what does everyone think about JEHOVAH WITNESSES?

Answer 1

Jehovah's Witnesses have the true religion.

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http://watchtower.org/e/jt/index.htm

Answer 2

A lot of my family is witnesses so i deal with them on a fairly regular basis. I can understand why some people may feel like they are pushy, because some are. Just like in any other religion. It seems the they are judged more harshly than other religions, which i never understood. I don't have a problem with this religion or any other religion, it's a matter of who you are as a person & what you believe. I study many diffrent things to get a full perspective & what witnesses say does has some merit.

Answer 3

I think they are following the Bible as best as they know how. They are good people, who really help others,...( I have a close friend who is a witness, and I'm really familiar with their beliefs) I agree with some of the beliefs, as some of them are similar to what I believe) But...I would never become a witness...first of all, they are deceived, as many religions are. I believe the members are brainwashed into being completely obedient to the religion and they can sometimes twist scriptures to support what they believe. They won't check out anything contrary to their doctrines. They can be disfellowshipped for any number of behaviors not accepted by the church. I could go on...
I almost thought of becoming a witness, many years ago...but I went to a similar church, which did turn into a cult, later on. I believe that there are certain signs that the JW's are also a cult.
From what I see, obeying the religion is the most important thing...and worshipping Jesus is second. I believe that God, and Jesus would inspire us to prove all things, to be open to scripture changing our beliefs, if we are proved wrong. The witnesses pride themselves on always being right,,,( I've had many "studies" with them, and from my experience, it's been extremely difficult, if not impossible, to go over a point in the scriptures, and not have them twist it, to prove their beliefs as the only right one...
I don't mean to sound nasty, as they are sincere people...but (having been in a cult once) I have learned that a person can be sincere, and yet be sincerely wrong!

Answer 4

Let me start of by saying that I am Catholic.
My view is that wether it be Jehovah Witnesses or any other religion, I think people should follow whatever religion makes them happy or fulfils them.
I have no problem with them.
If they come knocking at your door, be polite and respectful as you would to anyone and as you would want to be treated yourself and just say you're not interested.
I have never treated them rudely, or shut the door in their face, etc..
And I have never had them insist or be persistent in trying to change my mind, they usually thank you for your time and they are on their way.

Answer 5

I think they are 100%! I studied the Bible for years, hours a day every day for ten years and read every Christian book I could get my hands on...my mom was a Methodist preacher...however, when I started studying with the Witnesses, the Scriptures came to life for me. They answered every question that I had, using only the Bible...my Bible, not theirs. After a little while I realized that I had finally found the one true religion and yes, I believe that they are Jehovah God's organization. No one becomes a Jehovah's Witness by being brainwashed, but rather by making a very educated decision. Their teaching work is top of the class. They in no way twist scripture, but they can use the Scriptures to shine light on the truth and if one is rightly disposed they will see it, and if not? I have also noticed on here that the answers they give are very respectful and full of information and they use the Scriptures to back up all their answers. I spent quite a lot of time trying to disprove their teachings, but I couldn't. As I learned of what God requires I began to apply it to my life and it is absolutely amazing how wonderful life is when you have Jehovah's backing and live your life as closely by Bible standards as imperfect humans can. Knowing that everything I do reflects on Jehovah sure makes me aware of the choices I make in life, as it does to all of us. The message we carry is very important, that is why we try to talk to everyone that will listen...and because we care. It is hard work but very rewarding. Anyway, I love all my brothers and sisters worldwide and hope to help add more! There is one God, Jehovah, and his Son Jesus Christ, learning everything about them can help one to gain everlasting life...isn't that what we all want? I do.

Answer 6

we are a religion, we are not a cult. a cult worships a mere man. we worship Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ. we are in 235 lands. a cult lives in one state all together. we live in our own homes. we are not brainwashed as people think we are. our kingdom halls are open to anyone who wants to learn about us. a cult will not let you out of there cult. we pay bills and shop and drive cars and come and go as we please. we are not pushy and if you are not interested we leave. we do not solicit because we are not selling anything. we do what Jesus commanded us to do at Matthew 28 verse 19 and 20. read ps 83 verse 18 also. it is in the king james bible also. as far as the 144,000 it is in revelation also in your book. it also tells you of the meek that shall inherit the earth. they did not listen to Noah either and he told people that it would rain and they laughed at him also. and Noah was right because he listened to Jehovah God. www.watchtower.org. we do not just walk into anyones home without the person opening the door for us and asking us to come into there home. we wouldn't like someone walking into our home either. babyj248 that is a lie about Jehovah Witnesses. no matter where you live you can not hide from Jehovah and we as witnesses always find you. by the way. it is not a temple, it is a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness.

Answer 7

Put your position in that of the ancient Jews and citizens of other countries. They thought the Apostles and the early Christians were a disruptive influence of traditional beliefs. They thought the early Christians were brainwashing people into thinking that their traditional beliefs were no longer, or never were, valid.

Put yourself in the place of Saul, who was a very educated man in his religious beliefs, and was persecuting the early Christians for their cultic beliefs.

Who is more like the early Christians, Jehovah's Witnesses, or all other Christians? Is it proper to live like the early Christians, or should we treat them like we treat early man, as uneducated and less advanced?

Answer 8

JWs would never say (and none of our publications say) that ANYONE would EVER go to hell because hell is not a bible teaching. Whoever said that we would tell a CHILD that they are going to hell for being a sinner, misunderstood, heard wrong or misread something. "hell" is an English translation of the Hebrew word "hades" and the Greek work "sheol". Both of those words are better translated "grave". A loving god would never torment a human in eternal (or even momentary) hellfire. Hellfire is a made-up doctrine that is out there to scare people into going to church and put money into a collection plate.

Answer 9

I cant say anything about their religion seeing as I dont know anything about it and refuse to judge people based on that....

what I will say is that years ago when I lived alone in a two story duplex, I cranked the radio up and hit the shower upstairs. I must have been in the shower for at least 15-20 minutes. Got out, towelled off, and heard someone knocking on the door. So thinking it was my boyfriend I wrapped the towel around me and headed downstairs. Suddenly the music stopped as I was in the middle of the stairs. I peeked my head around the corner and there were two jehovah's witnesses standing in my living room, shutting off my radio. They just helped themselves into my place. I asked them who the hell do they think they were and they told me. I told them they cannot just walk into someones house.

Anyway, I know it would be horrible of me to judge everyone in that religion according to one incident but I will say that their door to door antics are frustrating to say the least.

I also had one come to my door on Christmas day. It was early in the morning and I was packing, getting ready to go out of town. I answered the door and told her I was not interested in hearing anything and I said "well, you have a Merry Christmas anyway" and she gave me the most horrifying look! I'm assuming they dont celebrate Christmas.

Answer 10

I live in an area that is filled with Jehovah witnesses. They don't just come to the door a lot, but have a huge temple nearby.

I used to be neutral.

After I had a lady shake her Bible in my face because I had said that I didn't agree with her (politely, I might add.) I started to feel a bit rankled.

However - The biggie was when I had my six year old bring home a tract that another child had given here. He had made her promise to have me read it to her. It was an indoctrination text for children published by the Johovah witnesses.

My daughter essentially had been taken in by this other child. What really grieves me more is that the childs mother makes him act like a friend to other kids for the sole purpose of of giving out religious materials. They were also rather underhanded about it.

My daughter had a b-day. J.W.'s tell children that anyone who goes to a birthday party is a sinner and will go to hell. (it's in the book she brought home). He told her he couldn't come but could his mom give her a book. I thought that meant - he couldn't come to the party but here's a pressie all the same. That's when this piece of trash showed up. The book is called "learn from the great teacher" and is published by Watchtower.

Here's some sweet little quotes for you:

page 124, 2nd paragraph - "What do we learn from this ...
(italics in the original text) We learn that people get sick because of sin. (End italics in original text.) It goes on to explain that all children are born with sin. and goes on to say page 126 " The when our sin is gone we will never get sick again. We will all have perfect health."

So germ theory is right out!

On page 146 it goes into detail why it is sinful to pledge alegiance to the flag (It touches briefly on it in a different chapter.) It explains that if you show respect for the american flag you are showing worship of an idol or image.

Better not love your country or be patriotic or you'll go to hell.

In chapter 29 it talks about how there were only two birthday parties mentioned in the bible and they were both bad.
(the faulty logic just boggles!)
Therefore: according to this tract and their beliefs --All birthday parties are bad and you will go to hell if you attend a birthday party.

They include Christmas as a bad birthday party, that shouldn't be celebrated as well.

Page 181
"Clearly, then,we do not have a soul that is separate from our bodies. -- it goes on to say that your soul is really just your body and that any one who has a soul is sinful and will die. (remember this is a book written for CHILDREN!) It tells children they don't have a soul!

It also goes on to tell that death is just deep sleep. _Think of all the problems associated with this one.

On page 191 It tell that only 144,000 will be taken to heaven in the end of times. Everyone else will be left behind. (Hmmm - why bother then? There's more jehovah witnesses than that.)

Chapter 41 says that you have to tell other children about god, whether they want to hear it or not. That this is the only way to make God happy.

(Think of the burden of fear this put on little kids!)

in a later chapter it goes on to say (page 231) that if you are friends with anyone who doesn't love Jesus in the same way you do - Then you will lose the friendship of Jesus. (Make friends with one wrong person and you're out!)

Page 242 "The Bible says that God's government is going to destoy all earthly governments. It goes further in the next chapter to say that because there is hunger, war, and sickness - the end is near.

Okay first of all there has ALWAYS been hunger, sickness, and war - not just recently.

Jehovah is a mis-nomer. They mis-read the hebrew alphabet - which used to not write there vowel sounds down. The pronunciation is "yaf-way"

I can't help think that it would be pretty irritating to God to hear his name mispronounced all the time AND as the mispronounced name of a cult movement.

These guys have no mercy on their on children -- Children are pawns for helping recuit others to the cult.

It's a lot like a pyramid scheme for religion. If you recruit more than anyone else you get to be in the select few (only 144,000 - remember?)

I have friends who were raised as Jehovah witnesses and who broke away from their families once they grew up. One talks about how bleak and scary everything seemed -- The hand of God would smote you if you did the least little mistake. The fear everytime there was a storm that this was armegeddon.

Another friend hardly talks about it, except to mention casually that there were no christmases, no birthdays, no happiness.

He still lives very much apart from others -- Mostly because he doesn't want to go back to the jehovah witnesses, but doesn't have much in common with everyone else -- his whole life experiences as a child are alien to most of us.

Mostly I think the Jehovah witnesses are dangerous. -- They have an overweening sense of pride that convinces them they are right, and no-one NO ONE else can have an idea or notion that is right.

they want to tell everyone how to think and believe, They are greatly against religious freedom and thinking.

They have decided to wage a jihad of propaganda.