2007-03-30 14:35:02 · 24 answers · asked by meeko6811 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I let them in, I talk to them, I study with them, but I haven't accepted their invitation to attend a meeting. I admire them for having the courage to go to people's houses and tell what they truly believe in.
2007-03-30 14:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
In many ways history repeats itself. Consider that about 4000 years ago, when the Israelites sought to separated themselves from the rest of the world's religions, specifically those of Egypt, they were thought to be unusual and strange in their beliefs in one God. There were those who were highly educated in the religious arts who thought they were following a false course. They were producing their own holy scriptures and not relying on the teachings of the people among whom they had grown from a small family to a great crowd.
Nearly 2000 years ago, a segment of Jews separated themselves from the rest, relying on the teachings of what was considered an uneducated ex-carpenter from the Jewish lower class. The only education he had was from his parents, Mary and Joseph.
His followers were also uneducated and from lower class Jews, such as Peter, a failed fisherman and Matthew, a hated tax collector. They were creating their own scriptures (Bible) to match their beliefs, instead of relying on the Holy Torah, which the Israelites had relied in for hundreds of years.
Finally, they were going door to door telling their fellow brethren that their traditional rituals, beliefs, and holiday observances, also dating back hundreds of years, were no longer valid.
To people with advanced educations in the religious arts, such as Saul fo Tarsus, it was clear they were a cult of low class individuals lacking any education, let alone one in the religious arts, and they were being brainwashed into believing that the Messiah had come. To the Jews of the time, this could not be true, as he had brought about the destruction or Armageddon of their enemies, as prophecy foretold.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_of_Tarsus
Today, Jehovah’s Witnesses face much the same problem. They started out as a small group of individuals who had no advanced education in the religious arts, but saw something wrong with what was happening with Christianity. Their paths were by no means straight or easy. They made mistakes along the way and had to deal with the what their brethren Christians thought about their efforts. Like Saul fo Tarsus, there are those who think they are a cult, trying to tell people that the traditional rituals, beliefs, and observances, dating back hundreds of years, are no longer valid. If they ever were.
I wonder, is there anything significant in that this is the third time?
2007-03-31 05:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus and his Apostles went from house to house preaching and teaching people.
Jesus commanded his followers to do the same...
So, why aren't more people who claim to follow the teachings of Jesus doing what Jehovah's Witnesses do?
Jesus also warned that people who truly followed in his footsteps would be hated and persecuted for doing so.
I dunno- I look around at all the "Christians" out there and it seems that only Jehovah's Witnesses are doing what Jesus commanded his followers to do and who are hated and lied about for doing so.
2007-03-30 22:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by Val W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think we Witnesses are all imperfect humans trying to follow the Bible and serve God. We are all unique individuals with our own tastes, pros and cons, and personalities.
I love when people mention hiding behind the couch. Seems sad, especially since these are some of the same ones who say We look silly.:D To each their own.
2007-03-31 21:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there people like we are.. they have a different set of beliefs.. like the christmas and birthday present. thing...i can not say weathre they are right or wrong just as i can not say if my religion is right or wrong..i do believe that when we all die and go to heaven that it will be made up of all kinds of religion and people..
2007-03-30 21:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by vis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care for their religion, but they're very nice. I have some members of my extended family in it, and sure they stop by to deliver their quota of pamphlets, but they don't proselytize because they know we're not into that.
Their rules are so wacky, no facial hair, no piercings, women wear long dresses, no blood transfusions, it's nuts.
2007-03-30 21:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think they are creepy pod people!...One time..i pretended i wasn't home...and watched an old Jehovah's Witness man kick the crap out my little Boston Terrier. Talk about living a lie! lol
2007-03-30 21:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Upsetting. They approached me today. Even asked where I lived. Stupid me spit out my address w/out thinking.
I am Christian so I feel bad for them and wish I could help, but I know they won't listen. So I prayed for them and went on my way. I was disheartened b/c I was hoping that it was members of a regular church approaching me.
2007-03-30 21:39:55 · answer #8 · answered by kristen 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think they need to stop coming to my door trying to force their religion on me and telling me to read their books and they'll be back later to discuss with me what I've read....
I love reading- but not the stuff they want me to.
I'm sorry but religion should not be force fed to people. I don't agree with what they do.
2007-03-30 21:41:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The ones have come across were very pushy on their religious beliefs. I don't care for that.
2007-03-30 21:38:47 · answer #10 · answered by *♥♫Hedy♫♥* 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋