the Military..Didn't in the Bible Christians fought wars all the time..right? God have plenty of opportunity to tell them not too..why did he allow his followers back then to fight wars, but not now? If everyone in the US didn't fight wars we would be in big trouble..True if everyone in the World didn't maybe the world would be a peaceful place..but if all citizens of us were JW's, we would be in big trouble..don't you agree?
2007-06-22 08:25:16 · 10 answers · asked by Ginger 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jehovah's Witnesses don't go to war,they just let everybody else fight for their freedoms.
For the record it is true that Jehovah's Witnesses will not fight for their country and they didn't fight 'against' Hitler either.They were interned in Nazi concentration camps that were then liberated by young allied men who died to set them free.
Note:JW's didn't support the Allies either and despise the same governments that protect their freedoms.
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2007-06-24 08:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 8⤋
The Bible explains at Psalm 46:9 that real peace requires an end of war, not in just one region of the globe, but in all the earth. Furthermore, this same psalm specifically mentions the destruction of the weapons of Bible times—the bow and the spear. The weapons that proliferate nowadays must likewise be destroyed if mankind is ever to live in peace.
"If only you would actually pay attention to God's commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river." (Isaiah 48:17, 18) When people acquire accurate knowledge about God's Word and learn to love God's law, violence and war become repulsive to them.
Jesus himself took a neutral stance when it came to politics, or being a part of the world for that matter. When they tried to make him king, he ran away, refusing to be pulled into the worldy affairs of his day.
Likewise, we seek peace and the government that God will bring about.
2007-06-22 08:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by ♥LadyC♥ 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Jesus Christ stated that his followers would be no part of the world. That means as true Christians we are neutral regarding this world's affairs we do not get involved in their politics, issues, etc..... We know that only God's Kingdom is the real solution to mankinds problems.(John 18:36) Jesus Christ is a good example for us to follow he did not at any time run for office our get involved in the politics in that day and time. If you notice in Matthew 4 Satan tempted Jesus by offering him all the Kingdoms in the world and their glory and Jesus refused. If all citizens in the world were Jehovah's Witnesses no we wouldn't be in big trouble because as true Chrisitans(John 13:35) we have love for one another and we wouldn't be slaughtering one another on a battlefield like all the other religions in the world.
2007-06-22 09:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by Paul&Zandra C 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Jesus, the man of peace, observed that “those who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (Mt 26:52) He declared to Pilate that, had his Kingdom been of this world, his attendants would have fought to prevent his being delivered up to the Jews. (Joh 18:36)
Christians have always maintained strict neutrality as to fleshly warfare between nations, groups, or factions of any kind. (Joh 18:36; 1Co 5:1, 13; Eph 6:12)
>Didn't in the Bible Christians fought wars all the time..right?
Jehovah assigned the Israelites the sacred duty of serving as his executioners in the Promised Land to which he brought them. Prior to Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, the nation had not known warfare. (Ex 13:17)
By victoriously directing Israel against “seven nations more populous and mighty” than they were, God magnified his name as “Jehovah of armies, the God of the battle lines of Israel.” This proved that “neither with sword nor with spear does Jehovah save, because to Jehovah belongs the battle.” (De 7:1; 1Sa 17:45, 47; compare 2Ch 13:12.)
It also gave the Israelites the opportunity to demonstrate obedience to God’s commandments to the point of endangering their lives in God-ordained warfare.—De 20:1-4.
However, God strictly commanded Israel that they were not to engage in wars of aggression or conquest beyond the territory that he granted to them and that they were not to fight any nations except the ones he ordered them to fight. They were not to engage in strife with the nations of Edom, Moab, or Ammon. (De 2:4, 5, 9, 19)
But they were attacked by these nations in later times and were forced to defend themselves against them in warfare. In this they had God’s help.—Jg 3:12-30; 11:32, 33; 1Sa 14:47.
>If everyone in the US didn't fight wars we would be in big trouble..
The scriptures say we can die at any time, regardless if wars are going on or not.
"time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all." — Ecc 9:11
But if we REALLY have faith in Jesus then it does not matter what occurs, Jesus will remember us.
Rev.20:12-15: "and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works."
2007-06-24 14:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by keiichi 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Actually... no.
Not even one person mentioned in the bible fought in a war after becoming a Christian.
Christianity is unique in that it has no provision for its adherents to engage in warfare. Those ostensible "Christians" who do so ignore the Scriptures and the teachings and example of Jesus Christ himself.
(Matthew 26:52) Jesus said to him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword
(Isaiah 2:4) They will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.
(2 Corinthians 10:3-4) We do not wage warfare according to what we are in the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly
(Luke 6:27-29) I [Jesus] say to you who are listening, Continue to love your enemies, to do good to those hating you, to bless those cursing you, to pray for those who are insulting you. To him that strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also
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2007-06-25 06:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps I can help you to understand. Here are some Scriptures:
Matt. 26:52: “Jesus said to him: ‘Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.’” (Could there have been any higher cause for which to fight than to safeguard the Son of God? Yet, Jesus here indicated that those disciples were not to resort to weapons of physical warfare.)
Isa. 2:2-4: “It must occur in the final part of the days that the mountain of the house of Jehovah will become firmly established above the top of the mountains . . . And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.” (Individuals out of all nations must personally decide what course they will pursue. Those who have heeded Jehovah’s judgment give evidence that he is their God.)
2 Cor. 10:3, 4: “Though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage warfare according to what we are in the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful by God for overturning strongly entrenched things.” (Paul here states that he never resorted to fleshly weapons, such as trickery, high-sounding language, or carnal weapons, to protect the congregation against false teachings.)
Luke 6:27, 28: “I [Jesus Christ] say to you who are listening, Continue to love your enemies, to do good to those hating you, to bless those cursing you, to pray for those who are insulting you.”
It's true that the Bible describes warfare early on in the Hebrew Scriptures. Jehovah directed ancient Israel to use warfare to take possession of the land that He himself designated as their inheritance and to execute people whose depraved practices and defiance of the true God caused Jehovah to view them as being no longer fit to live. (Deut. 7:1, 2, 5; 9:5; Lev. 18:24, 25) Nevertheless, mercy was shown to Rahab and to the Gibeonites because they demonstrated faith in Jehovah. (Josh. 2:9-13; 9:24-27) In the Law covenant God laid down rules for warfare that he would approve, stipulating exemptions and the manner in which this warfare was to be carried out. Such were truly holy wars of Jehovah. That is not true of the carnal warfare of any nation today.
We look at humankind as one family of God, whether or not they share our views they are still sons and daughters of God.
Why would we want to kill our brothers and sisters? Is it not true that during wars the 'pasters' on both sides told those heading for battle God was on 'their side'. How so when they're heading off to kill their brother? Governments sometimes insist people join the service, but, we will not: Acts 5:28, 29: “[A spokesman for the Jewish high court] said: ‘We positively ordered you [the apostles] not to keep teaching upon the basis of this name [of Jesus Christ], and yet, look! you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring the blood of this man upon us.’ In answer Peter and the other apostles said: ‘We must obey God as ruler rather than men.’” (When there has been a direct conflict between the commands of human rulers and the requirements of God, true Christians have imitated the example of the apostles by putting obedience to God first.)
That's it in a nutshell. Hope that helps.
PS: We ask NO ONE to go to war for us. Freedom is a two-edge sword, and there are MANY Witnesses who are still under ban and persecution for their beliefs. The US is only one country we live in. Time will come when the same will happen everywhere. I am NOT a 2nd or 3rd generation witness, and guess what, I felt the same when I was still part of the world. Don't kill people for me, don't drop bombs on villages in my name either.
Danny Hazmat is a liar. We do not 'despise' any government. We do all things it requires that does not go against God's law. It is by God that Governments are allowed to exist, and we respect that. I promise you Danny hasn't fought in any conflicts either...so now that he's too old, he can spew whatever garbage he likes.
JW's were not only IN Nazi concentration camps, they were also KILLED by the thousands for NOT complying with Hitler...all they had to do was sign a piece of paper renouncing God and swearing alliance to Hitler. JW's were also the ONLY ones telling the truth about what was happening in Germany during the early days of the war, that people were being rounded up and taken away for special treatment.
Interesting 'factoids' you have there, pull them out of your 'hat' too. Apostates...anything for attention.
2007-06-22 08:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by Suzette R 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus was not God, but an angel.
True Christians believe Jesus was God.
Jesus is Almighty God manifest in the flesh.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:1-3
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. Colossians 1:15-17
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:5-7
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:5-7
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (Colossians 1:15) If you stop here and listen to what you are told this means you could fall trap to this think of jesus is not God. if you keep reading what the bible says after this verse you will not think you will know Jesus is God.
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. Colossians 1:15-17
Here is the big verse you are missing to Think Jesus was Born and not God: And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Colossians 1:18 This verse tells us that Jesus was firstborn from the dead and Jesus is the beginning.
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (Colossians 1:15) So, this verse just means Jesus is first born of the dead. It proves He was God and was risen from the dead in verse Colossians 1:18
2007-06-24 01:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Oddly enough, some people actually think there are ways to resolve disputes without bombs.
2007-06-22 08:32:21 · answer #8 · answered by t_rex_is_mad 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Isn't it wonderful to be a JW and have someone else fight for your refusal to fight? Sleep well, Witnesses.
2007-06-23 20:24:32 · answer #9 · answered by ccrider 7 · 2⤊ 7⤋
Retype your question so that it makes sense.
Otherwise, they might understand it.
2007-06-22 08:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋