Experts of the Federal Security Service of Sverdlovsk Region have carried out five examinations of literature of the religious organization “Jehovah's Witnesses” and as a result claimed it extremist.
      
      Earlier a criminal case was initiated concerning the distribution of editions of “Jehovah's Witnesses” according to the article of “rousing hatred or hostility, as well as humiliation of human dignity”. The organization’s offices in Yekaterinburg and Asbest were searched and religious literature was confiscated.
      The case does not include any persons involved, since it is very difficult to prove that the distributors of the editions knew about their illegal contents. So if the court recognizes this literature as extremist, it will be possible only to ban its dissemination.
      
      Source: lenta.ru

Danny Haszard :
Matthew 7:15 "Watch out for false prophets.They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves". The Watchtower society only cares about it's image,devotion of it's followers,and plundering the time money and assets of followers. Just like a cult in every way..... More have died from their Watchtower spiritual and medical quackery than Jim Jones and David Koresh cults combined! Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs: A) They are at your door to recruit you for enslavement to their watchtower corporation,they will say that "we are just here to share a message from the Bible" this is deception right off. B) Their 'message' is a false Gospel that Jesus had his second coming in 1914.The problem with this is it's not just a cute fairy tale,Jesus warned of the false prophets who would claim "..look he is here in the wilderness,or see here he is at the temple..." C) Their anti-blood transfusion ban has killed hundreds if not thousands D) once they recruit you they will "love bomb" you in cult fashion to also recruit your family & friends or cut them off. There are many more dangers,Jehovah's Witnesses got a bad rap for good and valid reasons. 99% of the world has rejected the teachings of the Watchtower Jehovah’s Witnesses, the darker truth is they are a destructive and oppressive organization.Mind control is a terrible thing. --Danny Haszard Jehovah's Witness X 33

Added: 03 March 2009 00:44

Danny Hasturd :
I love the Jehovah's Witnesses and what they do. I just hate my life and wish I could still be one so I run around the internet being a big bad angry man trying to make myself famous. I know nothing about Witnesses and the Watchtower so I come up with information and run to other sites that have no knowledge too and copy their info. Thank you -Danny Hasturd

Added: 03 March 2009 00:54

Victoria :
The unfortunate thing about the Jehovah's Witness religion is that it systematically teaches its followers and children to explicitly trust everyone inside the organization, and to explicitly mistrust everyone outside of it. JW's don't sue each other, and most issues like child molestation are swept under the rug so as not to bring reproach on Jehovah's name. There were lawsuits just settled out of court for $16,000,000 default because the JW's didn't report the issues to the authorities and didn't allow their followers to report either. They believe that keeping their "name" clean is more important than protecting their children. In addition their views on sex are drilled into their children's minds extensively over and over so as to cause that much more shame for the victims...making it even harder for their victims to report in the first place. Once they report, nothing is done anyway, so it is a terrible cycle. Look here for more information: Protect your children in this organization...always...trust no one. And get out if you can.

Added: 03 March 2009 01:10

Tonya :
Jehovah's Witnesses are not just "another religion". They use deception and coercive tactics much like hard core cults except worse they come on your door step and talk to your family

Added: 03 March 2009 01:32

Jerry Jones :
SUMMARIES OF OVER 1400 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES MEDICAL LAWSUITS & OTHER COURT CASES The following website summarizes over 900 U.S. court cases and lawsuits affecting children of Jehovah's Witness Parents, including over 400 cases where the JW Parents refused to consent to life-saving medical care for their dying children: DIVORCE, BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS, AND OTHER LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES The following website summarizes over 500 court cases and lawsuits involving Jehovah's Witness Employees and their Employers, including dozens of court cases involving the refusal of blood transfusions and other health and medical issues unique to JW Employees: EMPLOYMENT ISSUES UNIQUE TO JEHOVAH'S WITNESS EMPLOYEES GOOGLE TITLES FOR LINKS

Added: 03 March 2009 01:40

Randall Watters :
One fanatical authoritarian movement can easily recognize another!

Added: 03 March 2009 04:26

Andrew :
I'm a Jehovah's Witness for over 30 years now. I am not a good example of one, but I do my best. There's fault in every religion and in every group of people. People make mistakes, but of course that's all people see. Like all JW's I have a hope that someday this Earth will be exactly as Jehovah God has planned and that hope keeps me feeling good despite all the badness around. Can anyone here say they have that same good feeling? People always pick on JW's for the same reasons, but I have to say, most of those reasons are wrong beacuse you are just as imperfect and sinfull as the rest of us. Believe what you want and have the courtousy and courage to let us believe and apply what we want. I've been preaching for as long as I've been in this, and for as many negative outbursts that I've read, like these, you would think that I would meet such ones. The truth is I and millions like me have the faith and courage to preach what we believe, but you hyprocrites only "preach" what you believe under the cover of blogs, never in person. Next time a JW comes to your door, speak to him, ask questions, don't get angry, if you don't like our answers, let us move along to those that do.

Added: 03 March 2009 06:37

Charles Watson :
[Andrew above sez-"The truth is I and millions like me have the faith and courage to preach what we believe, but you hyprocrites only "preach" what you believe under the cover of blogs, never in person"] This is a Jehovah's Witnesses apologist skirt the issue mealy-mouth response,as the very second post by 'hasturd' is reviling Jehovah's Witnesses attack slander.MOREOVER you NEVER address your critics but dismiss & discredit them.

Added: 03 March 2009 09:19

Avinash Machado :
I think might be more of a high control group rather than a cult.

Added: 03 March 2009 10:21

Danny Haphazard :
I have always found the Witnesses to be lovely people. Reading some of the previous comments makes me wonder just who the real extremists are!

Added: 03 March 2009 11:18

Mike the Bike :
I think JW'S are warm and loverly dudes and I really dig them, but that Dannyboy is one "censored", but his hour will come, oh yes his hour will come!

Added: 03 March 2009 11:34

Axel Webber :
A predictable aspect of cult behavior is to actively go to the `outside` and deliberately seek out persecution, to reinforce the `them and us` perception of the world. To increase the negative world view and so lessen the feeling of cognitive dissonance created by the totalist ideology. I`ll expect that any jw`s ever feeling `weak-faithed` would be attracted to door-knocking, as this is an ideal source of persecution, and it has the advantage of recruiting prospects as well. The very worrying thing is that persecution can be harvested easily, it`s in abundant supply. Cult awareness and education seems to be the way forward.

Added: 03 March 2009 11:59

Susie B :
The JW's gather together in the name of Jehovah but the Bible shows people are to gather together in Jesus name. As Andrew above says "There's fault in every religion"...that is because all religion is false. The Bible says there is a 'pure form of worship' and that would be in 'SPIRIT and TRUTH.' Religion means worship!Psalms 146:3 says salvation does not belong to earthling man, so why do people flock to these earthling MEN in churches and kingdom halls and various religions where there is no salvation? That can only be found in Jesus Christ the Messiah! Not in a religion or organization where the sheeplike ones are being led astray and misdirected into believing through these MEN they can attain salvation! People read your Bibles and pray for understanding! Oh yes Andrew, I too was a JW for nearly 30 years. Just another captive of a cultish concept. Separarte yourselves and get out from among them! Get out of her my people!

Added: 03 March 2009 12:06

Shocked :
The article is about concerns with 'Jehovah's Witnesses extremist rousing hatred'. Amazing how that the Jehovah's Witnesses won't let up with their venom. This is why JW are banned in some countries.

Added: 03 March 2009 12:36

Beth :
The article is about concerns with 'Jehovah's Witnesses extremist rousing hatred'. Then I read the attack comments from JW trolls. Amazing how that the Jehovah's Witnesses won't let up with their venom. This is why JW are banned in some countries.

Added: 03 March 2009 12:38

MK :
Jehovah’s Witnesses are intolerant bigoted fanatics. They are a religion of bigotry to the core. The very inception of JWs was based on hate. They hate the world, they hate other religions, they hate everything about "this system of things."

Added: 03 March 2009 14:22

Charlene :
I sense a lot of fear that is being expressed with anger in several of these comments. You either believe the bible is the word of God or you don't. If you don't, ask yourself why and answer truthfully, is it because of what you have heard other people say(if so this is called blind FAITH), or, because you have read and examined all 66 books of the bible and have valid reason? If this is the case what are you afraid of. If you do believe that the bible is the word of God then don't be afraid to speak to JW's and question them, discuss the belief you share. Why would you have fear? It comes down the fact that JW's believe in the bible heart and soul and they have no fear. Ask yourself, what am I afraid of?

Added: 03 March 2009 15:08

Chris :
It's funny to read all these accusations of bigotry, intolerance and fanaticism posted by bigots, intolerants and fanatics. You want to talk about hate and deception? Look at these posts! It all comes down to this: the world will hate those who seek to do God's will. You can see this in the actions of the world's governments and in the slavish agreement of these comments. Read John 15:18,19 and 1 Peter 4:3,4.

Added: 03 March 2009 15:34

Jeff :
There is good reason to fear JW's. While on principle I disagree with the banning of any religious movement based on ideology, the stand on blood medicine, the practice of disfellowshipping, and the self serving manner that they have handled pedophiles in their midst are very disturbing, and indicative of a cult, not a religion that betters peoples lives. Their main tenents orbit around tight control of their membership and cosolidation of the power of the Governing Body. These Russian JW's don't matter in the grand scheme of things to the GB. Many will suffer and perhaps die a conscientious death, but regrettably, it will be for naught.

Added: 03 March 2009 15:41

Amanda :
What in the world? Jehovah's Witnesses are nothing but peace loving, honest, caring Christians. They are not perfect, but they do not tolerate pedophilia. If a member is found to be a pedophile or for that matter a thief or liar they are dealt with. No other religion can say that. Other religions are full of such people and nothing is done. I love Jehovah's Witnesses. Everyone should be one. The world would be such a better place. Read the Watchtower and Awake yourself and then judge for yourselves. Don't listen to those who are just full of hate themselves.

Added: 03 March 2009 17:15

Jessica :
Watchtower society (Jehovah's Witnesses) are a religious racket. The JW followers are mostly sincere sheep, the cult bosses are wolves in sheep's clothing. It's estimated that over two and a half million Jehovah's Witnesses no longer believe what the Watchtower is teaching them. Millions of Jehovah's Witnesses have "one foot in and one foot out"

Added: 03 March 2009 17:54

TS :
Amanda said: "Read the Watchtower and Awake yourself and then judge for yourselves" The Watchtower told me that "God's word" was that the 1914 generation would by no means pass away until all things occurred: *** w84 5/15 pp. 6-7 1914—The Generation That Will Not Pass Away *** Jehovah’s prophetic word through Christ Jesus is: “This generation [of 1914] will by no means pass away until all things occur.” The Awake told me that God "promised" a peaceful and secure new world before the generation that saw the events of 1914 passes away: *** g94 11/8 p. 10 The Real Significance of 1914 *** this magazine builds confidence in the Creator’s promise of a peaceful and secure new world before the generation that saw the events of 1914 passes away. Jehovah's Witnesses contend to be students of the Bible, yet they conveniently forget God's attitude toward those who speak lies IN HIS NAME: "But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him to say, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, must be put to death." You may say to yourselves, "How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the LORD?" If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the LORD does not take place or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him." --Deuteronomy 18:20-22 The Watchtower religion loves to condemn every other religion on the planet. They should heed their own council: *** w56 2/1 p. 88 par. 45 Cautious as Serpents Among Wolves *** We dare not lie against God’s Word, adding to it or taking away from it, READING INTO IT WHAT IT DOES NOT SAY....WE MAY NOT TELL UNTRUTHS IN HIS NAME, for that puts God in the light of a liar....In Jeremiah’s day the false prophets prophesied lies in Jehovah’s name and lied against his purpose, FORETELLING IN HIS NAME WHAT HE HAD NOT FORETOLD. Therefore Jehovah was against them. He EXECUTED JUDGMENT AGAINST THEM at Jerusalem’s destruction in 607 B.C. (Jer. 23:25; 27:15) RELIGIOUS LIARS LIKE THEM TODAY CANNOT ESCAPE A LIKE JUDGMENT but will meet a like end at Armageddon. PS - To the JWs attacking Danny Haszard: So this is how you "love your enemies" is it? Thank you for the demonstration of your anti-Christian attitude. It makes Danny's job much easier. TS.

Added: 03 March 2009 18:20

Chris :
Don't be fooled by these haters muddying the waters with their claims and accusations. Notice that they pretend to be noble whistle-blowers helping the poor JWs who in their minds are victims, yet they foment hatred and openly support and encourage their persecution and oppression! Hey you haters, aren't these the ones you claim you're trying to help? Yeah, right. Don't be fooled. These are angry, hateful people who want to tear down others, not "help" them. Such rank hypocrisy...

Added: 03 March 2009 18:28

James :
XJW:"The Watchtower and Awake magazine spoke lies in God's name." JW:"Don't be fooled by those haters with their claims and accusations." XJW:"But the Watchtower and Awake magazine spoke lies in God's name. Right here, see?" JW:"Hater! Don't be fooled by those haters with their claims and accusations!" XJW:"But the Watchtower and Awake magazine spoke lies in God's name, and the Bible says those who do this will be executed." JW:"Stop muddying the waters! You're not fooling anyone with your claims and accusations! Hater!" XJW:"But your own literature says we must not tell untruths in God's name and those who do this will be executed at Armageddon." JW:"Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na. I can't hear you! I can't hear you! I can't hear you!"

Added: 03 March 2009 19:14

"M" :
We are Jehovah's Witnesses not our own. We witness to his love and kindness in allowing his "only begotten son" to die for mankind. That is mankind that are willing to take up their torture stake as he did and follow in his steps. That is the way of love. If we were bigots, etc, why would we spend out time, or money for gas etc, to tell others of the wonderful hope of life without hated, sickness, stife, war, etc? I have been a Witness for 33 years and have never regretted a day of it. Jehovah is my source of strength an knowledge I follow no man.

Added: 04 March 2009 00:41

Eric :
M said: "I follow no man." LOL. So I guess it's just coincidence that you changed your view of "this generation" (Matt 24:34) each time your earthly leaders told you to. First, "the generation of people living in 1914". Second, the "contemporaneous generation of unbelieving Jews". Third, "anointed ones". All cultists are followers of men and Jehovah's Witnesses are no exception.

Added: 04 March 2009 03:17

jim :
JW came to my door 4-6 times last year.I live in california there is a KH two blks from me. You wonder why that never come back? Why where you a member of the UN.So you become a goat, a person that JW have judge not to waste their time..

Added: 04 March 2009 05:18

John 4K863T :
First off, all of you JW's who are posting here, you are violating one very strict rule. The Organization "strongly discourages" surfing these kinds of sites and getting involved in these kinds of conversations. But, with that said, I was raised a JW. My parents are strong JW's. An Elder's son, I was. A Ministerial Servant I was as well. But now, I truly see thru the lies, mis-statements, un-christian like behavior, changing storys, etc, etc. The list is long, and having the strong background that I do, I understand clearly and completely where some of you come from with your adulation and faith in this group. I respect that we all have choices. But please, don't throw your whole life away like my parents have done. They are in their 70's. They own nothing. They saved nothing. They devoted their entire life to an organization that gave them nothing. No support, no real guidance. Now, my sister and I take care of them. Not because we have to, but because it is right. Not because "god" said so, but out of love and respect. But we will not make the same mistake, following empty, twisted promises. I urge you to ask questions. See what happens. Study other religions, not to switch over, but to see how the JW's emulate other religious groups. It is a simple task, but one that true JW's will never do. Asking questions is tantamount to Apostasy. Go figure. What an easier way to keep the sheep in line??

Added: 04 March 2009 09:05

jerry :
re:charlene (the book of romans )actually a letter to the roman christians,should be aptley renamed (the view of a hardline jew)jesus freed us from the law and paul tries to put us back under it.then a bunch of religius bishops ,friar ,priests etc. decide for us in 325 a.d. that this letter is holy scripture,didnt charles taze russell try the same thing..........

Added: 06 March 2009 06:04

jerry :
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Added: 06 March 2009 06:10

brother fri :
You have got to love jw's and the bible. They are very uneducated people, here is a chart to prove it: Educational Rank - Religion - Percentage of members that are college grads: 1. Unitarian Universalist: 49.5% 2. Hindu: 47% 3. Jewish: 46.7% 7. Agnostic: 36.3% 18. Catholic: 20% 20. Lutheran: 18% 21. Seventh Day Adventist: 17.9% 27. Baptist: 10.4% 28. Pentecostal: 6.9% 30. Jehovah's Witnesses: 4.7% Nearly 200 years of lies and decite. Eventually they have to go out of business.

Added: 07 March 2009 15:59

allisjames :
I find it repulsive to see so many 'so-called- christians pointng the finger at every other christian who doesn't live up to their standards of christianity. That is not what Jesus taught us to do. Whether you believe in the doctrines of the JW's or not, they are strong on two very important points. 1) they go door-to-door, not to win converts, but to plant seed, which hopefully will produce fruit (converts). 2) they shepherd (teach, instruct) their people, in both doctrine and in application of christian principals. Every JW is taught to be a 'minister' and to serve God in whatever way possible. Pew sitters don't last long in their congregations. No, they are not perfect, but they do manage to get a number of things correct. Things mainstream churches miss by a mile. The next time you wish to critize a JW who is knocking at your door, ask yourself, What am I doing to spread the good news? As long as believers fight and critize one another, like they do on this site, then the unbelieving world has all the more reason to turn the other ear when you come calling. Stop trying to separate the tares from the wheat, and let them, as Jesus taught, grow together. You, just tend the business of growing and producing fruit for the Master.

Added: 08 March 2009 02:05

jam :


Added: 09 March 2009 03:00

jam :
How soon we forget..We were told by you,JW,s are the only true religon.SO IF YOU ARE THE TRUE religon then that means all others are wrong.You were told God will destroy every child, woman and man because they are not A MEMBER OF YOUR CHURCH.We were told by you the world would end in 1975.We were told by you that the UN was under the control of satan, but yet you were a member of the UN.We were told that satan is misleading the world today and all religious groups other then the JW are following satan.You have for years pointing your fingers at others.If you can not stand the heat then get out of the kitchen.Do not come to my door and tell me my faith is wrong..What a hypocrite and a false prophet.

Added: 09 March 2009 03:31

jam :
also I might add.. Many on this site are Exelders,expioneers, those that have served where the need is great,served at bethel and ex GB MEMBER. we no why you go door to door, to win CONVERTS, IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE WHY KEEP RECORDS. YOU ARE PLANTING SEEDS FOR WHAT?--------

Added: 09 March 2009 03:54

alexander :
if you want to know more about Jehovah's witnesses, please, watch the movie called "To Verdener" or "Words apart". This is a danish movie that was indicated to Oscar 2009, and describe very well the jehovah's witenesses world. JW's try to seem a balance and lovely religion, but the reality is so different, and the movie shows the personal expirence of a Ex-JW called tabita, so good movie!!

Added: 09 March 2009 15:43

A true worshiper of Jehovah :
Please be weary of the lies that are spread on this website. If Jehovah's Witnesses have written illegal propaganda in their Watchtowers in Russia, then why didn't the person who posted that story post the ENGLISH version of the magazine? When the magazines go out on a monthly basis they are all titled the same and feature the same info. I am 36 years old and my family has been witnesses for all of my life. My grandmother who recently passed away was a sister for 50 years. So, I am aware of such ones who tell lies about us, and they know who they are! Most importantly Jehovah knows who they are!! We follow Jesus example to the best of our imperfect ability and everyone who has a bible has the ability to recognize apostates thanks to Jehovah’s word the bible. Acts 20:30—“and from among YOU yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” The apostle Peter warned, “There will also be false teachers among you. These very ones will quietly bring in destructive sects and will disown even the owner that bought them…Also, with covetousness they will exploit you with counterfeit words.” (2 Peter 2:1, 3)

Added: 09 March 2009 19:01

A true worshiper of Jehovah :
JAM FYI...the records are kept to keep track of of all those who show an interest in learning more about the bible. We speak to many people and it is hard to keep track. That seed we are planting is "God's word the bible". But something tells me you already knew that.

Added: 09 March 2009 19:14

Note TRUE at ALL :
"Asking questions is tantamount to Apostasy. Go figure. What an easier way to keep the sheep in line??" Not true and completely goes against what the bible states!! (John 4K863T)"Accordingly I say to YOU, Keep on asking, and it will be given YOU; keep on seeking, and YOU will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to YOU." (Luke 11:9)

Added: 09 March 2009 19:42

Claude Kenneson :
When Jehovah's Witnesses are criticized they cry "persecution." I tell you what. Everything I read in your literature about other religions is criticisms. Please show me where it praises any other religions but yourself. And you talk about hate!

Added: 10 March 2009 06:45

eyoale :
In many of the comments I a kind found that, one or more fallacies have been committed, that is either "Argument Against the Person", "Appeal to the People (Argumentum ad Populum)" and or "Appeal to Pity (Argumentum ad Misericordiam)" There is one principle which I belief, people either in group or individual are far away from perfection. But I believe that Unity is strength to accomplish any mission. I also do believe that whether in group or individual we cannot be perfect. That is why according to the Bible a ransom is needed. If you expect perfection from a group or an individual, it is because you are imperfect (lol) and it is also another way of saying we don't need the ransom sacrifice to free us from enslavement of imperfection or sin or lack. The point here is who is striving to achieve the best for the world??? If I help one person to avoid hatred of any sort because of religion, race, color, border etc...I believe I contribute something. If your religion or your conscience tells you to love others including those who are called "your enemies" you are in a good position and keep it up. But if you are spreading hatred, like some of the comments given, I am sorry for you. And one more advice, respect others by letting them use their conscience, they are not robots, they have brain. The best you can do is to share valid information and not a decision. By doing this you will prove me that you have a good understanding of how our conscience works.

Added: 10 March 2009 10:50

Job :
"Woe to the man who think he knows everything!!!!!!!!" it is my saying. If a person is done knowing all, that is the end of his life. No one can know everything. So there is lack of information with whomever, everywhere, and forever. So by this definition I can say "Truth is relative". The Truth in the Bible is not about knowing everything. The Truth that Jesus mentioned when he was before Pilate (John 18: 37, 38) is "to whom is the right to Rule" or "Sovereignty"(psalms 83:18) to spread peace, justice, love prosperity, security....with all human history man have failed to do that (Jeremiah 10:23) … I will say I am in the truth if I have the right answer for this question. Furthermore the current Economic Crisis tells me that there is no Guaranty at all for Security in the Future with Human Government even if they come with solution. (Problem- solution, problem -solution, repetition of history) Jehovah’s Witness as a group have accepted this fact, and don’t put their hope on human. They believe that God has given time for human beings to lead themselves with their conscience to prove who the right sovereign is. They believe the question was raised in the Garden of Eden when Satan raised question about leadership. (Genesis 3: 4-6) Jehovah’s witnesses believe that they have to be obedient to human Government unless it is in Opposition to their Bible Based Belief. They also believe that all Human Government will be destroyed by the heavenly Government (Daniel 2:44) and all the population of the earth will be ruled by the Messianic Government prepared by God, Jesus Christ assigned to be the King of this Government. They are organized worldwide to share their belief to others, to tell the good news and warning associated with it (1 John 2:17) they do not participate in war of any sort which they say is how they can show love to their neighbors and practice the Utmost law LOVE. (Mark 12: 30, 31) Love for God and Love for Human beings. They do not teach that Jehovah’s Witnesses alone will survive. But they strongly believe that everyone has to live in consistence with God’s will and believe in the ransom of Jesus Christ to get salvation and to escape from the Judgment. (Matthew 7: 21 ; Zephaniah 2: 3) For further information you can surf the web www dot watchtower dot org to know about JW from they themselves.

Added: 10 March 2009 14:03

Reply to Claude Kenneson :
I am wondering how many religions praise others?! From my knowledge all people believe they have the true religion!!

Added: 10 March 2009 16:57

Claude Kenneson :
In answer to Reply to Claude Kenneson: I have seen quotes in Watchtower literature where Catholics have praised your door to door work, but I can't say I have ever read anything positive about Catholics in your literature. I'm also sure that not everything Catholics do is negative.

Added: 11 March 2009 03:48

Job :
Claude Kenneson, I think, you confuse religion with the followers, there is intersection and difference between religion and individuals. The catholic followers (i.e. individuals) may have appreciated the door to door work done by JW, there are others who are against it, or are not hospitable for the JW who came to their door but are in the same religion. The same people who appreciated the door to door, I am sure, they will be angered if they hear the news a JW (i.e. individual) molested a child. You can not appreciate religion as a whole unless you are a follower of it, but you may say something positive or negative about an event, a doctrine, a practice. A Religion as a doctrine is not supposed to appreciate another religion as a whole, but may recommend good things done by individuals of a certain group, and or condemn bad things done by the same group. It is possible that an individual to blasphemy the whole religion as a whole, because man is prone to make a hasty generalization, and the Bible also warned that individual may assail and the opposite, glorify NAME. (Proverbs 30:9; Psalms 86: 12)

Added: 11 March 2009 11:31

Job :
I am trained in the theocratic Ministry School, and Personal Bible study, to love all people even people whom I feel are like Saul of Tarsus, enemy of Christianity, it is possible that they may change. Jesus Died for his enemies. I was making research and make an analysis on the watchtower library 2007, on the word love. There are 42304 words in the watchtower library in different literature. 473 of the words are from the Bible, 815 from the Insight, 681 from the index, 25416 from the watchtower, 7075 from the Awake, 4164 from the different books, 1029 from the yearbooks, 1863 from the Kingdom Ministry, 349 from the Brochures, 327 from the Booklets, 111 from the tracts, and 1 from WTL Help. I can sense JWs have done well to teach the world about love.

Added: 11 March 2009 11:56

Judy :
The Watchtower is coming down hard now on college education. Why? Answer is easy. Uneducated people are easier to control. Also, why do they go door to door preaching? Because the Watchtower demands it. If you don't preach door-to-door, you are considered inactive and people mostly ignore you at the Kingdom Hall.

Added: 12 March 2009 02:16

Daniel, Nevada, USA :
So, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe in their faith so much they take The Bible message to people even though there seriously persecuted in many countries, interesting. So Jehovah’s Witnesses were premature when we “set a date” for this God forsaken nightmare to end, but the other religions of this world don’t seem to have much of a problem with it, interesting. So, Jehovah’s Witnesses are uneducated, kinda like Peter and John? (Acts 4:13; 1 Cor 1:18-20), interesting.

Added: 15 March 2009 02:17

Diana :
I´m from México, I´m a pretty girl who are learning about the best teachers in the world, Jehova my God and his son Jesus Crist, and I can´t expres myself in English very well, but I´ll intent to do that. The words of Jesus Crist registered in Jhon 7:7 are very true when he told that the world are going to hates his brothers. Sorry because of my English. I love Jehova and his pretty and powerful and beauty and unique words of life. It´s imposible to tell that this value treasures are extremist that its a completely mistake. It´s wrong. But I understand the words of Jesus Crist. When he was living in the world, the people hates him without a logical reason and that is the same thing that hapens with his disciples today. Brothers of Rusia: I´m going to pray for you and tell Jehova God bless you a lot.

Added: 16 March 2009 04:25

Diana :
emmm... sorry, sorry I did a mistake. (I´m not a perfect human bein you understand I can make mistakes) The Bible text that I want to expose is not Jhon 7:7, the real text that I want to expose is: Jhon 15:19. text in Spanish: Si ustedes fueran parte del mundo, el mundo le tendria afecto a lo que es suyo. Ahora bien, porque ustedes no son parte del mundo, sino que yo los he escogido del mundo a causa de esto el mundo los odia. Juan 15: 19. Oh.. what kind of powerful and beautiful words!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry to introduce spanish words but it´s beacuse I want to have company of the true in my own language for a moment. Ok continuation of my opinion.... But what certainly is Jhon 7:7!! And also I can add Mathew 24:9 wich is more prophetical, it speaks in future time, it refears at the moment when Jesus disciples asked to him what would be the aspects of his future presence in the"last days" the time that we are living now. I want to make to others this interesting fact: México is the second country in the world whith Jehova´s Witnesses. Viva el poder de la palabra de Jehová!!! Asi se habla, si Señor. jijiji que divertido es escribir mal en Inglés translation: It´s very funny to write in English very bad. Thank´s for read my comment. And I love my brothers Cristian´s Jehova´s Witnesses whathever nationality they have. Jehova bless you a lot brothers of all parts in the world. Remember that, don´t be afraid of enemies, remember to protect your hearts listening the voice of Jehova and Jesus at his word the Bible and be alert not to be sleepy in this last days. Jehova loves you a lot. Don´t forget that. Remember that the tribulations are excelent to make better cristians and Jehova loves that effort of all of you. Thank you brothers, thank you Jehova. I love all of my international brothers, It´s real because its incredible that we can speak the same language inspite of the nationality whe have (Sophony 3:9). Oh no my English it´s very bad sorry.

Added: 16 March 2009 05:20

Diana :
People who told that Jehova´s Witnesses are a less group of persons.... read Mathew 7:13,14. In wich said that the short and the small road or door is the way to win the life not the fat, not the long, not the common and not the road or the door whit a lot of persons. OK? Entren por la puerta angosta; porque ancho y espacioso es el camino que conduce a la destrucción y muchos son los que entran por el; mientras que angosta es la puerta y estrecho el camino que conduce a la vida y pocos son los que la hallan. Mateo 7:13,14. “Go in through the narrow gate; because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are the ones going in through it; 14 whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are the ones finding it. Mathew 7:13,14. and sorry I had made a mistake again in my last comment i wrote Sophony, and it´s not Sophony, it is Zephaniah. Oh what kind of funny its to preach in Internet and to practice my English considerating that I´m a worst English speaker I´m thanked whitmyself for that. I have a lot of treasures to use when I want to defend God: Then he said to them: “That being the case, every public instructor, when taught respecting the kingdom of the heavens, is like a man, a householder, who brings out of his treasure store things new and old.” Mathew 13:52. I´m a good public instructor of the good news about Kingdom God because I received and excellent Bible eduction provided by my brothers but principaly by Jehova and Jesus.

Added: 16 March 2009 05:52

Diana :
It´s stupid to criticize humans making a God work. It is very common to listen that the Witnesses are not agree whit all of religions, that the Witnesses came into the door´s houses and knocking that, that the Witnesses are wrong, that the Witnesses believe they are the onlyones who going to save, that the witnesses are this and that the Witnesses are those...bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla blabla bla bla bla bla bla... do you know that this work is a God work not a human work? So, stop criticize humans and answer to you if youre life are in the correct way to have the life and if you are doing the things that God really wants to you. What hapens if you where in the hospital and you have been living your last moments, what will happens to you, Would you get into a paradise before you leaved this world? That question makes me found the true, 3.4 months ago and by this way is the same case for other persons, not for all, but for others. It´s because the real way to live the meaning of the life, that is the secret of the good results of the growing congragation of the Witnesses, the personal asking of the people about the way and the meaning of they´re life. “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them. Mathew 5:3. But in reply he said: “I tell YOU, If these remained silent, the stones would cry out.” Luke 19:40 so wich prefers you, humans or stones? And it´s very common to look about the Witnesses and not about the God message, it is very common. Father, mother, sister, brother, look: I expresed myself in English! I have a good grade because of that. Congratulations for me. Kisses to my mexican brothers.

Added: 16 March 2009 06:14

Diana :
15 “Be on the watch for the false prophets that come to YOU in sheep’s covering, but inside they are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits YOU will recognize them. Never do people gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles, do they? 17 Likewise every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit; 18 a good tree cannot bear worthless fruit, neither can a rotten tree produce fine fruit. 19 Every tree not producing fine fruit gets cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Really, then, by their fruits YOU will recognize those [men]. 21 “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And yet then I will confess to them: I never knew YOU! Get away from me, YOU workers of lawlessness. Mathew 7:15-23. I can not recognize another religion which produce excelent fruit, since I met the Witnesses. Only the Witnesses had and know continue to have the disposition, the patience and the love to teach me the words the gold, the water of life, I can remember that time, oh what time, the begining of a love story, I cried when i remembered that.

Added: 16 March 2009 06:27

Diana :
Jehova´s Witnesses are....dsanjfanfaañ@ shhhh...wait: "The Watchtower. Announcing Jehovah´s Kingdom" is the law. OK.

Added: 16 March 2009 06:34

Job :
Judy, you have raised a good issue about education, there is one problem, you don't have someone to tell you how the human system is organized, Education is one among the complex human system. One thing don't forget that Education was created by those who do not attend the same education. (they don't need to attend "Education" to create it. the Other point is you can understand how putting trust on education mean when the system fails. Take the USA for example. those who were proud of their Higher Education are now in stress because they are Jobless. The chaos is said to continue affecting the whole world until you understand that Human System is soon to be dissolved. Jehovah'w Witnesses are not against information, rather they are trained how to read to others, how to make researches, how to understand opinion of others, how to communicate, how to be a good person, how to show a real love..... education that has true meaning to life.

Added: 17 March 2009 16:28

jam :
job, the gloom and doom..Most people feel some sympathy for the fail system, and those that have lost their jobs. A higher education and a understanding of the bible can produce a person that have a balance veiw of life.The complete collapse of this system will not happen soon, sorry.Come on, while you are here in this world let us try to work togather and make the best of our life.There are people that love to see people suffer, they love chaos,disasters and all kind of misfortunes.All this because in their sick mind they are right.So because these people that hve families to feed,lost thier life saving and have a higher education deserve it.Also many JW,s that clean windows and houses also lost their jobs.

Added: 19 March 2009 03:26

David :
Heres the bottom line and it has NOTHING to do with this religion or that religion. If when Christ comes in his power and glory with all his angels ANY person is supporting the nation they live in and not Christ Jesus they WILL EXPIRE. What you think about Jehovahs Witnesses wont matter then will it??? WAKE UP!!

Added: 23 March 2009 09:31

Job :
Jam I really appreciate the invitation!!!! the question is what kind of work can change the world???????which higher education is the best to change the world a safer planet to live?????which Higher Education really train a person to develop the fruit of spirit?????? "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control." Galatian 5: 22, 23. I think this is what makes a world a better place to live. I have been in the University and I have seen people becoming rather bad in college, If you are talking about making money, there are many millioneers and billioniors who had never attended higher Education. If you are talking about knowledge I think you can read and write and communicate with others. (you don't need to invest all your energy, time and money for a company) In fact it is upto the person to decide what course of education to follow, The Faithful and Discreet Slave helps us to make an informed decision. Show me if I am in the wrong truck.

Added: 26 March 2009 18:06

Beverly :
Judy (March 12), and really to all who tell JW's what THEY should believe: Your ignorance is astounding. Do you not read your own Bible, what ever copy you have? Read Acts 10:42, 2 Cor. 4:13, Mt.28:19&20, Ro.10:13-15. And you ask why they preach. Really! You don't live up to what the Lord Jesus Christ commanded his followers and you tell them what they should do! Give me a break! And if you REALLY wanted to get to know somebody, would you go to his or her ex-boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife? Do you think you'd get a clear and honest idea of the person, or would it be tainted with hate because of break-up? What if I asked any of your ex's about you? Think I'd get the truth about YOU??? In order to get to know somebody you would study the person yourself, observe them yourself. Don't expect to get the real story from some disgruntled person. Check it out for yourself. You know what I say is true. Go back over these posts and see where the haters are. The bad talk and negativism is not from JW's. You people are a joke. You turn any form of news, any mention of JW's into a bashing forum. Pathetic. Don't bother commenting to me, I was just looking for news, and this site isn't it.

Added: 27 March 2009 06:13

David Blane from BC :
Beverly: You condemn others for their "ignorance" but you go on to reveal your own. If you knew your Bible you would understand that Jesus appointed SOME to be evangelists, SOME to be teachers: "It was he who gave SOME to be apostles, SOME to be prophets, SOME to be evangelists, and SOME to be pastors and teachers." (Eph 4:11). Secondly, if Christianity was not doing preaching, as you ignorantly claim, where did the founder of your religion, "Pastor" Russell, hear about Jesus? Where did he get his Bible? Take off your Watchtower blinders and use your head for a change.

Added: 29 March 2009 20:47

Job :
David Blane From BC:--I have a question. Why did Jesus appointed teachers if every one can do it by himself/herself??(Roman 10:14,15) Shall all this teachers have to teach the same thing jesus told them or what they prefer? (Matthew 28: 19,20)If you know the truth about Jesus Christ is there anything that will prevent you from telling it to others?? (roman 10: 10) If you see a fire in the next door, shall you wait for other to do the warning for neighbour? if you have love for your neighbours and know that, those who do not do the will of God are in danger, will you wait for others to tell them? (1 John 2:17) if, according to psalm 19, those who do not have life can tell something about God, what makes human beings lesser? is JEsus saying, it is only for some to tell the world about him? and others are not allowed??????? or is he talking about the proper arrangement of the christian congregation in division of assignments??(1 Cor 14:33, 40)

Added: 30 March 2009 10:14

David Blane from BC :
Job: Ephesians 4:11 is very clear. Not all are called to be evangelists. Christians serve in different ways. SOME are evangelists. SOME are prophets. SOME are teachers. Etc, etc. The Christian Church is like the body, and just as the different body parts perform different functions, so the different members of the Christian Church perform different functions. Romans 12:4-8: "Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have DIFFERENT GIFTS, ACCORDING TO THE GRACE GIVEN US. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." This is why at Luke chapter 10 Jesus selected only seventy of his followers and sent them out to preach. Not all were sent because not all were called to be evangelists. This concept is so clearly presented in scripture, I do not feel the need to defend it. You are free to accept it or reject it. It is certainly not the only scriptural concept that Jehovah's Witnesses reject. Peace.

Added: 30 March 2009 21:51

Job :
David Blane from BC : I can not relate the question I asked with the answer you provided, The scriptures you mention, I like them and JEhovah's Witnesses as the the organization are the top model for the entire world working as one Body and in unity.(even though some call it Controlled group.) Teachers in our meetings are not all, Publications that are prepared periodically are not published by all the witnesses, assemblies and convention meetings are organized not by all Jehovah's witnesses. There is division of responsibility for the whole association of brothers in the worship of JEhovah and in SHaring the good news for all the nations. Is there anything that forbids me telling others the GOOD NEWS and the associated warning? (matthew 24: 14) Do those scriptures you mention forbid you not to open you mouse and tell what you have heard of the Bible to your neighbours. or may be you like it that way, it is comfortable? endangering yours and others life. (Roman 10: 14) take time and think what Ezekiel 3:18 says "When I say to someone wicked, ‘You will positively die,’ and you do not actually warn him and speak in order to warn the wicked one from his wicked way to preserve him alive, he being wicked, in his error he will die, but his blood I shall ask back from your own hand." and write me your comments. see ya, thanks for the converstion.

Added: 31 March 2009 16:17

David Blane from BC :
Job: My point (which was made in response to statements by another poster) was that not all Christians are called to be evangelizers. Therefore a religion that REQUIRES all of its members to be evangelizers is not a Bible-based religion and can not be the true religion. You said that the JW religion is a model of unity. Actually the JW religion is no more unified than any cultic group that expels everyone who questions its doctrines. Any group that expels everyone who questions or disagrees will appear to be "one body and in unity", won't it? The JW religion is run like a business where disgruntled employees are fired. In this way the company remains united and efficient. You asked about Ezekiel 3:18. This is part of a conversation between God and Ezekiel. Consider the verse IN CONTEXT. Ezekiel was a prophet of God and appointed by God to a specific task. Read verse 17. In relation to that particular task, God gave Ezekiel some very specific instructions in verse 18. There is no justification for applying this to any other situation.

Added: 01 April 2009 19:32

Sandon :
Hey. It is nobler to declare oneself wrong than to insist on being right - especially when one is right. I am from Finland and now teach English, give true I wrote the following sentence: "Find and buy tickets - concerts, airline, sports, arts, theater, broadway shows, family events at seatdog." Thank 8-) Sandon.

Added: 02 April 2009 20:52

Job :
David Blane from BC : What is it that makes you and I to have this discussion??? one of us wants to reveal the truth, right?? What is behind both of us?? is it because both of us have a special grace that doesn't exist with others??? or because human beings have thirst for truth??? to find it and to reveal it. What if you know that something is good to do it but retreat from doing it?? Read James 4: 17 which says "Therefore, if one knows how to do what is right and yet does not do it, it is a sin for him." Any person who believes that preaching the GOOD NEWS and the WARNING is a good Job; he will keep on doing it and doesn't find ways to hide. No One is forced to do the preaching in Jehovah's Witnesses but is encouraged. What you do not realize is that, there are elderly, crippled, patients who cannot handle the door to door preaching but are still Jehovah’s Witnesses and we dearly love them and care. But it is encouraging that these brothers and sisters, despite their difficulties, find ways to do the good Job. Some write letters and others use telephone. They love this job and don't want difficulties to be a cause for retreat. (1 Tim 4:2)According to Romans 14:5 "what is written aforetime is to benefit us" the conversation between God and Ezekiel can tell you at least one principle that is with GOD. You should love your neighbor as yourselves. Those who have love will reply positively for Jesus invitation to be fishers of men (Matthew 4: 19) and to do the harvesting (Matthew 9: 37, 38). We can take lessons from specific instruction. Leviticus 5:1-3 was not specific instruction. Now take time and investigate what Ephesians 4: 11 is saying, Paul was not talking about the entire congregation, he is talking about “gifts of men” (verse 8) who have special role in up building the whole congregation (verse 12). All of them were not missionaries, all of them were not elders doing the shepherding, and all of them were not teachers in the congregation. These doesn’t contradict with what Pris•cil´la and Aq´ui•la have done to A•pol´los (Acts 18: 24-28) these were not men but preach about Jesus. Paul had some in mind who are in a special form of evangelizing, and doesn’t forbid any to shut his mouth. Open the book of Romans 10: 9, 10 is it talking about some????????????????????????? Many Christendom religion tell their followers not to worry about it, because it is comfortable for many, saying "we will do it for you." and is nice way to keep them in their shelter and exploit them.

Added: 03 April 2009 16:39

Job :
2 Corithians 4: 13 "Now because we have the same spirit of faith as that of which it is written: “I exercised faith, therefore I spoke,” we too exercise faith and therefore we speak" Paul quoted form Psalms 116: 10 "I had faith, for I proceeded to speak. I myself was very much afflicted."

Added: 03 April 2009 17:12

Job :
for the two scriptures I mention above please take correction: 1 tim 4:2 is 2 Tim 4:2 and Romans 14:5 is Romans 15:4

Added: 03 April 2009 17:17

Job :
It is not surprizing if all religion teaches that Jehovah's Witnesses are Bad. The same was done on the founder of Christianity, Jesus Christ. The people on his day misunderstood and use his statements for accusation. was taken to the court, mistreated, tortured and was killed. What was wrong with those people?? what wrong did Jesus do?? Jesus exposed their hypocracy, he even tell them that they are sons of Devil (John 8: 44)Put yourselves in the place of those who mistreate Jesus, what will be your response. The same was done on his followers. Was it because they were teaching lies??? No, there are always enemy of Truth, who are hypocrite, cares only for their dignity rather than life, likes to exploit others. Do they use scriptures? yes like their father the Devil (matthew 4: 1-11)Jesus told these people “Woe to YOU, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because YOU shut up the kingdom of the heavens before men; for YOU yourselves do not go in, neither do YOU permit those on their way in to go in." on Matthew 23: 13. Jehovah's Witnesses do the same thing. They expose hypocracy and tell the truth, they expect some people to react like those pharisees and Scribes.

Added: 03 April 2009 17:40

If It Weren't for Jehovah&# :
All you people on here critical of JWs don't have a leg to stand on. When I was brought up I didn't believe in Jesus, but when contacted by JWs they showed me that Jesus displayed love in his dealings with others, told me about the prophesies referring to Jesus in the Hebrew scriptures and their fulfillment in the Christian-Greek scriptures, as well as that recorded at Daniel 9:24. Christendom does so many bad things people become disinterested and unaffected by religion, just as I was at one point, Satan has the world of disobedient mankind in his hands 1st John 5:19, put faith in Jesus, his father Jehovah and if you would be willing to start a study, ask one of Jehovah's witnesses who will be glad to study the bible with you.

Added: 11 April 2009 04:37

Danny Hazard :
The Jehovah's witnesses are lovely people, you should study the bible with them if you aren't doing so already, I combine a little smidgeon of truth with a lot of lies to try and discredit them, but thats because I am sad I left at times, though I wish them the best. They are welcome at my door anytime, though it would have to be their elders as I cannot speak to most of them due to my prior loose conduct. Danny

Added: 11 April 2009 04:41

Job :
DO you know what elements magnet attract???? An element need to have a certain behaviour to be attracted by Magnet. The same is true for God. Jehovah attracts people with cetain BEHAVIOUR. John 6: 44: Jesus said "No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him; and I will resurrect him in the last day." What behaviour??? Micah 6: 7 "to exercise justice and to love kindness and to be modest in walking with your God" it is only for modest people that God is available.

Added: 14 April 2009 12:31

Watchtiower abuse victim :
The Jehovah's Witnesses have settled lawsuits alleging church policies protected pedophile men who sexually abused children for many years. The victims were required to sign gag orders to prevent them from saying anything about the money or more importantly about their abusers. Yet more importantly the court documents that were part of the five year legal battle shows exactly what despicable sinks of debauchery that supposed leaders and elders of Jehovah's Witnesses will go to in order to protect pedophiles. The written record is incriminating and shows the cover up, protection and enabling of Jehovah's Witness child molesters around the world. Learn more silentlambs.org

Added: 25 April 2009 01:49

Claude Kenneson :
Job, I already know what the Watchtower Society says about other religions than your own (they're all false). So now show me where anything nice has ever been said in your literature about Catholic individuals who were not praising something about your group. Why don't you tell us something you admire about Catholic individuals.

Added: 26 April 2009 19:55

Ken Oziah :
Well, I can speak from experience. I grew up around the "truth" as the JW's call it...unbaptized publisher at 15 and baptized at 17, Ministerial Servant for some years, 3rd Generation Witness. The Watchtower Society-Jehovah's Witnesses, whatever legal corporations they are now using....FALSE. I took an extensive look at the watchtower from it's inception to current standing. They are indeed the false prophet who takes the truth and twists it to their own ends. Be not surprised when you believe the lie, because the devil disguises the truth into a believable lie. I know what I am talking about. I was hook line and sinker for the JW org and I got out of the cult. There is hope you can too.

Added: 27 April 2009 22:12

Job :
There is a saying, "If you run after every dog who barks at you, you will not reach on time the place you want to go." I have learned that some times I have to ignore the dog and go my way, dogs always bark. and are stumbling to the journey.

Added: 29 April 2009 18:34

US father veteran atheist :
Today the security service decides to suppress Jehovah's Witnesses. Tomorrow maybe they'll suppress me. Then they'll suppress everyone. If the security service decides what you are allowed to read, then they also control what you are allowed to think. But I'm sure Comrade Putin has only your best interests in his mind. No?

Added: 01 May 2009 09:07

Jenny :
The definition of a destructive religious cult is like alcoholism-if booze controls you instead of the other way around you are an alcoholic. A cult does not require any set number of leaders, only the inerrant belief that they are the ONLY TRUE RELIGION. Nothing else matters once that ego kicks in and messes with their heads. Once that engages, it usually takes a life-changing event or change of circumstances to get them to reconsider their beliefs Religion can be benign then there are hard core Fundy groups that want to rule & control you like hard core alcoholism. The Watchtower society as an example is not benevolent and won’t let you leave their organization in peace. If they try to ruin your reputation and break up your family for trying to get out then they are a cult! Whenever you surrender your logic and reason to anyone who asks you to believe something on “faith” and to trust them because they know better and to please donate generously, it’s a cult. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck….

Added: 09 May 2009 17:42

Dan :
I have gone through and read many comments criticizing JW's, which i am 1 btw, and would like to add my 2 cents. In particular i read one where at the end it asks about what we admire about catholic individuals. First, if u are speaking about the catholic individual as a person then im sure there are many admirable qualities that that person has. If u speak of the religion, all i have to say is that Jesus never charged money when he preached to ppl (im not attempting to criticize, im just implying that their customs should be reviewed). Also, i read a comment that stated that jesus did not appoint all his follwers as evangelists, only some were. Well, in Matthew 24:14 it doesnt say that this good news will be preached BY SOME in all the inhabited earth. In Matthew 28:19, 20 it doesnt say: SOME go therefor and make disciples. There are many more that i would like to respond to, but time does not permit it. However, i would like to lastly respond to comments stating that JW's are a cult and falsely claim to be the only true religion. I would like to use b-days as an example. The bible meantions only two birthdays. One of pharoah and another involving king herod (not his bday though). On both occassions someones head was decapitated. In particular, the second occasion was when John the Baptist was decapitated. First of all, the things done at the bdays already hinted "bad", for lack of a better word. Secondly when Jesus was informed of what had happened, he didnt say, oh well, lets go party. He was deeply saddened. Yet around the world bdays are celebrated. Also, the most important day in ones life is not the day he is born, rather the day he dies cuz that is when he will be judged according to his/her actions.(Romans 2:3-11) In addition, christmas. Where in the bible does it say, Jesus was born in December? As a matter of fact, the bible clearly states that shepards were attending their sheep and living outdoors when Jesus was born. (Luke 2:8-11) why would shepards be tending their sheep and living outdoors in the cold? In regards to us being a "cult", we do not try to force others to stay in the organization (nor do we control them in any such way, those in our organization accept what they are taught and voluntarily abide by bible principles), rather we attempt to encourage. It hurts to see ppl leave our organization bcuz we wish the best for them, but if they are firm in their decision we will respect their wishes(but we do visit once in a while to see how they're doin, unless they specify that they want nothing to do with our organization). Oh, one more thing. I read two posts from former JW's where at the end they stated that they got out, and its still not too late for others to do the same. Well, im wondering, why is there a moment of "too late". Is it cuz u believe that there is a time when this system of things will end? Hmm....

Added: 01 June 2009 10:07

Magnify Jehovah :
It is refreshing to my soul to read so much hatred, animosity and intolerance toward Jehovah's people. Jehovah's name will be vindicated, and that soon. I pray that all who have the right heart condition find their way to Jehovah before that time, but I eagerly await the day of vindication, where Jehovah God will humble the nations, right the wrongs, and cleanse the earth of the wicked ones. What is the goal of an apostate? Apostates, and their like, have one goal and one goal only. 2 Peter 2:2 makes this very clear: “and on account of these the way of the truth will be spoken of abusively.” They have no desire to ‘free your mind’ as some sites may claim. 2 Peter 2:19 says of them: “While they are promising…freedom, they themselves are existing as slaves of corruption.” If you have studied the Bible, you well know that the truth will set you free – free from worldly attitudes and philosophies, free from the consequences of immoral behavior, free from hatred and racism, free from war and poverty, free from false religious worship. Many of these freedoms can be enjoyed today! Apostate sites never provide a better answer, they only tear down – this is their primary goal. After reading over the claims presented, one must always remember the answer given by Peter to his Master, Jesus Christ, when he asked if the apostles wished to leave him. At John 6:68 we read that answer: “Lord, whom shall we go away to?” In essence, Peter was asking “where else could we possibly go that even comes close to what you have given us?” If you find yourself believing apostate literature, ask yourself the same question, and humbly pray to Jehovah God for help finding the answer. Remember, that no man is perfect – that we all “miss the mark.” (Romans 5:12) And that goes for God’s true organization on earth as well. But of all the religions you could follow, contrast and compare them. What are the track records of the world’s religions? Which of all these religions is following the purest form of Christian worship? Which of them are showing true love for their neighbors, no matter race or nationality? We think the answer will be self-evident to you.

Added: 06 June 2009 04:17

FutureMan :
Every organization and religion exhibits fruits. The question is, are they good fruits or bad fruits? Is it the fruits of the Holy Spirit, or the fruits of this old system of things? Jesus stated that you will know my disciples "if" they have love among themselves. (John 13:34, 35) 34 I give a new commandment to you, that you should love one another; according as I loved you, you should also love one another. 35 By this all shall know that you are My disciples, if you have love among one another. When we closely scrutinize a religion we need to see whether it exhibits as a whole all the fruitages of the Spirit.

Added: 06 July 2009 04:33

Marian :
Some people just don't realise how effectively web sites like this one can manipulate public opinion against an individual or a group, thereby creating hatred based on lies. People who don't just accept something because it is written on a so called trustworthy web site consult other sources, e.g. the official website of Jehovah's Witnesses to form their opinions.

Added: 28 July 2009 19:11

Johnny :
I agree with some of the "Witness" commenters here. Yes! Ask them questions when they come to your door! Biblical questions such as "are you a member of the Body of Christ?" See how they respond.

Added: 31 July 2009 08:11

JW :
Most of what I have read here has been writen out of ignorance, you speak & condemn of what you know nothing about. 2nd Corinthians 4:3,4 "If,now, the good news we declare is in fact veiled, it is veiled among those who are perishing, among whom the god of this system of things(Satan) has blinded the eyes of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through."

Added: 05 December 2009 00:23

Jess :
I have been studying with Jehovah's Witnesses for around 3 years. I too used to believe that the Jehovah's Witnesses where some kind of cult. After studying the Bible I found that their teachings were in line with the Bible. The Bible does say that true Christains are no part of the world and that the world will hate them. This is so true. I love the way that all the lies put into the world like hell, and the immortal soul are truthfully explained according to the Bible. The Bible is what we should base our beliefs on. Jehovah's Witnesses do not get involved in wars, politics or worldly affairs like many other religons do. I ASK YOU IF YOU HAVE HEARD NEGATIVE LIES ABOUT jEHOVAHs WITNESSES ARE THEY BASED ON THE WORLD'S OPINION OR ON THE BIBLE? PLEASE STUDY WITH THE WITNESSES BEFORE JUDGING. I too was a critic of them until I studied and the truths of the Bible set me free. I used to go to main stream churches and they would always ask for money and teach hell fire. What type of God would send someone to eternal torment? The truth is that God loves us and one day soon He will save his people and we will live on Paradise Earth forever. Please dont believe lies about Jehovah's Witnesses. Study with them and see if the Bible is in line with their teachings. God bless you all. Why judge? Lets love one another as true Christians. Jesus would not want us to fight or persecute each other. After all the most important commandment is to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbour as you love yourself. That means not pointing the finger but loving our brothers and loving God. I just pray that everyone can experience the love the witnesses have shown me and not be tricked by the world's opinions of God's people.

Added: 05 December 2009 11:15

CJM :
As a JW all I can say is: Matthew 7:1-5 New International Version (©1984) You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. New Living Translation (©2007) Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye. New American Standard Bible (©1995) "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. International Standard Version (©2008) You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you will see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brother's eye." GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye. Then you will see clearly to remove the piece of sawdust from another believer's eye. King James Bible Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. American King James Version You hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of your own eye; and then shall you see clearly to cast out the mote out of your brother's eye. American Standard Version Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Bible in Basic English You false one, first take out the bit of wood from your eye, then will you see clearly to take out the grain of dust from your brother's eye. Douay-Rheims Bible Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam in thy own eye, and then shalt thou see to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Darby Bible Translation Hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine eye, and then thou wilt see clearly to cast out the mote out of the eye of thy brother. English Revised Version Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Webster's Bible Translation Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thy own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Weymouth New Testament Hypocrite, first take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly how to remove the splinter from your brother's eye. World English Bible You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother's eye. Young's Literal Translation Hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then thou shalt see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

Added: 09 December 2009 19:12

quinzzx :
(Revelation 11:7-10) 7 And when they have finished their witnessing, the wild beast that ascends out of the abyss will make war with them and conquer them and kill them. 8 And their corpses will be on the broad way of the great city which is in a spiritual sense called Sod′om and Egypt, where their Lord was also impaled. 9 And those of the peoples and tribes and tongues and nations will look at their corpses for three and a half days, and they do not let their corpses be laid in a tomb. 10 And those dwelling on the earth rejoice over them and enjoy themselves, and they will send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those dwelling on the earth. Enjoy your victory- for a little while!

Added: 10 December 2009 07:25

Richard :
I wonder why other people that belongs to other religion keep saying negative things about the Witnesses whereas the witnesses never do. They hated them but the witnesses will not. They aren't post blogs about you, about your religions fault. Can you find a website operated by witnesses that examines other religion's fault and then put them in public just to prove the witnesses are in the truth? Rarely! or you can't even find one.

Added: 11 December 2009 08:36

monica :
I just want to say something , I have never regret What I learnt from JW, they only follow What does the bible really teach I think all religions should follow their good example, and because their love their neighbourhood , they preach and help people to be free of many, many traditions and pagan believes, I encourage you , look for a JW and get a free bible study

Added: 11 December 2009 15:53

Salvation :
Psalms 83:18 18 That people may know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth. Jeremiah 10:10 10 But Jehovah is in truth God. He is the living God and the King to time indefinite. Because of his indignation the earth will rock, and no nations will hold up under his denunciation. Who is the true God according to the bible? I don't like to give my opinion. Just question the bible. Don't attack people just read the bible.

Added: 17 December 2009 18:55

jj2014 :
I always find it interesting that people call JW's a cult, but in reality they never ask for money, don't pass a collection plate, and their ministers and elders make NO money at all from anything they do. They don't try to sell any stupid book or CDs or "conferences" like Jerry Jones and other fakes.

Added: 18 December 2009 20:54