RE: Ask one of Jehovah's Witnesses
May 31, 2015 at 11:00 pm
(This post was last modified: May 31, 2015 at 11:20 pm by Won2blv.)
(May 31, 2015 at 8:08 pm)vorlon13 Wrote: I've found the Jehovah Witness emphasis on bible study and bible adherence at odds with their practice of sending women out to witness to men. This, as you should be aware, is prohibited in both the old and new testament. Since your denomination is clearly wrong about that stricture, why should I listen to any Jehovah Witness blasphemers who come to my door ??
We have found through study of the scripture that the Apostle Paul was referring specifically to speaking and teaching positions in the congregations. There are many examples of faithful women evangelizers like Priscilla or Dorkus. But if you find that insufficient then I would say that it would be a waste of your time to speak to witnesses any further
(May 31, 2015 at 8:11 pm)Pyrrho Wrote: What are the basic tenets of Jehovah's Witness beliefs?
Why does anyone believe whatever it is that you answered to the first question? What evidence is there for such beliefs?
The basic tenets question is hard but I'll try. We believe god is the sovereign of the universe. Satan, Adam and Eve challenged that sovereignty and instead of destroying them in the moment he allowed mankind and satan to prove whether or not that god has the right to be that sovereign. Thats in a small nutshell. But we strongly believe that the bible should be the basis for all of our beliefs.
If someone were desirous to be a witness it is not a "get baptized and we'll explain the rest" kind of thing. We study with people from the bible and let them conclude what the bible really teaches.
The only evidence I would say is what the bible says. Other than that, I have personally seen major personal changes in people for the better. But the latter is much more of a subjective piece of evidence
(May 31, 2015 at 8:13 pm)Jenny A Wrote: The continued survival of JWs confuses me. They profess that you should waste time on higher ed, and other long term planning because the kingdom of god on earth is nigh, yet somehow they manage to not only make livings, but waste time knocking on my door. Is there some disconnect between theory and action here?
Do the JW's have an explanation for Jesus' statement that one of this generation (meaning his) will still be alive when the kingdom comes?
The only JW's that are officially counted are the ones that knock on doors throughout the month. Most witnesses have families and live completely normal lives. Some spend more time than others in their ministry. Work is considered a means to an end. Its important to provide financially for your family and if someone were to not do this, they would not be able to serve in any special capacity in the congregation.
The understanding of the generation changes often. I don't really think we have a rock solid understanding of it... just to be honest
(May 31, 2015 at 8:13 pm)Jenny A Wrote: The continued survival of JWs confuses me. They profess that you should waste time on higher ed, and other long term planning because the kingdom of god on earth is nigh, yet somehow they manage to not only make livings, but waste time knocking on my door. Is there some disconnect between theory and action here?
Do the JW's have an explanation for Jesus' statement that one of this generation (meaning his) will still be alive when the kingdom comes?
The only JW's that are officially counted are the ones that knock on doors throughout the month. Most witnesses have families and live completely normal lives. Some spend more time than others in their ministry. Work is considered a means to an end. Its important to provide financially for your family and if someone were to not do this, they would not be able to serve in any special capacity in the congregation.
The understanding of the generation changes often. I don't really think we have a rock solid understanding of it... just to be honest
(May 31, 2015 at 8:17 pm)KUSA Wrote: Why don't yall have any windows on yer church?
Funny you say that because supposedly the New Kingdom Halls will have windows
(May 31, 2015 at 8:18 pm)dyresand Wrote: Why do you guys bother me on the weekend?
I mean give me a good explanation ill stop answering the door
naked.
Mathew 28:19,20
Just ask to be Put on the do not call list
(May 31, 2015 at 8:45 pm)Minimalist Wrote: How can you fall for a load of crap invented in the 1880's?
I don't know, should I disregard the theory of evolution since it's from that era as well? Seems like a stupid premise for disregarding something as true or not
