Why do people dislike Jehovah witnesses so much?

Question

I understand that they can be annoying, coming door to door like a salesman, but what is it about thier religion that makes people so rude and non-inviting?

what are some of thier beliefs and practices?

Answer 1

Because they are a cult. It is so sad because they actuall believe that they are the true Christians. Their entire cult religion is one of the false teachings that the Bible warns about!

Doctrines
Joseph Rutherford made it quite clear that the Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the biblical doctrine of the Trinity.
1) Since its very inception, the Watchtower has made false prophecies about the end of the world. Predicting the end in one form or another for the years 1914, 1918, 1925, 1975 and 1989 has caused its membership to maintain a steady upward trend.

2) Rejecting the medical practices of vaccinations, organ transplants and blood transfusions, the Watchtower has caused the deaths of many of its members throughout its history. Interestingly, vaccinations and organ transplants have now been acknowledged by the Watchtower as acceptable practices, contradicting their previous doctrinal position.

3) The Watchtower has maintained a long standing policy of denying its members any involvement in political causes or service in the Armed Forces.

4) Believing many customs in traditional families to be pagan in nature, the Watchtower rejects the practices of celebrating personal birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Mothers' and Fathers' day as well as most other holidays.

BIBLICAL RESPONSE
1) While the Jehovah's Witnesses believe there is only one true God, they deny the biblical concept of the Trinity which teaches that the Father is God, the Son is God and the Holy Spirit is God. One God: Isa. 43:10; 44:6-8; 45:5-6, 18, 22; 1 Cor. 8:4. Father is God: 2 Peter 1:17; Phil. 2:11. Son is God: John 1:1; John 8:58; Rom. 9:5; Phil. 2:6-9; Heb. 1:8. Holy Spirit is God: Acts 5:3-4.

2) Contrary to Watchtower theology, Jesus is not a created being or an angel, but rather is the Creator. John 1:2-3; Col. 1:16; Heb. 1:6; Rev. 22:8-9.

3) The Holy Spirit is not only God but also clearly has personality according to the Bible. John 16:13-14; Acts 8:29, 13:2.

4) A person does not gain favor with God by being a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses and going door-to-door. Rather, salvation is dependent upon one's relationship with Jesus Christ. John 3:3, 16-20; Acts 4:12; Rom. 3:24-26; 1 John 1:7-10.

5) The Bible is clear that everyone will exist eternally , either in a place known as heaven or in a place of eternal torment. Heaven: John 14:1-3; Rev. 6:9. Hell: Matt. 23:33, 25:41, 45; Rev. 20:14.

Answer 2

I have heard many people actually comment on the fact that they think we are a cult - I am still trying to figure out why. Witnesses are very family oriented, there aren't any ritual slayings or sacrifices. So we go to 'church' on a regular and frequent basis. What makes what the Amish do more acceptable?
I think its because its different, out of the norm. Catholic beliefs are more widely accepted, and oddly, that religion, though many will argue this point, the Catholic religion is not as old as the religion or beliefs Witnesses are involved in. What Witnesses believe has a much older basis.
We do not go door to door to annoy people, and we very much respect privacy. You will not have Witnesses going into your home to remove coffee or other 'bad' materials, as Mormans will do. We don't celebrate holidays, except for the Memorial of Jesus' death, simply because not one of them has a biblical basis. Sorry, but when they talk about Joseph and Mary traveling and sleeping in a manger, and the shepards out at night with their sheep - winter in that part of the world would have been far too cold for them to be out - they would have died. Sheperds would never have their animals out in the dead of winter. Judging from when Herod ordered the census taken, and the stars under discussion, the actual best guess is that Jesus was born sometime in the Spring. Not to mention, Christmas actually has its basis in Roman holidays, as the time when they worshipped the Sun god.
Don't worry, I won't cover the other holidays.
I have come accross so many people that throw these things at me, and when they actually take the time to find out what we believe - and why, they are shocked that so many things are simple misconceptions.
Sometimes all it takes is a little clarification.

Answer 3

I think JWs are hated because they don't accept the "traditional" doctrine of Christianity and the "traditional" teachings of Christianity accepted by the Catholic and Protestant Churches. I think they are also very devout in their beliefs, and that makes people uncomfortable. Their beliefs are different and they tend to be very bold about proclaiming their beliefs. They have an active faith, which means that they show up every Sunday, not just Easter and Christmas and they actually LIVE their religon.

As far as going door to door, they are not the only group that does. They are still people and should be treated with kindness. There is a very strong JW congregation in my community, and they are the nicest people. They are also very hard workers and I would have any of them in my home even though I'm not a JW, nor would ever become one.

Answer 4

i do not dislike them. I dislike their concepts. If my brilliant chum stated she became a Jehovah i'd not care. also, in view that even as is Christian a reason behind being good? And now that i imagine of it, cults are not about money both. As for the most suitable question, i am going to intricate my first fact. Their beliefs at the on the spot are not making experience to me. Neither does Christianity, Islam, Judaism, or something else. yet there's a superb line between hating someone and hating their beliefs.

Answer 5

I Well I have worked with people of this religion and they were fine at work. I don't think that it is right that they try to push their religion and beliefs on others. I don't want someone coming to my door when they are not invited. Where I live now, it is not allowed for people to come to our door to solicit. I know that is part of the religion that they are supposed to go door to door and try to get new members but I don't like people trying to impose their beliefs on me. If I want to know more I will ask. I am a very private person and it makes me uncomfortable for people to approach me to discuss topics such as religion. This is just my opinion.

Answer 6

I know many Jehovah witnesses I like most of them personally. I just don't like how they try to force you to believe their way. Example when my mother was pregnant with me she was sitting in her living room when some Witnesses came to her door, opened the screen and walked in telling her she was going to Hell for smoking. Other example A friend of mine was at my house at Christmas time. Her children got under the Christmas tree and opened and broke all of my children's Christmas gifts. My friend said that her children knew Christmas was a pagan holiday and her children just wanted my children to be saved. These are not Christian behaviors. Sorry. If you think this is show me in the bible where it says that you can destroy others belongings or enter their homes uninvited.

Answer 7

They are only anoying to those who arent jehovah witnesses just like any other religion. People don't like pushy people. All religions are based on the same things though. Be kind to one another. the way you go about it and worship it is your choice but it is all the same when you come down to the basics.

Answer 8

Because most Jehovah's Witnesses won't be saved. It's in their book of Jehovah, that only a finite number from the 12 tribes of Israel will be saved.

If the Jehovah's Witness at the door doesn't have any lineage back to the 12 tribes of Israel, then I tell them to find another religion.

If I won't be saved under their religion, then why should I be bothered by their pushiness.

Answer 9

Jehovah's Witnesses understand the Scriptures to teach that God's Kingdom will soon replace all earthly governments.
(Daniel 2:44) God of heaven will set up a kingdom... It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite

That Kingdom will rule over the vast majority of mankind, most of whom will have been raised from the dead after Armageddon.
(John 11:23,24) Jesus said to her: “Your brother will rise.” Martha said to him: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.”
(Acts 24:15) There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.

Until that resurrection, there is no suffering in "hell", or the grave. Sometime after the resurrection, death and "hell" will themselves be destroyed.
(Ecclesiastes 9:5) For the living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all
(Ecclesiastes 9:10) there is no work nor devising nor knowledge nor wisdom in Sheol ["hell"]
(Revelation 20:14) And death and Hades ["hell"] were hurled into the lake of fire

While a limitted number of humans will be resurrected to heaven to share in ruling over mankind, the vast majority (literally more than 99.9%) of Jehovah's Witnesses expect an EARTHLY hope, the same hope given to Adam and Eve.
(Genesis 1:28) God blessed them and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many and fill THE EARTH and subdue it [caps added]
(Genesis 2:17) You must not eat from it, for in the day you eat from it you will positively die [so never eating from that tree means never dying]

Interestingly, the Scriptures are full of references to this earthly hope.
(Psalms 37:11) 'the meek will possess the earth'
(Proverbs 2:21) 'upright will reside in the earth'
(Isaiah 45:18) 'God formed the earth to be inhabited'
(Matthew 5:5) 'the mild will inherit the earth'
(Revelation 21:3) The tent of God is with mankind

Jehovah's Witnesses' official website:
http://watchtower.org
http://watchtower.org/library/jt/index.htm

Answer 10

Well I don't particularly dislike them... but my experience with them has been that they are very interested in trying to convert you, but if you don't want to convert, then they are not very interested in listening to you or understanding what your beliefs, opinions, etc are.

That, and their doctrine is a little wacky. The 144,000 thing is just the craziest bible interpretation I've ever heard of, and their belief that most people won't go to heaven and most of their followers don't even WANT to go to heaven seems more than a little anti-biblical to me.