Ok, i am a witness for a long time now, most my life. I i know just me asking this is hypocritical in light of the question im asking but im going to anyway.
Why are witnesses on here at all? Do you choose to ignore counsel from the society about chatrooms,msg boards, and generally talking to and cosorting with unbeleivers online yet when someone asked an opinion about something witness realated, as i did yesterday, you tell me this isnt the place and that i shouldnt "be posting this information online". What is that? Like i should listen to you and your "counsel" when you yourself choose to ignore cousel.
2007-07-06 02:55:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Go away from me Satan.
2007-07-06 02:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by Secure-Run 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
When I was able to go door to door in the ministry, I talked to whoever I met. Few fit the Bible's definition of true Christian good associations.
Now I come here and offer what I know to answer people's questions. Some are sincere, some not, but many others read the answers. Some here actually say they hide when JWs come to the door. The clergy has made them so scared of what we know that they do something this silly. They will not hear the message hiding under the bed but here, maybe.
The WTBTS always leans toward caution on all things as it must be careful about blanket statements. Many people, even among us, are happy to jump to conclusions far outreaching any answer. So it must be about the 'net. There are both honest and crooked people on the net just as there are in real life. We just have to keep our wits about us.
2007-07-06 08:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by grnlow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did the Romans use crosses to execute people? Yes. Did the Romans use upright poles (without the cross beam) to execute people? Yes. The question is which did they use to execute Jesus. A 'cross' or a 'stake'? What does the bible tell us: The eye witnesses of Jesus' death used strauos, which means "an upright stake or pole." That Jesus had to die before night fall of the same day he was fasten to the stake. This is an important point, because (and this is according to the History Channel) the Romans prefered the cross over the simple stake. Why did they prefer crosses? Because on the cross, it takes days for the person to die. Even if you break the legs of the person, this does not speed up death, it only makes the death more painful. On the other hand, those who were hung on a simple stake, with their hands above their head would die in a matter of hours. The person had to tire and could no longer support his weight with his legs. Once the person lost of the support of his legs either by exhaustion or having the legs broken, DEATH CAME RATHER QUICKLY. So we have the testimony of the eye witnesses and the medical testimony proving that the instrument of Jesus' death was not a cross but a simple stake / pole. =============== Belief in Jesus? If Jehovah's Witnesses didn't believe in Jesus we wouldn't be going door to door. If Jehovah's Witnesses didn't believe in Jesus we wouldn't be willing to die instead of disobeying his commandments. If Jehovah's Witnesses didn't believe in Jesus we wouldn't be celebrating the Memorial of his death, as he commanded, next month. .
2016-05-19 21:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bravo El Joe. I know it took a lot of guts to point out the hypocrisy, and I hope the backlash from them isn't too great.
Consider this for hypocrisy...
The following are Watchtower quotes:
"By also avoiding persons who have deliberately disassociated themselves, Christians are protected from possible critical, unappreciative, or even apostate views."
"...if the disfellowshipped or disassociated one is a relative living outside the immediate family circle and home, it might be possible to have almost no contact at all with the relative. Even if there were some family matters requiring contact, this certainly would be kept to a minimum..."
So yes, being here and answering our questions is in direct disobedience to the Watchtower's rules against having any contact whatsoever with those who are no longer JWs.
Yet, Achtung's comments can be found on every single question on this site regarding Jehovah's Witnesses, whether they are posed by JWs or not, and all the while he is claiming that he is being "selective" in his association.
So I agree with you. Anyone here who is asking and answering questions, then telling you that you shouldn't be, is a hypocrite.
2007-07-06 07:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by Esmerelda 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
El joe......You are entirely too logical......keep thinking, it is so good
grnlow offers......."Now I come here and offer what I know to answer people's questions. Some are sincere, some not, but many others read the answers. Some here actually say they hide when JWs come to the door. The clergy has made them so scared of what we know that they do something this silly. They will not hear the message hiding under the bed but here, maybe."
Look how he blames the clergy.....I would venture a guess that people hide form JW's because they are false prophets and worknig in the darkness, and some are down right obnoxous.....I think that will be the basis for my next question....Let us have some "new Light"!
2007-07-06 05:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I cannot speak for the Jehovah's Witnesses. That is an excellent question.
I wanted to let you know that I was raised as one, and later, came to know Jesus in truth by His revelation. Thought you might want to check out my story. You can read it on my website: www.blakekidney.com Just click on testimony.
2007-07-06 13:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by beenblake 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I am not a witness but you guys are not suppose to be here? I am being serious when I say this. Are you aware they are running your life. They tell you what you can and cant do. God is the only one who should be doing that not people on some counsel. I feel sorry for you in how you can let someone lead your life for you.
2007-07-06 03:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Could it be because there are some Jehovahs Witnesses who have come to realize that you have changed the Bible and do not really know what the Bible is really saying. They are here trying to find the real answers. I agree it is totally confusing here to find the truth, so maybe you should sincerely search an accurate translation of the Bible and teach them!!
2007-07-06 03:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by jlb_75007 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
True Christians (such as Jehovah's Witnesses) have never hesitated to 'talk to and consort with unbelievers', and in fact could not accomplish their public ministry if they did not interact with the world around them.
From time to time, an anti-Witness works to discourage those who might refute his anti-Witness propaganda. At other times, a seemingly sincere self-described Jehovah's Witness feels compelled to counsel those who refute anti-Witness misinformation. Ironically, both groups tend to imply that the publications of Jehovah's Witnesses say things that they do not actually say.
Is it fair to imply that a Jehovah's Witness who participates in Yahoo Answers is unfaithful or disobedient? Do Jehovah's Witnesses really discourage the use of the internet by adherents?
No and no.
Firstly, Yahoo Answers does not require or even encourage socializing between participants. The bible does not authorize a true Christian (such as a Jehovah's Witness) to ignore a question of faith unless it is posed by a "good associate".
(1 Peter 3:15) Sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you, but doing so together with a mild temper and deep respect.
Secondly, a Christian whose conscience permits him to share the "good news" exclusively in person certainly does not displease God and Christ, for such personal ministry is required of true Christian ministers. But he must recognize that there is no rational reason to suppose that corresponding via the internet must be viewed differently than corresponding by post or on the telephone.
Jehovah's Witnesses have always taken advantage of the latest technology to further their ministry, including pioneering efforts with personal record-album players, "talking" motion pictures, wide-area-networks of telephone tie-ins, and nationwide radio broadcasts nearly a century ago. It should be unsurprising that Jehovah's Witnesses have enabled more and more internet-based tools every year.
None of this should blind Christians to the fact that the internet can be used to waste time and view unwholesome material. As with television, Christians are encouraged to be selective in their choice of virtual association. There is no need to watch an entire program, or read an entire website/"question" to recognize its unwholesomeness.
(1 Corinthians 15:33) Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/index.htm?article=article_04.htm
http://jw-media.org/people/ministry.htm
2007-07-06 04:47:59 · answer #9 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
like alot of suggestions made by the society... chatrooms, message boards,, ect are, although looked down upon and warned against, are bottom line up to each individual to choose if they will go into them and participate...
2007-07-06 03:05:27 · answer #10 · answered by nevrasleep 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't let anybody tell you how to think and what's right or wrong. I've met some nice JW's, but they always think they have ALL the answers. I don't see much lightness and humor in most of them. And when they try to point out in the Bible why they are right, well, guess what, I don't believe everything in the Bible!
2007-07-06 03:01:02 · answer #11 · answered by topink 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋