by JH 24 Replies latest jw friends
Jesus was the first one to resurrect for eternal life. Every Christian religion celebrates Jesus' resurrection. Why don't the Witnesses also celebrate this important event? I guess that if other religions didn't celebrate his resurrection, the Witnesses would...
I understand that Jesus' death was very important for mankind, but his resurrection should be just as important, and commemorated as well.
The WTS says it is because Jesus didn't command them to, just like his birthday.
But then Jesus never commanded his followers to attend a 2-day circuit assembly, 1-day special assembly day, and a 3 to 4 day district convention yearly or to attend 5 weekly meetings or to turn in a time slip.
w02 7/15 p. 22 They Keep On Walking in the Truth ***Jesus did not command his followers to commemorate either his birth or his resurrection, but he did institute the Memorial of his sacrificial death. (Romans 5:8)Blondie
Even if Jesus didn't command it, we do many good things that Jesus didn't command to do.
If you saw someone that you loved very much come back to life, wouldn't it be reason enough to celebrate? Maybe they don't have any true love for Jesus.
During the Memorial, I didn't see anyone joyful, and during Jesus resurrection, still no emotions...
I remember seeing illustrations of Witnesses in the new system rejoicing over resurrected ones. Why don't they do the same with Jesus' resurrection?
I agree, JH.
The WTS is a killjoy.
Note this comment from the new OD book:
How should a person conduct himself when getting baptized? (Luke 3:21,22)
Jesus' baptism set the example for Christian baptisms day. He appreciated that baptism is a serious step, and this was reflected in his attitude and actions. Hence, the baptism site would not be the place for jesting, swimming, other conduct that would detract from the seriousness the occasion. Neither would a new Christian carry on though he had won a great victory. While baptism is a joyful occasion, that joy should be expressed in a dignified manner.
*** w95 4/1 p. 30 Questions From Readers **
*After the act of baptism, our joy does not require a victory parade, a bouquet of flowers, or a party honoring the one baptized. But we could approach our new brother or sister to express pleasure over the wonderful step taken and to extend a very warm welcome into our Christian brotherhood.
How is this any different than getting married?
Blondie
I personally don't have a problem with celebrating Jesus' resurrection, like Blondie said we do a lot of things Jesus didn't command us to do. But the truth is that Easter does have its' roots in paganism and false worship. Seperate the celebrating of Jesus' resurrection from Easter and you remove any arguments against (IMO) it.
FairMind
This is the biggest question that I could not answer (satisfactorily) to myself or anyone that asked me. That feeble and pitiful excuse--um---reason that the WTS uses to prop up their doctrine---does not hold water.
Christ gave his LIFE for everyone who wishes to truly follow him in their hearts, and proved that he had the victory over death that he said he would. It sickens me that the WTS only seems to focus on his death, and then they purposely and totally ignore the resurrection. This is beyond me.
Annie
It sickens me that the WTS only seems to focus on his death, and then they purposely and totally ignore the resurrection. This is beyond me.
Death is 'The Doctrine' of the WTBTS/JW's:
99.9% of the population is gonna get it at the Big A
If you ever leave the WTS you are Dead
If you are not a JW you will Die
Joe Hoba is gonna Kill Apostates
Blood Transfusion policy kills people
Death is all those F@$*ers talk about or wish for others
Easter does have its' roots in paganism
It's a celebration of fertility. I told my non-JW wife that Easter was a celebration of fertility, the eggs and easter bunnys were a pagan symbol of this. Her reply, "I like fertility, fertility is good, if it wasn't for fertility the whole world would die out." What could I say, she was right.
Ken P.
Easter is only called Easter in English. In other countries, and the Orthodox in english-speaking countries, call it the Pasch, which means passover, but with the Christian connotations of Christ's resurrection and salvation of man.
