* What is false religion?
* How will it end?
* How will you be affected?
2006-10-17
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What is false religion?
Are you distressed about crimes committed in the name of religion? Why does religion seem to be at the root of so many problems?
The fault lies, not with all religion, but with FALSE religion. What fruitage does false religion yield?
False Religion:
* Meddles in War and Politics - How many religions can you think of whose members engage in war, or run for or support those in political office?
* Spreads False Doctrine - Most religions teach that the soul or spirit survives the death of the physical body. But Jesus taught that the dead will be resurrected - an unnecessary action if humans had an immortal soul.
* Tolerates Immoral Sex - In Western lands, church groups ordain gay and lesbian members of the clery and urge governments to recognize same-sex marriages. Do you know of religions that condone immoral sex?
2006-10-17
14:06:52 ·
update #1
What does the future hold for religions that produce rotten fruit? Jesus warned: "Eveery tree not producing fine fruit gets cut down and thrown into the fire." (Matthew 7:19). Yes, false religion willb e chopped down and destroyed! But how and when will this happen? A prophetic vision recorded in the Bible book of Revelation, chapters 17 and 18, provides the answer.
How Will False Religion End?
* Picture the scene: a harlot is stitting on the back of a fearsome beast. The beast has seven heads and ten horns. (Revelation 17:1-4) Whom does the harlot represent? She exerts influence "over the kings of the earth." She dresses in purple, uses incense, and is exceedingly wealthy. In addition, by means of her spiritistic practice, 'ALL THE NATIONS are misled.' (Revelation 17:18; 18:12, 13, 23) The Bible helps us to see that this harlot is a worldwide religions entity. She depicts, not any one religion, but all religions that produce rotten fruit.
2006-10-17
14:11:32 ·
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The beast that the harlot rides pictures the world's political powers. (Revelation 17:10-13) False religion straddles the back of this political beast, attempting to influence its decisions and to control its direction. Soon, though, an amazing event will take place: "The ten horns that you saw, and the wild beast, these will hate the harlot and will make her devastated and naked, and will eat up her fleshy parts and will completely burn her with fire." (Revelation 17:16) In a sudden, shocking move, the world's political powers will turn on false religion and completely destroy her! What will prompt this action? The Bible book of Revelation answers: "GOD put it into their hearts to carry out HIS thought." (Revelation 17:17) Yes, God will call false religion to account for all the despicable acts she has committed in his name. In a stroke of perfect justice, he will use her political paramours as his instrument of execution.
2006-10-17
14:14:30 ·
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What must you do if you do not want to share the fate of false religion? "Get out of her, my people," urges God's messenger. (Revelation 18:4) Indeed, now is the time to flee from false religion! But to where can youf lee? Not into atheism, since its future is also bleak. (2 Thessalonians 1:6-9) The only haven is within true religion.
How can you identify true religion?
How to Identify True Religion
* What good fruit should true religion produce? (Matthew 7:17)
True Religion:
* Practices Love: True worshippers are "no part of the world," are not divided by race or culture, and display "love among themselves." (John 13:35; 17:16; Acts 10:34, 35) Rather than killing one another, they are willing to die for one another. (1 John 3:16).
2006-10-17
14:17:38 ·
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* Trusts God's World: Instead of teaching "tradition" and "commands of men as doctrines," true religion bases its doctrine on God's Word, the Bible. (Matthew 15:6-9) Why? Because "all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight."
*Strengthens Families and Upholds High Moral Standards: True religion trains husbands to "love their wives as their own bodies,' helps wives to develop 'deep respect for their husbands,' and teaches children to 'be obedient to their parents.' (Ephesians 5:28, 33; 6:1) In addition, those entrusted with positions of authority must have exemplary morals. (1 Timothy 3:1-10).
2006-10-17
14:20:55 ·
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Does any religion meet these standards? The book "Holocause Politics", publishe din 2001, says: "If more people practiced versions of what the Jehovah's Witnesses preach and practice, the Holocause could have been prevented and genocide would scourge the world no more."
Indeed, in 235 lands, Jehovah's Witnesses do not just preach the Bible's moral standards - they live by them. We urge you to ask Jehovah's Witnesses to help you learn what God requires of you so that you can worship him acceptably. Now is the time to act. Do not delay. The end of false religion is near! (Zephaniah 2:2, 3)
2006-10-17
14:23:46 ·
update #6
Jehovah's Witnesses have the true religion.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/index.htm
ASL video
http://watchtower.org/asl/article_01.htm
2006-10-17 18:34:32
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answered by achtung_heiss 7
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Sorry, but when you get to the part about true religion not teaching false doctrines, you kind of eliminated Jehovah's Witnesses. They may have high morals (so did the Pharisees), and they don't support politics (although they did help the scarlet-colored wild beast promote UN programs for about a decade), but the whole religion is based on this lie: The parasouia has begun - Jesus is here - Jesus returned invisibly to the earth in 1874. We must notify the world"
"Then if anyone says to you "Look Here is the Christ"...do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will arise"
Matthew 24:23, 24
"...many will come on the basis of my name saying..."the due time has approached:. Do not go after them." - Luke 21:8
2006-10-18 16:22:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Hmm
Its more like False Religions to me.
False Religion: Anything that advocates the worship of more than one God, worshipping other than God, and giving praise to anyone but God Almighty.
How will it end?: Only God knows, but I reckon God gonna send someone highly equipped to deal with all the bullshit and teach them some sense. Or whop some sense into them ^^ whichever works.
How will I be affected? Id be happy, and I mean really happy. All this time of fighting for the One God, I know I wouldnt be alone anymore in a society thats growing in apathy and delusion and in a world where money is God of all.
2006-10-17 14:08:09
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answered by ? 3
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I had the watch tower dropped off to me today. the wittnesses are making this stuff up as they go be very careful read the Bible if you are interested in the false religion open the word of God and say a prayer asking Got to send the holy spirit to guide you through his word and show you what he wants you to know. I am not a christian but I know how to study God's word.
2006-10-17 14:07:52
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answered by Anonymous
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Kudos on typing out the campaign flier but the Internet isn't the best medium to get this message out....In my experience the Internet isn't a good witnessing tool and we are actually cautioned against using it.
Your zeal is appreciated and encouraging though! ;)
2006-10-18 18:32:42
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answered by Sparkle 3
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ALL RELIGION is false.
It will end when people start getting better educations. Religion is pretty much dead in most of Wester Europe!
2006-10-17 14:07:42
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answered by Sanmigsean 6
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1st question: ' No, I can't'.
2nd question: All religion that is based on falsehood.
3rd question: At the final judgement.
4th question: I'll be enjoying the totally undeserved mercy of God toward a sinner.
2006-10-17 14:07:10
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answered by Mr Ed 7
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All religion is a man made commodity, thus all religions are false.
Tammi Dee
2006-10-17 14:10:01
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answered by tammidee10 6
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anything where one relies on somebody else's interpretation of spirituality, to me, a false religion.
hopefully, it will all end sooner rather than later.
2006-10-17 14:07:26
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answered by kent_shakespear 7
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