I'm interested in Jehovah's Witnesses what they believe.  How can I get some information from them?
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If you want ACCURATE and DEPENDABLE information about them and their beliefs, do not check any sources other than theirs directly. You may wish to look them up in your local phone book under "CHURCHES - JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES", or you could check out their official website, www.watchtower.org. \n\nPlaces like wikipedia and any other online source that isn't connected with them officially is more inclined to offer you distortions on their beliefs and teachings, usually tinted with prejudice and bias. You don't want to get caught up in that.
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Jehovah's Witnesses both witness personally and bear witness to others regarding God's personal name, his majestic personality, and Kingdom purposes. In doing so, they align themselves with Jesus Christ and the prophets.\n\n(Isaiah 43:10) “You are my witnesses,” is the utterance of Jehovah\n\n(Isaiah 43:12) So you are my witnesses,” is the utterance of Jehovah, “and I am God.\n\n(Hebrews 12:1-2) Because we have so great a cloud of [Jehovah's] witnesses surrounding us, let us also put off every weight and the sin that easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, as we look intently at the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus\n\n(Revelation 1:5) Jesus Christ, “the Faithful Witness”\n\n(Acts 5:38,39) Do not meddle with these men, but let them alone; (because, if this scheme or this work is from men, it will be overthrown; but if it is from God, YOU will not be able to overthrow them;) otherwise, You may perhaps be found fighters actually against God.”\n\nLearn more:\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/jt/\nhttp://jw-media.org/people/ministry.htm
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Jehovah's Witnesses\nThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)
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Liars will not inherit God's Kingdom.  (See Revelation 22:8.)\n\n\nIt's fairly obvious from your Q's and A's (not to mention that cancer stick dangling from your mouth) that you are not a true witness of Jehovah God.\n\n\nHowever, if you are sincere in your search for the truth and wish to attend meetings, you will be welcomed at any Kingdom Hall.  Just look in the Yellow Pages under "churches" and the subheading "Jehovah's Witnesses" to find the halls in your area.
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I don't believe they are secretive...if you want to know something about somebody...ask them. Ask a Jehovah's Witness or a Scientologist about what they believe or teach, I'm sure they'll be happy to tell you.\nIt's common knowledge that Jehovah's Witnesses go from door to door to talk to others about the Bible or related topics...from what I can see this is anything but secretive compared to many other religions.\n\nOfficial site of Jehovah's Witnesses: http://www.watchtower.org\nHow Jehovah's Witnesses Are Organized: \nhttp://watchtower.org/library/rq/index.htm?article=article_14.htm\n\nOfficial site of Scientology: http://www.scientology.org/\nWhat is Scientology?: http://www.scientology.org/en_US/religion/index.html\n\nThere's many that would love to give their negative opinions on these organizations, but would a divorced man recommend his angry ex-wife to someone who wants to know about him?\n\nTry the official sites if what you want is information. If you need more information as a current JW or Scientologist...ask them whatever you want to know. Sometimes people don't know everything about everything and some research may be needed.\n\nIf you really want to gain information, you can. It's definitely easier than trying to start an argument (at least for both sides).
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I am one of Jehovah's Christian Witnesses.  We are more familiarly known as Jehovah's witnesses, but we are Christian as we believe in what Jesus said. Jehovah is God's name.  The Tetragrammaton (There is no font to write the actual 4 lettered name) appears in the original bible text more than 7000 times but has been removed from most translations as it is supersticiously thought to be too holy to utter.  Jesus is God's first and only begotten angelic son, created untold ages before man.\n\nWe believe that man's home, the Earth, is where we were meant to be all along.  The free gift we recieve if we want it is everlasting life on Earth, not in heaven - although some do go there to rule with Jesus as kings and priests.  There are many other things we believe - it's from the Bible, ask one of us for more information.
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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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In most ways Jehovah’s Witnesses are like everyone else. They have normal problems—economic, physical, emotional. They make mistakes at times, for they are not perfect, inspired, or infallible. But they try to learn from their experiences and diligently study the Bible to make needed corrections. They have made a dedication to God to do his will, and they apply themselves to fulfill this dedication. In all their activities they seek guidance from God’s Word and his holy spirit.\n\nIt is of vital importance to them that their beliefs be based on the Bible and not on mere human speculations or religious creeds. They feel as did the apostle Paul when he expressed himself under inspiration: “Let God be found true, though every man be found a liar.” (Romans 3:4, New World Translation) When it comes to teachings offered as Biblical truth, the Witnesses strongly endorse the course followed by the Beroeans when they heard the apostle Paul preach: “They received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily as to whether these things were so.” (Acts 17:11) Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that all religious teachings should be subjected to this test of agreement with the inspired Scriptures, whether the teaching is offered by them or by someone else.\n\nJehovah’s Witnesses believe in the Bible as the Word of God. They consider its 66 books to be inspired and historically accurate. What is commonly called the New Testament they refer to as the Christian Greek Scriptures, and the Old Testament they call the Hebrew Scriptures. They rely on both of these, the Greek and the Hebrew Scriptures, and take them literally except where the expressions or settings obviously indicate that they are figurative or symbolic. They understand that many of the prophecies of the Bible have been fulfilled, others are in the course of fulfillment, and still others await fulfillment.\n\nJehovah’s Witnesses? The way they refer to themselves. It is a descriptive name, indicating that they bear witness concerning Jehovah, his Godship, and his purposes. “God,” “Lord,” and “Creator”—like “President,” “King,” and “General”—are titles and may be applied to several different personages. But “Jehovah” is a personal name and refers to the almighty God and Creator of the universe. This is shown at Psalm 83:18, according to the King James version of the Bible: “That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.”\n\nThe Scriptural account that Jehovah’s Witnesses draw on for their name is in the 43rd chapter of Isaiah. There the world scene is viewed as a courtroom drama: The gods of the nations are invited to bring forth their witnesses to prove their claimed cases of righteousness or to hear the witnesses for Jehovah’s side and acknowledge the truth. Jehovah there declares to his people: “Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am Jehovah; and besides me there is no saviour.”—Isaiah 43:10, 11, American Standard Version.\n\nSome 6,000,000 persons today who are telling the good news of Jehovah’s Kingdom by Christ Jesus in over 235 lands feel that they properly refer to themselves as Jehovah’s Witnesses.\n\nWith Bible Studies, we will use any Bible that the person may have, King James, America Standard, Catholic, etc, etc, you may have heard that we have our own Bible, and that it is the only one we will use, that is not true, the TRUTH can be found in any Bible, I personally have a King James Bible with me at all times in the Ministry because many people prefer that version of the Bible.
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Yes I care about everyone. But don't worry you will not go to the hell that the churches teach! That place does not exist! I know that you are agnostic, but to find out what the bible really teaches, visit www.watchtower.org. And no one will visit you unless you request it.
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Yes.. I read some of the link, but I have studied the JW's so much that I may know more about them than they do.  The false translation of their Bible, and many others.  The poor people have been decieved and just don't know it.  I spent enough time with one of their teachers that he almost converted as he could see that I had the answers that he didn't.
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Yes I do believe that JWs have the "Truth" and that's why I decided to dedicate my life to Jeohvah. The Bible says the following of those who would be true Christians. "If the world hates YOU, YOU know that it has hated me before it hated YOU. If YOU were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own. Now because YOU are no part of the world, but I have chosen YOU out of the world, on this account THE WORLD HATES YOU." (John 15:17) 1 Peter 4:4 say these words, "because YOU do not continue running with them in this course to the same low sink of debauchery, they are puzzled and go on speaking abusively of YOU."  And both scriptures prove to be true in regards to JWs.  I read comments on here that people have posted and they criticize us and trash us about things that aren't even true.  Or then we are criticized for following Bible commands.  Now what sense does that make?  The only fact that some have is that we go door to door.  But then you have people that of course make up things about that also.  And so ones continue to be puzzled about us without taking time to learn what is true.  And then there are the ones who may have some accurate knowledge, but since JWs DO NOT break or bend Bible principals to fit someone's individual lifestyle then they're mad and they then want to speak abusively of us.  And Oh, my, there are the one who study and study up on us just to find any little mistake.  And if they find one or what they believe to be one because maybe they don't understand then they want to bash us.  We have never said that we were perfect, but the same people who say we DON'T have the "TRUTH" they expect us to be perfect.  But regardless to what ones may say, think, or do. We continue to serve Jehovah with our whole heart, soul and mind.  We continue to worship him with spirit and truth.  We continue to preach the good news of the Kingdom.  We contiue to help ones come to an accurate knowledge of the truth.  We continue to hold our integerity and remain steadfast. We follow Jesus' commands and his wonderful examples.  And so YES I know with all my heart and everything in me that Jehovah's Witnesses indeed have the TRUTH!
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Jehovah's Witnesses consider the Bible to be the only "holy book" of real interest to true worshippers such as themselves.\nhttp://www.watchtower.org/e/lmn/article_02.htm\n\nIt is true that Witnesses have made famous the "New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures", which they print and distribute. There are more than 130 million copies of this modern-language bible in print, in dozens of languages.\nhttp://watchtower.org/languages.htm\n\nThe entire text of NWT is freely available at the official website of Jehovah's Witnesses, and a personal printed copy can be requested at no charge:\nhttp://watchtower.org/bible/\nhttps://watch002.securesites.net/contact/submit.htm\nhttp://watchtower.org/how_to_contact_us.htm\n\n\nJehovah's Witnesses certainly like NWT, but they are happy to use any translation which an interested person may prefer, and in fact Jehovah's Witnesses themselves distribute other translations besides NWT. Jehovah's Witnesses attach no particular infallibility or inspiration to NWT.\n\nIt seems signficant that the relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are the ones best known for their worldwide preaching work. Yet Jesus commanded that ALL who would call themselves "Christian" perform this public work:\n\n(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 you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.\n\nLearn more:\nhttp://watchtower.org/library/pr/article_04.htm\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/na/\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/20020915/article_01.htm\nhttp://www.watchtower.org/e/20050715/article_02.htm
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Jehovah's Witnesses have the true religion. Consider:\n\n1. True Christianity draws its teachings exclusively from the bible, rather than from philosophy. Doctrines such as Trinity, hellfire, and immortality are not found in the bible.\n(Mark 7:7) It is in vain that they keep worshiping me, because they teach as doctrines commands of men.\n\n2. True Christianity works to make known God's personal name. No group has done more to advocate that name than Jehovah's Witnesses .\n(John 17:6) I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world.\n\n3. True Christianity recognizes the active role of Christ as heavenly King NOW, not just as a storybook character in a manger or dying helplessly. Witnesses look to Jesus as their Head and King who is ruling in heaven already.\n(John 3:36) He that exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life; he that disobeys the Son will not see life\n\n4. True Christianity is not just formalism, but is a way of life for its adherents. Jehovah's Witnesses have a real reputation for honesty, integrity, and faith. Their worship shuns pageantry and sacerdotalisms.\n(Isaiah 1:15-17) Even though YOU make many prayers, I am not listening... Learn to do good; search for justice\n\n5. True Christianity is known by its members love for one another. Witnesses do not go to war, and do not take up arms against anyone much less members of their own religion.\n(John 13:35) By this all will know that YOU are my disciples, if YOU have love among yourselves.\n\n6. True Christianity is separate from the world. Unlike the clergy of Christendom, Jehovah's Witnesses remain neutral to human politics and nationalism, looking instead to God's Kingdom through Christ Jesus as the only solution for all mankind's problems.\n(John 15:19) Now because you are no part of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on this account the world hates you\n\n7. True Christians follow Jesus' command to preach. No religion has more prominently emphasized preaching by all its adherents around the globe.\n(Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations
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Contrary to the ignorant comments of others, Jehovah's Witnesses are NOT a cult. Those saying otherwise speak either out of plain ignorance or fear, or perhaps a combination of both. Jehovah's Witnesses base their faith solely on God's word the Bible. They don't follow the creeds and doctrines of men that dishonor God and pervert the clear teachings of the Bible, i.e. the teaching of the trinity, the teaching of a burning hellfire, the teaching of the immortality of the soul, and so forth. They preach from door to door in obedience to the command given by their leader, Jesus Christ, as stated in Matthew 28:19 - "Go, therefore, and make disciples of people fo all the nations...." \n\nJehovah's Witnesses spend over a billion hours each year worldwide teaching people the precious, life-saving truths from the Bible. They will use ANY Bible to show what God's word clearly states on a number of different topics. Their service is one motivated by (1) love for God and (2) love for neighbor. \n\nBible prophecy clearly shows that the problems common to mankind today are soon to be removed....permanently. Jehovah's Witnesses are active and zealous in sharing Bible truth with those searching for God and for a meaningful life in serving Him as he wants to be served. They study the Bible with people at no charge and would be more than happy to share the Bible's teachings with you. You can then decide for yourself whether you feel they have the truth or not. \n\nYou'll find that people who disagree with the Witness lifestyle are those who prefer to live their lives according to their own warped sense of direction and morality, rather than adhere to God's laws and moral standards as set in the Bible. To them, people who live by the Bible are "brainwashed". People who try and make light of their stand against celebrating birthdays or their non-acceptance of blood only speak out of a great deal of ignorance, and their reluctance to get their wrong view corrected just leaves them as bitter and ridiculous. \n\nIf you want to know how "right" they are, just take a few minutes to talk with them the next time they knock on your door. Have a discussion to let them know where you're coming from and where they base their beliefs. Ignore the comments of others in here who have no agenda but to dissuade you.
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I'm a christian and have studied the Bible with the Jehovah's Witnesses.  They're the only one's that from what I can see actually follow the Bible and make any sense.\n\n1)Don't bow down to saint's and crosses (Exodus 20:4 “You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or that is on the earth underneath or that is in the waters under the earth. 5 You must not bow down to them nor be induced to serve them )\n\n2) See Christmas as Pagan (enter christmas pagan in any search engine and see what you get)\n\n3) Don't believe in the trinity (John 14:28 ...because the Father is greater than I am, & Acts 7:55 ...being full of holy spirit, gazed into heaven and caught sight of God’s glory and of Jesus standing at God’s right hand)\n\n4) Don't believe in a firey hell (Which is translated from the Greek word Hades and Hebrew word Sheohl, simply refering to man's common grave.  And the Greek word Gehenna, which is used to symbolise eternal destruction).\n\n5) And use Gods name 'Jehovah' (in most Bible at Exodus 6:3, Exodus 3:15, Psalms 83:18, although it is in the Hebrew scriptures nearly 7000 times, but is translated simply to God or Lord).\n\nand many more things.
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I have a ton of 'em for all different kinds.  Depends on what you need. Start out with these cults, Scientology, Church of Jesus Christs of Latter Day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, Bahia, Christian Scientists, Church Universal and Triumphant, Raelens, The Seventh Day Adventists and the ICC(International Church of Christ), The Family. You are going to have a problem with a few of them because the only things out thee are either information the church releases or the anti part of the equation.  There is very little real neutral evidence on them.  I will just start with the generics and let you go from there.
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You know what I'm tired of hearing all you ignorant fools call them a cult.  They are not a cult.  They are the only religion that I actually liked.  They are the nicest people in ANY religion.  Until you actually talk to them or go to the Kingdom Hall then your nothing but some idiot speculating about something you don't know about.  And newsflash Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in Hell.