i'm not a jw nor is my entire family save for my brother, his wife and kids.
we are celebrating our grandparents 50th anniversary.. one of my brother's kids is living with his girlfriend and as a result, the rest of his immediate {jw} family is shunning him.. what, if anything do you think that i could do or say to get his (jw) family to see how awful their behavior is?.
i am asking for suggestions to get these people to think.. .
Hmmm, here what I noticed. Some JWs are so stricted and harsh until they personally do something wrong!
Judgemental and abide by the rules then give it up because they broke a golden rule. Most the time it is adultery, hidden pronography,or wife leaves them.
Take care.
i'm not a jw nor is my entire family save for my brother, his wife and kids.
we are celebrating our grandparents 50th anniversary.. one of my brother's kids is living with his girlfriend and as a result, the rest of his immediate {jw} family is shunning him.. what, if anything do you think that i could do or say to get his (jw) family to see how awful their behavior is?.
i am asking for suggestions to get these people to think.. .
No way around it! Call them up and tell them how you feel.
this is my first post on the new site so here goes.... .
i was reading the post a while back from "v" on blood policy and fractions where it was compared to a ham sandwich.
this was a good illustration, but i thought it lacking a bit in that the components exist on their own as food items rather than derivatives.
Great job!
why did you get baptized?.
what do you think they would reply?.
because it is the truth!
DD another 16 year old. Right thing to do. Yeah that was a lot of pressure on a 16 year old. Everything was wrapped around it including marriage vows! You feeling better today! Lol.
Hey NewYork, I hear you because I never did any prayers to dedicate my life either! Nice age 57 :-) I think there were a bunch of clues!
Nervous and not really wanting to do it was mine! I did not stand up with the very large group. Goodnss there is no way I feel responsible for waking up JWs especially relatives that are still in. Life is too short and at my age it is going by faster.
Sad that most of us were just teenagers probably wanting to please others!
why did you get baptized?.
what do you think they would reply?.
because it is the truth!
Cold Steel so cool! But does most JWs believe this way? Did you get baptized as a JW? Just wondering.
why did you get baptized?.
what do you think they would reply?.
because it is the truth!
Hi Legacy, LOL many would stay because it is a good life for them.I bet you would get," Yes I would because I know it is the truth, and I am just waiting for Jehovah to clear up the matter and paradise earth."I think it would go over some if their heads. Good old timers would growl at you with flaming nostrils.
SOP Would you really say something like that! No reason to insult folks. :-) Coming from someone who drove by them on Saturdays and flipped them off. Lol. It sounds so angry.
Design I see your point but they would still want to answer why they got baptized.
3thrd I liked how Legacy stated the GB.Oh your so right the JW would just say they are imperfect and adjusted their teaching unlike other religions. Walls would go up.
Jws are on the defensive all the time but they also think they need to teach.
why did you get baptized?.
what do you think they would reply?.
because it is the truth!
Design that age way too young! I was 17. No reason to ask Catholics why they were baptized because it strickly dealing with Jehovahs Witnesses. But I see what you mean because JW like to answer question with question regarding "Christendom" doctrines. They love to compare instead of answering the question. Good at pointing out other religion doctrines instead of their own.
Punkonice they can count time for any reason, let them start counting. But they do get annoyed when I tell them they can not count time with me because I am baptized. A few already tried that one.
As far as time, I find it strange how Jehovah's Witnesses neglect to realize the time after Jesus changed Christians dedication to follow Jesus and proudly boast him as the Messiah.
Baptism for Christian should symbolize following Jesus Christ and beliving he was the Messiah the son of God. Yet with the JWs it is backwards.
why did you get baptized?.
what do you think they would reply?.
because it is the truth!
The Searcher, that was brave of you to not persuade a bible study to follow an organized religion.Good verse in Acts,so does that mean to be baptized in Jesus Christ name only? Also Acts gives evidence of Holy Spirit suddenly thousands of travelers from different language could hear about Jesus Christ in their own tongues. Men who could never speak in these languages now spoke. I guess I am believer and enjoy God's amazing powers and Love,because his son Jesus Christ gave his life for ALL.
Was their a slight change after Jesus death?
Good reason to get baptized forgivness of sin in the name of Jesus Christ. Unlike the reason why JW were baptized.
Design I was wonder if you were baptized as an adult or young teenager? I know this sounds from an evengical perspective thanks for respecting it as so.
Fernando exactly! I was reading some older post and as people replied not too many said it was to follow Jesus Christ.
Also just finished reading a book about two young children: How JW teaching changed their entire lives! Baptism was manipulated in their teens.
I know my JW baptism was manipulated and it had nothing to do with dedicating my life to Jehovah. Like so many others it was just something that sounded believable to persuade my audience out in service. Pulling at heart felt emotions is what JWs do best.
If I ever have opportunity for some JW to knock on my door, I would like to ask this question. I also, want to be prepared for hearing their bibical account and reasons.
i was outraged at this and had to post it.. http://jehovahswitnessreport.com/blog/jw-refuses-to-provide-wedding-stationery-to-gay-couple.
i think she is a hypocrite and i bet she sells her invites to fornicators, or does she ask them if they are having sex before marrige, before she takes their money?.
i was never like this when i was a jw, it's even more disturbing that she is going to ask her elders what to do.
Yet the elder who are janitors or construction workers would not care! As long as they get a check!
they have gotten free labor, and tax free money and man worship for over 100 years!.
they put their pants on one leg at a time.. they are just... men.. if they heard god speaking to them, they keep getting the message wrong?
nu-lite is bu!!
What is up with JWs! They do not believe in tithing but donations! So give them bubble gum!
Why would a corp need donations when they are worth billions!
