why are jehova's witnesses "churches" not inviting at all ?

Question

their "churches" seem cold and isolated from the rest of the christian community . how would a fellow christian know that is a place of worship for christians , its almost as if they didnt want anyone else to know where they gathered unless you had "permission" from them to go. almost every other christian church is welcoming to all christians . its like we'll call you dont call us. thats not very christian to me. your thoughts.

Answer 1

Absolutely do not listen to "Bill" above...

He is not a JW.

Before our meetings, our doors are open...open to the public.

The handbills we hand out or leave at your door state plainly that we are open to the public and pass no collection plate.

Our building are not usually ornate, but, they are humble, plain and serve the purpose of worshipping Jehovah.
With few exceptions, they have signs on each one of them in the languages that meet at the particular Kingdom Hall stating what the building is..

The argument can be made that islamic temples or other places of worship are not inviting...look odd...are offputting...whatever...

But the fact is, that if you feel JW's Kingdom Halls look uninviting, yet you still want to know what it's like, walk right on in...don't be afraid...see for yourself...we have nothing to hide. In fact i invite you personally to your local Kingdom Hall...tell them that I sent you!

Answer 2

First, witnesses don't go there for worship. Worship is personal and something someone does at home, alone, for no one to see. They are places of learning, just like the first congregations. Money is not wasted on large structures that hold hundreds of members, so that the individual gets lost in the crowd. Each building holds 3-4 congregations, of 150-200 members. Each congregation has its own elders. Since everyone is taught the same, including how to be ministers, starting a new congregation is easy, as most are qualified to lead. The congregations are usually built in 24 hours, once a new one is planned, or to replace one destroyed by fire a natural disaster. Because they are just simple buildings, and no extravagance, plus no one gets paid in the organization, there is no need to pass the plate, have bingo night, raffles, fund raisers, retail businesses, etc. In Brooklyn, the building are also not extravagant. The Governing Board members live in the same residential building as the Bethel workers. The city has not been happy with them, of late, because they refuse to rent the first floor of their residential building to retail stores and businesses, along major streets.

Answer 3

I must correct you about our "Kingdom Halls" not being inviting.

Last year 2005, 247,631, became Jehovah's Witnesses and everyone of these had to change their minds pertaining to the false teachings that they had been taught, these were people that used their own Bible, King James, etc., 28,384 were from the United States.

During the service year, 2,340 Kingdom Halls were completed around the world. This represents an average of 195 halls per month, or just over 6 per day! Since November 1999 when the construction program in lands with limited resources began, 11,700 Kingdom Halls have been built. As of right now, 40 Kingdom Halls are being build each week of the year. In many areas, once a hall is finished, meeting attendance soars and halls are soon filled to capacity.

Has your minister, priest or religious leader mentioned this wonderful hope to you? Of course they have not, most clergymen say nothing about it. In fact, many do not even believe the Bible. This is an important reason why Jehovah’s witnesses call at the homes of people of other religions.

The efforts of Jehovah’s witnesses to approach people in public and at their homes are rooted in the Word of God. Jesus himself went directly to the people, and he instructed his apostles and disciples to do likewise.

The Witnesses’ beliefs, based entirely on God’s Word, the Bible, prevent them from falling into the trap of becoming a sect or a cult. They take a kindly interest in all other people, of whatever religious persuasion. No, they do not try to force these people to change their viewpoint. They endeavor to imitate their Leader, Christ Jesus, by presenting Scriptural evidence of the trouble-free Paradise that will soon be established on earth.

Answer 4

agreed - but one must 'understand' one of the main concepts of this belief system . . ."Be no part of this world"

This group of self-professed 'christ' followers (and, according to their beliefs - the only 'true' worshipers of the jesus 'father' - namely Jehovah), do not congregate (gather) in buildings that their nemesis (Babylon the Great = all organized religions) has designated as 'churches' . . . their buildings are titled Kingdom Halls - and stand apart (elite) from the rest of the belief systems' icons and markings of religion.

They do not have 'fellow' christians - they are 'it', in the way that they choose to believe, and practice their following of the biblical world's 'savior'. . . elitism and exclusion being their trademarks of belief.

One does not need 'permission' to visit their services - but if you choose to attend, beware . . . you might succumb to their well practiced and seductive 'neighborly' interest and concern (like one who touches the 'tar baby' in the Uncle Remus story). There is safety and a sense of power that comes from 'belonging', and these folks (who choose to accept this particular indoctrination) have their 'schpeel' down to a mastered science!!!

There is a scripture that comes to mind - "By their fruits, you shall know them" - seems as if you are 'seeing' one of these? and 'knowing' them accordingly (and accurately). . .congratulations!

Answer 5

Jehovah Witness is different from Christianity. Everyone is a minister in that religion.
Jehovah Witness churches have no windows....

Answer 6

Because they are selfish control people that thinks only a few are saved and the rest that don't believe thier way will parish now that sounds like a cult to me.

Answer 7

???
Jehovah's Witnesses are constantly, some would say irritatingly, inviting people to their 'Kingdom Halls' (not churches, the church is the congregation of believers, not a building).

There are usually obvious signs advertising their presence as well as the times of their meetings.

True, they don't present a flashy exterior, but they are nevertheless inviting and welcoming once you get inside.

Answer 8

You shouldn't confuse an establishment of Jehovah's Witnesses as a Christian place of worship.
Their organization does not hold out the true salvation of Jesus Christ, Son of God, and the gift of salvation He gives us. Instead, they are allowed to promote the fear of 'end times', encourage personal home visitations to extend their views and see the governments (and all things similar) as evil or not significant.
In other words, I wouldn't group them as a denomination of Christianity.

Note - This isn't a personal attack on anyone who IS a Witness, but just the organization itself.

PS - I'm glad you are rating me with a thumbs down because I'm stating the facts. Nice.

Answer 9

Your right they don't want you in their church
because they think only a few will be saved!
And the ones in the church now think they are the only denomination that will be saved..
But then God is not about denomination he is about the Truth!
He is NOT into ritual, he is into us accepting him as the captain of our ships so to speak...
He wants us to let him run our lives so that he can give us life and give it to us abundantly!

Answer 10

I think the same way... I would not want to attend a church or believe the way that they believe if i did not feel welcome...