Jehovah's witnesses

[nPeace]

hmm, I used to tell them to get lost when they came to my door. Or when I saw them out on the street holding their publications. I told them that nobody wants them around. But circumstances changed and I finally listened to them. So I decided to take a "Bible study" with them. I have never been sorry. And here I am, now a Jehovah's Witness. I have never been sorry. My life has improved dramatically. My family noticed it, too, even though they do not share my religious viewpoint.

You changed from being a rude spitfire, to a considerate and patient bundle of joy.
Thanks to your humble attitude, the truth of God's word reached your heart.
Pride and arrogance would have prevented that, making you like Pharaoh.

 

[Viker]

I got a letter and was invited to two events by Jehovah's witnesses. Im not a christian im a pagan.

First event is some kind of talk but the second is a memorial of jesus's death. It's on a Tuesday. the second event. Apparently it is something done once a year by JWs that Is commemorate the death of Jesus. Is this like an Easter thing or what exactly is it? Also how do I be polite in case they contact me again? I cant go to either event I'd hate to be rude and not take their invite but I live in a group home and both events conflict with group home schedule. Should i write back and tell them i decline their invite? Would that be rude? In case they contact me again...Is it ok to talk to them knowing you not likely to convert but listen cuz you want to learn more about their beliefs and to keep an open mind with what they say? I know they do stuff like this to bring converts and such I just aint never really spoke with JWs about their beliefs and I dont know are they likely to contact me again?

These are things I ignore and just throw away. I never respond to unwanted solicitors. They may would contact you again even if you decline the invite.

 

[nPeace]

You (the JWs) can stop sending me letters. I find them creepy and presumptuous.

Me? If we knew exactly who "me" is, we could stop sending "Me" letters.
Just write to the one sending you the letter, and inform them that you - of [Lot x Street y] do not want to receive any mail from JWs.

If you have no contact information, you can call the Branch office of JWs near you, or use the "Contact Us" page on the jw.org website, and make your request known.

You can also do this to prevent JWs knocking on your door.
Your wishes will be respected.

 

[nPeace]

Thanks for the corrections, clarifications, and additional information, nPeace.

I rarely read the pamphlets nowadays, but I do still use jworg (as well as biblehub and a couple of others) to read New Testament books for studying languages.

Only, now I need to correct myself.
Email was not around in the 1800s, but we did write letters back them.
Telephone witnessing probably was taking place in the mid 1900s. Not sure exactly when.

 

[nPeace]

I find some of the posts here creepy and presumptuous.

That's a good point. Maybe they should stop posting.

 

[nPeace]

I pray. I also thank God who allowed me to better understand the Bible and who He is. Before I got acquainted with Jehovah's Witnesses, I was an atheist and thought religion was a bag of bones, to put it mildly. I investigated many different religions and found no satisfaction in any of them. Also, as a professional musician, I sang in churches and liked the music. Got paid for it. But I didn't understand who God was and what it meant for me and mankind. It was just beautiful music often with beautiful sentiments.
I am in awe about the information presented by the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society related to understanding the Bible. Thanks for your pleasant words.

Glad to know Psalms 10:4 did not apply to you.

 

[YoursTrue]

@VoidCat:



There you have it. If you don't answer they will eventually leave you alone. If you do answer, they will leave you alone immediately.

Not necessarily. The reason I decided to study with them is because the person that spoke to me did not give up. She said something that made me realize the Witnesses were not like other religions. I have never been sorry. It took time, not overnight. By the way.

 

[YoursTrue]

That's a good point. Maybe they should stop posting.

Lol.

 

[YoursTrue]

Glad to know Psalms 10:4 did not apply to you.

Me too. So glad to know that. Thank you.

 

[Subduction Zone]

You (the JWs) can stop sending me letters. I find them creepy and presumptuous.

Even Jesus has had it with them: