I believe the Jehovah's Witnesses excluded Michael Jackson in the mid 1980's, i.e. before any class 'c' gear was found in his bedroom, etc.
2006-12-27 06:21:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jehovah's Witnesses make every conceivable effort to assure and ascertain that their students know what Jehovah's Witnesses teach from the bible and what Jehovah's Witnesses expect from baptized members. The process that must be followed before one can become baptized as a Jehovah's Witness requires many many hours and lots of hard work, and a typical minimum of six months.
A person is *NOT* expelled from Jehovah's Witnesses for personal misgivings or confusion regarding some teaching. In the matter of doctrine, it is only those who ADVOCATE unscriptural teachings who disqualify themselves from continuous spiritual fellowship with the congregation.
Jehovah's Witnesses actually encourage a student to resign from any false religious organization rather than to begin a campaign targeting one particular former religion. Jehovah's Witnesses encourage those who learn bible truth to join in preaching Kingdom "good news" and not to indulge in the human work of vindictive retribution.
Jehovah's Witnesses do practice the Scriptural practice of disfellowshipping for unrepentance of such serious sins as fornication, drug abuse, stealing, and apostasy. Baptized Witnesses who join the military or publicly engage in worship with another religion are considered to have disassociated themselves from Jehovah's Witnesses.
Contrary to the misinformation of anti-Witnesses, it is quite possible to become inactive in the JW religion without becoming disfellowshipped. As long as one's lifestyle does not bring reproach upon the congregation, and as long as one does not advocate one's disagreements with the religion, the congregation has no interest in "investigating", exposing, and disfellowshipping an inactive former Jehovah's Witness.
For those who are disfellowshipped or disassociated, a primary goal is to shock the person into recognizing the serious of their wrong so that they rejoin the congregation in pure worship. Since the primary bonds that are broken involve friendship and spiritual fellowship, it is well understood that family bonds remain intact. Parents, siblings, and grown children of disfellowshipped and disassociated ones sometimes choose to limit what they may feel is discouraging or "bad association" but that is a personal decision and is not required by their religion.
Former Witnesses who are disfellowshipped or disassociated are typically treated in accord with the Scriptural pattern explained in these Scriptures:
(1 Corinthians 5:11-13) Quit mixing in company with anyone called a brother that is a fornicator or a greedy person or an idolater or a reviler or a drunkard or an extortioner, not even eating with such a man. ...Remove the wicked man from among yourselves.
(Titus 3:10) As for a man that promotes a sect, reject him after a first and a second admonition
(Romans 16:17) Now I exhort you, brothers, to keep your eye on those who cause divisions and occasions for stumbling contrary to the teaching that you have learned, and avoid them.
(2 Thessalonians 3:6) Now we are giving you orders, brothers, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the tradition you received from us.
(2 Thessalonians 3:14) But if anyone is not obedient to our word through this letter, keep this one marked, stop associating with him, that he may become ashamed.
(2 John 10) If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, never receive him into your homes or say a greeting to him.
(Matthew 18:17) If he does not listen to them, speak to the congregation. If he does not listen even to the congregation, let him be to you just as a man of the nations
Becoming baptized as a Jehovah's Witnesses is not a trivial step. At a minimum, a student must demonstrate months of regular meeting attendance and public ministry, then must himself express the desire to be baptized. The candidate then spends hours answering hundreds of bible questions wherein he expresses both a clear understanding and personal conviction regarding Jehovah's Witness teachings in at least three separate interviews with three different elders. The candidate must vocally agree to be baptized in front of hundreds or thousands of eyewitnesses, and must be publicly immersed in water. This is not a momentary emotional decision by an unreasoning child. Dedication as a Witness required hard work and determination at the time.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/19880415/article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/19970101/article_01.htm
2006-12-27 06:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I assume bin = ban. I happen to know a friend in his mothers congregation. Michael actually tried to adhere to JW standards for a number of years. His position as an extreme example of fame made that nearly impossible for him. Eventually as he became more reclusive and pulled away from the world he also pulled away from the congregation. At times he would be mobbed by groups of fans as he tried to engage in the Bible ministry and guards even had to be posted at the Kindgom Hall because of the fans. That would made anyone lose it, not to mention a person who clearly had other issues. Eventually he did turn his back on the teachings that he grew up with but in no way did the congregation just ban him or exclude him until he chose to leave. I know for a fact that many in his mothers congregation tried very hard to support him and encourage him... In many ways it was just a no win situation and sad for everyone involved. - I tis actually possible to be famous, rich and still be 'faithful' - ie Prince...
2006-12-28 04:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by Codi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because he's a perfect example of what can become of the children of JWs if they don't get help for the trauma of being raised in that religion. I believe he was probably molested by Elders as a kid, they do that stuff all the time, did it in MY old congy too, there was a boy his age who suffered "punishment" at the hands of an Elder since he had no dad, it was supposed to be a spanking, but I know for sure it was more than that, but JW mothers will allow the ruling men of the church to do whatever they want to a kid, and shut up for fear of being disfellowshipped.
Michael was most likely abused, and then didn't deal with it, felt like if he spoke up he was betraying Jehovah's people, then left when it all got to be too much, didn't seek professional help, so therefore ended up doing the same thing to other boys. Classic.
Just another reason to abolish this disgusting filthy cult.
2006-12-28 06:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by barbcast555 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not exactly sure what your question re: "class "c" gear" found in his bedroom is???
However, it is apparent by Michael Jackson's lifestyle that he is NOT one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Jehovah's Witnesses live by Jehovah's laws in God's Word. To qualify as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, a person must meet Jehovah's requirements as follows:
1. A person needs to obtain a good knowledge of Bible truth (1 Timothy 2:3, 4), put faith in the things you have learned (Hebrews 11:6.), repent of your sins (Acts 17:30, 31), and turn around in your course of life.
2. After you have made your dedication to God, you should be baptized. (Matthew 28:19, 20) Baptism lets everyone know that you have dedicated yourself to Jehovah. So baptism is only for those who are old enough to make a decision to serve God. When a person is baptized, his whole body should be put under the water momentarily.—Mark 1:9, 10; Acts 8:36.
3. After you have made a dedication, Jehovah will expect you to live up to your promise. (Psalm 50:14; Ecclesiastes 5:4, 5) The Devil will try to stop you from serving Jehovah. (1 Peter 5:8.) But draw close to God in prayer. (Philippians 4:6, 7) Study his Word each day. (Psalm 1:1-3) Stick close to the congregation. (Hebrews 13:17) By doing all of this, you will gain the strength to stay faithful to God.
If we want to serve Jehovah, we cannot hold on to any of the teachings or customs of false religion. We must get out of false religion and not support it in any way. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Revelation 18:4) Once we have learned the truth about God, we must be careful not to be misled by people who teach falsehood.—2 John 10, 11. Moral Cleanness: Jehovah wants his worshipers to behave as true Christians at all times. (1 Peter 2:12) (Hebrews 4:13.) We should avoid sexual immorality and other unclean practices of this world.—1 Corinthians 6:9-11.
If you would like further information or a free home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
2006-12-27 09:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
First of all what does bin mean in relation to this question!?! Michael Jackson left the JW by choice not from being banned!! JW was forced on him by his mother, he didn't choose it!
♥♥We Love You Michael!!!!♥♥
2006-12-27 10:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Stranger In Maine™♥ (Thriller) 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Michael Jackson turned his back on Jehovah. there is nothing wrong with having money. many Jehovah Witnesses have money but we are not suppose to worship money, we are only to worship Jehovah. since he turned his back on Jehovah he has been having trouble with the law. he has another sister who still worships Jehovah and Jesus Christ. www.watchtower.org. also his life syle is not of a Jehovah Witness
2006-12-27 07:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
do you mean BAN? No, Michael left the JWs in 1988 I believe. As far as I know it was his own decision, but not even his mother knows why he left.
2006-12-31 02:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by LAGrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was "binned" because some people in the JW religion felt that he was the Messiah and were worshipping him.
2006-12-28 18:36:05 · answer #8 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe it was because of his Thriller video. Some people thought that Michael Jackson had ties to the occult because of the video.
2006-12-27 06:27:00 · answer #9 · answered by Cori 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
as a jw they have to live by codes of ethics, he was not following the codes and bible laws set within the jw community anyone would have been disfellowshiped no matter who they were,
2006-12-27 06:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by suzie1968uk 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋