oh gosh its such a hard thing....i wouldnt advice anyone to join that religion my husband was disfellowshiped and hes parents disown him and its so sad the rules and so much more! im not saying everyone in the religion is this way but its more of a cult(in a way) than anything else.
Its not a cult @texasmom3...his parents disowned him 4 they're own reasons...the religion does not say parents must disown they're children. Im disfellowshipped & I still talk 2 my immediate family
Everyone handles disfellowshipping differently. I was raised as one, baptized at 9, and disfellowshipped at 18, and my immediate family still talks to me, my mother's parents will still talk to me, but my father's parents believe that the excommunication gives you a reason to want to come back. I love them to death, but it's not worth making the changes required; especially the ones that affect my children and their upbringing.
Why are you trying to cause drama? She asked if anyone was a Jehovah's witness not for your opinion on it. Maybe she's trying to find people she can relate to so let's act like 13 year olds and start drama.
@honeybunny I don't think you were directing that toward me, but I do wish to state that I do not want to cause drama, I just felt compelled to add my two cents from my experience. We should really leave this thread be, though, unless we fit under the description - active witnesses and bible studies only. After all, if all of us are able to look for other teen moms or moms covered in tattoos or piercings or moms with more than one kid, etc. then they should be able to find other moms to talk to as well.
@viviya no I wasn't directing it to you I just get tired of the drama in here its like you can't post anything without one person offending someone. Sorry.
@honeybunny I know what you mean. There's so much I would love to be able to vent about and have someone to talk to about and I'm scared to because I don't want to start something. Don't apologize! You weren't being harsh or inappropriate!
@texasmom3 u get baptized if u want 2. Not like churches where they baptize babies that dont even kno who jesus or god is. @honeybunny who were u referring 2? Ex-communicaton makes sense if u wanna realize what u had is gone..but 2 each its own. I personally love the religion & cnt wait 2 get bck
*Jehovah's Witnesses believe God is the creator and supreme being. Witnesses reject the Trinity doctrine, which they consider unscriptural. They view God as the Father, an invisible spirit "person" separate from the Son, Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is described as God's "active force", rather than the third person of the Trinity. They believe he is "infinite, but approachable"; he is not omnipresent, but has a location in heaven; it is possible to have a personal relationship with him as a friend; he is kind and merciful, and would not eternally "torture" wicked people. Being respectful of the principle of free will, he does not force his sovereignty on people, choosing to save only those who want to serve him, even though the course of mankind in general may lead them to harm.
Witnesses teach that God must be distinguished by his personal name—Jehovah, as it was rendered in the King James Version. The name is a common modern representation of the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, or four-letter name, transliterated as YHWH. The use of his personal name is regarded as vital for true worship; and Witnesses rarely speak of "God" without prefacing the term with the name "Jehovah". The term "Lord", although common in the Bible, is rarely used by Witnesses when speaking about God. Because no other religion uses the name "Jehovah" with the same prevalence, they believe only their religion is making God's name known.
*Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's "only begotten" son, and that his life began in heaven. He is described as God's first creation and the "exact representation of God", but is believed to be a separate entity and not part of a Trinity. Jesus is said to have been used by God in the creation of all other things. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Archangel, Michael, "the Word" of John 1:1, and wisdom personified in Proverbs 8 refer to Jesus in his pre-human existence. His birth on earth was accomplished when he willingly allowed himself to be transferred, by God, from heaven to the womb of the virgin, Mary. While on earth, Jesus was executed as a sacrifice to atone for mankind's sins, becoming the "eternal father" to the human family.
They believe that after his death, Jesus appeared to his disciples and convinced them of his resurrection, and then ascended into heaven to sit at Jehovah's right hand until he would become the promised king of God's heavenly kingdom. Jesus acts as the mediator of a "new covenant" referred to in Jeremiah 31:31, Luke 22:20, and Hebrews 9:15; 12:24, directly mediating only for those going to heaven (the 144,000). Those with an earthly hope are said to be beneficiaries of that covenant. Even as king of God's kingdom, Jesus remains subordinate to God. Witnesses reject the doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary, who they believe bore more children after Jesus.
* Higher education is discouraged, based on their belief that it is futile to plan for secular advancement in a world that faces imminent destruction, as well as fears about succumbing to "worldly thinking" and concerns that advanced education might lead to a lack of humility.
*Any who do choose to depart and announce their decision to terminate their membership are regarded as abandoning God's organization and protection and voluntarily entering the world of Satan, becoming part of the antichrist. Watch Tower publications define such individuals as being "more reprehensible than those in the world" and direct that they are to be shunned by other Witnesses, including close relatives, with no social or religious contact and no greeting given. Sociologist Andrew Holden claims his research indicated many Witnesses who would otherwise defect because of disillusionment with the organization and its teachings retain affiliation out of fear of being shunned and losing contact with friends and family members.
* However, Jehovah's Witness doctrines provide no method for baptized members to leave the religion on good terms.
*Witnesses teach that sometimes wicked angels (demons) pretend to be spirits of the dead, and that their deception is the basis for many beliefs about ghosts.
*They say the number of Christians going to heaven is limited to exactly 144,000, who will rule with Jesus as kings and priests over earth. The remainder have the hope of living forever in an earthly paradise.
*Jehovah's Witnesses teach that the present age of human existence is about to be terminated with the direct intervention of God, who will use Jesus Christ to fully establish his heavenly government over earth, destroying existing human governments and non-Witnesses,[3][4] and creating a cleansed society of true worshippers. They see their mission as primarily evangelical (disseminating "good news"), to warn as many people as possible in the remaining time before Armageddon.[5][6] All members of the religion are expected to take an active part in preaching. Witnesses refer to all their beliefs collectively as "the Truth".
*Jehovah's Witnesses have consistently claimed to be the only true religion.
*Jehovah's Witnesses have rejected the idea that Jesus died on a cross, and instead teach that he died on a single wooden stake (crux simplex), asserting that the Koiné Greek word σταυρος (stauros) refers to a single upright post. They consider the cross to be of pagan origins and an object of idol worship.
@honeybunny Im not starting drama!! everybody has a right to their own opinion and i was giving mine,thats all! personal experience is what i was talking about but i dont need to explain that to YOU. If thats what she wants good for her I wish her the best of luck!
I know how you stated your opinion but saying something is or like a cult is a but insulting. It wasnt somwthing someone was asking about either. She asked about bible study.. god can only judge people. And religions shouldnt be judged. It is in the bible. So no one needs to judge anything or anyone.. i dont understand how a simple question can get turned around..
damn @kritten_octoberbby im not judging anyone! google it hun and u will see for your self.....i shared how my husband was being treated not meaning she will...get over it!! Like i said i wish her the best....i think alot of JW are wonderful people, i just think everyone should do their research of their own and not feel pressured when they coming knocking on your door wanting to talk and asking if they can come back to give u a bible study.
Guys please don't argue I really just wanted to have friends here on pregly that were or knew about jehovah. Thank you for ur congrats please don't post anything negative if u dislike us or the witnesses then plz keep It to urself.
Thank you for the congrats I am currently studying to be baptized I have been studying since 2009
My husbands famiky grew up as witnesses his sister is still one just inactive and he never got baptized and is studying
I live in tx
And I'm so glad that I feel so much better to know everything I do now. I read to my son all the time
@STEVENJSALAS_mommy Maybe you can start another discussion looking for some fellow witnesses and studies, and maybe @Mama_Kat or one of the other moderators can come in and close this thread? That way you can have a fresh start for your search. :-) Best of luck!
@Viviya and @Mama_Kat I think that there was just a missunderstanding and that the thread is ok now I'm just looking for ppl to relate to please dnt close
@texasmom3 I think that would have cause more problems didn't u see the team obama thread it was crucial! But I hope ppl would just read what I wrote at the very top and just answer my question and not get off topic
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*Jehovah's Witnesses believe God is the creator and supreme being. Witnesses reject the Trinity doctrine, which they consider unscriptural. They view God as the Father, an invisible spirit "person" separate from the Son, Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is described as God's "active force", rather than the third person of the Trinity. They believe he is "infinite, but approachable"; he is not omnipresent, but has a location in heaven; it is possible to have a personal relationship with him as a friend; he is kind and merciful, and would not eternally "torture" wicked people. Being respectful of the principle of free will, he does not force his sovereignty on people, choosing to save only those who want to serve him, even though the course of mankind in general may lead them to harm.
Witnesses teach that God must be distinguished by his personal name—Jehovah, as it was rendered in the King James Version. The name is a common modern representation of the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, or four-letter name, transliterated as YHWH. The use of his personal name is regarded as vital for true worship; and Witnesses rarely speak of "God" without prefacing the term with the name "Jehovah". The term "Lord", although common in the Bible, is rarely used by Witnesses when speaking about God. Because no other religion uses the name "Jehovah" with the same prevalence, they believe only their religion is making God's name known.
*Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's "only begotten" son, and that his life began in heaven. He is described as God's first creation and the "exact representation of God", but is believed to be a separate entity and not part of a Trinity. Jesus is said to have been used by God in the creation of all other things. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Archangel, Michael, "the Word" of John 1:1, and wisdom personified in Proverbs 8 refer to Jesus in his pre-human existence. His birth on earth was accomplished when he willingly allowed himself to be transferred, by God, from heaven to the womb of the virgin, Mary. While on earth, Jesus was executed as a sacrifice to atone for mankind's sins, becoming the "eternal father" to the human family.
They believe that after his death, Jesus appeared to his disciples and convinced them of his resurrection, and then ascended into heaven to sit at Jehovah's right hand until he would become the promised king of God's heavenly kingdom. Jesus acts as the mediator of a "new covenant" referred to in Jeremiah 31:31, Luke 22:20, and Hebrews 9:15; 12:24, directly mediating only for those going to heaven (the 144,000). Those with an earthly hope are said to be beneficiaries of that covenant. Even as king of God's kingdom, Jesus remains subordinate to God. Witnesses reject the doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary, who they believe bore more children after Jesus.
* Higher education is discouraged, based on their belief that it is futile to plan for secular advancement in a world that faces imminent destruction, as well as fears about succumbing to "worldly thinking" and concerns that advanced education might lead to a lack of humility.
*Any who do choose to depart and announce their decision to terminate their membership are regarded as abandoning God's organization and protection and voluntarily entering the world of Satan, becoming part of the antichrist. Watch Tower publications define such individuals as being "more reprehensible than those in the world" and direct that they are to be shunned by other Witnesses, including close relatives, with no social or religious contact and no greeting given. Sociologist Andrew Holden claims his research indicated many Witnesses who would otherwise defect because of disillusionment with the organization and its teachings retain affiliation out of fear of being shunned and losing contact with friends and family members.
* However, Jehovah's Witness doctrines provide no method for baptized members to leave the religion on good terms.
*Witnesses teach that sometimes wicked angels (demons) pretend to be spirits of the dead, and that their deception is the basis for many beliefs about ghosts.
*They say the number of Christians going to heaven is limited to exactly 144,000, who will rule with Jesus as kings and priests over earth. The remainder have the hope of living forever in an earthly paradise.
*Jehovah's Witnesses teach that the present age of human existence is about to be terminated with the direct intervention of God, who will use Jesus Christ to fully establish his heavenly government over earth, destroying existing human governments and non-Witnesses,[3][4] and creating a cleansed society of true worshippers. They see their mission as primarily evangelical (disseminating "good news"), to warn as many people as possible in the remaining time before Armageddon.[5][6] All members of the religion are expected to take an active part in preaching. Witnesses refer to all their beliefs collectively as "the Truth".
*Jehovah's Witnesses have consistently claimed to be the only true religion.
*Jehovah's Witnesses have rejected the idea that Jesus died on a cross, and instead teach that he died on a single wooden stake (crux simplex), asserting that the Koiné Greek word σταυρος (stauros) refers to a single upright post. They consider the cross to be of pagan origins and an object of idol worship.
Thank you for the congrats I am currently studying to be baptized I have been studying since 2009
My husbands famiky grew up as witnesses his sister is still one just inactive and he never got baptized and is studying
I live in tx
And I'm so glad that I feel so much better to know everything I do now. I read to my son all the time
And thanks