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2006-10-12 14:18:38 · 13 answers · asked by yubuggin? 2 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

OOPS YOU GET MY POINT

2006-10-12 14:19:17 · update #1

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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

2006-10-12 18:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1 1

The Jehovah's Witnesses are a Christian group which was created by Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916 CE) in the late 19th Century. A basic doctrine of the group is that they should expect the immanent return of Jesus Christ, whose second coming has been fast approaching ever since the group started. Members are all ministers who engage in door-to-door evangelization but who also refuse to join the armed services, participate in politics, etc. Other characteristics of the denomination are a rejection of the Trinity, a completely literal reading of the Bible (in their own unique and not entirely accurate translation) and viewing Jesus' nature in a way similar to the early heresy of Arianism.

2006-10-12 15:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

If you want to know what a Jehovah's Witness believe then you could go to
watchtower.org , read the Bible, you could call a Kingdom Hall and ask a witness to come visit you and ask them what they believe. Also, you should seek God, and ask Jehovah to show you the truth.

2006-10-13 08:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by KaeMae 4 · 1 0

They do not believe in the Trinity. I have asked several JW's who is Jesus if He is not God and have never gotten an answer- I get that he was god like, not really an angel but not God because there is only one true God. After years of asking sincerely, I still have no idea who they think Jesus is- they do believe in him though. They believe the Holy Spirit is only the power of God, not a manifestation of God.
They believe that we will not go to heaven but live here on a renewed earth with Jesus as our ruler.

2006-10-12 14:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

The Jehovah's Witnesses believe in staying out of worldly affairs - even if it includes family members - because Satan is trying to bring the rest of society down with him before Armageddon takes place. If they are proud of anything, it is being different.

2006-10-12 14:25:15 · answer #5 · answered by TarKettle 6 · 0 1

They are deceived...sad, but true. They cant fathom a Trinity. They get most of there resources and information from a book called the watchtower. They are very difficult to witness to and you should be prayed up and studied up before you try to. I tried once and didnt get very far...but God knew my heart and Im sure He provided the increase.

2006-10-12 14:24:01 · answer #6 · answered by candi k 2 · 1 1

Contact your local PBS station and ask if they will be showing the program, Knocking. It is an independent program about them. the web site is www.knocking.com

2006-10-12 20:12:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

God, the Father Almighty.

2006-10-12 14:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 1 0

JW's do not believe in God as a trinity. To them the Holy Spirit is a force and Jesus is Michael the arch angel. Their teaching is based on their distorted version of the Bible using bad Greek interpretation of scripture. The basics of the practical parts of what they believe is summed up in this statement made by a former JW....101 strange beliefs of Jewhovah's Witnesses
-Compiled by Paul & Pat Blizard
Former Third Generation Jehovah's Witnesses
Of all items listed, only three have been discontinued. (marked with an asterisk) All are listed, however, to show the absurdity of Watchtower authority and the absolute control leadership has over the lives of members once they join.

1. Jehovah God is not a Trinity
2. The doctrine of the Trinity is inspired by Satan
3. Jesus Christ is a created being, who at one time did not exist (a.k.a.Michael the archangel)
4. The Holy Spirit is not a person but is "God's active force" i.e. gravity, electricity etc.
5. Heaven is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses
6. Heaven is limited only to 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses
7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians
8. There is no Hell (It is simply the grave)
9. There is no life after death (except for the 144,000)
10. Salvation is by good works not by Grace
11. You cannot be sure of salvation
12. Jesus is not to be worshiped or prayed to
13. Jesus did not rise from the dead bodily but as a spirit being
14. You are discouraged from attending college
15. The "first resurrection" occurred in 1918
16. All pastors are the "Antichrist"
17. All churches are of Satan
18. All governments are controlled by Satan
19. You cannot take a blood transfusion
20. You cannot be a police officer
21. You cannot salute the flag, stand for the national anthem, or own a flag
22. You cannot serve in the military
23. You cannot buy girl Scout cookies
24. You must attend five meetings per week
25. Jesus'second coming occurred in 1914 (only known to Jehovah's Witnesses)
26. You cannot marry a non-Jehovah's Witness
27. If one does not follow the rules of the Watchtower they will be shunned
28. You cannot read Christian literature from a Christian book store
29. You cannot be a cheerleader
30. You cannot celebrate any holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.)
31. You cannot celebrate your birthday
32. You cannot run for or hold a political office
33. You cannot vote in any political campaign
34. You cannot serve on a jury
35. You are discouraged from giving to charity (except Watchtower causes)
36. You cannot speak to former members who are shunned (disfellowshipped)
37. You cannot accept Christmas gifts
38. You must read and study Watchtower literature regularly
39. Only Jehovah's Witnesses can understand the Bible
40. Angels direct the Watchtower organization
41. Jesus did not die on a cross but an upright pole
42. You cannot own or wear a cross
43. You must report your witnessing activity to the elders
44. You must go from door to door weekly to gain converts
45. You cannot have friends who are not Jehovah's Witnesses
46. You must refer to all Jehovah's Witnesses as "brother" or "sister"
47. You cannot play chess*
48. You cannot understand the Bible without Watchtower literature to explain it
49. A child abuser is reported to Watchtower elders and not the police
50. You must forgo vacations to attend annual conventions
51. You are discouraged from buying a two door car-A "Theocratic" or "spiritually strong" Jehovah's Witness will have a full size car for the door to door work
52. Men cannot wear beards
53. Men must wear short hair
54. Women cannot pray in the presence of men without a hat
55. You cannot have a tattoo
56. You forbidden to use any tobacco products
57. Only officially approved sexual practices are allowed in marriage
58. You must appear before a Judicial committee if you are caught breaking Watchtower rules (Secret files are kept on all members which record these meetings-these files are kept in New York and are never destroyed)
59. You must not own wind-chimes (they are for chasing away evil spirits)*
60. You cannot read any anti-Jehovah's Witness material
61. You cannot use pet foods made with blood or blood products
62. You cannot join any clubs or sports teams
63. You cannot wear jade jewelry*
64. You cannot purchase Christian products (books, music, plaques, pictures etc.)
65. You cannot wear any Christian jewelry
66. Jehovah's Witness meeting places have no windows
67. If you see another Jehovah's Witness breaking the rules you must turn them in to the elders to be interrogated
68. Jesus could have sinned and failed in his mission
69. Jesus was not born the savior but became the savior at his baptism
70. The Watchtower organization is God's prophet on earth today
71. Women must submit to Watchtower elders
72. You cannot support your country
73. One must study Watchtower books at least six months before he can be baptized
74. Before baptism, one must answer over 80 questions in front of a panel of elders
75. Most of The Book of Revelation applies to the Jehovah's Witnesses
76. You cannot celebrate Mothers or Fathers day (it may produce pride)
77. Kingdom Halls cannot have pews for seating
78. JWs are are fobidden to say "good luck"
79. God is not omniscient "all knowing"
80. God is not omnipresent
81. God only speaks through the "Governing Body" in Brooklyn, New York
82. The Holy Spirit is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses
83. The Lord's supper is only to be eaten by select Jehovah's Witnesses (144,000 group-99.99% of Jehovah's Witnesses are forbidden from taking the Lord's supper)
84. The Lord's supper can only be offered once per year
85. JWs in times of crisis, are strongly discouraged from consulting with family counselors, including mental health professionals who are not Jehovah's Witnesses
86. Only faithful Jehovah's Witnesses will survive Armageddon
87. If you have a non-Witness spouse your first loyalty is to the elders over your spouse
88. Jesus was equal to Adam (just a man)
89. Judgment day is 1000 years long
90. If you leave Jehovah's Witnesses or are expelled from the organization you will not be resurrected
91. Only Jehovah's Witness prayers are heard by God
92. Man's salvation is secondary in God's plan; Jesus was sent to "vindicate Jehovah's name"
93. God will destroy all non-Jehovah's Witnesses at armageddon
94. You forbidden to say "God bless you" when someone sneezes.
95. You must never enter a church building
96. You must never attend a church service
97. You cannot be involved in martial arts, boxing or wrestling
98. You cannot participate in a school play
99. You cannot donate blood or your organs when you die
100. You can never question what is printed in Watchtower literature
10l. You are forbidden to attend a funeral of an ex-Jehovah's Witness

2006-10-12 15:38:21 · answer #9 · answered by rejoiceinthelord 5 · 0 4

Take jesus out of a god, mix it with puritan ideals, take away the holidays and get rid of the rapture. :)

2006-10-12 14:29:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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