2006-07-20 04:52:21 · 11 answers · asked by kellyjosaunders 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course Jehovah's Witnesses believe we are the one true religion. It is not conceit to think so; it would be hypocrisy to think otherwise, to claim to believe what we actually do not believe. But our belief has solid basis, not on religious leaders, not on religious systems, but on the Bible.
The apostle Peter said: “Christ suffered for you, leaving you a model for you to follow his steps closely.” (1 Pet. 2:21) To be a Christian, one must follow the example Christ set. Jehovah’s Witnesses are the only ones today following Christ's example.
While on earth, Jesus Christ made himself thoroughly familiar with the Scriptures and lived by its right principles. He also bore witness to the name and purposes of his heavenly Father. “I have made your name known to them and will make it known.” (John 17:26) He stated that his purpose in coming was to bear witness to the truth. (John 18:37)
Christians of the first century followed Christ’s example by bearing witness to the truth, although this conflicted with the traditional teachings that were popularly accepted in those days. Early followers of Christ refused to adopt any of the philosophical beliefs or religious formalisms of the pagan Greeks and Romans. They knew that a Christian’s worship must be pure, undefiled by pagan influence. “Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?”—2 Cor. 6:14
Because Jehovah’s witnesses are unlike orthodox church members in their beliefs and religious activities, some persons may claim that they are not Christians; but they do meet the Scriptural requirements that determine a Christian. This is what counts, not what is popular.
2006-07-20 15:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Maia-Kine' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses are the true religion.
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.
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 name-calling 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
2006-07-20 16:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brochure "Jehovah's Witnesses—Who Are They? What Do They Believe?" can be found at the first link below.
If you would like a free Bible study you can ask any Jehovah's Witness and they will be happy to help you come to an accurate understanding of God's Word the Bible.
If you do not know a Witness the second link below will take you to a web page that will allow you to request a Witness to come to your home.
Have a good day and read your Bible daily.
2006-07-20 12:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by .*. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are true religion. Anything of us being a cult is false religion and I take it very offensively when some one says they know about us but htey don't even listen and give out the false information. We are the true faith and a true religion. The Trinity is bogus.
2006-07-20 17:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by Don't worry be happy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am sure they think they are the "True Religion" LIke all religions do. But, all cults.
2006-07-20 11:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by Arcturus R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are not a cult. We are the true religion. You said in your question "true religion" you must know something about us already. Go to www.watchtower.org to see for yourself. What do you have to lose? I'm positive your questions wil be answered.
2006-07-20 11:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by Snow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not true.most of them dont even know the history of what there into.they use to read the k.j bible now they have there own.and in the past they had there holidays.now they dont there in to a new light there is no new light its just a cover for things they use to beleave.jesus is the light he dont change he is the same today as yesterday.and in the bible you dont have to answer any ? befor you can get babtised.i think all in jw should go on line and look up history of the jw.
2006-07-20 12:57:20 · answer #7 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that Christians define all Christian sects that don't believe in the trinity as a cult. JW don't believe in the trinity so you decide.
2006-07-20 12:08:59 · answer #8 · answered by cj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cult
2006-07-20 11:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by Caboman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see for yourself:
http://watchtower.org
Do a search. Look for what you're trying to find. Hope you get you answer! :)
2006-07-20 12:00:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋