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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses continue to preach door to door and in other ways? And what do you think of them?

 
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The sorry bastards only show at my door one time.

My sister got involved with that cult and died because of it.

She refused a blood transfusion that would have saved her life.

It is a cult of fools that needs to be outlawed.
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We all make personal choices when medicine is involved

Not a new concept


She had a conviction...good for her....
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What foods do you eat?
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Food is an individual choice
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it seems they would get more done as far as witnessing and spreading the word on the internet. I grew up a JW. and I always thought to myself,that they are wasting time driving around to empty houses all day long witnessing to the dogs at home.

Most people don't even answer the door. Gas is expensive these days. They make little old ladies in their 70's and up feel quilty they don't get many hours out in service to report.

My mother thinks these workls will get her into paradise,and it has heaped a huge burden on her. She has to make the meetings,or they show up at her home and tell her she is missing too many meetings,and will lose out on life.
 Quoting: Faithful and Truth


From what I see they do witness on the internet like OP and DGN. They also do letter writing and calling people on telephones. Let's see, they also do what they call informal witnessing where they speak to people when they are out and about. There is also street witnessing in cities. Going door to door is only a part of their preaching work.
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that they have to count each month. If you get a few hours,I have heard talks that called that token service.
 Quoting: Faithful and Truth


You, my friend, seem quite out of touch with the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. The amount of time turned in each month by individual Jehovah's Witness serves the purpose of compiling a world wide report of the total amount of hours spent preaching by Jehovah's Witnesses in over 234 lands through out the earth. This is done monthly and yearly. It serves as an encouragement to all Jehovah's Witnesses to know our brothers and sisters are united with us in the fulfillment of Matthew 24:14:

"And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth,, as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come"-Matthew 24:14


Jehovah God doesn't set a limit or a minimum of time that each one should preach. Circumstances and situations vary widely among the 6,000,000 Jehovah's Witnesses earth wide. All Jehovah asks is that we give our whole souled best. We are not in competition with one another, and if someone is, then they need to examine their motive for preaching.

It may be true that some lack the zeal they once had and give only "token service"- that is not for any individual to judge. We ourselves are the only one who can make that assessment.
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Here's a math question for you. How many HOURS did it take to make ONE convert?
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I CHALLENGE YOU TO A DEBATE
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Re: Why do Jehovah's Witnesses continue to preach door to door and in other ways? And what do you think of them?
Member's give an oath to an earthly organization in the form of two baptismal questions,so that the person will now give up all his rights to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society,INC. organization stealing the GODHEAD that belongs to Christ's Incoming Kingdom.

The first question is:
On the basis of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, have you repented of your sins and dedicated yourself to Jehovah to do his will?

The second is:
Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in association with God's spirit-directed organization? Having answered yes to these questions, candidates are in a right heart condition to undergo Christian baptism."
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QUOTE: "Member's give an oath to an earthly organization in the form of two baptismal questions,so that the person will now give up all his rights to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society"

Show me this oath.
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Re: Why do Jehovah's Witnesses continue to preach door to door and in other ways? And what do you think of them?
Any "organization" that teaches that ONLY by being a part of their specific body can one be found acceptable to God, has denied the power of Yeshua.

At the point that you teach that people MUST become part of your "church" in order to attain admittance into paradise, you quit being a partaker and become a usurper.

THAT, is the spirit of antichrist.

HE needs no denominational tag, and neither do we.
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Re: Why do Jehovah's Witnesses continue to preach door to door and in other ways? And what do you think of them?
I think they believe they are following God's command. I believe they need to read the bible other than the one they use which has altered some very fundamental truths. I believe they are mislead and will then mislead.
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Show us a Bible, any Bible that does not command true Christians to Preach the Good News of God's Kingdom
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I CHALLENGE YOU TO A DEBATE
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Annoying people. I always wanted to find where they live and knock on there door and start preaching what I believe to them.
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Feel free.......why don't you? What would you preach?
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" And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come"- Matthew 24:14
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I am in the Jehovah's Witnesses protection program.
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Re: Why do Jehovah's Witnesses continue to preach door to door and in other ways? And what do you think of them?
the ones i have met so far have been complete weirdos.

had 3 different families as next door neighbours, experienced them coming door to door.

thats my 2 cents.
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The sorry bastards only show at my door one time.

My sister got involved with that cult and died because of it.

She refused a blood transfusion that would have saved her life.

It is a cult of fools that needs to be outlawed.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23393274


We all make personal choices when medicine is involved

Not a new concept


She had a conviction...good for her....
 Quoting: CelestialMaiden


What foods do you eat?
 Quoting: Little Star


Food is an individual choice
 Quoting: CelestialMaiden


Many non blood solutions are available for transfusions. surgical teams wear face masks and latex gloves when dealing with blood, any waste is put in containers marked "bio hazard'.

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Re: Why do Jehovah's Witnesses continue to preach door to door and in other ways? And what do you think of them?
I used to be a jw, I respect all who do gods will,my brothers and sister in all walks of life who love god and love his fellow man,god searches out hearts and minds, not what group you happen to follow,he knows we are imperfect and that in this day and age it's hard to find the real truth and the right path, all religiosity groups are now being led by the devil, many are searching for truth,many want this world to change,want peace,want paradise on earth,god sees these people,as not only are we searching he's searching for us also,the Jehovah's witnesses are trying there best to get the bible truths out to all but, as many that are recruited so does just as many leave every year,
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Wtf do Catholic fallowing people come up with these lies? I learned long ago that if someone is hated, its probably because they speak truth. All other churches are widly accepted. Lol... The funny part is the JW churches dont push collection plates and beg for money the whole sermon. Them evil people them.
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They also don't go to war and murder people. They might not take blood but they certainly don't spill it in wars. They would die before they did that. Many have been in prison for years in other countries for their convictions. They understand the corruption that is in this world and their eyes are more wide open than most who make a religion of nationalism. They are true Christians because they do have love for people/neighbors. And they follow Jesus who said to love and pray for your enemies. Not search them out and murder them. Christians who go to war should be ashamed of themselves and especially the pastors and priests who condone it. They are sons of vipers and wolves in sheep's clothing.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123


many true christians who belong to no religion are against wars,and will not be any part of wars.
 Quoting: Faithful and Truth


If a denomination calls itself Christian then they should not participate in wars.
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We all make personal choices when medicine is involved

Not a new concept


She had a conviction...good for her....
 Quoting: CelestialMaiden


What foods do you eat?
 Quoting: Little Star


Food is an individual choice
 Quoting: CelestialMaiden


Many non blood solutions are available for transfusions. surgical teams wear face masks and latex gloves when dealing with blood, any waste is put in containers marked "bio hazard'.

 Quoting: DGN




What does Mother say about fractions? Since when did it become ok to cheat god or usurpe his law? Thou shalt not eat cake, but its 100% ok to eat the ingredients seperately...
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Re: Why do Jehovah's Witnesses continue to preach door to door and in other ways? And what do you think of them?
They are the only ones you can trust in this 95% catholic country. Catholics are freaks.
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Re: Why do Jehovah's Witnesses continue to preach door to door and in other ways? And what do you think of them?
I used to be a jw, I respect all who do gods will,my brothers and sister in all walks of life who love god and love his fellow man,god searches out hearts and minds, not what group you happen to follow,he knows we are imperfect and that in this day and age it's hard to find the real truth and the right path, all religiosity groups are now being led by the devil, many are searching for truth,many want this world to change,want peace,want paradise on earth,god sees these people,as not only are we searching he's searching for us also,the Jehovah's witnesses are trying there best to get the bible truths out to all but, as many that are recruited so does just as many leave every year,
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[link to www.jw-media.org]
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Wtf do Catholic fallowing people come up with these lies? I learned long ago that if someone is hated, its probably because they speak truth. All other churches are widly accepted. Lol... The funny part is the JW churches dont push collection plates and beg for money the whole sermon. Them evil people them.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1592639


They also don't go to war and murder people. They might not take blood but they certainly don't spill it in wars. They would die before they did that. Many have been in prison for years in other countries for their convictions. They understand the corruption that is in this world and their eyes are more wide open than most who make a religion of nationalism. They are true Christians because they do have love for people/neighbors. And they follow Jesus who said to love and pray for your enemies. Not search them out and murder them. Christians who go to war should be ashamed of themselves and especially the pastors and priests who condone it. They are sons of vipers and wolves in sheep's clothing.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123


Did David go to war in the old testie?
Did David kill a giant?

Did God ask some of the tribes to kill other peoples in the old testie? Or is that all make believe?
 Quoting: Little Star


We are talking about Christians. Not Israelites. Christians were and still are to spread out over the earth and spread the good news of God's coming kingdom.
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Wtf do Catholic fallowing people come up with these lies? I learned long ago that if someone is hated, its probably because they speak truth. All other churches are widly accepted. Lol... The funny part is the JW churches dont push collection plates and beg for money the whole sermon. Them evil people them.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1592639


They also don't go to war and murder people. They might not take blood but they certainly don't spill it in wars. They would die before they did that. Many have been in prison for years in other countries for their convictions. They understand the corruption that is in this world and their eyes are more wide open than most who make a religion of nationalism. They are true Christians because they do have love for people/neighbors. And they follow Jesus who said to love and pray for your enemies. Not search them out and murder them. Christians who go to war should be ashamed of themselves and especially the pastors and priests who condone it. They are sons of vipers and wolves in sheep's clothing.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123


Did David go to war in the old testie?
Did David kill a giant?

Did God ask some of the tribes to kill other peoples in the old testie? Or is that all make believe?
 Quoting: Little Star


We are talking about Christians. Not Israelites. Christians were and still are to spread out over the earth and spread the good news of God's coming kingdom.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123


So far we have been waiting for 2000 years.

Oh, by the way, if Jesus's kingdom and arrival were in 1914 why do you still celebrate the Memorial?
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Jehovah's witnesses brag how righteous they are. How they are the only chosen ones.

God chooses whomever he wishes,even a homeless person,or a rock star.
 Quoting: Faithful and Truth


God also gathers people into a group as well. He did this with the Israelites and He does this now with true Christians. They worship as one. Like minded people flock together whether they be homeless or rock stars. And it is a command to gather together to worship. There is only one truth. Not many. Jehovah is the one true God and we are saved by the blood of His only begotten son Jesus Christ.
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It is a command to preach and ALL who call themselves Christians need to be doing this.
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James 3:1 - Not many of YOU should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment

Eph. 2:8-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.


Eph 4:11 - And he gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelizers, some as shepherds and teachers,
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No where in the gospels does the Son of God command christians to preach or teach... that is all Pauline mumbo jumbo, and judeo control...
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"And Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth. 19 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, 20 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.” Mt28:18
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And there ya go. Everyone who is a follower of Jesus Christ is commanded to preach and teach.
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Jehovah's witnesses brag how righteous they are. How they are the only chosen ones.

God chooses whomever he wishes,even a homeless person,or a rock star.
 Quoting: Faithful and Truth


God also gathers people into a group as well. He did this with the Israelites and He does this now with true Christians. They worship as one. Like minded people flock together whether they be homeless or rock stars. And it is a command to gather together to worship. There is only one truth. Not many. Jehovah is the one true God and we are saved by the blood of His only begotten son Jesus Christ.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123


Jehovah is a Canaanite WAR and Thunder god... do some research... YHWH killed 23 million people in the name of a land grab... Jehovah is not god... its all a fairy tale...
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" And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come"- Matthew 24:14
 Quoting: CelestialMaiden


Only a Jehovah's Witness can answer the first part of your question.

As for the second part, I never understood going "from house to house" when Jesus said not to.
 Quoting: Life and Love


"These, therefore, went their way from before the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his name. 42 And every day in the temple and from house to house they continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus." Ac5:41
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cf Luke 10:7

A careful exegesis will point out the difference.
We become like that to which we are devoted. - Choose wisely.
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Wtf do Catholic fallowing people come up with these lies? I learned long ago that if someone is hated, its probably because they speak truth. All other churches are widly accepted. Lol... The funny part is the JW churches dont push collection plates and beg for money the whole sermon. Them evil people them.
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Yes.....we don't pass collection plates, we don't charge money to teach the Bible...in fact...our ministry comes out of our own pockets. The time, the gas, the building of Kingdom Halls, the maintaining of Kingdom Halls, the relief programs where natural disasters occur, and on and on..comes out of our own pockets and volunteer labor.

We work and earn our own income and come to the aid of others when possible
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James 3:1 - Not many of YOU should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment

Eph. 2:8-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.


Eph 4:11 - And he gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelizers, some as shepherds and teachers,
 Quoting: Nine's




No where in the gospels does the Son of God command christians to preach or teach... that is all Pauline mumbo jumbo, and judeo control...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1003364


"And Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth. 19 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, 20 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.” Mt28:18
 Quoting: DGN


And there ya go. Everyone who is a follower of Jesus Christ is commanded to preach and teach.
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Not there. Command was to the 12...
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Jehovah's witnesses brag how righteous they are. How they are the only chosen ones.

God chooses whomever he wishes,even a homeless person,or a rock star.
 Quoting: Faithful and Truth


God also gathers people into a group as well. He did this with the Israelites and He does this now with true Christians. They worship as one. Like minded people flock together whether they be homeless or rock stars. And it is a command to gather together to worship. There is only one truth. Not many. Jehovah is the one true God and we are saved by the blood of His only begotten son Jesus Christ.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123


Jehovah is a Canaanite WAR and Thunder god... do some research... YHWH killed 23 million people in the name of a land grab... Jehovah is not god... its all a fairy tale...
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Wow, full retard on that comment.
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They're the only religion who follow the bible and believe every word rather than tradition and will be part of Gods end time prophecy of " the good news of the kingdom wil be preached in the whole in habited earth and then the end wil come.
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The preaching work is being carried out in over 235 lands by Jehovah's Witnesses
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Wtf do Catholic fallowing people come up with these lies? I learned long ago that if someone is hated, its probably because they speak truth. All other churches are widly accepted. Lol... The funny part is the JW churches dont push collection plates and beg for money the whole sermon. Them evil people them.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1592639


Yes.....we don't pass collection plates, we don't charge money to teach the Bible...in fact...our ministry comes out of our own pockets. The time, the gas, the building of Kingdom Halls, the maintaining of Kingdom Halls, the relief programs where natural disasters occur, and on and on..comes out of our own pockets and volunteer labor.

We work and earn our own income and come to the aid of others when possible
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yea, thats why the canadian bethel reported 1.2 billion in income last year with the US bethel branch reporting the same. You guys don't do relief programs. In fact, the guidelines from Bethel is if the person has home insurance to charge the persons insurance as "payment" for material and time. I know how you people work, been there, done that. You do realize that bethel invests heavily into stocks and real estate? Why they even own stock in Philip Morris and Rand Cam (military company)...





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