like a neighbor, a co-worker, a relative
2007-04-19 15:31:04 · 29 answers · asked by the d 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've told this story before in an answer, but it bears repeating here. My wife Cindy was having discussions with a JW (Breezy) for about a year. They worked together. Cindy had invited her to church with us many times, if she was "free" to go. Breezy said she was free to go, but she would feel uncomfortable there. Well, she invited us to go to their "memorial" service commemoriting the death of Christ. And said she would in return, attend OUR church. I dont think she really expected us to accept. But of course we did. Afterward, when it was time for her to reciprocate and attend our church, she always had an excuse. Cindy asked her, is it because they wont let you? She would never give a straight answer, but I think that at the time she made the promise, she really believed that she would be "allowed" to go. If only to keep a promise. Now she had always insisted that she was NOT controled by the Watchtower and was "free" to do what she wanted. She was obviously very embarressed to admit that she WASNT allowed to. She couldnt look my wife in the eye anymore at work. She knew that Cindy thought that her point was "proved". That she WAS indeed controled. The thing is, Breezy was a very honest person before this and I have no doubt that if it WAS up to her, she would honer her word, no matter how uncomfortable it made her feel. It must have been a shock to her when she told her "spiritual advisor" Rina that she wanted to attend a "born again" "christian church" with her friend, and was ordered not to. She was so uncomfortable working with Cindy after that, she started an "argument" over some trivial thing at work so she wouldnt have to talk to her. She found a new job a few weeks later. Even though Cindy told her that she "understood" and not to feel bad about not attending. She still knew that Cindy believed in her heart that she in fact WAS controled by the WT. It was easier to get another job than to look Cindy in the eye and admit that she was right. So Sad......theBerean
2007-04-20 13:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by theBerean 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My ex liked the jehova witness religion. After they started coming to our door a few times and talking to us he started going to church with them. I started going later on. It was ok. I don't like church, my mind wanders too much and I have a hard time concentrating. They were nice to us, helped us alot when we needed help with moving and other things. They were all very happy and intelligent people. One day at church though, I was in the nursery with our little one, there was another girl there. She was kind of being shunned by the others because she had a child and she wasn't married. Her family belonged to the church, she was trying to get back with her family. Apparently she had to be shunned for awhile and work herself back into their good graces. I never went back to church with them. Actually, come to think of it, I think that was the last time I was in a church other than for weddings or funerals, my god sons baptism. Those were lutheran churches.
2007-04-19 15:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by Rosalind S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They really don't like their Kingdom Halls being called 'church'! And they don't invite everybody, as one of them has pointed out. If you are invited, you are considered to be convert material so don't imagine they will leave you alone after you attend! The best way to decide is to say, "Well, if you come with me to my Church this Sunday, I will go to your Kingdom Hall the next." They will never go into a Church for a service of worship. They think Churches are satanic. So, what's sauce for the goose should be sauce for the gander, don't you think?
2007-04-20 11:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but then I don't really have much of an interest in attending any church. I enjoy looking in from time to time (some beautiful art etc in them) but I'm not religious and would have to find a polite way to decline the offer.
2007-04-19 15:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by Taliesin Pen Beirdd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I have no interest in converting out of my own religion and I don't think it's productive---not to mention conducive to anyone's mental health---to spend a few hours hanging out with people, wearing a fake smile, and angsting about how the heck to extract myself from the place without offending anyone or being mean. Why set myself up for failure? No, thank you.
2007-04-19 15:37:29 · answer #5 · answered by Muffie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would. Whats wrong with hearing what they have to say. Its not like they are in your own home. You can get up and walk out! Be open minded, the most that is going to happen is maybe some questions will be answered, although I have found that it just makes me question religion even more.
2007-04-19 15:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by shelly lee 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I made a similar error myself.
I went (with a relative) to a church where they "spoke in tongues". I actually busted out laughing.
I was so embarrassed for them.
2007-04-19 15:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Personally Yes, of course I am a Witness so...:D
2007-04-19 20:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope---Jesus Christ IS our Lord and Savior and not just a kind prophet!!! And guess what? If you invite a JW to go to church with you they won't go with you either!!!
2007-04-19 15:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by Miss T 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would politely let them know that while I appreciate their offer, I'm quite happy with the church I'm with.
2007-04-19 23:25:55 · answer #10 · answered by Rynok 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋