I'm a christian, and i have a couple of friends who are jahovas witnesses... but everytime i try to bring up a talk about religion and try to at least put the right idea into their head that always seem to come back with a smart remark. I just worry for my friends lives cause i know that what they believe in is not right...
What do i do?
2007-04-12 15:09:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A lot of people who are responding are saying that i'm judging them. And i'm not in any way judging them!
I love them they are two of my best friend!
2007-04-12 15:29:18 · update #1
Jehovah's Witnesses are well-trained to defend their faith from the bible. Sadly, some individuals among Jehovah's Witnesses do not have the same degree of tact and kindness as their brothers.
Each Witness's study of the Scriptures has helped him to clearly understand God's requirements for salvation, as well as Christ's command for Christians to publicly preach:
(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.
Each Witness's personal experiences help to convince her that the Scriptural Good News of Jesus Christ will actually improve the lives of her neighbors, not just in the afterlife or after Armageddon, but even in this existing system of things:
(Hebrews 4:12) For the word of God is alive and exerts power
As individuals, Jehovah's Witnesses are students of the bible. They well know that true worship has seen mistakes from true worshippers such asNoah and Moses and David and Peter and Paul. Yet the totality of what each Witness has learned from the bible makes him feel as Peter did:
(John 6:67,68) Jesus said to the twelve: “You do not want to go also, do you?” Simon Peter answered him: “Lord, whom shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life
Thus, Jehovah's Witnesses are able to appreciate their spiritual heritage while recognizing that some among them are imperfect.
(Philippians 3:12) Not that I have already received it or am already made perfect, but I am PURSUING to see if I may also lay hold on that [emphasis added]
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/
http://watchtower.org/e/20030815/
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/article_02.htm
2007-04-13 10:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I think I see your problem.
"but everytime i try to bring up a talk about religion and try to at least put the right idea into their head"
Notice you did not say, offer my view. You said put the "right" idea into their heads. It shows a lack of respect for them. Consider, if you value them as friends, and "respect" them then shouldn't you respect the fact that they decided to believe in something because they feel it is right based on research???
You need to decide, which matters more to you, them having their beliefs and you having yours, while getting along, or not being their friend, and choosing to be with people who feel as you do.
It is HIGHLY insulting to have someone try to "help" me by hammering away at me. If you want to have a discussion, and they do to, fine. But that means BOTH sides talking things out, politely.
2007-04-13 02:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If they believe what they believe then let them. How would you like it if they tried to convert you to THEIR religion. Live and let live. Personally I think you have no right to be interfering with your friends beliefs like that. I had a few christian friends who were always saying that what I believe was not right. It's extremely rude!!!!! Just don't talk about that stuff to them. How would you like it?!!!
2007-04-12 22:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
The thing is as a Jehovah's Witness your friends have been well trained in how to respond to your ideas and comments.
They call these 'conversation stoppers' and are available to them in a book called Reasoning From the Scriptures, published by their HQ.
The biggest influence you can have on them is by your own attitude. Actions speak louder than words.
The more you attempt to 'help' them, the more they are going to walk away feeling sorry for you! And then concentrate on converting you.
2007-04-12 22:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by pamela p 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't try to preach and push your religion on anyone. Just remain their friend and thru the life you live, you will show witness of your Christianity and faith in our Lord and Savior.
2007-04-12 22:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jan C 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
here's Your problem....
"but every time i try to bring up a talk about religion and try to at least PUT THE RIGHT IDEA INTO THEIR HEAD...."
who are you to judge?
you and your friends all worship the same entity, so get over yourself, and get back to what you Ought be concerned with--that very same worship.
so go read your bible and sit in your chair and smile the smug smile of one who is Just So Sure he/she/it is going to their special corner of heaven, and think about how that attitude is going to be seen at the time of Your Judgement.
2007-04-12 22:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by Olde One. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let them believe what they believe. My religious beliefs are different than other people's where I work. I got sick of people trying to convert me; they finally stopped.
2007-04-12 22:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
all you can do is pray that God will open their hearts and convict them into reading the entire Bible. pray that He will use you to be a witness to them. you also need to know the scripture so that you can back up what you tell them. Revelation 22:18-19
2007-04-12 22:30:45 · answer #8 · answered by blue eyes 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They are entitled to their own beliefs just as you are, just as all religions are. After all, we are ALL trying to get to the same place, as long as we each stick to our own beliefs, do not harm others, and TRY to do right, it will be ok. I've studied many religions in my 42 years and the one thing that strikes me is that each religion has a set of GOOD morals, DECENT people (and not so decent people), LOVE for others, things that they should and should not do, and they ALL want to get back to the Godhead. I would venture to say that Satanists are excluded from this though.
2007-04-12 22:16:14 · answer #9 · answered by Rainbow Raven 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Let them believe what hey want to believe, how do you know that your way is right? You can't force your beliefs on anybody.
2007-04-12 22:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by hundredaire 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋