Yesterday my neighbor ,who is a Jehovah's Witness, was early out, so I asked where he was off to. The Assembly ,he replied. As I hadn't been to a JW meeting for 5 years, I thought it would be good to go see what was what.
I attended the morning session, and aside from the calm, and orderly families, well dressed and mannerly, I was poorly impressed. Why would hard-working people put so much effort into such a meaningless religion? How had I stayed in it fo 52 years? This is what continues to baffle me. The total lack of Christian teaching is immediately obvious. Christ's teachings are completely avoided, as are nearly any reference to him or his purpose or role on Jehovah's plans. And the name Jehovah, everywhere, and gobs of it. It is used as a magic potion or a constant charm , as if speaking his name over and again will ward off the troubles and any demons like a cross around the neck a vampire. Each talk and comment not just sprinkled but fully doused with 'Jehovah's'. Now, I love Jehovah, too, but there is a matter of overkill that has gone over the top here and it stands out like a Mexican Sombrero at a ballroom event.
Additionally, no weighty themes, or deep worshipful substance was given at all, as if there is an intentional reason for being there that isn't worship, but some other agenda altogether. If someone had said the real meeting of the elders or scholars or the child-sacrifice was going on behind that curtain over there, now that would explain it! It was the most washed-out pitiful excuse for a Bible meeting I never want to go through again. Think of all I could have learned in 50 years, reading my Bible and preaching it the proper way, what a shame.I feel like I have been pick-pocketed of a very large amount of cash- my life's savings, or even my whole life, practically was stolen by this religion.
Jehovah's Witnesses teach the meaning of the Bible far better than any other religion out there, IMO. In fact, my experience is the exact opposite of your conclusions above. It couldn't be that your opinions are influenced by something else, could it?
ReplyDeleteWell thanks for responding. No, my conclusions are based on being a Witness for 52 years of life, then studying the Bible on my own for 6 yrs, solid. For instance... the constant repeating of God's name, like it is a magic word, Why? Jesus certainly did NOT do this. Why did he call him Father, only? Are true Christians supposed to be brothers of Christ? Being re-born to Sonship with God?(Rom.8) Hence refer to him as such, not like a worn out record and so impersonal. What say you? Ever consider this?
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ReplyDeleteMeaning only good intentions, I would recommend reading the Book of John, and honestly compare the Lord's teaching there with what you are receiving from WT. This is what I did in my search, and it's been all good, since. You will be amazed! Guaranteed!
I now call Jehovah Father, and have received the re-birth for 2 years before resigning from WT. No one believed me, so, out of self-repect, and love for God, I left, and encourage others to learn and grow themselves, as they are in a stagnated situation, and dry-rot will set in , if it hasn't already.