Pls inform me about Jehovah Witness

[AdventurerKat]

No, they were single girls in their early 20s, without children. Again, I am not saying they did this because they were JW, they were both really nice, I just could never understand them taking time off then when others really wanted it for a reason, to spend Christmas with their families.

 

[ducklite]

No, they were single girls in their early 20s, without children. Again, I am not saying they did this because they were JW, they were both really nice, I just could never understand them taking time off then when others really wanted it for a reason, to spend Christmas with their families.

My guess is that they didn't have day care or school for their kids that week.

Anne

 

[AdventurerKat]

Again, single girls, in their early 20s with NO kids. If they had had kids, then I certainly understand the need for child care during that week and to be off as I am facing that issue myself at this very moment.

 

[Disney Doll]

I wouldnt call comparing me and my faith to those people who blow up children trying to foster any kind of rational discussion.

I answered the OP's question. They dont celebrate the events in question because they are a false religion. Its pretty cut & dry.

Actually, that's your opinion, which doesn't make it "cut & dry"..it makes it your opinion, which you certainly have a right to have, say, post or whatever. We also have the right to find your opinion offensive.

I don't recall the Lord and Savior that I believe in being quite so close-minded.

 

[GEM]

Again, single girls, in their early 20s with NO kids. If they had had kids, then I certainly understand the need for child care during that week and to be off as I am facing that issue myself at this very moment.

DH's family always has a big family reunion around that time of year, and lots of JWs choose that time of year for weddings, etc. Why? Because schools are out, lots of people are off work, etc. It's just an easy time of year to schedule family stuff. It doesn't have anything to do with celebrating Christmas, they just enjoy the chance to spend time with their families.

 

[JenDaveBrendan]

My SIL is a JW. In my SIL's case, her nor her kids celebrate anything except the birth of a baby and weddings. Her kids can't go to friends b-day parties either and miss school if any celebratory things are going on. I feel bad for them.
But regarding weddings: When we got married SIL told us if we were married in a church she would not go. (we weren't getting married in a church anyway), and also when my FIL died, she was contemplating whether she should go to the funeral or not because it was in a church. Needless to say, she ended up going but standing in the back of the church with her kids the whole time, while the rest of the family was in the front row. IMO, both these instances are extremely selfish and disrespectful to everyone else involved, especially since it was family. for example:I am not Jewish, but I would go to a wedding/etc. in a temple out of respect for my loved one- you don't have to believe in it. We were very upset with her over these, expecially the funeral.
Also, they don't believe in blood transfusions. Last year my 8 yr. old neice needed kidney surgery- she ended up losing a lot of blood. The Dr. said to my SIL - "she may not make it if she doesn't get blood", my SIL said "no blood" and there were other Jehovas there at all times in the hospital to make sure she didn't do it. Luckly, my neice made it out okay, but no one in the family would have ever spoken to her again if something happened and I really would have called DSS on her to have her investigated for putting a child in danger like that. I can not understand putting your child's life in danger like that, when they are too young to decide what they want to believe in
I don't "get" the religion at all, and have a problem with it for the above reasons. And personally, from what we have seen with her, it is "cult like". The JW's run her life.
Also, you cannot say "bless you" to a JW when they sneeze, they get offended at that.
I know she does do the door to door preaching also, she has at times tried to "save" us and give us pamphlets, we throw them out. I have read through some, and honestly think it is all a load of crap and crazy talk.
Everyone is entitled to what they want to believe, and I respect that, but this is just my opinion on JW.

 

[Dan Murphy]

They don't celebrate anything because they are a cult, a false religion trying to spread their version of heresy.

You are 2 funny 2 c, thankfully.

 

[ducklite]

Again, single girls, in their early 20s with NO kids. If they had had kids, then I certainly understand the need for child care during that week and to be off as I am facing that issue myself at this very moment.

Oops, sorry, missed that part. It is odd then.

Anne

 

[#1MMFan]

I wonder if JW's think saying "Jesus Christ" in vain, is actually swearing. Oh heck.. that's a whole other thread. Ha ha ha ha. Couldn't help myself.

 

[goofygirl]

Regarding the birth of a baby- there was a baby shower at work but the expectant mom was unmarried. The JW in the department didn't attend because of the "unmarried" status. Thought that was interesting.

One thing I have often wondered about JW's is if they ever get worried when they knock on strangers' doors. Its kind of a crazy world, and I would not feel really safe going door to door like that.

 

[hkite]

I grew up a Jehovah's Witness and stopped attending the meetings when I was 16. My parents, brother, and sister are still Jehovah's Witnesses. I never felt deprived as a child. I thought it was great that I didn't have to go to school on days of big Christmas parties or Halloween parties. It never bothered me to miss birthday parties or any holiday celebrations. I got to do plenty of other things with my friends and family. JW kids are generally not deprived! My reason for not being a Witness any longer is that I never felt their reasons for not doing these things held any real weight. Although, they do have scriptural reasons for every one of their beliefs. It's just a different interpretation.

I noticed a couple of people saying that a friend or relative was a JW, but they still celebrate this or that holiday or other people's birthdays. They are not supposed to celebrate ANY holiday, and by doing so, they are going against their religion.

Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses do think saying "Jesus Christ" in vain is swearing. I guess I don't get what you're saying. They do believe in Jesus and that he is the son of God.

I have went to several churches since I made the choice not to be a JW. I have found every church has some "quirky" weird beliefs. So, it really irritates me when people act as if JWs are so "out there" because they don't celebrate holidays. It's really not that big of a deal.

I also never felt brain washed- then or now, 15 years later!

 

[Mandabella]

Maybe this has been explained, but I didn't see it.


Why is okay to celebrate weddings and new babies?


I used to work with a JW and he never did answer this question for us, even after we threw him a wedding shower.

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

Just another cult to avoid.

 

[Zmsksirt]

Again, who's to say that your doctrine is the "sound" one?

Bottom line, it's all about how you conduct yourself on this earth. If you think that when you get to the Pearly Gates, because you went to church every Sunday you're going to get a "Get Out of Jail Free" card that will negate the fact that you spread gossip about your next door neighbor for fifteen years, you're kidding yourself.

Instead of spreading a message of hate and intolerance, why don't you go spend some time volunteering for Meals on Wheels? It's going to get you a lot further with the Big Man in the long run.

Anne

You're blowing my religious theory out of the water. My concept has always been that you could raise as much Hell as you wanted and then be saved by God toward the end just before you die. Is sin an additive process? I thought you could be forgiven for anything and at any time.

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

You're blowing my religious theory out of the water. My concept has always been that you could raise as much Hell as you wanted and then be saved by God toward the end just before you die. Is sin an additive process? I thought you could be forgiven for anything and at any time.

Yes, if you accept what Jesus did on the cross in your heart and confess him as Lord and Saviour then ALL is forgiven. God forgives AND forgets.

 

[Buckalew11]

Despite the post sounding sarcastic to me, I think it is always important to remember that one never knows when one's time will be up. And even so, one must be truly repentant when asking for forgiveness. I would not be able to tell how sorry one really was myself, but the Lord God will surely know your heart.

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

Despite the post sounding sarcastic to me, I think it is always important to remember that one never knows when one's time will be up. And even so, one must be truly repentant when asking for forgiveness. I would not be able to tell how sorry one really was myself, but the Lord God will surely know your heart.

Well said!

 

[Zmsksirt]

Despite the post sounding sarcastic to me, I think it is always important to remember that one never knows when one's time will be up. And even so, one must be truly repentant when asking for forgiveness. I would not be able to tell how sorry one really was myself, but the Lord God will surely know your heart.

It's not sarcastic at all. It just has to do with the practical aspects of going to heaven vs. eternal damnation. I didn't think that God added up all the good vs. the bad you accomplished in your life and then made a decision. My concept has always been that you could be a really rotten person for 99% of your life, and then, at the last second, see the true light and ask for forgiveness. At that point, you would be forgiven all your past sins. I thought it was never too late to ask for forgiveness.

 

[PixieDust32]

Maybe this has been explained, but I didn't see it.


Why is okay to celebrate weddings and new babies?


I used to work with a JW and he never did answer this question for us, even after we threw him a wedding shower.

Why don't you celebrate holidays?We commemorate the Memorial of Christ's death, the most important religious event of the year for Jehovah's Witnesses. Throughout the year, Jehovah's Witnesses enjoy parties, picnics, and other events without feeling bound to obligations or to a fixed date. We may also celebrate special events such as weddings and anniversaries. However, we do not celebrate holidays that have non-Christian religious origins or those that promote nationalism pagan. We are not opposed to celebrations in general or to the giving of gifts.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

I knew of some JW's once and they would not lift their glasses in a toast b/c they said it was a celebration and that was wrong. Anyone hear of that? They didn't socialize with anyone that wasn't JW, but were business partners with my FIL. They came to my wedding. I thought that was nice of them.

Religion is such a hot topic. I think the majority of wars in the world are usually over religion aren't they?