I often see preachers using fear mongering to try to sway the people to follow them. However I find this to be very unnerving. I do not mind religion at all, or what people believe in, but this is extremism.
For example I recently got a flyer from a Jehovah's Witness preacher saying that a "nuclear baby" is coming. It implies that nuclear war is coming, and also implies that somehow becoming a Jehovah's Witness will lead to some form of salvation. I find this to be just a tad much.
What can be done in such cases? Should nothing be done? Is it wrong for them to use fear to influence people?
2007-04-01 04:49:35 · 12 answers · asked by Luis 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Spread their message far and wide. Cite your source (whoever gave you the flyer) and direct all questions and comments to him. Make sure he gets the PR for his prediction of doomsday; if he didn't want it, he wouldn't have made flyers.
When his prophecy turns out to be wrong, let him explain why it is that you both still exist, and why he was incorrect.
2007-04-01 05:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by jtrusnik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is wrong to use fear to influence people, but it is often done in politics and religion.
People do this when they have nothing positive to offer.
Just tell the truth.
2007-04-01 12:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by sudonym x 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses do not actually believe or teach that a "nuclear baby is coming". It is nearly impossible to imagine which of their beliefs could have been so misinterpreted.
2007-04-01 13:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's nothing you really can do because they're covered under the same Constitution as we all are. They have the right to express themselves through speech.
But the beauty of it is that we have the right to ignore them.
2007-04-01 12:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Joa5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is still time for you to give your heart to God. Yes it is true that the end times are coming near but exactly when it will happen we do not know. You should fear God and nobody and nothing else, Jesus told us this in the Bible. Read Revelations and what is going to happen. I beg you do give your heart to God soon. God Bless
2007-04-01 11:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by channiek 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
generally the preachers are telling the truth;but that form of preaching is not very affective today.
2007-04-01 11:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There really isn't much accept ignoring them. They have just as much right to spread their propaganda as anyone else.
2007-04-01 11:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about choosing not to listen.
Shut off the TV
walk out the door.
crumple up the flier. (don't litter)
2007-04-01 11:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by trawet 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dont see them and convince others of there brainwashing
2007-04-01 11:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by woodsonhannon53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult the mental asylum
2007-04-01 11:55:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋