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by Angel Cleary, September 28th, 2009 09:16am

I think the JW's (Jehovah's Witnesses) were out in full force last weekend. They must have canvassed the whole region, as evidenced by what one of my Grovetown students said to me.


Saturday morning two young women in sun-dresses stopped by my home. I was doing laundry and wearing my I-am-a-housewife uniform (a.k.a. grungy tee and flip flops) and taking out the recycling when they walked down my driveway.

I'm don't know if the older couple who visited me this summer was reassigned, or if they got discouraged, or if the JW's thought these two girls would have better luck identifying with me. But I hadn't seen them in a while, and I was suprised to see these two girls.

I love discussing religion with the JW visitors, I just have trouble accepting that JW's are the only true form of Christianity. They have every right to believe in religious exclusivity.

I just don't. Of course, it follows then, that if no religion is exclusive then they are each a right path to finding God. But, that's a discussion for another blog.

Anyway, when I went to school on Monday morning, one of my Grovetown students said out of the blue, "Ms. Cleary, why do the Jehoavah's Witnesses always come to your house?"

Thinking the student meant me, I said, "How did you know they came to my house this weekend?"

"I didn't know they came to your house. I asked because they came to mine," he said. "Why do they do that?"

Last week I taught my World History classes the vocabulary word "proselytyze."
"Look at your vocabulary list and you'll figure it out," I said.

He got the picture.

 

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Lifelong Jehovah's Witnesses dissident speaks out on JW belief system .

A) They are at your door to recruit you for their watchtower society corporation,they will say that "we are just here to share a message from the Bible" this is deception right off.

B) Their 'message' creed is a false Gospel that Jesus had his second coming in 1914.The problem with this is it's not just a cute fairy tale,Jesus warned of the false prophets who would claim "..look he is here in the wilderness,or see here he is at the temple."

C) Their anti-blood transfusion ban against *whole blood* has killed thousands.

D) once they recruit you they will "love bomb" you in cult fashion to also recruit your family & friends or cut them off.
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Danny Haszard Jehovah's Witness X 33 years
Danny Haszard September 28th, 2009 09:34am
Jehovah's Witnesses come to our homes with a pretense that is fraudulent from the get-go.

You pitch that you are doing Jesus work (lie) you use all sorts of conversation starters to try to put us at ease,con and scam us into joining your sect,that is no better than any other.
Jehovah's Witnesses will tell you their Kingdom Halls are for "worship", but their "worship" consists of being taught how to overcome objections to the sales pitches they give at your doors and how to try and get their extremely deceptive literature into your hands.

Their Kingdom Hall meetings are to bolster their elitist teachings that they have the only religion on earth that pleases God,only they are being blessed by God and that all other people on the planet but them will be destroyed soon by their God.
Lauren Baker September 28th, 2009 09:46am
I can't believe I beat Danny and the spam squad to comment first.
Nice piece, clever and funny. I enjoyed reading it.
Bill September 28th, 2009 09:51am
Jehovah's witnesses official website
http://www.watchtower.org/

Check out the article below,
The end of false religion is near!
http://www.watchtower.org/e/kn37/article_01.htm
Stuart September 28th, 2009 10:11am
Helpful facts and info on Jehovah's Witnesses available online: Google Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower

Or go to http://www.jwfiles.com

God Bless
Marion September 28th, 2009 10:17am
Jehovah's Witnesses are taught that door to door work is their main and almost only mission, above all else. They are taught they will be destroyed at Armageddon if they don't do door to door. And everyone else will be destroyed soon if they don't recruit into the religion. Most JWs do not really like going, and their poor children, if they could be honest, dislike it, but the JW high-mind control and fear tactics win out.

Jehovah's Witnesses have been preaching the "end is imminent" for 130 years, with false dates. No date now, but emphatically stress in "last hour", "in minutes." "soon", basically as always have said.

Please INVESTIGATE thoroughly, independently before you dedicate your life at baptism to the Watchtower Society, the "spirit-directed (???) organization". No independent thinking is allowed thereafter. Check their Sept. 2008 Kingdom Ministry. Then, all your thinking is done for you.

The Watchtower Society at one time banned vaccinations ('31- early 50s), organ transplants ('67-'80), blood fractions ('61) and later okayed for their members without any apology for those that suffered and died needlessly. Could the Watchtower okay blood transfusion also some day?

The threat of disfellowshipping, expelling, shunning holds their members abusively from using and stating any free thought.
Check online abundant references, on google, like "jwfacts" and "freeminds" and "ajwrb"
Listen to WTS Vice President Fred Franz in 1975 about "1975" at YouTube
The Watchtower Society is fearful of the Internet exposures by the thousands.
Gayle777 September 28th, 2009 10:37am
Nice Article.....Jehovah's Witnesses come to your door out of love for their fellow man. The preaching of the good news is a requirement for followers of Jesus Christ. Read Matthew 28: 19&20. This is not a request or an if you feel like doing it statement. True Christians are told to do this important work and Jesus Christ said he would support them "be with them" until the conclusion of this system of things. Love for Jesus and love for fellow man is why Jehovah's Witnesses go from door to door and from house to house, just like the Apostles did after the death of Jesus Christ.
Good Stuff. I appreciate you and I appreciate your articles.
Dana September 28th, 2009 12:27pm
Dear Angel; That is such a cute story.
I am glad you love discussing the bible with us. We may not be inclusive of all beliefs, but we're inclusive of all individuals.
One day we all will worship God in one religion, and it will be more enlightened than any religion is now. In the meantime, the Christ is "existing devided," and the only thing to close this is any of our bibles.
God Bless
Margaret September 28th, 2009 12:37pm
Angel, I once stood in your flip flops.

As a teen, I searched many religions for 'the truth', for Jesus said there was one God, one faith... that few were on the narrow road leading to life, and many were on the broad road to destruction. And there are other scriptures to show that God is specific in how He wants to be worshiped. Jehovah's people did not make that up; it is in your Bible.

The two young girls where probably not substituting for the older couple. We systematically cover the globe and although you may receive regular visits from people who enjoyed conversing with you in particular, eventually you will get a visit from us folks just 'covering the territory'.

I sometimes think people think we are not really normal and have nothing to do, so we knock on doors. We are people just like you and your neighbors. We ARE your neighbors. We have families and concerns, our time is limited as yours is, and we generally are people with lots of interests, hobbies, and things to do... but we put them aside and make you, and people like you, our priority because of our love for people and our love for our God.

We are living in momentous times. God has recorded what He intends to do about the world's situation and He wants all to be taught so they can make informed decisions. Matt. 28: 19 &20.

When God created the earth, He meant for it to be a paradise. That is still His intention, though things had to take sort of a detour for awhile because of an issue that came up which needed to be settled. But soon He will see to it that His plan to have an earthly paradise sees fulfillment! Isn't it comforting that "He will bring to ruin those ruining the earth" and that "The meek (teachable) will inherit the earth" and “[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.”?" "God cannot lie." Rev. 11:18, Psalms 37:11, Rev. 21:4, Titus 1:2

There is an overwhelming amount of misinformation about Jehovah's Witnesses 'out there'. It is refreshing, Angel, that you have taken the time to give Jehovah's people your time and hear them out when they come around.

The Greek language has the word pro·se’ly·tos, which means a “convert.” From this has come the English word “proselytism,” which basically means “the act of making converts.” Nowadays, some say that proselytism is harmful. A document published by the World Council of Churches even speaks of “the sin of proselytism.” Why? The Catholic World Report states: “Under the steady hammering of Orthodox complaints, ‘proselytism’ has taken on the connotation of forcible conversion.”

Pressuring people to change their religion is wrong. Certainly, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not act in such a way. Hence, they do not proselytize in the modern meaning of the word. Rather, like the first-century Christians, they preach to everyone. Any who respond voluntarily are invited to take in more knowledge by means of a Bible study. Such interested ones learn to put faith, solidly based on accurate Bible knowledge, in God and his purposes. Whether they will accept what they learn or not is a matter of personal choice. There is no compulsion. If there were, conversion would be meaningless. To be acceptable to God, worship must come from the heart.—Deuteronomy 6:4, 5; 10:12.

Thank you for allowing me to respond to your blog!

Warmly,
Sarah Jo in Vermont
Sarah Jo September 28th, 2009 01:22pm
the biblical drive for Jehovah's Witnesses visits can be found in matthew 24:14

they just do what they supposed to do.. in over 236 countries and hundreds of different languages

kindest regards EmethEverywhere
emeth September 28th, 2009 07:20pm
Speaking as a JW myself, nobody is specifically chosen to call at your house. It's random and since all JWs proselytyze, it just happened to be two different people this time. And your good will and kindness is certainly appreciated.
Josh September 28th, 2009 07:41pm
Dear Ms. Cleary,
"Why do Jehovah's Witnesses go from door to door"? Proselytyzing is the act of, not the reason for.
I'm not sure you know why. Sadly, most people in Christendom's churches haven't a clue either.
May I be so bold as to recommend what you advised your student.

Here's your assignment: It's in the Bible, look it up.

If all else fails...Ask a Witness, they would be happy to show you, from your Bible, why.
chuck September 28th, 2009 08:25pm
Jehovah's people come to your house to see if we can show you from the Bible how Jesus and his angels will soon rid the Earth of all corruption and immorality. Jesus is God's son and appointed King of Jehovah's heavenly Kingdom. He teaches us in Mathew chapter 6 verses 9 and 10 to pray for his "Kingdom Come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven". Mathew chapter 5 verses 3-5 show that some will live in the heavens and some will "inherit the Earth". Psalm chapter 2 prophetically promises to rid the Earth of mans Kingdoms. Then the Earth will be restored- Revelation 21:3,4. Also Psalm 37:9-11 and Proverbs 2: 21,22 The Bible shows it is a narrow road friends. Mathew chapter 7 vs13, 14 and verses 20-24. More information can be found @ www.watchtower.org Have a nice day!
Eric September 28th, 2009 08:52pm
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Jane Longo September 28th, 2009 09:18pm
Enjoyed your blog. Seems your students think you know about things. Glad you love discussing religion with the JW visitors, I'm sure they love it too.
Mac September 29th, 2009 12:02am
The real reason we come to your house is because we love you. Matthew 5:43-46. Matthew 22:37,38.

We also want you to know and show you from your personal copy of the Bible. What the Bible really teaches. Jesus expose the false belief of his day. Matthew 23:13-39.

The Bible exposes the false teachings of the Bible today.
Eve September 29th, 2009 09:41am
You kind of left us hanging. Why do you think that JW's think we are the only true religion?
In past history, if you are a follower of the Bible,God's people were separate and distinct, by their name, religious conduct and worship , worship and non- involvement with other world powers customs and politics. Would God have a people today who are separated politically, and religiously with a special purpose or work, Matt 24;14, and led by specific anointed ones under Chirst's leadership, who take the lead in feeding his people spiritually. Matt 24:45?
We might want to think there are many roads to heaven, but Jesus said the path to life was narrow and few would take it where-as broad and spacious was the road leading off to distruction, because their form of worship would be unacceptable to Jehovah God.
As to your student, the reason we keep going door to door is the commision stated above. Matt 24:14. We care about people and want to share that spiritual food with our neighbors and warn them that God's kingdom will soon separate sheep and goats.
Don't you want to hear the truth about God's kingdom before it acts to clean the earth of all wickedness before establishing a Paradise on eath?. Hope this helps.
Dutch McGuinnes September 29th, 2009 11:38am
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."
Mark 16:15

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:19-20

After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.
Luke 10:1-3

But he said, I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.
Luke 4:43
nick September 29th, 2009 12:28pm
Jehovah's Wittnesses are very knowledgeable people .they never tell you what they believe they always tell you what the bible say and show it to you .and they are world wide because race does not matter.I love talking to them.
james September 29th, 2009 09:42pm
When we try to figure out what God thinks (for those who claim to be Christian), the best place to go for answers is to the Bible. Does the Bible show that God backed exclusivity of religion? Well if you are a student of the Bible, you know that he did. God has never, according to the Bible, accepted varying forms of worship. Since the Bible says "God does not change", why would we think he accepts varying forms of worship today?
Barry September 29th, 2009 09:51pm
You spelled "proselytize" wrong. And, What was the point of this article?
Ramon Valdez October 1st, 2009 12:43pm
WELL I JUST WANTED TO COMMENT FOR ALL THE PEOPLE LISTENING INTERESTED IN GODS TRUTH! IM A PERSON WHO STUDIES WITH THE JW'S AND IS STUCK BETWEEN CONVERTING , AND LIVING LIFE UNTIL THE END ACTUALLY COMES WHICH IS VERY SOON. I ONLY KNOW THIS THROUGH JW DOCTRINE OF 1914 AND TRULY UNDERSTANDING IT. YEA I KNOW HOW PEOPLE CAN BE THROWN OFF BECAUSE JW HAVE BEEN WRONG ABOUT MANY DATES, BUT THEY SHOULDNT HAVE DONE THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE. A JW HAVE EVEN APOLOGIZED TO ME ABOUT THIS, SAYING THERE WERENT INLINE WITH TRUTH, WHICH IS WHY THEY DONT PROPHESY DATES OTHER THAN 1914 ANYMORE. BUT WHAT IM TRYIN TO SAY IS THAT PEOPLE ARE SINNERS AND MAKE MISTAKES EVERYDAY, EVEN JEHOVAH'S PEOPLE. BUT ITS NOT THE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD TURN A PERSON OFF ABOUT THE RELIGION. IT IS THE SOUND TEACHING THAT SHOULD ATTRACT YOU, THE FIRST AND MAIN ONE BEING LOVE!
GIOVANNI October 2nd, 2009 11:31pm
One has to be hungry! the need to know why there are so many churches in the so-called christian world with so many denomitians and each one states that it is the correct one for serving the True God! in answer - Jesus said that those who would be his followers would have love amongst themselves! and with that same love they were too love their neighbors regardless where that neighbor may live! if you have LOVE for your fellow person (man or woman/child) one will not be willing to hurt that person nor take their life but help themikrw find the peace and love everything living deserves to know. Agape
marz b October 4th, 2009 10:13pm
Before becoming a Witness,.....I used to wonder for years,.......why........if each religion thought they were right or had something valuable to offer..........why did they not reach out to share it with me?
I would think this as I walked pass countless churches.
Now I know why..........They really have nothing of value in a practical sense,......nor do they offer the good news as outlined in the Holy Scriptures. See Psalm 37.
On top of that, there is total disunity within the churches,......each person believing something different.
Disgruntled ones like Danny Hazzard and his ilk are just like the murmurers and complainers found amongst the Israelites. They offer no alternative other then their religion of 'Complaint'.
They forget that Jehovah once upon-a-time used the Israelites to accomplish his purpose, despite being an imperfect people with human overseers that made mistakes and caused the deaths of many. Still,......they were his 'name' people.
My life is one of joy, happiness, and serenity...being one of Jehovah's people. It is a thrill to be a part of God's divine plan. I have absolutely no regrets.
lared October 22nd, 2009 07:09pm
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