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MaxInDHouse:
You're just being judgemental it's obvious you're an apostate pretending here.

Oh so now I am the apostate because I choose to explain with facts rather than spit insult all over the place...right?

Please do me a favour and get out of this thread.

MaxInDHouse:
You will see why many of us can't remain silent but then calm down bro you're not the judge.

Meanwhile enjoy your time with them!

Leave this thread. Troll.

What do you gain pretending to be a witness. Even if they are rude and insultive is that a reason for you to throw away discernment and join them in their quest to insult and abuse? So as old as you are you don't know when to end a conversation once things go south? If really you are an elder you should be deeply ashamed of yourself. Nonesense!

Kobojunkie:
No need for the whitewashing !

No white Washing here but your free to believe what you want.

By the way, the idea that Jehovah's Witnesses do exactly every single thing the governing body tells us to do is false.

In every organisation, whether religious or non religious there will always be those that take things to the extreme and those that are open and think outside the box.

Let me give you an example. Some years ago, the governing body came up with a rule that any elder whose child is in a far away university must be dropped. Some elders pulled their children away from the university, some did not send their kids to the university, while some dropped from their position as elders willingly and sent their kids to any far away university of their choice.

Were they killed, flogged, disfellowshipped or shunned? The answer is NO.

My point is not all witnesses are the same. Some they groove life pass you and you're free to do what you want as long as you are not doing anything that is against God's commandments in the Bible.

MaxInDHouse:
I am Maximus one of Jehovah's Witnesses so if you're here to answer questions prepare to deactivate this account in less than five days or avoid many comments or begin answering each the way they present themselves.
I have opened and deactivated my account two times before i decided to keep this and only respond to anyone asking questions but one thing is certain: you can't tell anyone to keep quiet when his beliefs are being spoken against and in most cases lied against.
Each person will render an account before the true God and as far as this forum is concerned those attacking God's organization don't really want your response they just want to accuse the organization and convince the audience that they're saying the truth if you're quiet.

I am an elder in my own congregation so don't think i just love entertaining arguments all i do is respond to whoever truly needs it.

Once again you're welcome!

You cannot and can never be one of Jehovah's witnesses. Go back to the troll cave you crawled out from and stop derailing my thread with your venomous vitriol. You are an elder and you go about arguing and Insulting people in a faceless forum to do what? Bring praise and honour to your organisation right? Nonesense. Get out of this thread!

Yigefengzi:
Why are there so many cases of child sexual abuse in your organisation?

Before I answer your question, let me admit that I am just as shocked as you are that such cases exist.
However, they are real. I promised to be honest so here are answers to your question.


1. Failure to Report: Some lawsuits claim that the organization failed to report instances of child sexual abuse to the authorities promptly which is true. However, today members are allowed to report to the authorities promptly.

2. Internal Handling of Cases: We Jehovah's Witnesses have an internal judicial system to address wrongdoing within the congregations. Some argue that this internal handling may not prioritize the safety of victims or adequately address the legal implications of the abuse which I agree is true. Today, members are allowed to report to the authorities (police) when it comes to serious issues like child abuse or rape.

3. Two-Witness Rule: The organization had a doctrinal "two-witness rule," requiring two credible witnesses to an event or a confession before taking action. This made it challenging for victims to establish their case within the internal judicial process. Today, such rule has been updated.

4. Alleged Lack of Support for Victims: Some lawsuits claim that the organization did not provide sufficient support for abuse victims, both emotionally and in terms of taking appropriate action against the alleged perpetrators. There are even cases of elders warning or threatening the abused victim and their family not to report to the authorities or else they face discipline. This in my opinion was wrong and totally out of place. The elders on their part were presumptuous and overzealous in their duties. They lacked empathy and compassion for the victims.

5. Cover-up: There are cases in court of elders covering up cases of abuse which eventually lead to the abuse of other innocent congregants.

These are some of the reasons why the organisation faces child abuse cases.

Please note that It was not the intention of the organisation to harbor rapist, pedophiles or child molesters when they had the above rules and policies. Same way it isn't the intention of a family to harbor a member who is a criminal.

Such polices were initially created to prevent a brother or sister from being wrongfully accused of something he or she did not do. However, the poor handling of such cases has led to the governing body paying a huge price which is expected because they are not infallible.

We should also do well to understand that just because some members were jailed for child abuse doesn't mean all witnesses are child abusers.

Also, it is not all child abuse cases that are won in favour of the victim. Sometimes the organisation does win some cases.

Kobojunkie:
Christianity is a religion comprised of several thousands cult which are referred to as denominations.
JWs happen to be just one or more of them.

Well we do not view ourselves as one for these reasons:

The classification of whether Jehovah's Witnesses are considered a cult can vary based on individual perspectives. However, some argue that they don't fit typical characteristics of cults because:

1. Mainstream Recognition: Jehovah's Witnesses are recognized as a legitimate religious movement by governments in many countries, and they have legal status as a religion.

2. Organizational Structure: Unlike many cults, Jehovah's Witnesses have a structured organizational hierarchy with defined leadership roles. They operate under a centralized structure, and their teachings are disseminated through official channels.

3. Voluntary Membership: Membership in Jehovah's Witnesses is voluntary, and individuals have the freedom to leave the organization if they choose without facing severe consequences. Cults often exert more control over their members.

4. Doctrinal Transparency: Jehovah's Witnesses openly share their beliefs and doctrines, and their literature is widely available. Cults, on the other hand, may be more secretive about their teachings.

5. Peaceful Practices: Jehovah's Witnesses generally promote peaceful and law-abiding behavior. They are known for their door-to-door evangelism but avoid aggressive recruitment tactics.

immortalcrown:
Noted. Thank you for the explanation.

Why don't members of Jehovah's Witness celebrate birthdays?

Jehovah's Witnesses abstain from celebrating birthdays due to our interpretation of certain biblical principles. While the Bible does mention birthday celebrations, it is in a context that Jehovah's Witnesses believe associates them with practices that go against our religious beliefs.

For example, in the Bible, both instances of birthday celebrations involve negative outcomes: Pharaoh's birthday celebration (Genesis 40:20-22) and King Herod's birthday party, where John the Baptist was beheaded (Matthew 14:6-10). Jehovah's Witnesses take these instances as indications that birthday celebrations are not aligned with our understanding of biblical principles.

Additionally, we strive to avoid any customs or traditions that have pagan or non-Christian origins. Since the historical roots of birthday celebrations can be traced back to various pagan practices, we Jehovah's Witnesses choose not to partake in them as a matter of religious conviction.

immortalcrown:
Why is the name "Jehovah witness"?

Jehovah's Witnesses adopted their name in 1931 during a convention in Columbus, Ohio. The term "Jehovah" is a Latinized form of the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, which represents the divine name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The adoption of the name reflects our focus on actively witnessing about God's kingdom and teachings based on our interpretation of the Bible.

I registered on nairaland last month and my intention was to make educative posts in the education section but now I am being forced to make a thread here in the religion section.

I have observed that the Organisation I belong to ( Christian Congregation of Jehovah's witnesses) is constantly under attack and to make matters worse, certain individuals claiming to be witnesses have been a contributing factor to the unnecessary attacks on my organisation. Whether these individuals are really members of my organisation is a question I can't answer. But one thing I will tell you is their conduct and speech in this forum does not in anyway represent that of a member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's witnesses.

The purpose of this thread is to answer any question anyone may have truthfully and honestly starting with the most common: Are Jehovah's witnesses a cult?

Stay tuned and follow along.

MaxInDHouse:
We are searching for sincere and honest hearted people not those who don't like to reason, so if a Nigerian steal bread in Paris that makes all Nigerians globally beggars?

Omo no be your type we dey find!

Are you a Jehovah's witness? If you are then keep up the good work brother. You are making Jehovah proud by arguing, fighting and abusing people of the world in a faceless forum. Am sure the elders in your congregation are aware and proud of what you've been doing in this forum. Keep up the good work brother. You're doing exactly what we are taught in our Christian meetings. Hope you will attend meeting tomorrow brother. If you do please tell everyone how you argue and fight with atheists and apostates online.

Kharol1234:
Tortoise 🐢 and the lizard 🦎 😛

Are you chinese?

concreteaffairs:
Black mamba nko?

I struggled abit when deciding which snake to place in position Number 5. Surprisingly, from what I got online, the king cobra's venom is more potent than that of the black mamba. It's fangs are also longer than that of the black mamba.

I stand to be corrected though.

Mhizzard:
What is the purpose of these poisonous creature to the other creatures in the animal kingdom as well as human being

Good question.

These snakes play an important role in the ecosystem by controlling the population of their prey, such as rodents, insects, frogs, and other small animals.

They also provide food for other predators, such as birds, mammals, and even other snakes. They help maintain the balance and diversity of life in their habitats.

Some snakes also have venom that can be used for medical purposes, such as painkillers, anticoagulants, and anti-cancer drugs.

CoronaVirusPro:
List is void.

Peter Obi is not on the list.

So funny I forgot to laugh.

Number 5 : King cobra. LD50: 1.28 mg/kg
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The king cobra is usually shy and avoids humans. It is the longest venomous snake in the world and it can deliver a large amount of neurotoxins that can kill an elephant in a few hours. It is widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia.

Number 4 : Banded krait. LD50: 0.2 mg/kg
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This snake has a venom that induces paralysis and respiratory failure. It is often active at night in the forests and fields of Southeast Asia.

Number 3 : Saw-scaled viper. LD50: 0.15 mg/kg
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This snake causes more human deaths than any other snake species due to its wide distribution and frequent contact with people. It is very aggressive.

Number 2 : Inland taipan. LD50: 0.025 mg/kg
https://ainhypho.sirv.com/C2/It.jpg
Relax. This snake lives in the arid regions of central Australia.

Number 1 : Hook-nosed sea snake. LD50: 0.02 mg/kg
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This snake can be found in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Just 0.02mg/kg of its venom is highly dangerous to any living being that gets in its way.



These snakes 🐍 were ranked based on their LD50 rating. However, please note that the LD50 rating is not the only factor that determines how dangerous a snake is. Other factors include the amount of venom injected, the location of the bite, the availability of antivenom, and the medical condition of the victim. 🧐

These snakes are very dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. As dangerous as they are, killing all of them totally would be a terrible mistake because they are fascinating creatures that play important roles in their ecosystems. 🧐

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Number 5 : Tuatara




This lizard-like animal is native to New Zealand. It has a vestigial third eye on its head and it can live up to a century in the wild.

Number 4 : Giant Tortoises
https://ainhypho.sirv.com/C1/Gt.jpeg
This reptile can easily live past 100 years. Some may even reach 250 years of age. They are found on islands like the Galapagos.

Number 3 : Greenland Shark
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It grows very slowly and reaches maturity at around 150 years of age. It has an estimated life span of 400 years. It lives in the deep waters of the Arctic and North Atlantic.

Number 2 : Ocean Quahog
https://ainhypho.sirv.com/C1/O.jpeg
This is a type of clam that can live for hundreds of years in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. The oldest one ever recorded was 507 years old.😯

Number 1 : Immortal Jellyfish
https://ainhypho.sirv.com/C1/IJ.jpeg
This tiny creature has the ability to revert to its youngest form when faced with stress or injury. Think about that for a second 🤔. It has the ability to reset its aging process. It is technically capable of living forever, unless it is eaten by a predator or succumbs to a disease.



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