My brother sent me this. (see below) I have not been associated w the religion for at least 7 years and have made it clear to him and all of my family that I do not intend to ever be a part of it again. He emailed this to my entire family (all witnesses me being the exception). I am equally enraged and saddened that anyone from my family could potentially find this excerpt to be a source of encouragement. First of all to think the world is going to rise up against JW's is ludicrous....unless your referring to the ever rising tide of apathy towards them. Secondly I cannot understand how JW's so callously refer to the destruction and horrific deaths of billions (me and my family included) as a happy time for them. Reminds me of how they all called me when the WTC went down. All excited about what it could mean. This religion is so whacked beyond all belief! I want to try and talk to him but I don't know where to begin. I mean can you really talk to them when they are so thoroughly brainwashed?! Please read this and respond...I am anxious to hear your feedback.
ralmo
From my brother: Subject: I was reading this and thought you might find it encouraging. I love you my family!!!!!!!!!!!
When Will Armageddon Occur?
Since Megiddo was in the land of God?s ancient people, what happens at Armageddon relates to Jehovah?s Witnesses in this "time of the end." (Daniel 12:4) Har?Magedon applies to "the place" to which the earth?s political rulers are gathered in opposition to Jehovah and his Kingdom by Jesus Christ. (Revelation 16:14, 16) But that "place" (Greek, to´pos) denotes a world situation. Armageddon will occur when a certain situation develops that affects Jehovah?s Witnesses around the earth.
The spiritual prosperity of Jehovah?s Witnesses infuriates Satan the Devil, who will soon launch an all-out attack against these seemingly defenseless Christians. This worldwide assault by Satan, or Gog, is described in Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39. Under the Devil?s influence, the nations will march against Jehovah?s peace-loving people gathered out of all nations. Yes, satanic opposition will be manifested by global action against Jehovah?s earthly servants, the visible representatives and proclaimers of God?s Kingdom.
A battle is often known by the place where it is fought. Thus, God?s mighty defense of his people can be called the battle, or war, of Armageddon. When Jehovah rises up to defend his servants against Gog?s attack, Armageddon will be in progress! Human governments will collapse. Flooding cloudbursts, devastating hailstones, streaking fire and sulfur, raging pestilences?truly acts of God?will cause world panic outside the ranks of Jehovah?s Witnesses. Their human foes will turn their weapons against their own ranks. And those whom this suicidal warfare does not kill off, Jehovah will annihilate.?Ezekiel 38:18-23; Daniel 2:44.
In terror, every man?s hand will be turned against his neighbor in a frenzied but futile struggle for survival. (Zechariah 14:12, 13) "Those slain by Jehovah will certainly come to be in that day from one end of the earth clear to the other end of the earth. They will not be bewailed, neither will they be gathered up or be buried. As manure on the surface of the ground they will become." (Jeremiah 25:33) Any attempt to remain neutral in God?s war will cost you your life at Armageddon! And as so often proved Scripturally in this journal, the present generation will not pass away before Armageddon occurs!?Matthew 24:21, 34.
What
Armageddon Will AccomplishArmageddon will remove the last vestige of Satan?s earthly organization. Moreover, the Devil and his demons will be abyssed. (Revelation 20:1-3) What blessings will then flow to Jehovah?s people, the joyful survivors of his great war of Armageddon! They will happily proceed with reconstruction that will transform the entire earth into a paradise, free from pollution, pain, mourning, tears, and death. (Revelation 11:15, 18; 21:3, 4) And you can be there if you take to heart the psalmist?s words: "Hope in Jehovah and keep his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth. When the wicked ones are cut off, you will see it." (Psalm 37:34) Indeed, you may live to see the war of the great day of God the Almighty and become a happy survivor when Armageddon strikes!
