2006-08-28 13:04:55 · 17 answers · asked by ronjunefaith 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course, but they will gladly hand you the Watchtower or Awake and beseech you to become a member.
2006-08-28 13:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if your group has so much respect for the name of Jehovah, why would you spell it with a small j?
Anyway, been there, done that, had a boyfriend who was one. I didn't like the experience then, and now that I've researched more about them, I would like it even less now.
JW's believe in many gods, they don't believe that Jesus is God, or God's word made flesh, they believe that Jesus is actually Michael the Archangel, and it was he that Adam and Eve spoke to. They believe that they will be the only ones to go to heaven, they believe that He is a lesser god in heaven, and He's ruling heaven with His father. These are just some of the reasons that I see them as a cult. There are others too. The shunning, the discommunication, if you don't believe as they do, the knocking on the doors and witnessing from a changed bible, the blood issue, etc...
My old boyfriend left, and didn't look back. Some members of his family stayed. They must shun him now. He went crazy, ended up in Tinley Park mental institution, and he still must take medication. Everyone that I knew was in it, came out, but they are messed up. They can't really hold good jobs, because they are still trying to hold on to some of those beliefs that they know are wrong, but it's been drilled into their minds by scripts. I feel sorry for them, because even though they think they know the true interpretations of the scriptures, they really don't.
2006-08-28 13:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by classyjazzcreations 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Jehovah's Witness congregation posts a schedule for its public meetings outside its local house of worship. All members of the public enjoy a standing open invitation to these scheduled public meetings, on the condition that they respect the dignity of the meeting. As with any church, theater, or auditorium, the congregation can and will revoke that conditional invitation if an attendee becomes unruly or otherwise disrespectful.
Latecomers who arrive 'during their service' will be admitted, and an attendant is assigned to help such ones find seats.
Incidentally, while they do not have any objection to the word "church", by tradition Jehovah's Witnesses call their meeting place a "Kingdom Hall".
Learn more:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/jt/article_08.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/rq/article_14.htm
2006-08-30 05:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! On the outside of the Kingdom Hall there should be a list of days and times for the meetings. I am going to provide you with a link that talks a little about how Jehovah's Witnesses are organized. It will give you a brief overview of the meetings, and what you can expect when you walk into the Kingdom Hall.
http://www.watchtower.org/library/rq/index.htm?article=article_14.htm
2006-08-28 18:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by izofblue37 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you are more than welcome. The JW organization is not a secret organization that you cannot penetrate. You could even request to go to the "head quarters" and if you set up an appointment meet with members of the governing body (try doing that with the Catholic Church). I know many JW's and no it is no cult, you will not be force fed, and what is best of it is truly free (you do not have to give 10% of your check). Just be curtious. Don't listen to people such as the above person who called it a cult. Judge for yourself. If after you attend a service and obtain information, you feel as if it is a cult then YOU have the right to judge it as a cult.
2006-08-28 13:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Eric 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They would be thrilled. It is just what they want. They are ready for you. No matter what you say, they have prepared answers. The service is not as open and free as it seems to be. I would suggest you attend with a trusted friend in order that you could play back your reactions to each other.
2006-08-28 13:13:03 · answer #6 · answered by Buffy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, the Kingdom Hall is open to all. But as an ex-JW, I would council you to not bother. I grew up in the faith and will testify to all that it is a cult as much as the Moonies and Jim Jones bunch.
2006-08-28 13:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by rikv77 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im not sure why you would want to...but at my church- West End Christian Assembly, you can walk in while the pastor is talking i think, not while he is praying though, it is then that u stop where u are, bow your head and pray with him. why dont you wait for the Jehovah's witnesses to come to your door, you know they will.
2006-08-28 13:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by decree_of_fallacy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-28 13:06:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I am not a JW but I did study with them for years, I was always welcome to any of their services. I dont agree with their teachings but as much as people want to try and make it look as though they have freaky secrets, I dont believe they do.
2006-08-28 13:10:17 · answer #10 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋