I study with the Jehovah Witness' and I recently got married to a gentleman that my study teacher and her husband really didn't approve of. To make a long story short, I didn't discuss my imending marriage to either one of them; just told them about it after I returned home. They are still upset about it. You can cut the tension with a knife when I am around them or talk to them on the phone. They keep saying I am an adult and can make my own decisions, well that's what I did. I thought that it was better to marry, than to burn with passion. 1Corinthians7:8,9. They didn't even congratulate me. They are just stuck on that I didn't tell them. Well there were alot of people I didn't tell. (mainly family members). Is there more to this?
2006-11-27 04:15:24 · 8 answers · asked by stella 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My husband is also a studying witness.
2006-11-27 04:22:27 · update #1
Congratulations!
Remember that JWs are also just imperfect human beings. They might feel that if you consult them fisrt before you made the plan, they could help you to make a wise decision with Bible principles. But really, I don't know and it's not my place to say. I am sure they sincerely want the best for you. Keep studying and strengthen your relationship with Jehovah. When your husband and you are close to Jehovah and do what he asks you to do, you will have the happiest marriage life!
2006-11-28 14:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by lovebibleresearch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably considered themselves to be close friends. They were probably hurt that they weren't included in the festive occasion.
Give them a few weeks and they will come around.
Even if the new marriage was not entirely to the liking of your friends among Jehovah's Witnesses, please be assured that Jehovah's Witnesses are interested in HELPING newlyweds to make a SUCCESS of their marriage. The Christian congregation is the best place to get biblical encouragement and insight into God's will!
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/19990215/article_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20030915/article_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20020208/article_01.htm
2006-11-27 14:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Groups like JW don't allow their members to marry non-JW people. I know JW families whose children have married non-JW and the parents have "cut the kids off" in both cases. (In one case the child is "dead" to the family. In the other case the child is "dead" to the parents but the siblings still keep in touch.)
It seems like a pretty intolerant religion.
And congrats on your marriage!
2006-11-27 12:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by Black Parade Billie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem lies with the Jehovah Witnesses' rigid beliefs. Please visit other churches as often and as much as you wish. Pray on finding the Truth with a loving and caring church that helps you follow the teachings of Jesus.
2006-11-27 12:22:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they want to cut you off, that's their loss.
There are plenty of other religions out there, most of whom have more truth in them than JW's have. Feel free to explore.
2006-11-27 12:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Jahovah Witness is just a cult, that's all.
2006-11-27 12:18:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they are so mean to you, find yourself another study group.
2006-11-27 12:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by sudonym x 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to stay away from those people then.
2006-11-27 12:31:16 · answer #8 · answered by Privatize 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋