are a massive cult? They make me scratch my head and go Hhmmm......
2006-09-08 12:27:35 · 25 answers · asked by bown 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Yes, they are on the top 10 cult list:
Top 10 Cults in America
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormonism)
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (Jehovah's Witnesses)
The Church of Scientology
The Twelve Tribes
The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (Unification Church)
The International Churches of Christ (Boston Movement)
The Family (Children of God)
Christian Identity Movement (Aryan Nations, Christian Identity Church, Klu Klux Klan, etc.)
The Nation of Islam (Black Muslims)
United Pentecostal Church (UPC)
2006-09-08 12:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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.
Sadly, this so-called "question" seems intended mostly as insulting slander against Jehovah's Witnesses. Jesus himself quite plainly assigned the Christian congregation to perform an evangelizing work (Matt 28:19,20; Luke 10:1,2; et al).
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 hatred 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
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2000/6/22/article_01.htm
2006-09-09 00:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 21:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do have some strange beliefs....but the main error they have is that they don't believe Jesus Christ is the only begotton Son of God. So in not believing that, they are not Christian. Being a Christian is a belief that He is. They also believe that they are the only ones that will be saved in the end times. It's hard to talk to them, they are very strong in their beliefs. There are some very good books on cults...go to a Christian Bookstore or one on the internet and purchase one....you will get a lot out of it. God Bless.
2006-09-08 12:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Rea 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have some good friends that are Jehovah's witnesses, they do not try to push it on me , and i don't try to push what i believe, no i do not think it is a cult, they are just different from us, they may think what we believe is a cult but it is not. anyone that believes in God shall go to heaven, said the lord.
2006-09-08 12:35:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another belief that I personnally have to throw away to many seeds out every time I here something about what they think is right.
It doesnt matter about that releigion. I just continue to pray for them and Love them too. They also are God's people. The Word of God is what I keep close to my heart and soul and mind and nothing else.
2006-09-08 12:34:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-08 12:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by Nico 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a cult of not too sharp and very naive people. I have not heard of much harm that its caused (?) but I would avoid the group.
2006-09-08 12:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah. they believe that only a number of people are going to heaven, but every jehovas witness family that i see, they have atleast 5 kids. if they are so worried about going to heaven, how come they have so many kids? thats what makes me wonder.
2006-09-08 12:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they worse than most religions. They are banned in several countries for it really messes people up. They are really strong on peer pressure and control. Every religion is evil yet JW is particularly clothed minded and full of double standards. They essentially teach hatred of other religions. Stay away!
2006-09-08 12:29:35 · answer #10 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋