Have mercy, guys! It was my first question -- about how to find an on-line bible study partner. I apologize for not putting in more details and for unintentionally offending some people. I have studied the JW religion and while I respect their beliefs I prefer to study under a more conventional vein of Christianity. I knew they had a vast network of bible study aids and assistance and my thought was to circumvent the need for them to respond up front. I regret that I phrased my question poorly and hope to do better in the future. There truly was no malice intended and I am sorry for the unintended offense. I enjoy people of lots of different backgrounds, opinions, and beliefs. My preference to decline aid from Jehovah Witness is after studying their beliefs and practices and realizing their studies are not those I would be interested in entering.
2007-01-02 09:28:39 · 6 answers · asked by youngatheart 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Bigotry means that you reject something despite demonstrateable proof. You admit that JWs have great tools, but reject them COMPLETELY anyway?
The YA community can decide for themselves if your a bigot. A more fair person would have said that they already studied and understand JW teachings, and you don't need any more information from them.
2007-01-03 03:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Al 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I saw your original question, and didn't click on it to answer, as you didn't want to study with JW's. I was in no way offended. I am sorry if some were and let you know about it. You did nothing wrong, don't let anyone tell you that you did.
2007-01-02 21:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by girlinks 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who goes from door to door in twos?
How should witnesses react when bible truth is rejected?
What happens to those who disregard witnesses?
Who has bible truth been revealed to?
(Luke 10:1-21) [Jesus] sent them forth by twos in advance of him into every city and place to which he himself was going to come. Then he began to say to them: “The harvest, indeed, is great, but the workers are few...Go forth ...go on telling them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ But wherever you [witnesses] enter into a city and they do not receive you, go out into its broad ways and say, ‘Even the dust that got stuck to our feet from your city we wipe off against you. Nevertheless, keep this in mind, that the kingdom of God has come near.’ ...He that listens to you [witnesses] listens to me too. And he that disregards you [witnesses] disregards me too. Moreover, he that disregards me disregards also him that sent me forth.” 17 Then the seventy returned with joy... [Jesus] became overjoyed in the holy spirit and said: “I publicly praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have carefully hidden these things [about bible truth] from wise and intellectual ones, and have revealed them to babes.
2007-01-03 11:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by PFSHJ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IT is impossible to make everyone happy. It is also nearly impossible to not offend anyone. I do hope you come back to Jehovah.
2007-01-02 22:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I saw your ques ion I thought you were inquiring about preference as in sex orientation.
But I understand after reading all that you wrote, To me I don;t think anyone should get offended about their religion or being ask how they believe.
my preference is something that I live by, and would die by, so it dose not offend me when I am ask about it.
I have had Jehovah Witness making their rounds and stop by my home, I try to be polite but decline to listen to their doctrine, We tell them they are welcome to sit and have refreshments, but not to discuss their religion.
2007-01-02 17:40:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lorene 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I can't believe you typed all that. it was soooooo offensive.
just kidding. I have no answer. except that you don't need to fit in to one particular religion. find waht works best for you and worship in that way. you could have your own church... the church of..... oh, crap I forget your name now.
that don't matter...you get the idea, right?
2007-01-02 17:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by pastor of muppets 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋