...not considered true followers of Christ because they reject the trinity, when most "Christians" fight in wars and observe holidays that have pagan origins, like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween?
2007-03-04 00:04:52 · 7 answers · asked by LineDancer 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Those who pretend that Jehovah's Witnesses are not Christians are uninterested in what the bible teaches on the matter. It should be unsurprising that anti-Witnesses ignore the bible's plain message regarding so many other obvious matters.
2007-03-04 16:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehovas_Witness
Jehovah's Witnesses are an international Christian denomination which originated in America with the 19th century Bible Student movement. They adopted their present name in 1931 under the leadership of Joseph Franklin Rutherford. Believing that all other religions are false, Jehovah's Witnesses reject traditional Christian doctrines such as the Trinity, eternal torment in hell and the immortality of the soul. The central theme of their preaching is God’s Kingdom (that is, God's rule over the Earth) with Jesus Christ as its king. The Witnesses believe this rule began with the Second Coming or presence of Christ. Originally, this was believed to have occurred invisibly in 1874, but this date was later revised to 1914.
Witnesses believe that their faith is the restoration of first-century Christianity. In areas where they are active, they are commonly known for their door-to-door preaching and their objection to blood transfusions, and for not celebrating birthdays or holidays. Their most widely-known publications are the religious magazines, The Watchtower and Awake!. Official membership of the organization, counted as those who preach each month, is estimated to be about 6.5 million.[1]
Other Witness teachings include the recognition and use of a personal name for God, translated as Jehovah in English, as vital for acceptable worship. They believe that Jesus' death was necessary to atone for the sin brought into the world by the first man, Adam, thus opening the way for the hope of everlasting life for mankind. It is also taught that 144,000 people will receive immortal life in heaven with Jesus Christ as co-rulers guiding the rest of humankind to perfection on a paradise earth during the 1000 year reign. More specifically, Witnesses believe that in the war of Armageddon, which they believe to be imminent, the wicked will be destroyed. The survivors of this event, along with individuals deemed worthy of resurrection, will form a new society ruled by a heavenly government and have the possibility of living forever in an earthly paradise.
2007-03-04 08:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't see the Jehovah anymore. I think here in my town they were the victims of some drive-bys. I know they have a strong fashion belief and the man that started them was a little unorthodox but who am I to judge. They have a following just like any other religion. Its when one or more people gather in the name of the Lord that gives them their Grace,Not what they wear or what festival they practice.
2007-03-04 08:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excellent question.All religions have there very own little distinguishing ideas and beliefs about what true Christianity is.For instance,seventh day Adventist= sabbath on Saturday JW= no blood transfusions Mormoms,Jews ect. I respect JWs and any belief that is sincere.But the fact is there is no right way,only Gods way!
2007-03-04 08:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by sandra b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question does not make sense.
JW's are not considered true followers of Christ because they deny most of the teachings of the historical church. Wars, what the rest does on Halloween has nothing to do with it.
2007-03-04 08:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think this is because of their lack of faith in Jesus Christ as the son of God and the savior of the world. They limit Jesus to a prophet - which I think is the office that does not fit him.
He clear showed this when he responded to the jews by saying "before Abraham was I Am." The jews of his days correctly understood what he meant and he did not correct them. This statement among many others that he said and also the things that he did prove beyong any contradiction that Jesus Christ is more than what people want him to be - He is God himself coming in the flesh. And every spirit that denies Christ as coming in the flesh is not of God but is the Anti-Christ.
2007-03-04 08:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by RealArsenalFan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't know too complicated for me
2007-03-04 09:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋