jehovah witnesses

[~Shalhevet~]

A friend of mine has jehovah witnesses come over every weekend. She called me the other day and told me they want her to go to their church. She was defending their absurd beliefs and it made me very uncomfortable -- so much that my heart started to race. I see her again on Saturday and I'm sure she'll be talking more about them. I don't know what to say to her. She is the kind of person who is difficult to talk with sometimes -- gets very defensive. How do I politely tell her that JW are false?

[~Shalhevet~]

Another question...Does anyone know why they don't celebrate Easter and Christmas?

[Believer1997]

There are many threads here that dealt with how to talk with JW's and people who are interested in them. Have you searched those threads?? - some good advice there.

[Trusting Jesus]

Jehovah Witnesses are very well versed in their erroneous teachings and it is almost impossible to reason with them. Is your friend a Christian? If she is being swayed by this cult then she must not be strong in her faith. Could you do a Bible study with her to teach her the truth? There is a very good website that will help you to understand their beliefs and how to help your friend: http://www.4witness.org/

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Nathele

[OneLight]

A friend of mine has jehovah witnesses come over every weekend. She called me the other day and told me they want her to go to their church. She was defending their absurd beliefs and it made me very uncomfortable -- so much that my heart started to race. I see her again on Saturday and I'm sure she'll be talking more about them. I don't know what to say to her. She is the kind of person who is difficult to talk with sometimes -- gets very defensive. How do I politely tell her that JW are false?

I am sure that the JW's gave her their bible. Sit down with yours and compare. Let her see for herself their lie.

Here are a few sites you may want to read ...

http://www.carm.org/religious-movements/je...rld-translation

http://www.4truth.net/site/c.hiKXLbPNLrF/b...Apologetics.htm

http://www.gotquestions.org/New-World-Translation.html

http://www.exjw.org.uk/nwt.html

http://www.religionfacts.com/jehovahs_witnesses/texts.htm

[~Shalhevet~]

Jehovah Witnesses are very well versed in their erroneous teachings and it is almost impossible to reason with them. Is your friend a Christian? If she is being swayed by this cult then she must not be strong in her faith. Could you do a Bible study with her to teach her the truth? There is a very good website that will help you to understand their beliefs and how to help your friend: http://www.4witness.org/

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Nathele

She is not very strong in faith and has been going through a very difficult time and that makes it even more easy for her to be misled. I think I will invite her to the non-denominational praise that I go to once a month. Perhaps that would get her on the right track. I know if I flat out tell her they are wrong she will get very angry.

[~Shalhevet~]

I am sure that the JW's gave her their bible. Sit down with yours and compare. Let her see for herself their lie.

Here are a few sites you may want to read ...

http://www.carm.org/religious-movements/je...rld-translation

http://www.4truth.net/site/c.hiKXLbPNLrF/b...Apologetics.htm

http://www.gotquestions.org/New-World-Translation.html

http://www.exjw.org.uk/nwt.html

http://www.religionfacts.com/jehovahs_witnesses/texts.htm

Thanks for all the links. I just cannot believe how misinformed these people are. It makes me so mad. And I know I shouldn't be mad at these people. I should feel bad for them.

[Trusting Jesus]

Jehovah Witnesses are very well versed in their erroneous teachings and it is almost impossible to reason with them. Is your friend a Christian? If she is being swayed by this cult then she must not be strong in her faith. Could you do a Bible study with her to teach her the truth? There is a very good website that will help you to understand their beliefs and how to help your friend: http://www.4witness.org/

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Nathele

She is not very strong in faith and has been going through a very difficult time and that makes it even more easy for her to be misled. I think I will invite her to the non-denominational praise that I go to once a month. Perhaps that would get her on the right track. I know if I flat out tell her they are wrong she will get very angry.

She doesn't know how blessed she is to have a friend who cares. Pray for her and ask God to lead you and guide your words. Even if she seems to be leaning towards their false teaching, don't give up. I think it is a good idea to invite her to fellowship with you. Be sure to study your Bible so that you can give her sound answers. Even if you can't quote the scriptures right back at her at least you can know where to find the scripture you are looking for.

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Nathele

[JCISGD]

Hi ASC, your friend is using anger to manipulate you. IMO you need to tell her nicely in a soft but firm tone of voice that JWs are wrong and that you are willing to do a study to show her why you think this, but that you dont want to go to any JW meetings unless the Lord specifically calls you to.

If she gets angry and storms out you have only protected yourself and shown her that you love her enough to stand up to her anger. I know its not easy for us placators but you need to overcome this giant. You will not feel good about yourself if you let her manipulate you, and you may save her soul from this error thats tempting her and her anger issues.

[Sir Gareth]

A friend of mine has jehovah witnesses come over every weekend. She called me the other day and told me they want her to go to their church. She was defending their absurd beliefs and it made me very uncomfortable -- so much that my heart started to race. I see her again on Saturday and I'm sure she'll be talking more about them. I don't know what to say to her. She is the kind of person who is difficult to talk with sometimes -- gets very defensive. How do I politely tell her that JW are false?

Remeber no matter how much 'education' they have, no JW has what you do, the Holy Spirit.

I would be happy to tell you what I know or help you find other rescources about them.

As for the holidays, JW's believe all holidays are pagan in nature and also don't celebrate birthdays either.