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2006-12-28 07:22:38 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A person can describe himself using any label he wishes. This seems a pointless discussion which distracts from larger issues of godly obedience and God's will and purposes.
Jehovah's Witnesses preach a message of "good news", and leave all judging for Jehovah and Jesus to perform "on the last day".
(Acts 10:36,42) Declare to them the good news of peace through Jesus Christ: this One is Lord of all others. ...this is the One decreed by God to be judge of the living and the dead
(John 11:23-25) Jesus said to her: “Your brother will rise.” 24 Martha said to him: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” 25 Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life.
(John 12:48-49) The word that I [Jesus] have spoken is what will judge [a person] in the last day; 49 because I have not spoken out of my own impulse, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a commandment
(John 8:16) if I do judge, my judgment is truthful, because I am not alone, but the Father who sent me is with me
(Matthew 12:36) They will render an account concerning it on Judgment Day
(John 5:22,27-30) [The Father] has committed all the judging to the Son... 27 And he has given him authority to do judging, because Son of man he is. 28 Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out... I judge; and the judgment that I render is righteous, because I seek, not my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
(Acts 17:30-31) God has overlooked the times of such ignorance, yet now he is telling mankind that they should all everywhere repent. 31 Because he has set a day in which he purposes to judge the inhabited earth in righteousness by a man [Jesus] whom he has appointed
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20000622/article_03.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20041201/article_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20020715/article_02.htm
2006-12-28 08:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Gee, it seems I've answered this question at least twice before, an on this very night.
Mormons are Christians. Here’s why: In English, the word “Christian” means a person who believes Jesus Christ is Devine, and the Holy Bible is sacred scripture. Since Mormons (properly members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) firmly believe this, then Mormons are Christians.
As I’ve said before, those who slur my faith by saying Mormons are not Christians really should tell us they’re not using English, at least the way the rest of do. With tongue only partially in cheek, I suggest the following:
“When I say Mormons aren’t Christians, I’m using a new language, carefully crafted to exclude and marginalize those who don’t see things exactly my way. I understand this is called bigotry in the English tongue.”
2006-12-28 20:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Larry L 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS is the proper name for our members, Mormon is just a nick name), I am a Christian.
We have 13 Articles of Faith written for the press by Joseph Smith when he was asked what do we believe (The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A statement by Joseph Smith published in the Times and Seasons March 1, 1842, in company with a short history of the Church that was popularly known as the Wentworth Letter.) I have posted a link to all 13 but, the first one states:
We believe in God, the Eternal Father; in His Son, Jesus Christ; and in the Holy Ghost.
I would say that makes us Christian.
2006-12-30 15:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disfellowshipped JW
1982 Corning, CA Congregation
For cause, but not the ones some ex-JWs who want to put themselves on a pedestal, want you to believe, and know you will without question.
You can claim that one interpretation of the Bible is more Christian than another, and it should be noted that far more than just the NWT say that the Word was a god, but perhaps the best way to consider is not just in their scriptural teachings, but how well the organization as a whole acts Christian. JWs, as an organization:
They believe in obeying the law, even the inconvenient ones, such as speed limits when late for work.
They believe in paying taxes, even though there are many ways they could avoid them, as many religions do.
They believe in keeping their word, such as to the IRS that they will not promote politics in the church, and they actually mean it.
They teach their youth that waiting until marriage is preferable to using protection, and for the most part, the youths actually believe it. As a result, they have the lowest rates of out-of-wedlock births and STDs. Yes, there is the occasional ones who would rather have their fun now than wait, but there are far more who choose to wait.
They treat their youth with respect, not just "do what you're told!"
Youths are taught side by side with the adults, the Bible as a whole, and not just Bible stories. The very young may not understand what they are being taught, but by the time you reach the age of understanding, they have a good basic knowledge of the scriptures.
The congregations never get so large that the individual gets lost in the crowd. Since everyone is taught the same, it is easy to start a new congregation, with a set of elders.
Everyone knows everyone, whether in their congregation, or in their circuit. When Katrina happened, every Jehovah’s Witnesses living in New Orleans could be found in Texas, with every individual accounted for. How many other religions could say for certain they knew that none of those left behind belong to one of their churches?
They believe their Kingdom Halls should compliment a neighborhood, and not overwhelm it, so they are small and don’t include a lot of expensive decorative features. Each KH can hold up to four congregations.
They encourage all their members to read the Bible and submit their thoughts. This was before the NWT and when they were using the KJV, or Authorized Version. It should be noted that this version of the KJV was not the first, but the fifth. It took four revisions over a 150 year period, before it was approved by the Church of England.
JW may have their own Bible, but it came about as a result of reading the KJV by thousands of people and noting the contradictions as a result of errors in translation. A good example is the scripture that says “The Word” is a Mighty God. A Mighty God gets its power and existence from an Almighty God. As for revisions, to my knowledge, it had not been revised since it came out in the 50s. My mother still has her first JW Bible, though it is worn like all the others she has used since them. Witnesses generally wear out a Bible every few years, whereas those in Christendom may have the same Bible for generations.
The greatest difference between JWs and the rest of Christendom can be answered with just one question.
WHAT DAY DO YOU OBSERVE THE MEMORIAL ON?
Everyone else will falter around and perhaps come up with a day in May, but all JWs will say at sunset on Niacin 14, which falls on the first full moon after the vernal equinox, the Memorial of the Last Supper. This is the only day, aside from wedding anniversaries, that Christ said to continue keeping, yet Jehovah's Witnesses are the only Christian organization that does.
Whatever you may say about whether it is right or wrong to observe the man-made holidays created since the first congregations, the fact remains that Christendom does not observe the one day Christ said to keep. What does that say for the leaders of Christendom, that they ignore that one important day of the year, and don't even know what day it falls on?
The question of holidays gets asked a lot, yet the facts of why are clearly evident. Even the Churches of Christendom recognize that the holidays and observances are not in keeping with Bible teachings, yet they fear that doing anything about it will jeopardize their positions and power. Check any religious encyclopedia about the holidays and their history.
So the question is not why don't witnesses celebrate the holidays, but why does Christendom celebrate something not taught in the Bible? Further, why don't they know what day Christ said to observe and why don't you observe it on that day?
Whatever you may think of any of the other beliefs of JWs, you have to ask yourself is the need to observe these holidays more important than observing the day Christ said to keep?
You could wait until next May when this program about Jehovah’s Witnesses is shown on PBS, or you can order a copy now. It was done by an independent film company.
http://www.knocking.org/
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=54714EBF23EFA251
2006-12-30 09:11:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you're acceptable, a real Christian would not hate. He hates what's undesirable and fake, yet no longer somebody. He might truly instruct principled like to that guy or woman by utilising putting a stable occasion and attempting to help him learn how to do greater effective. the element is that many professed Christians in simple terms *do no longer* have faith the Bible. there are such diverse who think of that 'Jesus accepts you as you're' and stay or condone existence that the Bible condemns. additionally, they suspect issues that are actually not Bible teachings, yet come from paganism. There are in simple terms some issues that's it truly no longer as much as human beings to confirm, yet there are various people who think of that they are able to. you're additionally acceptable in hinting that there could be cohesion between Christians. There must additionally be doctrinal cohesion, yet some human beings have faith Jesus is God's son, some say he's God himself. some human beings say God torments human beings consistently in hellfire, others say that he's far too loving for that evil thought. some say the human soul is immortal, some say it truly is the guy themselves and so dies while the guy dies. In all 3 of those situations, the two uncomplicated can not be acceptable and actual and one guy or woman believing it won't make it actual for him. Our evaluations won't adjust data! There are additionally some church homes that actively unfold incorrect information and concern-inspiring lies approximately different communities foremost to concern and prejudice. i've got seen that take place in simple terms too many times and the rudeness of those misled human beings makes me experience very sorry for them and fairly specific that they are not being taught Christian certainty. 'by utilising their end result you will understand them', stated Christ.... Christ additionally stated that many human beings claiming to persist with him may well be rejected by utilising him (yet he did no longer say that they may well be forgiven for no longer getting it acceptable!), that his actual followers may well be interior the minority and can be no portion of the international and hated by utilising it, and that we had to seem for love as an figuring out factor of the actual Christian congregation. that could desire to clearly do away with each church who've involvement interior the armed forces or politics at any point, any who're in touch in intercourse and corporation scandals and who handle others with rudeness and prejudice. some issues to think of approximately besides.=)
2016-10-28 13:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity means to follow Christ... this is restricted to the practices of the individual as no organized religion or building will provide salvation for anyone. Can there be Christians who are Mormon, Catholic, JW? Yes... are they all by default because of their religious affiliation? No, same with ANY organized religion with a Christian title. There isnt any religion out there that teaches the Truth the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth.. we are all human and we will all get it wrong sometimes. To say someone cannot be a Christian because some of the teachings they believe are false, has to also apply to ourselves as we ALL believe something that is false somewhere. We are saved by Grace through Christ Jesus... not because we believed everything the right way
2006-12-28 07:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Depends on your definition of Christian. Most non-Catholic Christian denominations accept Catholics as Christians. A very few do not.
A dictionary would say that a Christian is someone professing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Catholics would fit this definition.
In the Nicene creed, from 325 A.D., Catholics profess:
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father.
Through Him all things were made.
For us and our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried.
On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We are baptized as Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19, "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
We truly are spiritually "born again," we just don't usually use those words.
With love in Christ.
2006-12-28 15:59:49 · answer #7 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As a Mormon, belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are Christians and we are not a cult as you all suggest.
We believe in God, The Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. We believe that Jesus came to this earth, he was born of a virgin, and taught and healed on this earth, and that He then died on the cross so that we ALL may return to our Heavenly Father.
God, the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are three separate personages in one Godhead, or one purpose.
Before you all start stating things about my church that you know NOTHING about, why don't you do some research on the subject instead of just heresay.
2006-12-29 17:29:54 · answer #8 · answered by nevada nomad 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (A Mormon as you call us). We are Christians. We believe in God. Just as Catholics have a church head the Pope, we have a church head also. I can speak for Catholics (as I use to be one) and Mormons (as I am one now) WE do believe and God and we offer many prayers and thanks to him on a daily basis. Nevada Nomad gave you some excellent sites to go to. Why not try them out.
2006-12-30 02:37:43 · answer #9 · answered by Marenight 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
we as Jehovah Witnesses are Christians and we are not a cult. a cult worships mere man, like jim jones or charles manson. we worship Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ. without Jehovah there would never be Jesus Christ. people think because we don't celebrate a pagan holiday like xmas that we don't follow Jesus Christ. that is not true. also Jesus was not born on dec 25. the shepards where in the field on dec is the cold and rainy season.
2006-12-28 07:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋