has at any given moment as absolute truth of God?
Even if it means beliving the Society is the channel, coupled with its fluctuating and hurtful views about rape..and it severely affects one's relationship with God?
2007-10-21 11:53:09 · 10 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
False.
Incidentally, Jehovah's Witnesses use several legal and corporate entities, some of which have names similar to "Watchtower Society", but none of them originates any "doctrinal view".
Contrary to the misinformation of anti-Witnesses, it is quite possible to become inactive or to disagree with one or more teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses without becoming disfellowshipped. As long as one's lifestyle does not bring reproach upon the congregation, and as long as one does not advocate one's disagreements with the religion, the congregation has no interest in "investigating", exposing, and disfellowshipping an inactive former Jehovah's Witness.
Jehovah's Witnesses practice the Scriptural practice of disfellowshipping for unrepentance of such serious sins as fornication, drug abuse, stealing, and apostasy. Baptized Witnesses who join the military or publicly engage in worship with another religion are considered to have disassociated themselves from Jehovah's Witnesses.
For those who are disfellowshipped or disassociated, a primary goal is to shock the person into recognizing the serious of their wrong so that they rejoin the congregation in pure worship. Since the primary bonds that are broken involve friendship and spiritual fellowship, it is well understood that family bonds remain intact. Parents, siblings, and grown children of disfellowshipped and disassociated ones sometimes choose to limit what they may feel is discouraging or "bad association" but that is a personal decision and is not required by their religion.
Former Witnesses who are disfellowshipped or disassociated are typically treated in accord with the Scriptural pattern explained in these Scriptures:
(1 Corinthians 5:11-13) Quit mixing in company with anyone called a brother that is a fornicator or a greedy person or an idolater or a reviler or a drunkard or an extortioner, not even eating with such a man. ...Remove the wicked man from among yourselves.
(Titus 3:10) As for a man that promotes a sect, reject him after a first and a second admonition
(Romans 16:17) Now I exhort you, brothers, to keep your eye on those who cause divisions and occasions for stumbling contrary to the teaching that you have learned, and avoid them.
(2 Thessalonians 3:6) Now we are giving you orders, brothers, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the tradition you received from us.
(2 Thessalonians 3:14) But if anyone is not obedient to our word through this letter, keep this one marked, stop associating with him, that he may become ashamed.
(2 John 10) If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, never receive him into your homes or say a greeting to him.
(Matthew 18:17) If he does not listen to them, speak to the congregation. If he does not listen even to the congregation, let him be to you just as a man of the nations
Becoming baptized as a Jehovah's Witnesses is not a trivial step. At a minimum, a student must demonstrate months of regular meeting attendance and public ministry, then must himself express the desire to be baptized. The candidate then spends hours answering hundreds of bible questions wherein he expresses both a clear understanding and personal conviction regarding Jehovah's Witness teachings in at least three separate interviews with three different elders. The candidate must vocally agree to be baptized in front of hundreds or thousands of eyewitnesses, and must be publicly immersed in water. This is not a momentary emotional decision by an unreasoning child. Dedication as a Witness required hard work and determination at the time.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/19880415/article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/19970101/article_01.htm
2007-10-22 08:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you should know by now this is the big joke in this YA, reason we do no take them seriously anymore. BTW, JW seems not to preach the failed prophecy dates nowadays since their last convention; but you will start reading things like coming of 'new lights' . Their lightbulbs bursted a long time ago and need a new one?? Read Iamnot carefully and you will have a good laugh for the day. LOL
2016-05-24 01:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by margarite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False.
Since the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is a legal organization used BY Jehovah's Witnesses, why do you attempt to make it sound otherwise?
2007-10-21 14:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by NMB 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
If came from the bible and is logical and bible supported Yes. otherwise no.
right now the only organization that is explaining to the people what will happen after Armageddon with the earth during the 1000 years kingdom that Jesus will rule this planet is Watchtower Bible ,
Over of that every time you ask to someone that Question doesn´t give any clear information, but a very difuse answer.
Wait for the next special Issue of Awake Maganize for November here in Dominican Republic (for example ) are doing special arregments.
that article is simple amazing about how the bible is trustable due to different aspects.
2007-10-21 11:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 6⤋
Nope, not even close. It is the duty of ALL Christians to do their own personal studying before saying yay or nay for something.
Not sure what hurtful views on rape you are refering to.
2007-10-21 15:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
They had better, or else they can be disfellowshipped and they won't be able to tell their brothers and sisters that they weren't kicked out due to sexual misconduct!
That is what the entire congregation assumes when someone is disfellowshipped...they would be surprised what you can get the boot over, and you never know until it happens to you.
2007-10-21 16:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
They are systematically brainwashed thru their
Bible (Watchtower) studies. Yes, they believe what they are taught, but listen to what Jesus said, "the blind shall lead the blind, and both shall fall into the ditch". Matt. 15:13-14
Our hearts ache for these deceived people. I wonder if any of them have a close and personal relationship with the Lord Jesus? Do they know the Father God in an intimate way? Do they know the wonderful moving of the Holy Spirit in their hearts?? I wonder.........
2007-10-21 12:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 7⤋
Compelled? Try forced.
2007-10-21 11:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by Linnie 4 · 7⤊ 7⤋
TRUE
As with most cults, they blindly follow their leader, the WBTS
2007-10-21 11:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by Nea 5 · 5⤊ 7⤋
yes They pretty much control doctrine
2007-10-21 11:57:16 · answer #10 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 5⤊ 7⤋