A common misconception is that Jehovah's Witnesses go from door-to-door because they feel it is their duty to "recruit" a householder, or get him to "convert". In fact, Jehovah's Witnesses would go from door-to-door even if there were no hope that anyone would change their religion, or even if no one would listen to them!
That is because Jesus Christ specifically assigned the house-to-house ministry to the Christian congregation, with no regard for specific results.
(Luke 10:1,2) After these things the Lord designated seventy others and sent them forth by twos in advance of him into every city and place to which he himself was going to come. 2 Then he began to say to them: “The harvest, indeed, is great, but the workers are few. Therefore beg the Master of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.
Jehovah's Witnesses are trained to direct attention to the bible, and move on when their message is unwanted. Since each congregation in the United States tries to call at every home in its territory at least twice each year, there is strong motivation for them to move on where little interest is shown. Also, the Scriptures help the Witnesses to expect little interest from most:
(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching ...and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories. You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/
http://jw-media.org/people/ministry.htm
2007-05-12 18:52:59
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answered by achtung_heiss 7
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First of all, Yehudi means Jew, not Hebrew. The word comes from the Hebrew form of Judah. Yehuda. Yehudi-Jew. In Hebrew, Ivrit is the word for Hebrew.
Secondly, Jehovahs Witnesses and Mormons and etc are not in any way "yehudi" religions. And it's definitely the protestants who aggressively missionize the world. I've never heard of a mega church bearing the name of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses or a Mormon mega-church....just all forms of Protestant ones. Hmm...
And they are usually polite if you are polite to them, not all can be said for the people running "J*sus Camp" and the people trying to stick Creationism into public education. Weird...
2007-05-12 16:59:57
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answered by LadySuri 7
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I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but I'm assuming the fact that Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons visibly go from door to door in an effort to teach people something that they believe strongly in makes them seem more aggressive to you. I'm not sure how it 'makes them more special' in the eyes of the law, though.
You may not be aware of the fact that there are many freedoms that people experience today that would not exist if it weren't for the efforts of Jehovah's Witnesses throughout this past century to fight for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, etc.
For the sake of brevity, I'll cite just one small example, but if you'd like more information on the subject, feel free to contact me.
“Clash” for Freedom
• The book Fragile Freedoms—Human Rights and Dissent in Canada describes events contributing to freedom in that nation. One important factor, according to author Thomas R. Berger, was “the clash between the Catholic Church and the [Jehovah’s] Witnesses, the confrontation between [Quebec Premier] Duplessis and Jehovah . . . [which] laid bare competing ideas of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.” The book reports on the Duplessis era (1936 to 1959) when “Church and State joined in persecuting Jehovah’s Witnesses, who carried their struggle for freedom of speech and freedom of religion to the Supreme Court of Canada again and again. . . . The fervour of this small Protestant sect had more than a little to do with establishing the intellectual foundations for the Charter [of Rights and Freedoms].” Why such a struggle? Answers Berger: “The Jehovah’s Witnesses have always been zealous to spread God’s word. They believe they must share their faith with others . . . the world has often been indifferent and sometimes hostile to them.”
2007-05-13 12:46:51
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answered by berdudget 4
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You answer your own question. We Witnesses have the right to follow the Bible commandment to ALL to Christians share the teachings of Christ peacefully, in part because ALL religions are supposed to be allowed to do so here. We do not Only preach here either, we share our beliefs in over 200 lands. There is NO disrespect intended. We are simply offering our own beliefs. Our right. You may then accept/deny to listen to what we have to say. Your right.
Hope this helps.
2007-05-14 01:56:48
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answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7
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Have no idea what your question is but I think all religions should spread the good word, some just dont want to.
2007-05-12 14:44:36
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answered by ellasoy 2
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Can't understand your thinking
2007-05-12 13:55:26
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answered by Wisdom 6
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Jesus is Lord so what is the point to your question?
2007-05-12 13:54:01
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answered by Tribble Macher 6
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