I've been a Christian for 13 years, and am so happy. Recently, some Jehovah's witnesses have been coming to my door and asking if they can talk to me. I let them set a time to come. I don't have a problem with learning what they believe. I think it's interesting to hear what different religions consist of. I'm even taking a college course on it right now. I have no interest in converting though, and the friends I've mentioned to that these ppl are coming to my house just say, "Good Luck!" I'm getting nervous now! I'm okay with talking to them, but I dont' want them persisting on me converting. I'm just afraid they're going to MAKE me... ha ha... what can I expect?
2007-11-20 14:35:56 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They want you to convert, and some will be argumentative if you disagree.
2007-11-24 14:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by Princess Ninja 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the jw who come to my door are usually pretty non aggressive. they will want to read a passage to you, and give you a watchtower or 2 (it's a little 3-4 page magazine type thing), and then they start asking you stuff like "do you believe in such & such?" and "would you agree with such & such?". they may want to read another passage or part of the watchtower to you.
i don't know about what they do if you actually make an appointment and have them into the house, but i bet it's probably more of the same, with some sort of invite to the kingdom hall at the end.
i always answer the door and talk to them for a few min and i do enjoy reading the watchtower. i had a small collection of them til i moved.
2007-11-20 14:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by halloweenie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I studied with them for a while and I actually learned some good things from them. However, there were things that I couldn't connect with the Bible and when I started asking them about things I felt were wrong with their religion, they decided that they were not going to come and study anymore. They can't convert you if you don't want to be converted. The most they will do is stop coming.
The part I had a problem with is they don't believe Jesus is God, they believe He was God's son, but not God. No trinity.
2007-11-20 14:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a Witness myself – we definitely would not make you. Witnesses have fought hard for freedom of religion and it is every human’s right to believe what they want.
Some FAQ:
http://www.jw-media.org/beliefs/beliefsfaq.htm
Why do you continue to call on people who are not interested in your faith?
We do not force our message on others but recognize that people's circumstances change. They move. They may be too busy to listen one day but will gladly take the time another day. One member of a household may not be interested, but others may be. People may have new problems or situations to deal with, stimulating a spiritual interest that was not there before.
Do you believe that you are the only ones who will be saved?
NO. Many millions who have lived in centuries past and who were not Jehovah's Witnesses will come back in a resurrection and have an opportunity for life. Many now living may yet take a stand for truth and righteousness before God's time of judgment, and they will gain salvation. Moreover, Jesus said that we should not be judging one another. Humans look at the outward appearance; God looks at the heart. He sees accurately and judges mercifully. God has committed judgment into Jesus' hands, not ours.—Matthew 7:1-5; John 5:22, 27.
2007-11-20 14:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by AEH101 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can expect a Biblical conversation. Jehovah's Witnesses don't "make" anyone do anything, so don't worry. I will provide you with a link that discusses what Jehovah's Witnesses believe as well as the Good news we want you to hear. This way you can look over the information and maybe even have some questions for them to answer. http://www.watchtower.org/e/jt/index.htm
2007-11-23 17:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by izofblue37 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of our Love for God and His Son, we can not stop talking about the many wonderful things we've learned.
However we will honor what ever terms you want to make.
Only the bible, only 15 minutes, only every other week.
We enjoy talking about the Good News of the Kingdom.
One of my favorite scriptures for those who are nervous is:
Job 33:1 “Now, however, O Job, please hear my words,
And to all my speaking do give ear.
2 Look, please! I have to open my mouth;
My tongue with my palate has to speak.
3 My sayings are the uprightness of my heart,
And knowledge is what my lips do utter sincerely.
4 God’s own spirit made me,
And the Almighty’s own breath proceeded to bring me to life.
5 If you are able, make reply to me,
Array [words] before me; do take your station.
6 Look! I am to the [true] God just what you are;
From the clay I was shaped, I too.
7 Look! No frightfulness in me will terrify you,
And no pressure by me will be heavy upon you.
Jehovah's Witnesses will not force you to do anything.
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2007-11-21 08:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by TeeM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, I am a Christian, one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Don't worry, there is no way we could "MAKE" you, even if we wanted to. We firmly believe that free will is something God gave humans, it certainly wouldn't be our right to try and remove it.
They simply want to talk with you about the Bible. Have your Bible with you. If you feel like talking, talk. If not, let them know.
Hope this helps.
2007-11-23 14:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You won't be able to debate them on topics, they have an agenda, and are warned not to think about what you say. If you create a doubt in their presentation, they will abruptly leave and seek a rebuttal from their very human elders.
The best tact is to pray for the spirit (s) of deception to be cast from them, and for the spirit of truth to anoint you, and them.
Experience teaches that only the Holy Spirit can remove the veil for them.
2 Corinthians 4:3
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
2007-11-20 14:46:52 · answer #8 · answered by I have a bear spot 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Christian...but I don't believe in a lot of their odd doctrine (Jehovah's Witnesses). It's not all Biblically based...they have some extra twists on a lot of things. And, like the mormons...I don't believe we should get to a point where we just decide to 'make our own Bible' of what we like and don't like. That's pretty useless and vain religion.
2007-11-20 15:13:16 · answer #9 · answered by sls.spec 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They actually just want to explain the Bible to you according to their beliefs. They would really like to convert you but they won't be pushy about it. They're very nice people. I belonged to one of their study groups several years ago and I enjoyed it. I made coffee and served cookies and we sat around the dinning room table and studied the Bible. It was quite pleasant.
2007-11-20 14:44:56 · answer #10 · answered by mollyflan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They will talk to you about God and they will talk you into starting a Bible study with them. After awhile, their expectations is that you show your interest in dedicating yourself to Jehovah by baptizing you. You must be honest with them now, so that the only thing you'll get after that is sporadic return visits.
2007-11-20 14:44:46 · answer #11 · answered by Aeon Enigma 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋