Yesterday my JW aunt invited me to her church and I told her that I couldn't because I had to go to mine (Mormon) almost at the same time than hers starts, and she started to freak out about it and like yelling: "What are you gonna learn there, blah blah blah..." and she showed me a part of her Bible in which it says that the JWs were the ones picked by God or something like that, I can't translate, that happened in spanis and she showed me that verse and she was like giving me a class about her church (she has talked to me about it a lot before). She is really pushing me and bashing my beliefs (has happened for years)... even before I was Mormon and I was a Catholic she used to put really down Catholicism and when the Pope was dying she was like "die.. die" and bashing him him, etc...
I know that not all JWs may be like that, I have met some nice JWs. Are you guys encouraged to put other churches down?
What are the differences between your Bible and the KJV Bible?
2007-08-26 13:54:12 · 7 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it IS NOT my intention to bash or something, I respect your beliefs and I do not stereotype you guys based on the things my aunt does, she's really fanatic, but I had these question. Thanks a lot ^_^
2007-08-26 13:55:11 · update #1
To the first answer: I have never discriminated her or something just because of her beliefs, I would never do that. While I am with her I try to avoid religious talk to avoid her complaints, etc.. I don't argue with her, I just listen and let her talk, not even ask her questions when she's talking about it, she is really fanatic but out of the religious stuff, she is really nice to me and she is my aubnt and I love her, how could I be against my mom's sister? That's imposible! And she's very good with the family members, etc.. but she always have to bring up the JW things and start complaining, etc.. because we don't share beliefs.
2007-08-26 14:24:04 · update #2
The organization that your aunt belongs to believes with every fiber of their being that theirs is THE ONLY true religion, despite all evidence to the contrary.
Your aunt is learning that you have no hope of being saved, and is being taught how to convert you into the JW organization. Stand strong to your beliefs, even stronger than hers is.
I recommend being firm but polite, as being rude never accomplshes anything positive.
Next time she invites you to her kingdom hall, simply return the invitation. Say to her the following....
"Auntie, AFTER you attend my church, I will be happy to attend yours. My dear sweet aunt, when you read my church's literature, I will be glad to read yours. My beloved aunt, when you allow me to teach you about my religious beliefs, I will gladly discuss yours. Until that time, please, (emphasis PLEASE) do not continue to bash my faith and my love of God and salvation through Jesus Christ."
The life you save here might be your aunts' eternal life.
May the God of peace and the source of our salvation continue to bless you.
2007-08-28 05:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by Carol D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Continue to set the example as taught by the Church to never bash another religious belief. All contention does is rear the spirit of the adversary, not the Spirit of Christ.
At some point you may have to be firm with your aunt that you're most satisfied with your own religious beliefs and that she ought to stop bashing your faith. That is a quandary for you.
p.s. I'm not a Jehovah Witness, but an LDS
2007-08-26 21:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, if she is as you describe, No we are not all like that. Sometimes, a person can be so driven to help someone they forget about the person they are trying to help. Remember in the Bible, when the soldiers came for Jesus, Peter cut off the ear of the soldier. Was this needed?? No, as Jesus reminded him, however he knew that though Peter could be too impetuous his heart was in the right place.
If you do have any interest in learning about us, or have any questions, you might do well to find someone other than your aunt, who is probably to close to the you to be able to help you, if that makes sense. http://www.watchtower.org is our website. A good thing to do, if you choose it to talk with us, face to face, with your Bible in hand and then look up the scriptural reasons for answers you are given.
We, as most Christian faiths do, believe that it is very important to follow the Bible. In doing this sometimes things get heated, I am so very sorry for this frustration. Thank you for not letting your Aunt color you against us.
Of course we do feel our beliefs are correct, or we wouldn't have them:D And so in this manner, we feel that other religions that don't believe the same are most likely incorrect, in matters where the 2 beliefs are mutually exclusive. Any person who chooses to search for spirituallity, and wishes to follow God's will is to be commended.
I hope this helps.
2007-08-28 11:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses concentrate on "the good news" of God's Kingdom by Christ, and do not focus on negative attacks.
2007-08-27 11:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Girl! You just hang in there. You know what you know to be true. Don't let anyone sway your faith.
I'll keep you in my prayers and her too in order for her to respect your choices in the future
2007-08-26 21:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
JW's dont put anybody down ,there bible is the same .
2007-08-27 15:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
However misguided her actions my be to you, she only does it because she cares about you. Just let her rant and follow your own heart. Don't slam her for her beliefs because they differ from yours. Just smile and nod your head.
2007-08-26 21:06:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋