Has anybody noticed that the Watchtower bible and Tract Society (Jehovah's Witnesses) is the only Religion in the world that has isn't in decline but is actually growing? I mean they have more than 100,000 kingdom halls (churches). Thats more than all the Walmarts, Targets and McDonald's in the world. AND they make more than 2,000 new ones every year. Not only that but they are the only ones fulfilling the prophecies of the great crowd spoke of in the bible. And the only ones to fulfill the scripture in Matthew 24: 14.
2007-07-09 06:40:50 · 7 answers · asked by Tdez 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I want to apologize for this question. I was in accurate and arrogant to say that Jehovahs witnesses are the only religion experiencing growth. I humbly apologize i was out of line
2007-07-09 09:11:59 · update #1
The Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses is a religion, while the various entities named "Watchtower Society" are mere legal corporations used by Jehovah's Witnesses.
http://www.jw-media.org/people/who.htm
http://watchtower.org/
As of July 2007, there are 100,000 congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses, but it is quite common for two or more congregations to share a single Kingdom Hall (church building). Thus, there are likely far fewer than 100,000 Kingdom Halls.
Jehovah's Witnesses certainly do NOT claim to be the only religion which is experiencing growth, but they do believe that they are uniquely working to fulfill Matthew 24:14 and other bible prophecies regarding true Christians during "the Lord's day" (that is, "the conclusion of the system of things").
(Matthew 24:3) The disciples approached him privately, saying: “Tell us, When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?
(1 Corinthians 1:7-8) You are eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also make you firm to the end, that you may be open to no accusation in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(Revelation 1:10) By inspiration I came to be in the Lord’s day
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/index.htm?article=article_07.htm
2007-07-09 07:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Witnesses have doubled in number in the last 20 years since the 1880's. People are discovering that Christianity is a big turn off as hypocrisy of leaders and the empty teachings that offer no tangible hope for the future of all mankind.
Religions battling each other in the World Wars show the lack of love for their brothers. Catholic arming against catholic and protestant arming against protestant on all sides - where is the holiness?
Jehovah's Witnesses in both the allied and axis sides refuse to lay arms and be a part of this bloodbath.
Today as well as all those years back Jehovah's people are peacable and show love not only for their brother but for their neighbour which could also be their enemy.
You cannot show love by holding a gun and killing them.
Lastly, I do not think that putting questions like this are the best way to minster as it can look arrogant.
uct, just make it politely crystal clear that you will not require anymore future visits by them and they will stop calling. It is that simple. You will be put on their do not call.
2007-07-09 07:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
It's a fulfillment of Bible prophecy that said that people will come to know the Truth and will follow those who practice it. (Isaiah 2:3)
2007-07-09 08:50:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
They always come back knocking at my door even if I told them that I don't want any bible study with them anymore. It's a different group every time with new faces but they are all Jehovah's witnesses. Gee, is there a way we can have our name and address deleted from their database? I just let them in to my house one time, I was just being polite, but now they keep on coming back. No offense intended.
2007-07-09 07:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by uct 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
LOL so true even in Florida they come out of no where I was stopped by three in one day....now am more careful I believe in God but am not a witness. But what are they full filling?? Not to be mean but to me they use up so many papers for thoes books that people throw away that could save many trees...
Am blessed I got seven thumbs down!!
No ya'll didn't give me a eight!!!!!!!
Now am never going to stop to hear any of you!
Yes you were!! My mom jointhem just for fun..two weeks..but then left I know many people did this...they are the only religion that goes after people I missed my bus over one:(
Now nine thumbs down....try me with ten..try me...
2007-07-09 06:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 9⤋
That doesnt mean anything. Witnesses make up less than .1% of the population.
2007-07-09 06:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by learydisciple 2 · 3⤊ 8⤋
I guess they are still recruiting for people to be one of the 144,000.
2007-07-09 07:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by ken erestu 6 · 1⤊ 8⤋