like picking on Mennonites--Jehovah's Witnesses are an easy target.
Most of them are well-mannered and even a little nervous, but nice. I"ve never been attacked by one. Oh, and conversion never came up. I was invited to the church, though, and I just simply told them the truth--that I was comfortable in my current one. No offense was taken by either side.
So I don't mind if a complete stranger is concerned about my soul or the souls of others. Kind of comforting really.
2006-07-09 00:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by mithril 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm 15 and I was raised in the truth. I honestly did not like it while growing up I thought it was useless. But now that I've matured I understand that it is the only true religion, the only one following the Bible. But you say that you were forced and being a Witness is a choice. Whatever you do or don't do is a reflection of your heart. If it's not in your heart to listen to us and believe us then it just isn't. YOU have to want it, no on e can make you do anything. But whatever you choose to do with your life make sure it's truly something you can deal with for the rest of your life no matter how bad things get.
2006-07-10 15:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by P-nut 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses believe in, and teach, the bible. Sadly, it's unsurprising that some people don't like that.
(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.
(2 Corinthians 4:4-6) The god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through. For we are preaching, not ourselves, but Christ Jesus
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/library/jt/index.htm?article=article_04.htm
2006-07-10 14:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Jehovah's come to my door at least once every other weekend. Some are very nice and when I tell them that we are of a different religion, they are actually very understanding. I just don't think that, even though it's all the same message, that they are quite on the same wavelength as the other religions. I'm not downing your parents. But I think they are a lot like the Pentacostals.
2006-07-08 23:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by ladygator1031 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well, I'm not one and neither are my parents however, a boy I went out with was, anyway, he ended up getting cancer and because of the pure blood law was told he could not have a transfusion. His parents went against this law, which inturn saved their sons life bu the wholefamily were expelled from the church as a result. I think that generally, Jehovah's witmesse's have their hearts in the right place and trully believe in what they teach, I just think that it can be a little misguided as love should be unconditional, particularly between a child and parent. Hope that helps.
2006-07-08 23:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by Princess 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to tutor a lady in math who was one and she never pushed it on me. She did admit that every Sunday she and family go door to door with their pamphlets. I have seen others around town engaged in this business, and it seems harmless and low key. An old couple walked up my driveway a couple of months ago as I was starting yard work. He was civil and didn't try to take me from my work. He asked if I would take a pamphlet. I politely took one. Never read it. I say, if someone wants to read the info and get involved, that's their choice. It's not form me, but at least they're not as irritating as telemarketers or insurance salesmen.
2006-07-08 23:26:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-08 23:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by Abercrombie_Cutiee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interesting that I just 'happened' on your question - as I was approached by a JW, and given a tract about death, at the cemetery I was documenting today!
I 'studied' with these folks for a fair number of months, and feel that their beliefs (and practices of same), are quite rigid and 'cultish'. After studying about other religions and their histories, it seems to me that JWs are very close to 'modern' JeWs. I would not support them, or encourage anyone else I know to do so.
2006-07-08 23:31:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses are not in any more error in their religious beliefs than any other organized religion.
2006-07-08 23:26:00 · answer #11 · answered by Nina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋