Jehovahs Witnesses....?

Question

I'm a catholic, i guess you could say but im anything but a frequent churchgoer, i never practice any of the customs (such as fasting during lent), and ive only ever had two sacraments: baptism when i was 2 (im 16 now) and communion.

a couple years ago, Jehovah's Witnesses came to my house and I talked to them. it was a pretty intersting conversation and i was somewhat curious the religion but i never seriously consideed converting.

ive done a little more research since then and ive found that some things ive thought of before on my own, were also beliefs shared by them. however theres a few things about both religions that i just dont believe and dont see how i ever could.
what i need to know is how if i convert how much of my life will i have to change? is it required to follow every custom and belief? from what ive heard theyre pretty strct about stuff and i dont know if im ready for it...

in 9th grade i met a girl. i fell in love with her then. at the end of 9th grade she changed schools and i hadnt seen her until about 3 days ago. the whole time i never seriously thought of anyone else. (please, no one doubt this. i dont have time for it so dont try to tell me what i feel)

at the time i had that conversation i ad already know this girl but i didnt know at that time tha she too was a JW. she told me that she wouldnt date outside her religion. i would do anything for his girl and i want nothing more than to be with her and i cant help but think that thats the only reason im even considering converting. i know i shouldnt convert for a girl and thats whats held me back so far. but the longer i wait, the harder it is not to just convert for her. i dont know hat to do anymore

but like i said i do think that JWs are right in many of their beliefs but i disagree with certain ones. i need to know if its justifiable to convert in this situatiion. any help?

Answer 1

That's a difficult situation. I wouldn't convert unless you know that you agree with most of their beliefs and are willing to accept the rest (even if you have difficulty.)

I really wouldn't convert just because of a girl you wanted to date. I wouldn't date a guy who had converted to Judaism in order to be able to date me, and if she's as serious about her religion as I think she is, she won't either. The risk is too high that later in the relationship you'd decide that the religion wasn't for you, and that would put her in a really, really tough situation.

Answer 2

Well i just want you to know its so sweet how you feel for the girl. An i also want to say questioning the religion isnt bad and it wont get you in trouble its actually better so you make "the truth your own" i asked many many questions when i studied and i wasn't so easy about following certain thing until i asked for bible backup on why i sould or shouldnt do certain principles. Belieive me Jehovah's Witnesses are the only religion that backs up everything with a good bible based reason. Along with commen sense and history. It almost came to the point were i was like "ok i know why this would be good/bad do we really need to turn to a scripture?" the person who i studued with insisted. She said the only way i could differentiate and understand how Witnesses go into the bible is by proving it. I absolutely was so involved with it and love it to this day. Start a bible study, ASK questions. And before you know it you will respect the Bible and Witnesses so much more even if it wasnt the girl. Also you have to reason why you love this girl, obviously it by who she is and how she makes you feel, if shes taking so much of a stand to only date those in her beliefs then it must mean something...right? Its probably so much of what she is and what makes you love her... I hope i helped and hope all the well

Answer 3

From 1 Raider fan 2 another... ;~P
(since 1982)

You need to have ur own personal Bible study
b4 n/e decisions r made.
This will help you 2 come to Know Jehovah God,
His personality, His purpose for mankind.
His Son, as well. And all that he did for us.

You said "pretty interesting conversation"
and that u r "somewhat curious," then Find Out!
Have a Bible study, its Not about converting,
but finding out about Jehovah & His Son.
U said u agree w/ some things, not all &
that u don't see how u ever could.
With God all things are possible.
Who's understanding r u leaning upon ?
Nothing is impossible w/ Jehovah,
who's very name means "He Cause To Become."

There r many ppl, who have a study, but don't
get baptised as a Witness of Jehovah.

If u do have a study & get baptised you will be
serving the Sovereign Lord of all the universe.
Also, joining the greatest work of all,
Never to be repeated in human history.
You will have brothers and sisters all over the world.
I could go to Japan, Hawaii, Phillipines, Germany
Italy, Canada...it doesn't matter...
ANYWHERE in the world, and it'll be the same,
you are a brother, w/ genuine love is how you'll be received.

If u study & don't get baptised,
you will at least have gained accurate knowledge.
And don't do this 'just 4 a female,'
she; even she would Not want this of YOU.
So start w/ a personal Bible study & then go from there.

izofblue, gave an exact & concise answer.

edit:
Keiichi u've got me smilin' & LoL,
Agape brother!

jrichelled said something that I felt I need to comment on.
The Girl....apparently there is something about her...
her personality that YOU are drawn toward.
She has been guided & taught in the ways
of the one true God.
This is what You find appealing....
Looks alone, I don't believe would have you thinking about her the way you do & time that you have.
It's gotta be more than that.

Answer 4

I would recommend not to decide on "joining" any religious organization at this point. Don't do it. God does not want religion, He wants a personal relationship with you.
Not saying, you should not someday visit a "Bible teaching" church or join a Bible study to "grow" in the Lord. Absolutely, you should - but not yet. Let the Lord set a solid foundation in you first.
This is how I came to the Lord. Skeptical. Reading, so much I could hardly set the Bible down and constantly asking questions.

The very best thing you can do is go to the roots - the Bible. Take your time, pray regularly and start reading the Bible regularly.
Read it carefully, remembering that it is a love letter from God to you personally. I am confident that if you seek the Lord with all your heart - you shall find Him and He will direct your life in the right direction.
Jhn 8:32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
God bless you my friend.
If you have any further questions, I would be glad to help.
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Answer 5

People have to really start figuring what religion is about. It isn't about rules, it is about intentions. Apply good moral values to your everyday life (and everything in your life) and I guarantee it won't matter if you are converted this or that or whatever.

Think about the millions of people in the world that aren't even allowed to learn about Christianity. Do you think God will say although you lived a great life you can't come into Heaven because you didn't follow the Bible? Well, they never had the opportunity to hear of the Bible much less read it. What kind of God would we have if he said all of those people good or bad can't come into Heaven.

Just believe, try not to sin, and love and respect everyone and you will be just fine.

Answer 6

This will be hard listing to a Denver Broncos fan but I'd recommend a home bible study and put the Jehovah's Witnesses to the test.

If they can prove to you the items that you disagree with.

If they can not then at least you know more about the religion of the girl you are interested in.

And Bambi'AbiJah is correct, even opposing teams in the same division can be brother and sister to each other...LoL

Answer 7

The best answer I can give you, since you know best about your own circumstances, is to ask for a Bible Study.

There is no charge; it is at a time and location of your convenience, AND there is no obligation to join. The purpose of a Bible Study is to provide a person with important Scriptural truths so one can make an INFORMED decision.
(John 17:3; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17)

Among the things one can learn is the simple BIBLICAL truth about the problem written about in the post just above mine by "Another Perspective."

You can obtain the publication "What Does the Bible Really Teach?" which very clearly and understandably sets forth Biblical truths along with the Scriptures that show this.

Also, here some additional online help:

Answer 8

If you still haven't converted, I know this won't make much of a difference. Please don't. I have never been in love, so I couldn't even imagine the pickle you are in. If you are Catholic that is, for now, pray to our god. Have you thought about the possibility of telling her about Christianity? Please just try. It might make her mad ,and if you aren't comfortable with doing it, then don't. But, I hope you know that you will be doing both of you a favor. I also hope you know that the only thing that make you a true Christian, is if you believe Jesus is God's only son and he came down to Earth to die for our sins. All you have to do is except that and you are saved and you are going to Heaven. If you are truly in love I know that you would only want that you this girl you are talking about.

Answer 9

my late husband and I where born Jewish, when we started studying with Jehovah Witnesses we had many many many questions. we started going to the kingdom hall before we study. we could not even wait to start studying. ask for a bible study and ask all the questions you want. don't listen to some on here who turned there back on Jehovah. they will say nasty things about us. we don't celebrate holidays but don't miss them. we do give gifts during the year and have many parties and get together. we can go any where in the world in 236 lands and be welcomed into a kingdom hall. we all study the same things. see the website at www.watchtower.org or visit a kingdom hall in your neighbor. everyone is welcome. even visit one before you study and see how different we are. no one will try to change your religion, that is between you and Jehovah God. as you see many who know nothing about us will slander Jehovah Witnesses.

Answer 10

ask for a bible study. ask questions compare the new world translation to a bible you are familiar with. mostly they will be the same just new world is easier to understand. my mother in law who was a catholic is now a witness. i who was a nothing an now a witness and i started going to meetings before i started studying to show my husband that witnesses were no different than any other religion was i ever wrong. it's not just some old guy telling you what to think it is an interchange of ideas based on the bible. it is the best thing i ever did in my life.