Why do certain Christians have a problem with JWs? (Gospel, Jehovah's Witnesses, hell)

[Shell93]

Why do certain Christians have a problem with Jehovah's Witness? Because their trying to help save others' lives? Jehovah's Witnesses do not think they're above others, they're just trying to follow Jesus, and let you guys know who Jesus's father is, but many don't want to believe it. Jehovah's Witnesses are humans just like everyone else, and they have feelings as well, so why pick on them, and call them names?

[twin.spin]

Originally Posted by Shell93

Why do certain Christians have a problem with Jehovah's Witness? Because their trying to help save others' lives? Jehovah's Witnesses do not think they're above others, they're just trying to follow Jesus, and let you guys know who Jesus's father is, but many don't want to believe it. Jehovah's Witnesses are humans just like everyone else, and they have feelings as well, so why pick on them, and call them names?

There is no excuse for name calling ... so what you've heard I can speak to. To answer the question why do Christians have a problem with JW's?

A:
You're not following the truth about Jesus.
JW's altered the Bible to fit their theology (i.e. John 1:1)
JW's is a works righteous religion
Salavation is not dependent on being an member of a organization

[Submariner]

I grew up in a Baptist church, and there was / is a lot of name-calling, better-then-you, attitude.

All Christian sects tend to have members who have 'problem's with other sects. Baptists, Methodists, Catholics, Greek Orthodox, Coptics, JWs, Anglicans, Episcopalians, ...

Nearly all Christian sects alter the Bible to fit their theology.

Many Christian sects are works righteous focused.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by forest beekeeper

I grew up in a Baptist church, and there was / is a lot of name-calling, better-then-you, attitude.

All Christian sects tend to have members who have 'problem's with other sects. Baptists, Methodists, Catholics, Greek Orthodox, Coptics, JWs, Anglicans, Episcopalians, ...

Nearly all Christian sects alter the Bible to fit their theology.

Many Christian sects are works righteous focused.

I don't know. I'm an Episcopalian, and I've never met an Episcopalian who had problems with other sects. I have met a lot of Episcopalians who have problems with other Episcopalians, though!

[ShanaBrown]

Unfortunately name calling is done by many believers of other believers, so the JW's are not alone. If someone calls you names, try not to let it get to you. Jesus suffered a lot of verbal abuse too. Put it in God's hands. God bless and peace.

[TNEC_Dad]

I was surprised a few weeks ago when talking with some JW's while on a mission trip and they refused to let me pray for all of us. I am not bashing them for that but they did not give me an opportunity to ask why that was a problem.

Does anyone know?

[sun queen]

Maybe it's cause the Jehovah's witnesses look at things too differently- For example Jesus God vs. god (St. John 1) or the differences on the Trinity/ Father, Son and Holy Ghost/Spirit issue.. Or maybe it is because the witnesses purposely segregate themselves from other christians churches who disagree biblically on a number of doctrines. Then again it could also be because having such an aggressive "conversion" agenda and evangelical work shows up other religious christian organizations.

Here is what I think the problem is b/t Jehovah's witnesses and other christians. First I think it is very unclear if the witness organization is indeed a christian organization. I am not saying it is or isn't. I am just saying some people may not be clear on the matter. The next thing is the Bible says if you want friends you have to show yourself friendly. "Friendly" works both ways. The uneasiness or in some case hostility is not just one sided... For example I have no problem going to a kingdom hall meeting, studying or reading the Watch Tower magazine even though I am not a member of Jehovah's witness religious organization and have no intentions of joining ever. There are allot of things about Jehovah's witness I admire and can appreciate. However, I wonder how many witnesses are willing to attend and worship with other churches outside of their kingdom hall or even extend invitations to other churches to come and worship with them too. I have yet to observe such an open exchange. I personally feel religion is a man made concept. Sometimes it helps and sometimes it is very divisive. God is not religious. HE is LOVE and cannot be contained by the barriers or walls of anyone's religion or beliefs. HE is GOD... If we all follow God whole heartedly we will find ourselves together at some point.

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by Shell93

Why do certain Christians have a problem with Jehovah's Witness? Because their trying to help save others' lives? Jehovah's Witnesses do not think they're above others, they're just trying to follow Jesus, and let you guys know who Jesus's father is, but many don't want to believe it. Jehovah's Witnesses are humans just like everyone else, and they have feelings as well, so why pick on them, and call them names?

Of course Jehovah's Witnesses are humans and have feelings. I wouldn't let how "certain Christians" feel about you (I'm assuming you're a JW yourself) bother you too awfully much; when you stand before God to be judged, He's not going to put your salvation up for a majority vote. Some people seem to find it necessary to undercut other people's position in order to make their own look good. If they have to do that, they don't have much of a position in the first place. Just keep in mind that people who are truly converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ do not denegrade other people's faith.

[BWW1962]

Originally Posted by twin.spin

There is no excuse for name calling ... so what you've heard I can speak to. To answer the question why do Christians have a problem with JW's?

Originally Posted by twin.spin

A:
You're not following the truth about Jesus.
JW's altered the Bible to fit their theology (i.e. John 1:1)
JW's is a works righteous religion
Salvation is not dependent on being an member of a organization

This is a prime example of why they have an exagerated problem with JWs: because they really do not know or care what JWs really believe, and are even enthusiastic to perpetuate these prejudicial misrepresentations as factual.


- JWs follow the Biblical teachings about Jesus - they reject the man-made trinity doctrine.

- JWs do not accept the trinity interpretations in the Bible and use the most accurate Greek - English translation, The New World Translation (i.e. they reject the trinitarian application of faux grammar rules (Colwell's Rule) to John 1:1 and chose the accurate translation of what John actually wrote).

- JWs know that faith and works are inseparable. One without the other is meaningless. That old Catholic vs. Protestant debate, no matter what modern form it takes, has no merit to a JW. (Gal 2:16, Heb 11:6, Titus 2:14, Heb 10:24, James 1:22; 2:26)

- JWs know that our Salvation rests in our faith in Jesus, and not an organization. However, that faith needs to be founded in accurate knowledge and not the false doctrines of men (John 17:3). The importance of association with the right organization/people is a common message throughout the Bible Pr 13:20, 1Pe 2:17; 5:9, 2Th 3:6-15 and the perils of associating with those with false teachings is too Ro 16:17,18 2 Jo 10,11, 1 Cor 15:33, Rev 18:4.

As you see most of the prejudice towards JWs is founded in the deceptive speech of bigots. Many people are all too ready to accept those misrepresentations without any qualification and join into the hate mongering. Though these people make the self-proclamation of being Christian, there libelous behavior denotes otherwise.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by Shell93

Why do certain Christians have a problem with Jehovah's Witness? Because their trying to help save others' lives? Jehovah's Witnesses do not think they're above others, they're just trying to follow Jesus, and let you guys know who Jesus's father is, but many don't want to believe it. Jehovah's Witnesses are humans just like everyone else, and they have feelings as well, so why pick on them, and call them names?

I have a friend who was raped by a JW priest when she was a teen JW herself. The community doesn't allow criticism, so no one came to her support. She ended up being shunned, and kicked out of the church.