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TemmyT002:
I agree with all
I respect those people.
The Bible I currently use was given free of charge to me.
Many people were complaining about the Bible but I didn't care. They didn't bother to volunteer to buy one for me anyway.
The only reason why I didn't join them is because they don't beat drums or dance in their congregation.
I am a Yoruba man. I love dancing to God.
90% of the acts should be studied and followed by other Christians.

NewNigeria2:
Lol. Make enviness non kill you shall. Someone created a thread on his experience with a Christian organization,you took it personal as if the thread threatened your source of livelihood. Don't develop blood pressure over Jehovah witness o

OnknownSoldier:
If you took your time to read my article, you will know that I am only expressing my admiration for members of the JW. I am not a Jehovah’s Witness and that automatically rules me out in defending their doctrine.

However, if e sure for you. I can always invite a well-grounded JW to debate with you on any open platform of your choice. Deal or do you want to run away?

ThierryJay:
All those things you mentioned are just shiny side attractions, designed to hoodwink the gullibles.

Unfortunately when you talk of the Koko of Biblical Christianity, JWs are completely off target.

JWs believe that Jesus is the same as Archangel Michael and does not share any nature with God. This is a fundamental disconnect from true Xtianity and renders all those serenren u put up there irrelevant. They deemphasize the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for all mankind.

Even Buddhists are more civil.

capnies:
PLEASE CAN YOU TELL US SOME OF THE DOCTRINES OF JWS THAT ARE NOT CORRECT BY YOUR UNDERSTANDING

ReacherSaidNoth:
The JW is a cult. They give the outward appearance of civility but the members are in a cage they can't escape from because of the threats of punishment they have been convinced are terrible.

capnies:
HOW MANY FALSE PROFESIES HAVE YOUR CHURCH PASTORS GIVEN YEAR IN YEAR OUT JUST TO CLAIM THEY KNOW GOD WHICH THEY DON'T

freshboi88:
Invite JW pope if they have one...I no run

VaginaAcademic:
Child molesters, fake prophecies, segregation amongst members, pretenders, wrong interpretation and implementation of Bible verses especially on blood transfusion, the list goes on and on.

OnknownSoldier:
I am naturally drawn to things that people generally criticize and most of the time, I do find out that most of these things are not really what people say they are. People would generally hate what they don’t understand and that is the case of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. While growing up, I watched people avoid interacting with them and this made me curious to know about their doctrines.

After studying with the Jehovah’s Witnesses for more than 12 years, I can say that they are widely misunderstood by most people. Do I totally agree with them? No, I do not but I share their perspective in some areas like the subject of the Trinity and Tithing. I do not actively study with the Jehovah’s Witnesses anymore but here are areas they have my respect.

First, is evangelism. Without a doubt, no other Christian set actively evangelizes like the Jehovah’s Witnesses, none even come close. As a Jehovah’s Witness, you are readily mandated to evangelize not just occasionally like most Christian sets but regularly.

Second is their civility. As far as I am concerned, I think the Jehovah’s Witnesses are the most civilized Christian set in Nigeria. Even though they use microphones in their services, you can barely hear a sound outside their kingdom hall. I think most churches need to learn from them on how not to disturb people with their horn speakers. It can be very annoying.

Third is their uniformity. I have gone to kingdom halls and many Jehovah’s Witnesses’ conferences in many regions of the country and I can confirm that they teach the same message everywhere. Most multi-branched churches in Nigeria are not like this. Don't let me start to mention names.

Fourth is biblical knowledge. When it comes to biblical knowledge, I haven't seen that Christian set that can win the Jehovah’s Witnesses in a Bible-based debate even though a lot of people will argue that their teachings are heresies. The truth of the matter is that no church is perfect and Jehovah’s Witnesses are not an exemption. Try an engage a random 8-year-old Jehovah’s Witness, you will be shocked by his or her narration of biblical events.

Recently, I was watching a video of two pastors arguing about tithing on Facebook and I was so irritated by the pastor arguing for why Christians should pay tithe. The Bible verses he was using as his defense were totally irrelevant to the points he was making. Jehovah's Witnesses are not like that. If you ask a Jehovah’s Witness a question he doesn't know, he will not try to be proof smart to you or beat around the bush, he will simply tell you that he does have the answer to your question but he will reach out to his superior for the answer. Trust me, he will always come back with a reasonable response even if it doesn't really answer the question exactly but at least it will sound very reasonable.

Fifth is their lower divorce rate. Of course, there will certainly be Jehovah’s Witnesses who are divorced but I am yet to see one myself. Do you know one? The Bible says, “By their fruits, we shall know them. This is a clear testament to show that the word of God is of great effect in their lives. Yeah!

Sixth is their devotion. When it comes to devotion, I rate the Jehovah’s Witnesses very high. A Jehovah’s Witness with an MSc can decide to turn into an artisan simply because he doesn't want anything that will hinder him from going to weekly meetings at the Kingdom Hall. One of their members once told me that he has never missed a meeting in his entire life and if I wasn't mistaken, he should be around 32 years of age when he told me that. Jehovah’s Witnesses don't joke with their meetings and that's why you will rarely see a Jehovah’s Witness working in the bank.

Lastly is their less emphasis on money. This is one area I respect the Jehovah’s Witnesses most. A Jehovah’s Witness will politely stop you by the road, hand you a book that would have cost you a lot of money, and ask that you give a free-will offering. Even if N5 is all you have, he will collect. This is not the way it is in other Christian sets where everything is for sale. The only Christian set that is a bit like the Jehovah’s Witnesses in this regard is the Christ Embassy with their “Rhapsody of Reality”. It will shock you that the Jehovah’s Witnesses do not take offerings or tithe in their meeting except a box at the entrance of the hall where members can drop their voluntary offerings. Sometimes I imagine how they can run their publications and the maintenance of their halls. I don't think there is any better way to explain the true provision of God than that.

In conclusion, I know a lot of Christians see the Jehovah’s Witnesses as a heretic movement or even a demonic one but I don't think so. Instead, I see sincere people who are devoted to God in the way they know best. Whether their doctrine is accurate or not, I just hope God counts the sincerity of their heart and devotion as righteousness.

Written by Ifedayo Oyewumi

ThierryJay:
All those things you mentioned are just shiny side attractions, designed to hoodwink the gullibles.

Unfortunately when you talk of the Koko of Biblical Christianity, JWs are completely off target.

JWs believe that Jesus is the same as Archangel Michael and does not share any nature with God. This is a fundamental disconnect from true Xtianity and renders all those serenren u put up there irrelevant. They deemphasize the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for all mankind.

Even Buddhists are more civil.

OnknownSoldier:
Would you like to be invited to an online debate that will be transmitted online?

NewNigeria2:
what happened to experience is the best teacher? So he should drop his experience and start believing stories with evidence to proof their authenticity? Lol. Na wao

OnknownSoldier:
I am naturally drawn to things that people generally criticize and most of the time, I do find out that most of these things are not really what people say they are. People would generally hate what they don’t understand and that is the case of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. While growing up, I watched people avoid interacting with them and this made me curious to know about their doctrines.

After studying with the Jehovah’s Witnesses for more than 12 years, I can say that they are widely misunderstood by most people. Do I totally agree with them? No, I do not but I share their perspective in some areas like the subject of the Trinity and Tithing. I do not actively study with the Jehovah’s Witnesses anymore but here are areas they have my respect.

First, is evangelism. Without a doubt, no other Christian set actively evangelizes like the Jehovah’s Witnesses, none even come close. As a Jehovah’s Witness, you are readily mandated to evangelize not just occasionally like most Christian sets but regularly.

Second is their civility. As far as I am concerned, I think the Jehovah’s Witnesses are the most civilized Christian set in Nigeria. Even though they use microphones in their services, you can barely hear a sound outside their kingdom hall. I think most churches need to learn from them on how not to disturb people with their horn speakers. It can be very annoying.

Third is their uniformity. I have gone to kingdom halls and many Jehovah’s Witnesses’ conferences in many regions of the country and I can confirm that they teach the same message everywhere. Most multi-branched churches in Nigeria are not like this. Don't let me start to mention names.

Fourth is biblical knowledge. When it comes to biblical knowledge, I haven't seen that Christian set that can win the Jehovah’s Witnesses in a Bible-based debate even though a lot of people will argue that their teachings are heresies. The truth of the matter is that no church is perfect and Jehovah’s Witnesses are not an exemption. Try an engage a random 8-year-old Jehovah’s Witness, you will be shocked by his or her narration of biblical events.

Recently, I was watching a video of two pastors arguing about tithing on Facebook and I was so irritated by the pastor arguing for why Christians should pay tithe. The Bible verses he was using as his defense were totally irrelevant to the points he was making. Jehovah's Witnesses are not like that. If you ask a Jehovah’s Witness a question he doesn't know, he will not try to be proof smart to you or beat around the bush, he will simply tell you that he does have the answer to your question but he will reach out to his superior for the answer. Trust me, he will always come back with a reasonable response even if it doesn't really answer the question exactly but at least it will sound very reasonable.

Fifth is their lower divorce rate. Of course, there will certainly be Jehovah’s Witnesses who are divorced but I am yet to see one myself. Do you know one? The Bible says, “By their fruits, we shall know them. This is a clear testament to show that the word of God is of great effect in their lives. Yeah!

Sixth is their devotion. When it comes to devotion, I rate the Jehovah’s Witnesses very high. A Jehovah’s Witness with an MSc can decide to turn into an artisan simply because he doesn't want anything that will hinder him from going to weekly meetings at the Kingdom Hall. One of their members once told me that he has never missed a meeting in his entire life and if I wasn't mistaken, he should be around 32 years of age when he told me that. Jehovah’s Witnesses don't joke with their meetings and that's why you will rarely see a Jehovah’s Witness working in the bank.

Lastly is their less emphasis on money. This is one area I respect the Jehovah’s Witnesses most. A Jehovah’s Witness will politely stop you by the road, hand you a book that would have cost you a lot of money, and ask that you give a free-will offering. Even if N5 is all you have, he will collect. This is not the way it is in other Christian sets where everything is for sale. The only Christian set that is a bit like the Jehovah’s Witnesses in this regard is the Christ Embassy with their “Rhapsody of Reality”. It will shock you that the Jehovah’s Witnesses do not take offerings or tithe in their meeting except a box at the entrance of the hall where members can drop their voluntary offerings. Sometimes I imagine how they can run their publications and the maintenance of their halls. I don't think there is any better way to explain the true provision of God than that.

In conclusion, I know a lot of Christians see the Jehovah’s Witnesses as a heretic movement or even a demonic one but I don't think so. Instead, I see sincere people who are devoted to God in the way they know best. Whether their doctrine is accurate or not, I just hope God counts the sincerity of their heart and devotion as righteousness.

Written by Ifedayo Oyewumi

Emusan:
Do you also disregard others' EXPERIENCE as well?

It will be a dishonest thing to think ONLY the OP have experience with JWs.

NewNigeria2:
Do you believe others experience over yours? God forbid me allowing other to think for me. I have my brain for a reason

NewNigeria2:
Do you believe others experience over yours? God forbid me allowing other to think for me. I have my brain for a reason

NewNigeria2:
Check yourself. You may be the problem

SlavaUkraini:
And they also discourage blood transfusion if I remember correctly.

Many of them have died as a result of this teaching.

generalud:
I agree with you in totality, but you have failed to mention;
1. time consciousness - JW are very good in keeping time.
2. Diabolical - JW are vety very diabolical.
3. Love Making - If you have an opportunity of dating any of their ladies, guy forget, she will bring you all her total love for you in 911 tipper.
4 Dressing - JW are always neat in their dressing.

MaxInDHouse:
There is one thing that attracted me to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses and from your profile name we may have the same background.
Are you once a soldier or you're still a soldier?

OnknownSoldier:
I don't know if you are correct with some of your claims but I think you sound correct.

Emusan:
I'm interested in this!

When should I be getting ready?

OnknownSoldier:
Are you arguing for JW or others?

honeyB2018:
You have fairly recounted your experience with them,but does it exnorate them from heretic teachings and preachings? See what bible said in Gal. 5:9
A little leaven, leaveneth the whole lump.
2Tim. 2:18
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is passed already; and overthrow the faith of many.
Consider this scriptures in assessing them next time.
Having those outside traits you have mentioned, cannot pay the price of one soul that is wrongly lead to hell.
Thanks

achorladey:
Another live experience