We ( speaking for other and I hope I do not offend ) have seen to many individuals throw there life away to a promise of a "new system" and we hope and pray that those who have been indoctrinated in the JW will see some glaring inconsistencies and take heed of some of their own doctrines "Beware false profits whose prophecies will be shown false"
The Watchtower and tract society has continued to contradict itself over the last 100 years and when challenged JW all recite the " when we discover something is wrong we change it" which itself is admirable however that precludes the ability to claim "what we say is the Truth"
It is the overwhelming evidence to the contrary of their teachings and the control they hold on their followers that we causes us to fear not for your souls ( because I do believe that you are being deceived thus you will be welcomed into heaven ) but for your mortal lives, and for those of your children that we grieve.
2007-09-14 06:19:56 · 10 answers · asked by Wondering Faith 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
hess - Yes and my fundimental question is why does that not concern you
2007-09-14 06:42:13 · update #1
It is us who fears for your life and your children... and this is the very reason why, despite of negative responses from others, we continue to preach the real hope; the real life.
Jehovah's Witnesses have gained so much that the joy of being one and a part of Jehovah's organization is beyond words! Being a part of the world wide brotherhood/family and having the hope of everlastng life... it is certainly not a waste!
You may want to focus your concern towards another religion... but thanks for your concern.
2007-09-14 12:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by Agape 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Because the main topic ofthe bible God´s kingdom as the solution of the problems of this world is the main topic of Jehovah´s witnesses no other religous organization talk about how Jesus will "fix" this planet and transform it into a paradise NOBODY can beat that message nobody can change verse of the bible to prove that what Jehovah´s witnesses are preaching about the future of this planet the rest NEVER EVER talk about that meaning that don´t know the main topic of the bible.
2007-09-15 02:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by exodus3030 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We know that serving Jehovah is not throwing away our lifes.
We do not equate being honest as being false.
To you it is 'overwhelming' evidence of error, to us
(the part that is true, because most of it is fabricated half truths, or lies)
- it is proof that humble men can and do make mistakes in understanding.
Let's reject Peter's writings because he denied Christ 3 times.
Let's reject David's writings because he committed murder and adultry.
Let's reject Jonah because he ran in the other direction when Jehovah told him to go to Ninevah.
The prophet Nathan told David he would build the temple.
Yet these are inspired writters of God's Word.
Those who write for the WT have never claimed to be inspired and infallable.
Yet like the above inspired writters, the WT is humble and honest enough to admit they misunderstood the inspired writtings.
When I first started going door to door, every Christian told me that the earth was going to be destroyed.
I haven't been told that in the last 10 years. & that there is going to be a cleans earth. (Rev 21:3,4)
When did that teaching change?
Why aren't the clergy honest enough to tell us?
I can assure you my children do not grieve over anything they've lost from this world.
I have celebrated the 'holidays'
I can honestly say I have lost nothing and gain much.
I can agree with Paul, when he said he wished all men were as he was.
Edit ------
What you and others try to point out is not the great secret you think it is.
Where do you think these misquotes and half truths come from.
JW's have printed their teachings for the last 120 years.
JW's aren't blinded nor brainwashed. We also study our past.
JW's are proud of the stand for the truth our brothers and sisters have made.
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2007-09-14 13:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by TeeM 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋
Learn to "continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling" Focus on studying the Bible for yourself, to improve your relationship with God and to have something positive to share with others from the scriptures. Why do you instead make it your business to study someone elses religion with the purpose of tearing them down? If you have investigated our beliefs enough to know that it is not for you, is that not enough? Think about what you and others like you are really doing. Gamaliel said it well ", Do not meddle with these men, but let them alone; (because, if this scheme or this work is from men, it will be overthrown; but if it is from God, YOU will not be able to overthrow them;) otherwise, YOU may perhaps be found fighters actually against God."(Acts 5:38-39)
Do not fool yourself into thinking that you do a service to anyone but Satan because worshipers of Jehovah are happy doing so.(James 1:25) You hope to shake their faith. However most of us feel as the apostle Peter did when persons who did not understand Jesus words about eating his flesh and drinking his blood turned away from him. Jesus asked his remaining followers if they wanted to leave also. Peter said "Whom shall we go away to?" John 6:68. You would have us leave our "mother" (Galatians 4:26) who has nurtured and taught us well from God's word and go where? Do you have something better than a Godly way of life, a world wide loving brotherhood, a better life now and a bright hope for the future?
I had very good reason to tell my children when they were young not to talk to strangers. God in his wisdom, has warned us similarly (John 10:5)
2007-09-16 02:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by babydoll 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If you had the truth why didn't you knock on my door and try to help me learn the truth? You didn't knock on my door, Jehovah's Witnesses did.
In my search for truth I prayed and prayed to God to reveal to me his truth. Once I learned what the Bible taught I did a process of elimination when I started looking at different Religions.
Jesus said you will know my people for the love they have for one another. I honestly did not see the love among born again Christians in the churches. They have slaughtered each other in many wars.
You must not partake of the table of God and the table of demons. What does light have to do with darkness?
Do you celebrate worldly holidays? Easter, Christmas, Birthdays, Halloween, and other pagan holidays?
Do you preach and try to help others? Do you use God's name in worship or hide Jehovah's identity behind a demonic trinity teaching?
Jesus said you don't know me or my Father.
Get away from me you workers of lawlessness.
Where are you trying to lead Jehovah's Faithful worshipers? To something better? We both know that is not the truth.
My advice to you is take it from my heart to yours, please stop wasting your time.
WE WILL NEVER LEAVE JEHOVAH !!!
WE HAVE FOUND THE TRUTH !!!
Be honest with yourself and pray to Jehovah for help.
2007-09-14 18:02:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jason W 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Wonderful question...I bang my head against the wall trying to point out that the average witness is in danger of losing their soul over their false doctrine
...sometimes I feel like qitting, and then, I get an e mail from a witness who is starting to question the theology, and it all becomes worth it.
For the Glory of God.
2007-09-15 01:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
The typical Jehovah's Witness is entirely unaffected by any mistakes which may (or may not) have been made by his religion in the past.
Jehovah's Witnesses have never pretended that they are infallible or inspired. Jehovah's Witnesses have never pretended that they experience miraculous messages from God or Christ. For more than a century, Jehovah's Witnesses have always presented their suppositions as the result of sincere bible research, rather than as "predictions" or "prophesying".
Interestingly, however, even those Christians who did enjoy direct communication from heaven at times came to wrong conclusions; these wrong conclusions were even communicated "out among the brothers"!
For example, the apostle Peter enjoyed remarkable privileges in the early congregation, but it seems that he was the source of an incorrect teaching about the apostle John that was not formally corrected until several DECADES had passed, and John himself finally wrote his gospel about 98 C.E.
(John 21:21-23) Peter said to Jesus: “Lord, what will this man do [that is, the apostle John]?” Jesus said to him: “If it is my will for him to remain until I come, of what concern is that to you? You continue following me.” In consequence, this saying went out among the brothers, that [the apostle John] would not die. However, Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but: “If it is my will for him to remain until I come, of what concern is that to you?”
Jehovah's Witnesses apply the term "prophet" only in a very limited sense to themselves as a religion, not to individuals. The Scriptures indicate that whenever Jehovah purposes to execute judgment upon a people, he always makes arrangement for a 'prophet's work' as a warning. Their self-description as a "prophet" (in this limited sense) does not indicate special inspired knowledge or foreknowledge, but their willingness to perform Christ's assigned warning work in our day leading up to Armageddon.
What group is working harder than Jehovah's Witnesses to preach God's message globally (as Noah did before the Deluge)?
(Amos 3:7) For the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will not do a thing unless he has revealed his confidential matter to his servants the prophets.
(2 Peter 2:5) Noah, a preacher of righteousness...
(Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.co.uk/e/20000622/
http://watchtower.co.uk/e/19990715/article_02.htm
2007-09-14 13:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Do you dismiss the thought that at one time, many in the ancient civilized world believed that someone named Atlas held the world up on his shoulders? I would. That's old news.
If you are going to badmouth the WBTS for not holding onto former beliefs that are 79 years old or more without making some kinds of adjustments, why don't you jump on most so-called Christians who continue to celebrate Christmas and Easter, holidays that MOST people know are rooted in paganism?
Why don't you focus on "Christian" churches that claim to follow the lessons of love that Jesus taught his disciples, but participate in bloody warfare around the globe? You are concentrating your attention on the wrong people, don't you think?
2007-09-14 13:43:00 · answer #8 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Wondering, the ones who are wondering will not post here. You're seeing the ones who are resolute in their beliefs, and they're consistent answerers to all questions of this sort.
You'll get the questioners in private email, where there are no repercussions to the person questioning.
God bless you.
2007-09-15 19:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by PediC 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Do I dismiss it? No. I try to resolve the consern if someone has one. Honestly I would much rather be able to admit mistakes have been made, then to see something wrong and leave it that way.
2007-09-14 14:49:07 · answer #10 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋