If a jehovas witness invited you to church would you go??

Question

Like a co-worker, a friend, a neighbor

Answer 1

(Hebrews 10:24,25) And let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together


In the United States, the typical pattern for a single-congregation Kingdom Hall is schedule meetings for Sunday morning (9:30 or 10:00), Tuesday evening (7:00 or 7:30), and Thursday evening (7:00 or 7:30). Meetings for field service are held seven days a week, typically at 9:00 or 9:30. All scheduling is a local matter, and varies according to local considerations.

Any respectful visitor can be assured that he will be assisted in finding a seat, obtaining a bible (which is used frequently in all meeting parts and which he is invited to keep), borrowing a song book (meetings begin and end with song and prayer), and sharing a copy of any publication or reference work that is being considered. Most men wear neckties and most women wear skirts or dresses at meetings in the United States, but these are not required and at times even a baptized Witness must attend in more casual clothing.

Each year the branch office of each land also schedules each congregation to attend an "Assembly Day", a "Circuit Assembly", and a "District Convention"; ideally these three events are spaced four months apart but that is not always possible. Special meetings or events are sometimes scheduled when a foreign missionary or other speaker visits an area, or to commemorate some special occasion, such as a Kingdom Hall dedication.

Answer 2

No way.

I'm not into bashing other religions, but Jehovah's Witnesses is a cult, and that's a fact. Beware of their teachings. I found their booklet (Reasoning from Scriptures) with all their guidelines (like what to reply when a Non-Jehovah's Witness declines your invitation, etc.) and it's all lies. They have their own interpretation of the Bible and they only choose what verses they want to believe in.

Example: They believe Michael the Archangel and Jesus are one and the same. They believe only -- literally -- 144 000 people will get to heaven. They believe that the Kingdom of God was established early in the 20th century.

There's more but I threw the booklet away.

Answer 3

No. Certainly even for the believers, church is a waste of time, even Jesus didn't bother with it. There's a verse in the Bible that says something along the lines of "it's not the healthy that need a doctor" - so why do christians go to church?

Answer 4

My word, no. I try to stay away from cults and negative based religions. And if they pressed the issue, we'd no longer be friends. Or, in the case of a co-worker, I'd be putting a complaint in with the boss. No one should have to put up with that.

Answer 5

Been there. Done it. Never again. JW's don't accept blood in a hospital. That is one lame Bronze Age Bible translation. One time in 15 years I saw a transfusion reaction.How many Times did Pastor Russell predict the world to end?

Answer 6

Yes, and I went many, many times. I didn't accept all of their doctrine, but I was fascinated in learning more about them. They are wonderful people and they are so faithful in their beliefs. I had to admire them for that. They taught me a lot about love, life and God.

Answer 7

Sure I would. I learn about my own spirituality by learning about the beliefs of others. I would use it as an oppertunity to learn more about myself

Answer 8

Yes, I would make it clear to them it is not my intention to join their religion, but I would like to investigate it.

Answer 9

Yes I would.As long as I can bring my gay lover and get married by their preacher.Otherwise, they will have to move on to the next house.Which, in other words, no.

Answer 10

No. But then again I would say no to anyone, regardless of what religion they practiced.