2006-12-21 11:35:47 · 17 answers · asked by THINKER 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I only wish I COULD read it, but I'm now black-listed by the local JW's. Because I disagree with their beliefs and passionately try to show them how they have been deceived by a man-made organisation, they don't want to speak to me any more. I'm so hurt. What are they scared of?
Anyway, Susie Darling has hit the nail on the head.
Oh, and just wait till next March when the Watchtower starts on about only a remnant of faithful JW's being able to partake of the bread and wine when they do their annual communion. If anyone out there gets hold of a Watchtower on that, would you PLEASE post a question and let us all know what they have to say on it.
2006-12-21 21:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jehovah's witnesses don't celebrate Christmas, so we shouldn't expect the Watchtower to be Christmasy at all, even in December.
However, the cover article in the December 15th issue does look at a theme traditionally focussed on at this time of year by many: Peace On Earth.
It's good to be peaceful all the time, not just at Christmas. Even if people struggle to be peaceful at Christmas, they don't always manage it. At other times of the year, they don't necessarily even try so hard.
That's talking hypothetically, but the truth is, even if we all wanted peace, we don't get it. The world is a violent, hateful place. International conflict and local troubles with crime and violence make peace seem like a rare and unwanted piece of trash.
The articles in the Watchtower talk about how the birth of Jesus brings peace to the Earth. The reason why this and other articles like it appear every year in the December issues is that many people are thinking about it around Christmas time. These articles contain information which many (most of whom are not Jehovah's Witnesses) find encouraging.
The back page of the Magazine also contains a small article about the origins of Christmas and the current nature of the celebrations.
The Article on page 15, entitled "The Great Day Of Jehovah Is Near", is a very thought provoking account of historical judgements of Jehovah and what they teach us about our time and our near future.
2006-12-21 12:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
That is because they don't believe in Christmas. They are not traditional Christians. In fact, I guess I will have to say it, they are not Christians. They do not believe in several biblical teachings such as heaven for all believers (only a few actually get there, the rest have to settle for a second class salvation), don't believe in hell which Jesus talked about over and over in the scriptures, do not believe that Jesus is a member of the Godhead, have changed their bible by taking out a small word here and there and adding a small word here and there in order to make it read to their understanding. They are so close... but no cigar. My heart goes out to JW's as they have no real reason for rejoicing. they have to work for something that is a gift and must keep it up to the end. When they come to my house, I always ask them. What's the good news! They never have an answer. Shame. They are nice people with sincere hearts but sincerity doesn't get you into heaven or eternal life. Hope that wasn't too long winded but it is a subject that is dear to my heart.
He who has the Son has eternal life and he who has not the Son does not have eternal life. Clear and simple!
2006-12-21 11:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by SusieDarling 2 · 4⤊ 3⤋
To make amends, the watchtower is coming out with an early edition for January. The focus will be on how to get drunk in a christian like manner while celebrating New Years... Also, this year's predictions on who will win the Super Bowl. I'd call Vegas on this one folks, it's coming from a higher source. HINT HINT....Nancy Pelosi won't be the only one celebrating a victory from San Francisco come the beginning of February. GO NINERS!!!
2006-12-21 11:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by dirk diggler 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I find it interesting to ask people of all religions what they believe in. I spent a couple of hours with a JW's and it's mind blowing stuff. Especially the bit about Armageddon and politicians. I find that you can't give a good argument against a faith if you are ignorant about it and you don't know what they believe in.
2006-12-21 19:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses have their reasons for not celebrating Christmas. I see nothing wrong with a magazine that isn't Christmasy.
The JW's I've known were very dedicated to serving God. Isn't that the important thing?
P.S. Thanks for letting me know this is a joke. I still don't think it's funny though. Not my kind of humor. Sorry.
2006-12-21 11:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by ☼Grace☼ 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I like the Jehovah's but find a lot of their stuff very difficult, like the patriarchal 'woman's place' stuff. Yes Christianity pinches things. Even the inside of a church or cathedral is designed to look like a sacred grove of trees (Druids: 'Oak Men'), to seduce the older beliefs.
2006-12-21 11:43:28 · answer #7 · answered by eyvind 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You've got some very serious answers to a very 'tongue-in-cheek' question!! ;-)
Just wait til the October editions of the JW, Muslim & Christian magazines and see how 'Halloweenish' they are!! ;-)
2006-12-21 12:01:55 · answer #8 · answered by Rakibear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice One!! Made me laugh just when I needed it. Thanks
Merry Christmas
2006-12-21 20:51:09 · answer #9 · answered by wayforwardhow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's not. Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate holidays. I can respect their reasoning. Christmas started out a pagan holiday...the traditions we keep now are pagan traditions...christmas tree, santa etc. Even Easter is completely pagan in origins.
2006-12-21 11:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋