I think the point of this article is even if none of these people were baptized, they STILL lived the life of a JW until they were at an age where they could legally make their own decisions. So all the people that have something bad to say? Understand YOUR CHURCH is supposed to be in full agreement with those SAME MORAL CODES because they are in YOUR BIBLE..but you take them lightly
Although Witnesses believe that everything in the Bible is true, they also believe it contains symbolism and that not all passages should be taken literally. Life and Death Witnesses believe that life is a sacred gift of God, who alone has the right to decide the requirements for its continuance or termination
Thanks to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the loving support of Christian family members outside of the Watchtower, Frank found the REAL Jesus and is experiencing true spiritual freedom daily in the Word of God.PattyLeft 24 years in the Watchtower to find peace and joy in JesusPatty was Born and raised as a Christian but was never grounded in the Word of God. Her family followed the teaching of Russell and became special pioneers, putting in 150 hours a month in door to door ministry, traveling from town to town in the Midwest and showing his photodrama of creation
Perhaps the father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncle or aunt, who has not joined the Watch Tower religion, would appreciate some recognition on these special days. Furthermore, before baptism, he must submit to a quite lengthy questionnaire (usually subdivided into three series of some thirty questions each, spread over three sessions taking place over several days or weeks)
How long did it take you to graduate from what took the rest of us 12 years to complete? Was it a whole week? Of course you would think yourself better than the disciples of Jesus. During the purchase of the photographic copy, they omit the worldwide circulation not observing the use terms of the delivery note nor handing over complimentary copies to the archive.The picture was taken during Lleida bombing in November 1937, and it shows a woman crying before de dead body of her husband
Not even taking into account the unscriptural teachings, absurd standards and rules, and the service obligations, it is easy to see why youths would leave. He never made a rule about only accepting the worship of people who went to meetings a few times a week! I was appalled when I learned from fellow JWs about the contributions given to traveling overseers
My mother asked one of the elders to tell her what blood derivatives he thought would be okay and he told her it was for her to decide as a matter of conscience and he would not try to influence her decision. As girls my sister and I where treated as less than, our clothing, our ability to share our opinion, our curfew, our roles, our futures where all considered to be secondary to the males in our family and in the church
Why Beards are not Allowed for Jehovah's Witnesses
Despite that, the response contains the following interesting comments: "Therefore, it would not determine a person's salvation if he chose to wear a beard, not would it prevent him from getting baptised, sharing in field ministry, or enrolling in the Theocratic School." Regarding positions of responsibility, it is clearly indicating that a beard is not acceptable, yet in a very vague way. I was told that if I insisted on keeping it they'd have to ring ahead to the next three congregations I was giving public talks at to see if it was an issue with them, and if it was then I wouldn't be able to go
The group pays close attention to the origins of all other festivities and finds in Bible Scriptures the validation to abstain from celebrating most religious, local and national holidays. Witnesses celebrate it with a special lecture after sundown on the date that corresponds to Nisan 14 on the Jewish calendar, which may or not coincide with Passover
Birthdays.
(See The Watchtower Oct 15, 1998, Questions From Readers re: why it's ok to celebrate a wedding anniversary and not a birthday anniversary.) Why Jehovah's Witnesses Don't Celebrate Holidays. This is because such celebrations focus too much attention on the individual and the only birthdays of Bible record are those of pagan rulers who did not serve God
There are only a few thousands among the JW's today who still believe they go to heaven, the other JW's ("great multitude of other sheep") believe they will live for ever on paradise earth. JW's believe that throughout the entire Christian history God has selected only 144,000 to go to heaven where they will rule as kings and priests together with Christ (See Rev
Why Jehovah's Witnesses Don't Celebrate Mother's Day.
( See Memorial Celebration ) Why? Because the Watchtower teaches that only 144,000 go to heaven and ONLY these 'anointed' ones are in a relationship with Jesus. The Watchtower says this, 'And should we not strive to be obedient and submissive to those taking the lead in our local congregation?' WT, Nov 15, 2009, Article: 'Treasure Your Place in the Congregation', par 5
Jehovah's Witness stance against Birthday Celebrations and why it is wrong
If we are to assume the inclusion of something bad in the Bible is to warn against such things, despite no statement to that affect, then endless more rules can be conjured. Why does the Watchtower not hold birthdays to the same standard? 2 Samuel contains the only instance where a siesta is mentioned in the Bible, and results in a beheading
Defend Jehovah's Witnesses: Why Don't Jehovah's Witnesses Celebrate St. Valentine's Day?
http://defendingjehovahswitnesses.blogspot.com/2012/02/why-dont-jehovahs-witnesses-celebrate.html10 months ago Defending The New World Translation Luke 23:43 - Punctuation and the New World Translation; "Truly I tell you today,..." - On occasion, opposers of Jehovah's Witnesses attempt to attack the scholarship and honesty of the translators of the New World Translation Bible. (Read entire article) "New Light" - Opposers Aren't Even Using the Correct Phrase "...So rather than rejecting Jehovah's Witnesses understandings of Scripture simply because they progress in their understanding of it, this should be recognized as a comendable effort!" (Read entire article) Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Refuse Blood Transfusions? Jehovah's Witnesses do not consume, donate or transfuse blood, because..
Defend Jehovah's Witnesses: Jehovah's Witnesses and Birthdays - Why Don't They Celebrate?
http://defendingjehovahswitnesses.blogspot.com/2011/05/why-do-jehovahs-witnesses-not-celebrate.html10 months ago Defending The New World Translation Luke 23:43 - Punctuation and the New World Translation; "Truly I tell you today,..." - On occasion, opposers of Jehovah's Witnesses attempt to attack the scholarship and honesty of the translators of the New World Translation Bible. Likewise, just as the early Christians, Jehovah's Witnesses today view these things seriously because they are aware that Jehovah God views these things very seriously
There are but only TWO instances of the custom of annual celebration of birthdays recorded in the Bible and it is of great noteworthiness to seekers of God's TRUTH (be such ones members of Jehovah's Witnesses or not) that on BOTH occasions THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED WERE NOT GOD'S FAITHFUL WORSHIPPERS and the events of the celebration were obviously unrighteous. You just won't find US participating (for reasons already stated) and we simply would like people to mutually respect our right and choice NOT to do so
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