What do you say to them when they come to knock on your door?
2007-10-14 14:59:24 · 16 answers · asked by The Daughter of the King, BaC 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What little I know of them, I don't agree with.
When they come to my door, I offer them a Book of Mormon and tell tem I'll read their stuff if tey read mine.
Haven't had any takers yet. Gee, wonder why.....
2007-10-14 15:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I love Jehovah's Witnesses. I served a 2 year mission for the Mormon church in the Philippines and I really learned to respect Jehovah's Witnesses. They were so hard working and always out proselyting. I really respected that every member would do missionary work and that they were not oppressive or trying to force their opinions on others, but just shared their beliefs.
I've attended the Jehovah's Witnesses church before and was welcomed very warmly. At least 15 or 20 people came up and greeted me, inclulding the Elder in charge.
I've talked with many Jehovah's Witnesses, Elders and other members, and have found that Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses have a lot in common. Jehovah's Witnesses do not baptize babies, from what I understand, and believe only those who are accountable and ready to keep God's commandments should be baptised, just as Mormons do. Also, Jehovah's Witnesses have many similar beliefs about the Millennium and 2nd coming of Jehovah (or Jesus Christ for us - we belive Jehovah is Jesus Christ) that Mormons have. One of my favorite shared beliefs between the Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons (and I don't think hardly any other church believes this) is that there shouldn't be a paid clergy. From what I understand, the Jehovah's Witnesses church doesn't pay their clergy, the clergy's work is entirely volunteered with no pay, just as it is in the Mormon church.
2007-10-14 22:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by hoyshnin 2 · 9⤊ 0⤋
I think of the ones I have met, they were fantastic people. The last time I spoke to them was a few months ago, we had a friendly debate and the JW were actually quite pleased, as I did not yell at them or in any manner try to be mean with them. I'm not very familiar with all of their beliefs, but from what I understand they are Christians just as we Mormons are Christians and Protestants , Catholics and Easter Orthodox are. They try to live their life as Christ says to. So I think they are great people
2007-10-15 07:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Radictis 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses are both self-described Christians. The religions resemble each other in very superficial ways, but their theologies are markedly different.
As individuals, many Witnesses note that adherents of Mormonism have a reputation for neighborliness and godly love which is too uncommon among self-described Christians.
(John 13:34-35) I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.”
It is also true that Mormonism has managed to recognize a few of the obvious bible truths that continue to evade most of Christendom, such as recognizing that Jesus the Son is a distinct person from God the Father.
(Mark 13:32) Concerning that day or the hour nobody knows, neither the angels in heaven nor the Son, but the Father.
(John 20:17) Jesus said to her: “...For I have not yet ascended to the Father. But be on your way to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father and to my God and your God.’”
Also, it is interesting that only Jehovah's Witness and Mormonism have any real program of lay-ministry in which every adherent is encouraged to preach.
(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded
Jehovah's Witnesses work to spread the Good News about the Kingdom of God, and so that is the focus of their message; they do not work at targeting any specific religion. Of course, "Mormonism" is not a single religion, but the so-called 'Latter-day Saints' tolerance of holiday celebrations, warfare, and nationalism are among the beliefs which Jehovah's Witnesses feel are incompatible with true worship.
It seems best to allow Mormons themselves to describe the uniqueness of their beliefs regarding various post-biblical holy writings, modern-day literal prophesy, the correlation between the physical and spirit realms, and the various levels of grandeur in heaven.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.co.uk/e/lmn/index.htm?article=article_02.htm
2007-10-15 11:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are many festivals Jehovah didn't approve of that the Israelites performed.
Even though Jehovah had demonstrated that he was their King, this was not enough to make the Israelites walk by faith. To their own harm, they foolishly rejected the flawless guidance of Jehovah, preferring instead to be like the surrounding nations. (1 Sam. 8:19, 20)
2007-10-14 22:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by Just So 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will interject briefly to Brian.
Brian we do not deny Christ at all. He is the first son of God, the only begotten son of God and was the greatest man to walk the earth. Witnesses live by Jesus' teachings and recognize that he is the "great ransom" that paid back life that Adam [and Eve] lost for all of us. Witnesses are able to get to God through Jesus and he, Jesus is an intricuit role in Witnesses' every day lives.
Not sure where you got that from, but just wanted to set you straight.
Also, hoyshnin: Witnesses do not believe in the second coming of Jehovah, but it is Jesus, Jehovah God's son who will come for the second time and this second time will be to fulfill God's war against all wicked humans in the earth; all wickedness.
2007-10-14 22:05:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think JW's are great people and devout in their faith.
I disagree with some of the JW doctrine (as you might imagine since I have never chosen to join their fine church).
When they come to my door it is always Christmas day so I greet them with a hearty "Merry Christmas" and tell them I am not interested then I wish them a "Happy New Year."
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2007-10-15 13:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by Dionysus 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
As a Mormon , I do not agree with what they teaches, but they are nice people. I have met and talk with quite a few of them.
If they come to my door, I would not mind talking to them again. Even though they do have some "Watch tower " pamphlets not to our favor, I just feel they got us all wrong like most christian churches.
2007-10-15 01:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by Wahnote 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I had a nice couple call and leave literature. Because I was willing to talk they returned. The third time they brought someone in authority. He asked about my church membership, they stopped coming.
2007-10-15 10:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by Isolde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never had them, but just today I was asked by a Mormon missionary to be respectful and not totally reject the others who go door-to-door spreading religious warm fuzzies, because rejection hurts and they're just trying to do what they feel is right.
Oh, anybody in Seattle (and anywhere else for that matter), please be nice to the missionaries because I'm so sad when I hear about how many people are mean to my missionary. (Please *puppy dog eyes* Please)
2007-10-14 22:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by Lacey 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋