Anyone want to try an experiment? (page 4)

Frannie Banannie

and then the bomb!!!

LOL!!! Sorry, Lee, but that's too funny! Better use an alias maybe?

Fran

Frannie Banannie

Lee, the group I already belong to is really slowwwwwww, so I just joined another that appears to be more active. We'll see.

Fran

BluesBrother

Duly posted up on one of the BBC message boards - Lets see if we get any responses

Lady Lee

I'm so glad so many of your are trying this. I have a couple more

They don't bother me at all..We all have a right to believe in what we want, and to follow what may come of those beliefs. I've had a couple of friends that were Jehovah's Witnesses, and they weren't weird or anything. Actually, it was kind of nice not having to worry about buying them a Christmas present..lmao, that's awful. And as for them coming and knocking on my door, I know it's required. I just tell them I'm happy with my religion, take their pamphlets and if I have any questions I'll call them.

When I was growing up, our next door neighbors were JW. Their children felt "left out" because of their strict beliefs in not celebrating anything. Anyway, each one of their four kids grew up to be in trouble with the law...they simply went wild once they were out of the stifling atmosphere. It's so sad! Anyway, I personally don't think you "earn" your way to heaven by soliciting more members.

lisavegas420

a few more.

As soon as I hear "Jehovah Witnesses" my immediate thought is "awww" and a knot of pity in my stomach. You've got to feel pretty sorry for people who are that lost.

I think they're annoying as hell! I had a male neighbor, where I used to live, that answered the door butt naked one time and they never came back. I'd never have the nerve to do that, so i just don't answer the door. But I don't like anyone coming to my door trying to sell me on anything!

this one was kinda interesting...

They must keep a black list of people they decide to ignore forever. Ha-ha....

some times I read these and I'm embarrassed. Like this the second part of this one.

How funny to have this come up now. No longer that 10 minutes ago I intercepted two Jehovah's Witnesses on their way to the front door. I talked to them briefly in the driveway, and took their little paper pamphlet (which I threw away when I got back inside). They wanted to talk about how the world was ending soon and we could tell this by what was going on. Politely, I made it clear that I did not agree, and told them that the Bible tells us not to be contentious and made it clear that I would not discuss further. So they left. It is a beautiful, warmish day here in NC, but they were quite old, and I felt sorry for them.

When I had Jehovah's Witness kids in my kindergarten class, it was really hard to avoid all the stuff they wern't allowed to do-- no Pledge of Allegiance, no birthday parties, no Christmas parties, no Hanukkah parties (although one little boy was allowed to stay in the room during a Hannukah party because his mom said it was educational), no Valentine parties, and most of all no Halloween. I had one child who had hysterics when given a picture of a pumpkin to color because it was devilish -- and this was jus a pumpkin, not a Jack-o-Lantern. So I can see that it is really difficult for a kid to cope withthe demands of the group.

I was trying to find a more delicate way to put it but, put bluntly, yes, I DO see them as a cult and not as just another religion or church and I don't feel they are Christians.

quite simply... a cult. Just like xxxxx said. Don't like 'em. Can live without them. Should be put on an island. imo

I plan on having my BBQ lighter ready the next time they drop by. When they stick a JW pamphlet in my face, I am going to light it while it is still in their hand.

and one of them asked...

How is your JW experiment going on the other board?

isn't that nice. I think I'm going to go back and tell them this....

JW's insists that the WTS/JWs are known for:
are known internationally as a clean and moral people
Our Organization alone stands as a beacon of truth, hope and faith
advance people spiritually, emotionally and physically

What else should I say to them? And one more....

Cult! Stay away from my doorstep cuz "I'm not interested!" If they come to my house that is exactly what I tell them..and I won't argue about it..just start closing the door.

lisa

Big Tex

So what's the tally up to now?

Lady Lee

OMG These are even worse than I thought or expected (although I didn't expect too many positives)

If you want to reply I say go ahead with what you posted and why we are doing this little study.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if the responses get even worse once they know you are NOT a JW

misspeaches

finally got one with some thought behind it...

I used to go to school with a girl who was a Jehovah's Witness.

Both her and her sister were lovely people.

I have no comments to make on their religion. If they want to have no presents at Christmas time, then that's fine in my book. No uneccessary over commercialism.

I believe that they don't believe in blood transfusions either. IE, that medical advances shouldnt be used to save lives, only God can do that. Well as far as I'm concerned that attitude sucks arse.

Fancy letting a loved one die, when you know you can save them because "it's Gods will". Yeah, like he set a fucking telegram ordering it.

here's a thought on the publications

My girlfriend had a JoHo sit next to her on the train in Brisbane just before New Years. He gave her a heap of pamphlets for her to read. They are so fucking weak that i laughed. I should roll them up and smoke them.

interesting

i don't feel positively about any organised religions.

uhmm, i guess i'm ok with them all conceptually, but in reality they're always doing messed up stuff /

another

Things I think I know about JW...

predestination, Christian, very strict lifestyle

My perceptions, based on stupid things...

they're the ones that knock on your door in the morning, cult-like atmosphere, Michael Jackson was one

that's about all I know

cult...

They mean well, but like with any cult, they are insane.

This was from someone in China

sorry, i never hear of it.
do you satisfy my answer?

witnessing

They push their way into your home and won't leave until you threaten to call the cops.

I actually know a guy who's a Jehovah's Witnesses and he's a really nice guy. Doesn't celebrate any holidays though.

I have no problem with JW's as long as they don't knock on my friggin door.

I've known two JW girls, one very sweet, the other quite nuts.

Both were rather hot, though.

found this one interesting

I don't like holidays either-the thing about those guys is they cherry pick marginsal theological issues to say "we're different from the mainstream"
That's the main gripe I have=that and the hard sell pressure tactics,but they're not the only ones doing that...

Mormans

I've never really spoken to a Jehovah's Witness- I sometimes get them confused with the Mormons actually as I don't know much about either group.

There almost as annoying as the Mormon guys on bikes. I take that back, they're MORE annoying.

There is no denying the girls watch their appearance...

I don't like it when they talk so much at the door.

I worked with a JW years ago. Her name was Kelly. She was a good looking gal, and the best dressed ever.

Someone who knows a bit about them

What are JW?
Manipulative Cultists who prey on the naive and the weak.
Their handbook, "Watchtower" has more propaganda then communist china.
Anyone with an inch of common sense knows this crap is garbage.
Just mention 1975 and watch them squirm...

The only reason they are still around is because they play "The Numbers Game" ---If we knock on 100 doors we will convert approx. 2 people.
Now if you have an entire religion doing this every sunday that adds up to a lot of converts.

But why would anyone convert?
Normal sane people wouldn't, that's why the old, sick, lonely and weak are this religions "Bread & Butter" Also the children... don't forget the children. The children born under this religion are taught and preached to every day. They have little chance of thinking for themselves and are taught at a very young age to accept the teachings or be disowned.

This religion is fanatical about going to church, where they are taught the teachings of Jehova and are also given lessons in how to "Sell" their religion to others. They are given the answers to any question that may arise, and practice selling this every single Sunday. They are programmed like robots, and unswayed even by the numerous doors slammed in their face and large amounts of ridcule. They really are the perfect salesmen, they are very knowledgable in their field, and extremely good at defending their points and the art of persuasion and baiting.

They are fanatical and naive.
That being said... they are not monsters... just very strange and often
have a "faux-nice" aura about them. They do not celebrate any holidays, patriotisms, luck, ...they won't even say "Bless You" if you sneeze.

So there you go...

The blood issue

They seem to get a little upset when you threaten to give them a blood transfusion.....

Really lonely people are willing to put up with a lot of discipline...

kids

Oh, so those are Jehovah's Witnesses that woke me up. Huh. Yeah, I could do without them. If I need God, I know where to find him, I don't need anyone knocking at my door at 9 in the morning telling me their pamphlets will "guide me" to him.

I feel sorry for the kids too. Take all the fun out of life, why doncha. =/ Poor kiddies.

Lady Lee

positives + 0

negatives = 37

neutral = 6

Lady Lee

wow peaches You got some really good ones there

BTW my tally did not include your post

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