2007-07-28 09:33:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
they do not.
I have studied with them, they never tried to coerce me to do anything.
2007-07-28 09:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The premise of this so-called "question" is incorrect, as Jehovah's Witnesses are neither a "cult" nor do they "brainwash".
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.co.uk/e/jt/
http://jw-media.org/people/ministry.htm
2007-08-01 16:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a Jehovah Witness since 1990, and I am not brainwashed. Jehovah gave us free will. we don't brainwash anyone into becoming a witness, that is between you and Jehovah God. I guess you would call Jesus brainwashed also, because he did the samething we do. also we don't ride bikes, that is the mormons.
2007-07-28 17:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No religion tries to brainwash. That is a mindless slander that unbelievers use to describe sharing faith.
They believe they are mandated by God and and doing the best possible thing for you like all other religions.
2007-07-28 16:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the jehovah's witness religion is not a cult. if you read the bible you would know that everything they believe comes from in the bible. they are trying to save your soul and help you understand the religion. instead of thinking of them as brainwashing you, think of it that way.
2007-07-28 16:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by bebe 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because they want to convience people there not a bad religian which they are and they are a cult my cousin went to a coviention and its 8 hours for 3 or 2 days
2007-07-28 16:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by dvcgurl 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just like it is our job, to be a light, so God can led the lost to Christ, it is their job, which their father gives them, to brainwash folk, so they will go to Hell.
2007-07-28 16:45:41 · answer #7 · answered by 1saintofGod 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To bring you to Heaven, to eternal bliss and joy. You'll be so blissful you'll be beside yourself. Every day in Heaven you'll thank the Jehovoh Witness profusely for saving you. Or not.
Me personally, I answer the door and tell them I want to pee on them, then they leave.
2007-07-28 16:40:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
They have a quota to meet- if they don't brainwash all the souls they're supposed to, they're SOL at the pearlies.
2007-07-28 16:38:20 · answer #9 · answered by Meow 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They sincerely believe they are bringing you the truth.
But you should always examine both sides before making a decision.
2007-07-28 16:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by hodgiegirl2000 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
explain how they did that I want to know. And yes I believe they are a cult
2007-07-28 16:42:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋