Jehovah's Witnesses

By A Christian
Published/Last Modified on Friday, June 12, 2009 5:29 AM CDT

I'm sure you've seen them. They go around handing out magazines. How much of what they say is truth? Recently a Jehovah's Witness said that Jesus came in 1914 and left their organization as a channel to spread the good news! Does anyone have any proof or stories from grandma and grandpa of this citing? That's the first I heard of this.

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Comments

    tellyy wrote on Dec 16, 2009 11:05 AM:

    " that is just sad,comments like this make people turn away from jehovah its just sad. "

    art wrote on Dec 15, 2009 12:18 PM:

    " there are millions of jws all over the world of all backgrounds-this is not a cult, it is a legitimate religious org with very distinct beliefs. in terms of doctrine, we all believe what SOMEONE has told us, but we don't belive what everyone has told us. christians have been fed doctrine just as jws and all other religions. all the INDIVIDUAL has to worry about is whether what he believes sits well with his ability to reason and whether he's faithful to that or not. isn't that what a reasonable god would expect from us? "

    art wrote on Dec 15, 2009 12:08 PM:

    " there are millions of jws all over the world of all backgrounds-this is not a cult, it is a legitimate religious org with very distinct beliefs. in terms of doctrine, we all believe what SOMEONE has told us, but we don't belive what everyone has told us. christians have been fed doctrine just as jws and all other religions. all the INDIVIDUAL has to worry about is whether what he believes sits well with his ability to reason and whether he's faithful to that or not. isn't that what a reasonable god would expect from us? "

    sally s wrote on Oct 12, 2009 8:42 PM:

    " Another "Sally" wrote in July, " ... we (JWs) have been around for thousands of years." Do yourself a favor and research the beginnings of JWs. Started in late 1890s when many other cults were taking off. WHY would God wait until the 1890s to divulge His one, true religion? Isn't that kind of a delayed revalation? Run for your literal lives, folks. These people are anything but Christ-like. It's not Christ's love that "drives them". They have intense, pure hatred for anyone not of their cult. God have mercy on them! "

    Chyna wrote on Jul 16, 2009 9:30 AM:

    " JWs are the same as all other religions, even though they say they are nothing like the other reloigions. They have an organization that tells them how to interpret the Bible & how to live. In other words, what you can do and not do. True they don't pass a collection plate, but, they emphasize MAKE DONATIONS. How do they differ? They don't! "

    Blasphemous wrote on Jul 14, 2009 10:50 AM:

    " Godwin it is not I who is giving you warnings and instructions. This is done by those who believe in fairytale creation myths. Your God is the one who gave you his ideas of sin and punishment remember.
    On another note, I think you should study the term Darwinism before you use it in a sentence. And thanks for your prayers, I'm sure you will find something to come of it.
    Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer. "

    C. Douglas Godwin wrote on Jul 13, 2009 10:38 PM:

    " TO: Blasphemous. Wait, I am supposed to heed your warnings and instructions when you profess that you are Godless? Thanks but, no thanks. Keep your screwy ideas.

    You are probably one of those people who rest their faith in Darwinism. Now THATS a joke! And then there is the various meteor, comet, explosion THEORIES on how we have come to be.

    I'll pray for you, you seemed troubled. "

    A Christian wrote on Jul 11, 2009 10:23 PM:

    " "....If any man come to you and bring not this doctrine (bible) do not even wish him Godspeed." Lest you become partaker of his evil deeds. "

    To 70544 wrote on Jul 11, 2009 10:18 PM:

    " You would have to read the entire book of John. If you tell a truck driver who is an owner-operator that you want to talk to his boss and he says, "I am he" and another day someone calls wanting something delivered only to find out "he" is also the employee....this ONE holds two positions. When he retires as the employee, he resumes the role of whatever he chooses. Luke 2:21 states that his name was JESUS (Savior) even before he was conceived in the womb. He sacrificed his flesh body (Lamb) of God & was raised again Holy Spirit. "

    Interested wrote on Jul 11, 2009 7:58 PM:

    " To 70544...2 Tim 3:16 is wonderful; I'm reminded of Philippians 2:9 which Watchtower.org shows as, "For this very reason also God exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every [other] name, ..."
    Why is "other" added to the Sacred Scripture?
    The divinely inspired author wrote: "above every name." Seems clear guys... "it is what it says." "

    Interested wrote on Jul 11, 2009 7:04 PM:

    " To 70544...Jesus said "The Father and I are one."
    period. "Don't assume it means otherwise..."
    But that's what you're doing now, isn't it? "

    Blasphemous wrote on Jul 10, 2009 4:25 PM:

    " Everyone does have the right to choose. But i made my decisions on good data that can be scientifically tested, not necessarily on bad experiences.

    To Godwin, if you are a christian, dont call another religious view point crazy. Besides a few technical differences, what you believe is just as insanely ridiculous. "

    C. Douglas Godwin wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:30 PM:

    " What puzzles me is the whole Michael the archangel doctrine. They somehow have come up with a hoaky idea that Michael the Archangel mentioned in Revelation and Jesus Christ are one in the same! The problem is that it is a theory but they repeat it enough so that they actually believe it. If you ask about it they preach it like it is true but have no scriptural basis for it. "

    70544 wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:36 PM:

    " To Interested...Jesus said the father is greater than he is, period! Don't assume it means otherwise, then you'll assume that thy shall not kill, then add something else to it, like only in an emergency or else provoked. 2 Tim 3:16 guys, it is what it says "

    patricia wrote on Jul 9, 2009 5:32 PM:

    " i am not a witnesss but i admire thier dedication to Jevohah and to their fellow members.Their teahing seems to be coming to pass especially with all thats going on in the world today.I always open my door to them you never know how Jesus will come back. "

    Just an observation.. wrote on Jul 9, 2009 11:27 AM:

    " I was born and raised baptist...and I must say from what the ones I've seen/talked to..they really are committed to what they believe in. I've never seen any other religion passing out literature, talking about what they believe, and trying to win souls..Regardless what there religion is! So althogh, I don't agree..I give them credit for not being a relion of convienence and only serve on Sunday!... "

    Interested wrote on Jul 9, 2009 9:19 AM:

    " re 70544, John 14:28... When Jesus says that the Father is greater than he, he is thinking about his human nature. Jesus is equal to the Father in his divinity, less than the Father in his humanity.
    See also John 10:30 "

    70544 wrote on Jul 8, 2009 7:29 PM:

    " To the Da Berry, read John 14:28, let me know what that says, and explain your rendition of how the Trinity is explained in that verse "

    To Bobby wrote on Jul 7, 2009 6:52 PM:

    " Don't give in. Every man must come to know God for himself since it is he that will stand alone for judgement. They like to think we vs. them and that is wrong. They have hundreds of books to keep them out of the bible. The elders know everything that goes on in your house. "

    Bobby wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:43 AM:

    " Have you every, told a Jahova Witness your interpretation of a passage from the Bible and it does not jive with thiers?
    Good Luck on just 5 Minutes.
    Rhonda has tried to convert me for years. I have been kinda a dead person to her for refusing. Though she won't admit to it, she holds things back from me. Even more of her spare time is, me alone, her holy-rolling door-knocking... "

    Bobby wrote on Jul 7, 2009 8:34 AM:

    " My wife became a Jahova Witness many years ago. My whole family has suffered every since.
    I do not remember where this phrase come from, but oh so true.
    "More wars, hate, and discontent has been caused by religious belief than any other reason."
    One of these wars starts when she and I debate our "interpretation" of the Bible. Only 10% of the time she will reach for the Bible to suport her "interpretation".
    90 % of the time Rhonda reachesfor one of her little booklets (examining the schripture) which is her elders interpretation of the HOLY BIBLE. "

    spanishlake wrote on Jul 6, 2009 6:58 PM:

    " I believe completely that there s a God.
    You don't see me in church that often.
    But when i go, I feel good about myself. I am catholic. I see the story from the outside, and I don't let the technicalities of all the different religions get between me and God. Who cares what label you pray under, follow the ten commandments and you probably don't need any church to get to heaven. Money is only paper, it's value only comes because we believe. Same with the church building and religion labels. "

    onlooker wrote on Jul 6, 2009 4:41 PM:

    " It amazes me how quick it is for one to critisize another. They stopped me, read this read that but didnt Jesus say Preach the word? Are you doing your part someone has to. Just like you talk or are talking about them Jesus was talked about when he was here also. If jesus was here in 1914,1918 and 1975 or whateva would you know ? How does he look? like the picture on your wall. You people have yet to learn. "

    Truth wrote on Jul 4, 2009 6:45 PM:

    " They make confessions to a panel of elders and are punished for any wrongdoing. These elders will even make unannounced visits to people's homes. They tell them EVERYTHING. They are made to smile to draw people to their organization. What you won't see is the high rate of depression, oppression and surpression they suffer. They are hard pressed to put in their hours. "

    Rick wrote on Jul 4, 2009 10:03 AM:

    " The Watchtower Society / Jehovah's Witnesses have predicted the coming of Christ and or the end of the world to occur in:
    1914, 1918, 1925, 1941, and 1975.
    Only 144,000 will go to heaven and they have all been picked. The rest will live in heaven on earth and there is no punishment for wrong doers, they are simply annihilated, poof!

    Read Deuteronomy 18:20-22
    Deuteronomy 13:1-5 "

    Interested wrote on Jul 3, 2009 6:38 PM:

    " Informatics wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:53 AM:
    The oldest Bibles in Greek have John 1:1 closing (in reference to The Word) with theos (not capitalized) which means "a god" in the same sentence it uses Theon which means "The God" The Word was "a god" and was with God, it is obvious from John 1:1 they were not one and the same. "
    Wiki has an interesting article on John 1:1
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_1:1
    Which oldest Greek bibles? "

    Truth wrote on Jul 2, 2009 6:57 PM:

    " They will tell you they study the bible. It's a lie. They prefer the Watchtower over the bible and their bibles match whatever their Watchtower say. They are trained and disciplined to overt any other teachings. Mind control. There have been cases where a family member could not eat at the same table if they were not a JW. "

    To Chyna and blasphemy wrote on Jul 2, 2009 8:35 AM:

    " You have every right to feel as you do. God gave us freedom of choice. But I believe you made your choice based on some bad experiences. I'm sorry about that. There are those that prey on the unsuspecting in every facet of life including Christianity. Usually it's about money and not the person.

    A true Christian will look to the person and what's in their soul, not what's in their wallet. They're not perfect, just forgiven. "

    Sherry V. wrote on Jul 1, 2009 6:48 PM:

    " I'm sure that everyone has noticed that the Jehova's will post "condolences" on the funeral homes websites. They usually say "sorry for your loss, now come to our church".
    Prosetlyzing to grieving family and trying to convert them from their chosen religion is despicable. Hitting people when they are down... "

    Chyna wrote on Jun 30, 2009 5:12 PM:

    " When You're vaunerable and serching for answers......that is when they prey on you and you ARE suseptible to their GRASP. That was what happened to me when my mother died. They say it's their calling to bring you into the flock. I say BEWARE!!!! Accept that your loved one is safe and let it be. You won't find your answers from a ANY human being. I think you have to find it in your heart and then accept what has happened. "

    blasphemy wrote on Jun 30, 2009 12:05 PM:

    " I think what you people are failing to grasp here is that all religions are just made up nonsense. This is why we have so many of them, especially in regards to Christianity. The "scholars" you speak of never lived during the time of Jesus Christ and have just changed translation after translation copying, editing, and pasting as they saw fit. None of you have any real historical or scientific basis to stand on to determine the validity of your religions claim.

    Stop standing behind the farce and open your eyes to reality. "

    To Truth wrote on Jun 29, 2009 9:21 PM:

    " I agree. I have seen it happen to people I know also!! What happened to loving your family no matter what religion they are. Or even if you make the mistake of being human and commit adultary. What happened to asking for God forgiveness instead of being shunned by your family and friends. "

    Truth wrote on Jun 29, 2009 4:15 PM:

    " If a family member leaves the religion, they are cut off and not allowed to even look at them or speak to them. They won't tell you this. Once you're in they watch you like a hawk. "

    Chyna wrote on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 AM:

    " I was a Johova Witness once and I was forced to diassociate myself from the confregation. After I became a full member, My children and I were treated with the cold shoulder and I developed health problems from the heavy burden on my shoulders. They came to my house and I had to get rid of certain items they said was paganisim. But, as soon as I quit going to the meetings, my health improved and I was so much happier with my life. "

    A Christian wrote on Jun 28, 2009 11:06 AM:

    " Charles Taze Russell, Jim Jones, David Koresh, Joseph Smith, Muhammad etc. were all self-proclaimed prophets who started religious cults. "

    No Way wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:42 AM:

    " I recently learned the Jehova Witness religion kicks members out when they act up. I learned this through a very strong member of the Jehova Witness faith. This puzzled me because I never believed this religion would do something like that. I was surprised because all I know of the faith is that they go door to door to solicit membership. In fact I thought that no church excommunicated members any longer. Immagine my surprise when I heard Michael Jackson had been kicked out of the faith. Truly unbelievable. I thought where's the/forgiveness/and/love. "

    Sally wrote on Jun 27, 2009 8:21 PM:

    " As a Jehovah's Witness it pains me reading what people are saying about my religion. We've been around for thousands of years. We didn't adapt the name until maybe around the 1900's. I have been a baptized Witness since I was 14. The Bible has helped me live my life.

    Response to mike: here's what my bible says in John 3:1.


    "Now there was man of the Pharisees, Nicodemus was his name, a ruler of the Jews"

    the little g might be a reference to another text in the bible, (colum in the middle). "

    Da Berry Reply To Da Berry wrote on Jun 27, 2009 6:22 PM:

    " In the beginning was the "Word" and the "Word" was with God, and the "Word" was God....the "Word" became flesh and made His dwelling among us....Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John...(after Johns failed rebuttal)...Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this TO FULFILL ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS." after which the dove descended and God spoke "This is my Son, whom I love, with Him I am well pleased"...The Word_aka_Jesus was always a part of the Holy Trinity but He still had to do it. "

    To Blasphemy wrote on Jun 27, 2009 5:51 PM:

    " The bible says that man shall not live by bread alone but by EVERY word of God. Real doctrine is God's doctrine. They added the name, but what else did they add or take away. Read Isaiah 28:8-14. "

    To Informatics wrote on Jun 27, 2009 4:09 PM:

    " What up Twin, it's me Canaille!
    Whats your take on Jesus coming back down to Earth and revealing himself to the Jehova's?
    What is your method when they come knocking on your door?
    I know a guy in the KC's in SM that chased them out of his yard with his full uniform and sword drawn! "

    To Da Berry wrote on Jun 27, 2009 1:41 PM:

    " Jesus was sometimes referred to as Rabbi, which means teacher. He was leading by example. He certainly didn't NEED to be baptized. That's why the scriptures say that those choosing to follow Him must bear their own crosses by enduring thie world. He was the living Word. "

    Da Berry wrote on Jun 26, 2009 8:33 PM:

    " Then how could the Holy Spirit descend upon Jesus in the form of a dove when Jesus was being baptized by John the Baptist when the Holy Spirit is clothed in flesh (Jesus)??? Matt. 3:16-17 Jesus was BAPTIZED in the Holy Spirit, not born in it. Jesus had to give His life [for our sins] so the Holy Spirit could come to us. There is no twist in this nor mystery. It's unmistakably spoken in the Bible. "

    just curious wrote on Jun 26, 2009 5:21 PM:

    " Come on Now wrote that AD means "After Death".

    Because B.C. is the English abbreviation for Before Christ, some people incorrectly conclude that A.D. must mean After Death, i.e., after the death of Jesus. If that were true, the thirty-three or so years of his life would not be in any era.

    Anno Domini means In the Year of Our Lord reflecting his birth, not his death. "

    Informatics wrote on Jun 26, 2009 7:53 AM:

    " No Bible was originally written in English they have all been translated, most often from Greek and Hebrew.
    The oldest Bibles in Greek have John 1:1 closing (in reference to The Word) with theos (not capitalized) which means "a god" in the same sentence it uses Theon which means "The God"

    The Word was "a god" and was with God, it is obvious from John 1:1 they were not one and the same. "

    A Christian wrote on Jun 25, 2009 8:37 PM:

    " The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was "clothed" with flesh (Jesus). Every one of us have spirit bodies "clothed" with flesh. You have an inner body (breath of life/intellect) and you have an outer body (flesh). Upon death your flesh goes back to dust from whence it came and your spirit body returns to the Father that gave it to await judgement. Although they crucified the flesh, His Holy Spirit is everlasting. Our own spirit can be everlasting for those who believe. Your soul/spirit will be judged to eternal life or eternal damnation. "

    For ToA Christian wrote on Jun 25, 2009 3:40 PM:

    " The Holy Trinity are Three and yet they are One. When you see the Father, you see the son and vice versa. When you talk to the son and so on...they are 3 different entities while all the same. His ways are higher than our ways. You can’t use carnal thought to understand the spiritual realm. Imagine a place where time doesn't exist, where disease and death can't abide, where hate and prejudices don't exist. It's a totally different level of reality. Think outside the box. "

    T wrote on Jun 25, 2009 12:52 PM:

    " They have knocked on my door also, but I have never been rude or angry. While I do not subscribe to their beliefs (I am Catholic) I respect that they are committed enough to try and bring others to God/Jesus (as they define Him at least). I have never gone door to door spreading anthing! "

    ToA Christian wrote on Jun 25, 2009 11:36 AM:

    " So,when Jesus said that the only way for you to get to the father was through me,he meant that he was going to tell himself to tell himself to forgive our sins! I get it now! "

    To Blasphemy wrote on Jun 25, 2009 11:31 AM:

    " Actually witnesses do believe in the King James Bible. The do use it for references but, Jehovah's name is referenced in the originals but man took the name out because the head's of church's thought it was to sacred for ordinary man to speak. The only thing that the scholars did was to put his name back where it belonged! This was done not have confusion between God and Jesus! "

    Da Berry wrote on Jun 25, 2009 8:52 AM:

    " In the beginning was the Word, and the word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.......The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. John 1:1-3, 14.

    The same as God always was, Jesus always was, the Holy Spirit always was. You can't think in human terms to understand about Jesus, the son of God. His ways are higher than our ways. His existence differs from ours. We have a beginning and an end...He doesn't. "

    donny wrote on Jun 25, 2009 6:09 AM:

    " My wife prints out Catholic flyers and keeps them by the door for the jehova's, mormons & pentacostals that come knocking on our door. She tells them she will take their flyer if they take hers.

    They always turn and walk away. "

    A Christian wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:07 PM:

    " Col. 2:8-9 warns us to beware of the traditions of men who deceive with vain philosophies and that in Christ dwelt all of the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Example; if you are the owner/operator of a business, you are the boss and the employee. God is the creator of souls and as Jesus was the Savior of those souls. Being in the flesh he was made positionally lower as the Lamb of sacrifice for those who believe upon Him. Same way, an owner/operator can be boss, employee, and mechanic if need be. All one office or Godhead, Almighty! "

    To Blasphemy wrote on Jun 23, 2009 8:59 PM:

    " If you read about the Pharisees you would see that they are taught the doctrines of the Pharisees......and they didn't like Christ's teachings either because they couldn't make money when the people listened to Him. They disagree with the KJB. They have their own version of the bible. "

    ToTo openeyes people wrote on Jun 23, 2009 3:25 PM:

    " This is were your intellect for reason must come in to it's own. Stop believing what man has taught you! Do some research. Jesus is the son of God, do you understand son! My son can not be me but is a reflection of me. You can not tell me when Jesus was dead for 3 days that the world was without God for any period of time. So,how did God create himself! Jesus was his first creation and spent along time with God before any other creation! "

    Nicole wrote on Jun 23, 2009 8:28 AM:

    " This is exactly my problem with most "religious" people & the main reason why so many people today are turned off by organized religion. This is America & last time I checked we all have the right to choose our religion. The bible teaches us that we should love each other, not just that ones that agree with us. If you aren't interested than say that but some of the comments posted here is very distrubing. What if I went around saying that all Catholic priest were child molestors? "

    To openeyespeople wrote on Jun 22, 2009 7:52 PM:

    " Mike is right. They don't believe that Jesus was God in the flesh, "Emmanuel-God with us." How can you be Christian if you don't believe in the diety of Christ. And no, they don't practice what "they" believe. They practice what they are "told" to believe and dared to go against it or they will be disfellowshiped. "

    FUI wrote on Jun 22, 2009 3:33 PM:

    " It really all boils down to this! I do not choose to be in any religion anymore! I choose to follow the Bible as I see fit! It is because of religious organizations that drive people to disparity. Even though they may mean well men are all driven by greed and jealousy. Read the Bible, do what it tells you to and stop listening to men! Man will bring man to his own destruction!!! "

    blasphemy wrote on Jun 22, 2009 1:05 PM:

    " So Mike, what you are saying is your bible is "real doctrine"

    Can i assume you must have better proof than they do? "

    Mike wrote on Jun 22, 2009 10:53 AM:

    " Look a JW bible John 3:1 the last word for God is a small g (god). Beware of false doctrine. "

    openeyespeople wrote on Jun 21, 2009 9:52 PM:

    " Jehovah Witness's religion may seem strange to most, but that is what they choose to believe. It really isn't our place to condemn them for it.

    If they come knocking on your door, don't answer it. They will get the hint. Maybe you could even be so polite as to say "No thank you" to their offerings. They aren't catholic seeking missles like you are portraying them to be. They are just Christians practicing what they believe. "

    DS wrote on Jun 20, 2009 1:51 AM:

    " Sounds like the Mormons not Jehovah's Witnesses "

    To blasphemy wrote on Jun 18, 2009 7:29 PM:

    " To the Grandma comment, that you're trying to be insulting, what-ever! Seems to me you believe in the wisdom of our elders but they're not the only ones with intellect.

    As for the other, there are many that knock doors, that's right. But these guys stated who and where but that's nunya. "

    blasphemy wrote on Jun 17, 2009 11:53 AM:

    " Grandma, sounds like you are describing a lot of religious people not just Jehovah's witnesses. "

    wiseone wrote on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 AM:

    " What I think is weird is when JW people become a part of the medical community. Their beliefs concerning blood transfusions are "out of the mainstream" of conventional thinking. I just hope that they don’t “decide” my medical treatment based on their beliefs. Certain medical procedures involving blood are specifically prohibited under the Watchtower organization’s blood doctrine. These include the use of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and blood plasma. "

    Da Berry wrote on Jun 16, 2009 10:51 AM:

    " I remember a couple of summers ago when a couple of guys would visit my home regularly and we would discuss the Bible. They said they liked coming because it was unusual to find someone that knew the Bible so well. We didn't agree on everything. Our understanding of Gods Word was different in some respects though I don't remember exactly where. But it was fun discussing the Bible with them and sharing the Christian point. Who knows, I may have had a convert. "

    DI Reader wrote on Jun 16, 2009 9:29 AM:

    " I have no problem with people having their own beliefs, just keep them in your own church and out of my house! "

    Thats nothing wrote on Jun 15, 2009 9:40 PM:

    " people are trying to convince me that the *same* guy was here 2000 years ago. "

    Researched It wrote on Jun 15, 2009 7:55 PM:

    " They have to log how much time they spend at each house because it takes a certain amount of time to make one convert. They have the names and addresses on file of each house they visit. They keep files on their members including medical records and the files are held at their main headquarters in New York. They believe that anyone who is not a JW will be destroyed at Armageddon. They are called Faithful and Discreet Slaves, Illuminating Stars (as in Illuminati) which is Satan's Cult. They are mind controlled by elders called "mentally regulating of Jehovah." "

    Me Too wrote on Jun 15, 2009 1:15 PM:

    " I have told them many times to please not return to my home to no avail. In the past I have actually locked my doors, turned out the lights and tv and hid with my children to pretend I wasn't home so they would leave me alone! The sad part is that these people were friends of the family. What's even sadder is that I have been out drinking with these people. They say they can drink but not to get drunk. HELLO, if ya drink alcohol with no limits ya gonna get drunk!!! "

    DI Reader wrote on Jun 15, 2009 1:11 PM:

    " I had a (Jehovah's Witness) bridesmaid drop out of my wedding because I was getting married in the Catholic Church but her husband (who was also the same religion as her) still serve in my wedding. And the rest family would not attend the service because it was held in a Catholic Church but they sure attended the reception and drank up the booze! "

    Grandma wrote on Jun 15, 2009 9:46 AM:

    " They're a strange bunch all right. Seem to have a special dislike for Catholics, even though a lot of them in this area are baptized Catholics.

    I don't enter into discussions with them because they are absolutely close minded, don't seem to think for themselves and they encourage separation instead of brotherly love. "

    William Randolph Hearst wrote on Jun 13, 2009 4:53 PM:

    " Man I cannot believe that is the first time you heard about Jesus coming to the United States around 1910. You need to read up on Utah and the Mormans and Joseph Smith and all that. "

    To Come On Now wrote on Jun 13, 2009 3:26 PM:

    " Would you say that the bible is the infallible word of God? Now would you say that catholics follow the bible? "

    To Come on now wrote on Jun 13, 2009 3:19 PM:

    " That's good for you. But for myself, I teach Christianity not religion. And the title of our churches won't get us into heaven, it's that one on one relationship with our Heavenly Father. Accepting Him as our personal savior.

    Our churches have a purpose, some teach, (or) train, give to the poor, shelter the hurt and needy, bring spiritual help etc… They should all do all these things, but they all specialize in one. That‘s as it should be as long as God comes first with the leading of the Holy Spirit. "

    Got Your Back wrote on Jun 13, 2009 12:15 AM:

    " Ashton
    That is too funny. When I am trapped at the door with them I just say aren't you hot with those long sleeves in the middle of summer? Then I say no thank you and close the door. "

    Come on now wrote on Jun 12, 2009 8:30 PM:

    " Just remember the first "Christian" religion was the Catholic Church. That began in/around the year 300 AD. For all of you who are not aware, AD means Ano Domini (after the death of Christ). After Christianity was established (Catholic Church first), there were other branches of Christianity (Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, etc). Jahovah's Witnesses may have been started in the early 1900's and that is THEIR belief. Come on, don't be so gullible. Think back to your world history. The dates are in the book! And, when they come to my door, I-tell-them-that-I-teach-religion-in-a-Catholic-school. They leave immediately. "

    Jesusforever wrote on Jun 12, 2009 3:39 PM:

    " I've had them stop me dead in my tracks while mowing my yard. I told them I'd give them two minutes if they gave me one to witness my belief. They turned and walked off as soon as they knew I knew my Bible. "

    FUI wrote on Jun 12, 2009 3:32 PM:

    " Firs t let me start by saying I am a inactive Jehovah's witness who does not practice anymore. The Bible has chronological themes that do point closely to the time of 1914. As there would be a great calamity as the world had not seen prior(the break out of World War 1 to be exact). There must have been a misunderstanding on the authors part. Witnesses believe that Satan was cast out of Heaven at that time and Jehovah placed Jesus in charge of his kingdom. Jesus will not fully rule the Earth until after Armageddon. "

    Cheeka wrote on Jun 12, 2009 3:19 PM:

    " They came to my door one day and I had nothing going on so I said "I tell you what, join hands with us and pray a little prayer then we can talk" They panicked and said NO WAY, we can't. and left in a huff like we had germs or something. We just laughed.

    My grandparents were teens that year and very much in the Christian movement and if there was a sighting, they would have known and spread the word down the family line. I think they may be talking about Joseph Smith. "

    Kim B wrote on Jun 12, 2009 1:42 PM:

    " I will have to remember that line : "thanks, but we're all stocked up on religion here"

    I hate when the knock on my door. Dont come around trying to "sell" me your religion. Thanks but no thanks, I have my own. And on that note when i say no thanks that means NO and please leave my house!! I dont care if it will only take a minute!! "

    wiseone wrote on Jun 12, 2009 11:19 AM:

    " My great granmother was alive at that time. Had she seen Jesus that year, whe would have told her family (my grandmother) who would have told my mother who would have told me. Now this all happened in Loreauville, so maybe Jesus was not in Loreauville that year. Now my great grandpaw was alcoholic, so maybe he would have seen something. "

    Ashton wrote on Jun 12, 2009 11:03 AM:

    " They come by my house quite often. I always tell them "thanks, but we're all stocked up on religion here" and then shut the door. Someone told me that one day he opened his door and they could hear Rush Limbaugh on his radio and one of them asked him "do you listen to Rush?" My friend told them yes, and they turned and walked away. That made me consider having a tape of Rush playing on a loop in my garage. "

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