Has anyone ever had the experience of converting a Jehovahs' Witness to main steam Christianity?
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Since I am a Jehovah's Witness, could not very well convert a Witness to main stream christianity.   BUT have brought others with Jehovah's help out of christianity.\n\nIn 2005 there were from   "Christianity"   247,631, that became Jehovah's Witnesses and everyone of these had to change their minds pertaining to the false teachings that they had been taught, these were people that used their own Bible, King James, etc., 28,384 were from the United States.
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IF YOU KNEW NOTHING ABOUT JW'S... AFTER YOU READ THIS, YOU WILL NEVER AGAIN BE ABLE TO SAY THAT.\n\n\n\nWho Are They?\n \nThey are\ninterested in you \nIT IS the desire of Jehovah's Witnesses that you become better acquainted with them. You may have met them as neighbors and fellow employees or in other daily affairs of life. You may have seen them on the street, offering their magazines to passersby. Or you may have spoken briefly with them at your door.\n\nActually, Jehovah's Witnesses are interested in you and your welfare. They want to be your friends and to tell you more about themselves, their beliefs, their organization, and how they feel about people and the world in which all of us live. To accomplish this, they have prepared this brochure for you.\n\nIn 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\nThey are dedicated to\nGod to do his willIt 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. They invite you—urge you—to do this in your discussions with them.\n\nThey believe the\nBible is God's WordFrom this it is apparent that Jehovah'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\nTHEIR NAME\nJehovah's Witnesses? Yes, that is 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\nGod's personal name in ancient Hebrew \n \nThe name Jehovah (or Yahweh, as the Roman Catholic Jerusalem Bible and some scholars prefer) appears almost 7,000 times in the original Hebrew Scriptures. Most Bibles do not show it as such but substitute "God" or "Lord" for it. However, even in these Bibles, a person can usually tell where the original Hebrew text uses
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Mormon founder Joseph Smith was a mason, and much of the Latter Day Saints ritual and secret ceremony that takes place behind closed doors is extremely similar to it.  \n\nEven though Jehovah Witness founder Charles Taze Russell based most of their doctrine from what he learned when he was with the group that is now known as the Seventh Day Adventists, Russell also dabbled into the spirit ism realm, and probably did use similar methods that Masonry has to get his new, "divine revelation" (I use the term sarcastically.  I am a Born-Again Christian, who believes that both groups are cultic).  Russell even sought the means of well known spiritist Horace Greber, by having him go into a trance, and then give the interpretation for what is now the Jehovah Witnesses "Studies in the Scriptures" Bible.  Its interpretation of John 1:1 (...and the word was a god) clearly violates the proper Greek rendering of the passage, which is, "...and the Word was with God, for God was the Word"\n\nIN RESPONSE TO THE GIRL ANSWERING AFTER ME........\n\nI did not say the Watchtower has secret rituals.  My point was that Russell got his NWT translation from a spiritist.  As far as me not having a clue about your organization, well, I have been around long enough to have seen your "infallible governing body" have to backtrack on things they have said many times.  I was a young teenager in 1975, when they proclaimed that Armeggedon was definetely going to happen that year.  I know the organization will tell you that is not true, but I had many Jehovah Witness teenagers hand me tracks and try to convince me it was going to happen before the year was over (I was a freshman in High School at the time).  This is not the only time the Watchtower has missed the mark on this subject.  On the basis of Dueteronomy 18:21-24, the Watchtower, as well as its people (I know they teach that all of its members are prophets of Jehovah) are not to be feared!!\n\nHave you ever thought about why they don't want you to read or listen to anyone outside of Jehovah's organization?  It is because they do not want you to know the truth about their history.  Paul was not offended in Acts 17:10-15, when the Bereans searched the scriptures to see if what he was saying to them was really true.  \n\nI don't know how old you are, but, I challenge you to break outside of the controlled mindset of the Watchtower to do an independent study of the history of the organization you belong to.  They have manipulated many, made false predictions about Armegeddon, and use the control tactics of not letting you listen to anyone else so as that they do not get exposed for who they really are.  I have done this study on your organization, and, if you would like, I would be more then happy to email you my studies.  But, until you can say that you have researched the matter on your own, please do not say that I do not know what I am talking about.
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Surprisingly accurate!\nI'm "mainstream to conservative Christian/Protestant" (100%)\n\nConsidering that I am a Christian (I consider myself an 'evangelical' Christian, which is a more conservative 'brand' I suppose), that was very spot on!\n\nHowever, I wonder how sensitive it is, given that I also got 80% for Mormon/Jehvoah's Witness, which I am not...\n\nthere was a lot of other issues the quiz could have tapped into, for example- how humans know about God, holy books (the Bible etc), who was Jesus (apparently Muslim and other religions believe he existed, but give him different roles).
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I'm not one, but I have throughly studied the history of your movement.  Ask your elders about 1975, and how they reconcile it with what Deuteronomy 18 says about how if a prophet ever makes a false prediction, they are never to be listened to again. Don't let them tell you they did not predict Armmagedon back then, because I was a freshman in high school at the time, and I remember many JW kids telling me that it was going to happen before the year was over.   \n\nThe New World Translation's rendering of John 1:1 is not only biased, but it does not flow with the structure of the Greek.  If you also read Colossians 1 in your translation, you see that the word "other" has been added when it talks about Christ being the creator of all things (they even go as far as to bracket the word, to as much as admit that it was not in the original manuscripts.)  \n\nHave you ever wondered why your former president, Fanz's nephew left the organization?  He was a member of your allegedly infallible governing body, but was disgusted with the fact that they were more interested in keeping the decpetion of Armmagedon about to arrive more then they were in Biblical truth.  \n\nI know they tell you people like me are of the swine class, and we are not to be listened to, because we are of the devil.  Ever wonder why they really tell you that?  If a lawyer goes into court knowning he has an open and shut case, he does not fear the other side's argument.  It is when the other side has evidence that is incriminating that he does what he can from getting it heard.  When the Bereans searched the scriptures to see if what Paul told them was true, he did not chastise them for questioning him (Acts 17:11).  \n\nJesus was not the reincarnation of the archangel Michael.  He was the very incarnation of Yaweh God in Human form. (Hebrews 1:1-3).  Salvation is a free gift, not one you have to work for to be found worthy of "paradise on earth".  I have documented evidence that the Watchtower has lied to both you and many of its other followers time and time again, and would be willing to send you my studies.  I know they would tell you not to do so, because I am of the swine class.  But, please think for a minute, why would they tell you that if they didn't have something to hide?\n\nIn response to the gentleman after me, here is a detailed article about not only the history of the NWT, but also the qualifications of its translators, as well as how accurate it is to the original Hebrew and Greek.  Well respected Biblical Scholars, who are considered experts in both languages, are quoted.  \n\nThe New World Translation EXPOSED!\n\nThe Watchtower Society's Corrupt Bible\n\n \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nBy Ben Rast | Contender Ministries | Posted May 15, 2005 \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \n\nDr. Walter Martin once said that the average Jehovah’s Witness can make a “doctrinal pretzel” out of the average Christian in about 30 seconds.  This does not mean Jehovah’s Witnesses are doctrinally correct.  There are a couple of reasons this is so.  First, the average JW gets exponentially more training in their doctrine than the average Christian gets in orthodox biblical doctrine.  This disparity must be corrected by pastors, teachers, and even the individual parishioners, who must take responsibility to educate themselves on sound, biblical doctrine (as well as attacks on that doctrine).  One other smaller (but still vitally important) reason is the reliance of Jehovah’s Witnesses on a biased and erroneous translation of the Bible – the New World Translation.  If you allow a JW to recite from the NWT without checking the verse in a more accurate translation – such as the NIV, NASB, or KJV – you may be relying on an erroneous translation of a verse.  While there are scores of examples of error
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MARJOE GORTNER, Youngest Evangelist In History, Explains::\n\n"After you've been saved," Marjoe continued, "the next step is what they call 'the infilling of the Holy Spirit.' They say to the new convert, 'Well, now you're saved, but you've got to get the Holy Ghost.' So you come back to get the tongues experience. Some people will get it the same night; others will go for weeks or years before they can speak in tongues. You hear it, you hear everyone at night talking in it in the church, and they're all saying, 'We love you and we hope you're going to get it by tonight.' Then one night you go down there and they all try to get you to get it, and you go into very much of a trance -- not quite a frenzy, but it is an incredible experience.\n\n"During that moment the person forgets all about his problems. He is surrounded by people whom he trusts and they're all saying, 'We love you. It's okay. You're accepted in Christ. We're with you, let it go, relax.' And sooner or later, he starts to speak it out and go dut-dut-dut. Then everyone goes, 'That's it! You've got it!' and the button is pushed and he will in fact start to speak in tongues and just take off: dehan-dayelo-mosatay-leesaso ... and on and on."\n\nMarjoe paused. Flo was dumbfounded by his demonstration, although he hadn't gone into the jerking, trance-like ecstasy that is commonly associated with the tongues movement. I'd seen the classic version in his movie, yet even in this restrained demonstration, Marjoe appeared to be triggering some internal releasing or babbling mechanism. I asked him how he brought it about.\n\n"You'll never get with that attitude," he joked. Then he went on to explain the true nature of the experience. His perspective showed it to be a process that requires a great deal of effort to master.\n\n"Tongues is something you learn," he emphasized. "It is a releasing that you teach yourself. You are told by your peers, the church, and the Bible -- if you accept it literally -- that the Holy Ghost spake in another tongue; you become convinced that it is the ultimate expression of the spirit flowing through you. The first time maybe you'll just go dut-dut-dut-dut, and that's about all that will get out. Then you'll hear other people and next night you may go dut-dut-dut-UM-dut-DEET-dut-du... and it gets a little better. The next thing you know, it's ela-hando-satelay-eek-condele-... ... and it's a new language you've got down."\n\nExcept that, according to Marjoe, it's not a real language at all. Contrary to most religious understanding, speaking in tongues is by no means passive spiritual possession.
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I have had near-mystical experiences (in addition to intellectual reasons) that have contributed to my commitment to God (through what Jesus Christ has done for us on the cross).\n\nI have also had a hundred or more prayers answered by The Christian God (by his kindness and Grace).\n\nI used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ. \n\nFor a draft-version of my journey from atheism to Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html\n\nThe near-mystical experiences are described at the link above (if you are interested).\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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Oh boy, yeah, threaten me with eternal torture. That sure makes me see the light. I think I'll go convert right now. Then I can threaten people with an eternity of torture too! Which would be wrong if I did it myself, but it's god, so it's all cool! I can take as much pleasure in it as I want! That's the religion for me, yep.
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No, and this is one of my pet peeves. I changed my religion because my initial one felt "wrong" to me. I went searching for what felt right and I found it through my own quest. I didn't need anyone badgering me, which is how every person I met trying to convert another has come off. I hate when people try to lay their own beliefs on others.
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That's tough. I studied w/ them for a while when I was younger in my quest to find the truth and found them to be somewhat cultish. I am surprised he is with you being that JW's don't date outside of 'the truth'. I finally had my eyes opened when the lady I was studying wouldn't let her daughter play w/ mine because mine was "of this world" and her's was not. I sent her and her little martian packing. Good luck.
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Luckily for me I had no formal religious up bringing. When I was little some one did give me a book called" The greatest story ever told." I was really impressed with a wizard that could walk on water and heal people.  I was probably in my early teens before I realized that it was jesus the book was about.  But  it did not change my perception of the book or jesus for that matter.  So today I am a pagan but I was not forced into any religion.  I did go to a catholic church with my friend once I was really disturbed by the wine and wafer aspect of the rite.. I thought that was a little on the cannibalistic side.
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Thank you for sharing this event. I was touched by your experience.\n\nI have come across the life-stories of many Muslims in particular who saw visions of Jesus Christ, and ultimately committed their lives to Christ.\n\nMany people from other religions as well are coming to Christ (some through such visions).\n\nE.g., see \nhttp://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/00.html\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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My rebellious story......I was Catholic for about 35 years and had trouble in believing that an all loving god would condemn people to hell for what he determined to be indiscretions.  \nShoot...I love to master bate, have pre marital sex with men and women and sometimes a freak fest or two with a couple of friends of mine.  So I guess I was going down to the fiery brimstone pit.\nThe clincher for me was that I was signing up my kids for another year of CCD classes and they told me I had to pay $150 for the classes (which is about double what it should be) because I didn't use the "envelope system" every week, even though I was a registered member of the church and would throw in $1 or two when I would have it.\nI took the CCD applications and ripped them up into tiny pieces and threw one right at the lady and the other one I threw up in the air so it landed in a million pieces all over the floor.\nI've been a practicing eclectic witch, but lately I've been leaning more towards Hinduism and spirituality with a little bit of quantum physics
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I do, I am one. Yes we will be persecuted, mocked, and ridiculed, but can our opposers give us everlasting life? Can they promise us that we may see our dead loved ones again? Can they help us learn the TRUTH about the Bible? NO!!! They are humans just like us, their statements are very rude and insulting but who cares. Remember those who don't listen to our message are rejecting JEHOVAH, not us, so keep on persevering in your ministry.
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To convince a Jehovah's Witness otherwise, you have to avoid the direct confrontation, the 'right-versus-wrong' mentality that characterises many debates over apologetic issues. These only lead to a greater stubbornness and refusal to agree with the other party, and this goes for anyone who is being confronted and argued with.\n\nWhat you can do is take the role of a questioning seeker, asking the JW questions about issues that are not in agreement with Christianity. This should take the form of honest enquiry with a seeming intent to seek clarity from the JW. But ask questions about things in their own NWT scriptures, focusing on passages that seem to contradict what they believe. If any part of the bible contradicts or casts doubt on thigns JWs believe and it has survived in the NWT version then it can cast doubt on the mind of the JW.\n\nSubtly the JW is confronted with their own scripture's contradictions by a person asking honest questions, and not a hardline debater try to beat an opponent into compliance. It is not underhanded, it is simply honest questions that the JW is supposed to ask him/herself, only someone is prompting those questions.\n\nPray for the Holy Spirit to work on that person all the while. In the end all you can do is point to the truth, and expose untruth, but do it in a way that will actually get through. In the end it is the Holy Spirit that changes a person, and not the person who asks the questions - they are but instruments and messengers of God.\n\nI think that is both effective and loving, and ultimately it is the love and power of God in people that is the greatest witness. The early church's disciples had power in signs and wonders and these confirmed the message of the gospel preached. And above all, it was the evident love and change in people that made them stand out.
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I once had a biblical "match" with a Jehovah's witness and they ended up losing and I ended up converting them into Christianity.\n\nI have never met a salesman who was trying to sell me a product that I can actually use.Last salesman was trying to sell a photography service for 20 x the price of my local JC Penney's photography studio....\n\nI feel bad for them all....They are either brainwashed (the salesman) or they have nothing better to do (Jehovah's witnesses) And yes, I do mean it the way I wrote it. LOL