Has anybody ever had a problem with Jehovah's witnesses?
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Years back, my mother in law was having her morning devotion.  As she was praying, she prayed that the Lord would send her someone to witness to.  She no more than got up off her knees, and there was a knock on the door.\n\nGuess who???\n\nShe squealed with glee, grabbed their arms, and told them that she had just prayed that the Lord would someone she could witness to.  She pulled them in the house and started sharing.\n\nThereafter, except for training purposes, no Jehovah Witnesses ever came.\n\nLawrence\nhttp://www.truebiblesermons.com\n\nps.  When I said "for training purposes," that was correct.  They would bring new members to her house to learn how to deal with the "hard-core" unchangable person. :)
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I was a JW for 20 years and finally couldn't deny the false teachings, flip flops of serious doctrinal issues and other problems within the organization.  \n\nThey claim to be the only true religion and that their "annointed" governing body is directed by God's spirit when in fact they are a multi billion (yes I said BILLION) dollar publishing company that changes policy when it is suits their purposes.\n\nThey restrict their members from reading, watching or discussing anything that is not approved by the organization and punishes those who dare to question their teachings.\n\nThere is a sayingthat goes something like...The problem with a religion that claims to have all the answers is that they don't allow anyone to ask any questions.\n\nTo answer your question...Most don't leave because they isolate themselves so much while they are in the JW's that they are left all alone.  No family, No friends, No support network, No education, Limited job skills....and the JW's will SHUN them...turn their backs on them and treat them as if they were dead.  Once you are baptised into the JW's there is no going back...not unless you leave EVERYTHING behind.
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Jehovah's witnesses don't always come in pairs or as same sex pairs. You may be thinking of Mormons. The Mormons are always in pairs and always young guys.\n\nI tend to invite those folks in. Most tend to be fairly ok in talking religion, especially when you consider I don't believe in the bible or God, and am a Buddhist, but I never got the feeling any were gay.\n\nThe Jehovah's witnesses occasionally get a bit frutrated that I don't accept the bible as any sort of proof of anything, but most are ok.
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I've been told more times than I can count that because I am Wiccan I am worshiping Satan and going to hell.  I had a person I worked with once they found out I was Wiccan spent every time we had to deal with each other trying to convert me and tell me I was wrong and it was false.  This person went so far as to send their pastor in to talk to me and try to convert me.  It didn't work I told them bluntly I was happy with my religion.  After open circle one night several of us had a car load of what we call 'attack Christians' follow us home and sermonize us the whole way over a loud speaker from our car!  Things got so bad for us when we held open circle we had to get a restraining order because of protesters who shouted the worst things you can imagine!
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I think you are twisted...Rephrase your question.\nYou decide\nJehovahs whitness\nOf all items listed, only three have been discontinued. (marked with an asterisk) All are listed, however, to show the absurdity of Watchtower authority and the absolute control leadership has over the lives of members once they join. \n\n1. Jehovah God is not a Trinity\n2. The doctrine of the Trinity is inspired by Satan \n3. Jesus Christ is a created being, who at one time did not exist (a.k.a.Michael the archangel)\n4. The Holy Spirit is not a person but is "God's active force" i.e. gravity, electricity etc.\n5. Heaven is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses \n6. Heaven is limited only to 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses\n7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians \n8. There is no Hell (It is simply the grave)\n9. There is no life after death (except for the 144,000)\n10. Salvation is by good works not by Grace \n11. You cannot be sure of salvation \n12. Jesus is not to be worshiped or prayed to \n13. Jesus did not rise from the dead bodily but as a spirit being\n14. You are discouraged from attending college\n15. The "first resurrection" occurred in 1918 \n16. All pastors are the "Antichrist"\n17. All churches are of Satan\n18. All governments are controlled by Satan\n19. You cannot take a blood transfusion\n20. You cannot be a police officer \n21. You cannot salute the flag, stand for the national anthem, or own a flag\n22. You cannot serve in the military\n23. You cannot buy girl Scout cookies\n24. You must attend five meetings per week\n25. Jesus'second coming occurred in 1914 (only known to Jehovah's Witnesses)\n26. You cannot marry a non-Jehovah's Witness\n27. If one does not follow the rules of the Watchtower they will be shunned\n28. You cannot read Christian literature from a Christian book store\n29. You cannot be a cheerleader\n30. You cannot celebrate any holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.)\n31. You cannot celebrate your birthday\n32. You cannot run for or hold a political office \n33. You cannot vote in any political campaign\n34. You cannot serve on a jury\n35. You are discouraged from giving to charity (except Watchtower causes)\n36. You cannot speak to former members who are shunned (disfellowshipped)\n37. You cannot accept Christmas gifts\n38. You must read and study Watchtower literature regularly\n39. Only Jehovah's Witnesses can understand the Bible\n40. Angels direct the Watchtower organization\n41. Jesus did not die on a cross but an upright pole\n42. You cannot own or wear a cross\n43. You must report your witnessing activity to the elders\n44. You must go from door to door weekly to gain converts\n45. You cannot have friends who are not Jehovah's Witnesses\n46. You must refer to all Jehovah's Witnesses as "brother" or "sister"\n47. You cannot play chess*\n48. You cannot understand the Bible without Watchtower literature to explain it\n49. A child abuser is reported to Watchtower elders and not the police\n50. You must forgo vacations to attend annual conventions\n51. You are discouraged from buying a two door car-A "Theocratic" or "spiritually strong" Jehovah's Witness will have a full size car for the door to door work\n52. Men cannot wear beards \n53. Men must wear short hair\n54. Women cannot pray in the presence of men without a hat\n55. You cannot have a tattoo\n56. You forbidden to use any tobacco products\n57. Only officially approved sexual practices are allowed in marriage\n58. You must appear before a Judicial committee if you are caught breaking Watchtower rules (Secret files are kept on all members which record these meetings-these files are kept in New York and are never destroyed) \n59. You must not own wind-chimes (they are for chasing away evil spirits)*\n60. You cannot read any anti-Jehovah's Witness material\n61. You cannot use pet foods made with blood or blood products \n62. You can
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Part of the problem is that the JWs are a cult. The link below explains a lot of there theology.
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mormons and jehovah's witnesses do it all the time. Occasionally others do it as well, but only as a last resort. generally its because the person has done somethingthat goes against the church's rules.
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I'll try to help too. Just contact me with the question's. I am a JW.
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I can not believe what people say about us as Jehovah Witnesses. they don't know anything about us. they rather tell lies than know the truth. I was born Jewish, but came to love Jehovah God and Jesus in my life. I am proud to be a Jehovah Witnesses. we laugh, we cry, we have problems like anyone else. we also pay bills, we can be your next door neighbor. people say we are not taking care of our children by taking them to a doctor. Jehovah would never say to us not to take care of our children. Jehovah wants the best for our children and the best for us. people say the Jehovah and Jesus are the same. they are not. they are two different spirits. you can talk to them any time of the day or night. they are the best friends you can have, they would never lie to you. we are in 235 lands. we are loving family worldwide. we will not go to war, because like Jesus told us, the whole earth is our family. we don't worship idols, they have ears, but can not hear, they have eyes but can not see, they have a mouth but can not speak. Jehovah speaks to us by reading the bible.  anyone who talks mean about us Jehovah Witnesses are disfellowshipped or who do not know anything about us. I never understood why someone who knew Jehovah and Jesus would want to turn there back on them and get disfellowshipped. I love Jehovah and Jesus with my whole being.
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Here's a site that will tell you all about the history, structure, beliefs and practices of the Jehovah's Witnesses from a neutral third-party standpoint.  \n\nHope this helps!
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People who forget about God.\nPeople who talk bad about Jehovah's witnesses with out knowing much of anything about them.\nPeople who blow their nose at the table in restaurants.\nPeople who pass gas in a restaurant.\nPeople who cough, sneeze, blow their nose, use the bathroom, pick their nose, scratch their butt, dig out wedgies so on and so forth then try to shake your hand or touch you in some way without washing their nasty hands.\nPlus size women who dress like they're size 2, don't get me wrong I'm plus size too. But I know there is a limit to what I can wear, cause a belly hanging over low ride jeans and rolls showing through mesh isn't cute.\nPeople with ugly feet that insist on wearing open toe shoes.\nMen that come on with cheesy lines.\nTwo faced people, smile in your face then turn around and dog you out to others.\nShallow people.\nRacist, bigots.\nWomen who wear weave but try to pass it of as hair growing out of their scalp, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!!!!!\nPeople who take two sips of beer then act a fool, don't drink if you can't handle it.\nPeople who claim that they're not racist but make sweeping generalizations about other races.\nI could go on forever, but I'll stop.
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Most people dislike them because they see that the Witnesses are doing exactly the kind of work that THEY themselves should be doing, and aren't. They can see that Jehovah's Witnesses speak the truth from the Bible, and it bothers their conscience just to a small enough point that they get irritated, not so much with the Witnesses, but with themselves. When you think about it, their reasons for disliking them are absolutely stupid. You want to know why they disfellowship people? Look it up. You'll see that every ground is scriptural. You want to call those grounds stupid? Take that up with Jehovah God, who wishes to have clean people in his organization, not gross sinners. You don't like that they don't celebrate birthdays and holidays? Try doing some research into the backgrounds of those celebrations and see if they measure up to Godly principles or standards and then think about whether or not they'd be acceptable in God's eyes. \n\nAsker, you're very correct in saying that we're a "religion that very few people understand", and you'll get further proof of that by some of the other comments that people will leave regarding your question. People who haven't a clue about Jehovah's Witnesses will call us a "cult", which certainly isn't true. They'll say other trash like we don't believe in Jesus, which is just absurd, and so on.
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Are you kidding?  \n\nYou do know better than this.  The JW are notorious for hounding Americans day after day.  They are like the travelling salesmen for God.\n\nI think you are here to set them straight. And, doing a mighty fine job from the sounds of it.  Take a deep breath and answer that door...um, I mean email. ;)
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As suggested by an earlier answerer, you need your brother to discuss this with a Church leader such as a Catholic priest or a minister such as from the Baptist Church as mentioned.\n\nIts not hard to refute the teachings of Jehovahs because there are so many errors and instances where they have changed their own Bible to suit or make false claims, but what can be difficult is for people like your brother to get rid of them. They can be like door to door salesmen and are trained to counter questions using slick sales techniques. That is why you and your brother need to approach this by talking with someone with superior knowledge of the ways of the Lord in the form of a Priest or Minister.\n\nIts nice to see that despite asking for no Jehovahs to answer they still peddle their wares.
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Jehovah's Witnesses are members of an international religious organization who believe themselves to be the restoration of first-century Christianity. Founded in the 1870s by Charles Taze Russell under the name Bible Students, they underwent numerous schisms and later adopted the name Jehovah's Witnesses in 1931 under Joseph Franklin Rutherford. Official membership now stands at over 6 million. They are known for their extensive preaching, evangelistic, and publishing activities, with The Watchtower and Awake! religious magazines being their most widely known publications. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, they are directed by a Governing Body.\n\nJehovah's Witnesses are generally socially conservative. Being politically neutral, they have been persecuted by various governments, notably by the Nazi government, with many sent to concentration camps. They have been instrumental in establishing religious freedoms in various countries. Their unique stand on refusing blood transfusions has also garnered publicity and controversy.\n\nSince their foundation, they have been concerned with the second advent of Jesus. Initially holding many similar views of other 19th century Advent groups, such as the Millerites, they have since developed their own unique eschatology.
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I've known two people who've managed to drive them away never to return without being rude.  one was an ancient history grad student who could quote original documents from the time of christ. the other was an arch catholic who tried to convert them as hard as they tried to convert her!  when they hauled out the watchtower, she hauled out the catholic enquirer.  it was hilarious to watch.\n\nme, personally, I tell them about my religious beliefs (I believe in God, not religion).  this generally confuses them to the point they wander away looking pained.
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Thankfully no.\n\nI HAVE been berated by a family "friend" for being a godless heathen... but that was years ago.  He has since abandoned his vituperation for civility and I've not faced any serious problems since.\n\nI'm one of the LUCKY ones, though.