2007-03-26 17:42:04 · 11 answers · asked by MaEOdude 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus Christ did not found the Christian congregation to propound negativisms against any specific religion, but to preach the "good news" of the Kingdom. The bible's judgment message is not against just one particular religion, and it would be a mistake to pretend otherwise.
(Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations
(Luke 9:6) They went through the territory from village to village, declaring the good news
(Acts 5:42) Every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus.
In fact, at Matthew chapter 13, Jesus explained that ANGELS (not humans) would be authorized to perform the separating work.
(Matthew 13:47-49) The kingdom of the heavens is like a dragnet let down into the sea and gathering up fish of every kind. ...That is how it will be in the conclusion of the system of things: the angels will go out and separate the wicked from among the righteous
Of course, only Jesus and Jehovah make the final judgment regarding each individual.
(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
2007-03-28 05:09:24 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses do not condemn anyone. They have been chosen to carry the truth about the Bible to anyone who will listen and wants to learn. God specifically tells us in the Bible that we are to carry this message to everyone and yet, very few will listen. He is the one who draws those who have the right heart condition. We are to treat everyone with love and respect because he is the only one who can read the heart.
2007-03-27 01:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we don't agree with it.it goes against Jehovah who told us not to practice magic,anything to do with the occult,spirit mediums and such.What You Should Know About Witchcraft
MODERN-DAY witchcraft is hard to define. This is because those who practice it vary so greatly. They recognize no central authority or doctrine or holy book to unify belief. They also differ in tradition, organization, ritual, and opinion as to what gods to honor. Remarks one writer: "The occult world offers to the individual a 'free marketplace' of ideas." Says another: "Most Neo-Pagans disagree on almost everything."
For many, the contradictions are not a problem. One guidebook for aspiring witches states: "When you're challenged with seemingly contradictory information, examine this information and make a decision as to which to follow. Listen to your intuition. In other words, feel free to pick and choose among the published rituals and ritual textbooks to decide what feels right."
For those who recognize the nature of truth, such contradictions are a problem. Truth is fact, that which is real. Things are not true simply because a person feels or hopes or believes that they are true. For example, at one time doctors believed that they could cure pneumonia by cutting a live chicken in two and laying the pieces on the patient's chest. Doubtless, many patients sincerely believed that this treatment would cure them. Their beliefs and hopes, however, were not in harmony with fact—such a procedure does not cure pneumonia. People do not create truth; they reach out to comprehend it.
The Bible claims to contain the truth about spiritual matters. Jesus Christ, when on earth, said to his Father in prayer: "Your word is truth." (John 17:17) The apostle Paul wrote: "All Scripture is inspired of God." (2 Timothy 3:16) Many who practice witchcraft do not agree. Instead, they look for inspiration and guidance in myth, ancient religions, and even science fiction. Is it not reasonable, though, at least to consider what the Bible says? After all, it is almost universally recognized as a holy book. It is also one of the oldest religious texts that has survived. The Bible was written over a period of 1,600 years, yet it is consistent throughout in its teachings. Let us compare the Bible's teachings with some common beliefs currently expressed by those who promote witchcraft.
2007-03-27 00:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i assume you mean jehova's witnesses. it is my experience they condem pretty much everyone. and wiccans are the pagans every christian sect loves to hate. so i guess my answer is yes...
(for the record, i'm an atheist)
2007-03-27 00:48:45 · answer #4 · answered by gwenwifar 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
absolutely, although I am neither I have known both. I am a pagan. by strict definition, you will find most Christian denominations condemn any pagans. also Jewish , Moslem, Mormons , Quakers , or any judaic based religion. yet you will find that almost any pagan religion is tolerant of all religions . in summary, absolutely undeniably yes.
2007-03-27 00:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by krimlen 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Read Marilyn M's answer.
The Bible clearly shows that any practicers of magic are condemned.
2007-03-27 00:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes....very much so....I got a Jehovah's witness to smoke pot once...sorry, thought I'd share a dirty little secret;)
2007-03-27 00:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes.
2007-03-27 00:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ooooooooooooooo, like that would make a difference?
2007-03-27 00:45:04 · answer #9 · answered by Charles V 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I believe they do. However, it doesn't matter because they aren't true Christians anyway...
2007-03-27 00:49:00 · answer #10 · answered by kristano.esperanta 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋