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| Subject | Date Asked |
| why are you not christian | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I'm curies' to know why the watchtower is antichrist A: Oh but reno, the Watchtower is not at all antichrist. They very much support and believe in Christ. ... | |
| Queen of heaven | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: Is there a queen in heaven A: Greetings Reno, Do you mean does there actually exist a Queen of heaven? Or do you mean does the ... | |
| Benyamin? | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Won't you come back to Jehovah's organization? Whatever differences you have cannot be so great that ... A: I do not know any of the experts here personally. I have communicated with a few through emails but ... | |
| Astrology and dreams used by people of God | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: How do you do? A reader told you that the 3 magi - wise men were not astrologers. Well they were, ... A: I do not know of Bible verses that specifically condemn astrology or dream interpretation. Many will ... | |
| re-instatement letter | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I have been disfellowship since September of 2010. I was previous married to a man for 13 years. I ... A: I would wish something else for you. But you asked for suggestions on writing a reinstatement ... | |
| Matthew 2 | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: In respect to the three wise men (King James) versus New World Translations version depicting them ... A: You make excellent points about the wise men/ magi/ astrologers. First, evidently Jehovah was on ... | |
| disfellowshipping | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: and I stopped going to the meetings,and I then moved away to a new area as I was ashamed to be seen ... A: Correct, the new elders will have to contact the original elders about your request for ... | |
| disfellowshipping | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: and I stopped going to the meetings,and I then moved away to a new area as I was ashamed to be seen ... A: Since you have been disfellowshipped for a year, an unwritten rule for elders, your old elders will ... | |
| Jehovah speaks through WTBTS? | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: Ms. Martin, I understand you do not want to answer my final question. If you could (and ALLExperts ... A: There is no getting around Leviticus 3:17 where fat is plainly forbidden just as strictly as blood. ... | |
| Jehovah speaks through WTBTS? | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: Ms. Martin, I understand you do not want to answer my final question. If you could (and ALLExperts ... A: Here is how it works in practice within the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses. Whatever is current ... | |
| Jehovah speaks through WTBTS? | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: Ms. Martin, I understand you do not want to answer my final question. If you could (and ALLExperts ... A: I am happy to reply to this, Jim. I should say, though, that JWs classify this type of question as ... | |
| Jehovah Witnesses unified? | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: Please post this question and respond. I posed it to an expert who is a Jehovah's Witness, and this ... A: Interesting observations, Adam. I was not aware of the most recent splinter groups that you mention. ... | |
| 1975 | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I see by your expertise that you spent many years as a Jehovah. My question is 'Why did't you quote ... A: That is a very fair question, Carlos, why I did not quote scriptures in my answer about 1975. Simply ... | |
| Life after death? | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have been spanding a lot of time with a JW friend recently. I'd overheard a conversation ... A: Greetings Janka, Your JW friend's view about life after death goes something like this. All who ... | |
| Prophecy of 1975 | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: After speaking with a particular JW for about four months, I questioned him very hard on false ... A: The year 1975 most assuredly came from the Watchtower. For 9 years prior, since 1966, all JWs ... | |
| FDS/1914 | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I too survived 1975, serving as an elder,ect. My current crisis consists of your statement in a ... A: Yes, I am familiar with this from the Insight Book. This is a good example of how the WT Society ... | |
| FDS/1914 | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I too survived 1975, serving as an elder,ect. My current crisis consists of your statement in a ... A: First I should state that it was no easy matter letting go of my life-long beliefs. I wanted ... | |
| The Bible in Living English | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: These questions are best if answered in order as they lead from one to the next. A simply "yes" or ... A: I do not know if any of the other experts have any particular knowledge about the Society's ... | |
| PROVERBS 17:10 & JOHN 7:18 | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: It us understandable that you feel the way you do. However, it was not my intent to "judge" you. ... A: Did you intend to send this to me? Or someone else? That is an interesting interchange. My take on ... | |
| The Bible in Living English | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: These questions are best if answered in order as they lead from one to the next. A simply "yes" or ... A: Greetings "Adam", You have an interesting way of asking questions. I am analytical by nature and by ... | |
| Christ Image | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: Why do Christians depict jesus as European, with long hair and blue eyes? The famous painting ... A: Greetings Benjamin, Your interesting points should cause anyone to at least pause to think, and ... | |
| Who's your savior? | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: Robert, who is your savior? A: Greetings Nick, I was about to answer your question from the JW perspective, but then I noticed ... | |
| Sabbath? | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: Do Jehovah Witness'es work on a sunday? ie would they pick up a work mobile / discuss enter into ... A: Oh for sure, Jehovah's Witnesses work and enter into business negotiations on Sunday. They view the ... | |
| Why JW dont sing Gospel Music | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I was reading an answer to a comment you made to someone by the name of Nicole. One of the questions ... A: Bless you for your kind words. I have made some hard decisions in life, but the hardest by far was ... | |
| Why JW dont sing Gospel Music | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I was reading an answer to a comment you made to someone by the name of Nicole. One of the questions ... A: Praise the Lord! I agree that my response may be unfounded and only half truth, or even less than ... | |
| School paper on JW health care | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a paper on religions other than my own and comparing them for A spirituality in ... A: Greetings. I will try to answer your questions, Michelle. 1. Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe ... | |
| Soul | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: 1.If the soul is the Body as the Watchtower would like us to believe then how can the soul when the ... A: This question must be meant for Elbert but it came to me. You may want to send it to Elbert for his ... | |
| Marrying first cousin? | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I recently saw my cousin after 15 years apart. We both felt attracted to each other and started to ... A: Since the Bible does not specifically prohibit marrying a first cousin, neither do Jehovah's ... | |
| Unsatisfactory Answer | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I read some statements on the sabbath by JW. However, I do not understand how can you follow 9 ... A: Well John, I am sorry to hear that my answer was not satisfactory. But you did not ask any ... | |
| Sabbath | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I read some statements on the sabbath by JW. However, I do not understand how can you follow 9 ... A: I follow your point, John. That there are so called 10 commandments, so why would a religion keep 9 ... | |
| Witnesses on the web-sites | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: Jones, I was wondering, I have heard from the hall & from witnesses that witnesses are not suppose ... A: I don't know how many on this site are active. I suppose that most are. Maybe the Society is ... | |
| Witnesses on the web-sites | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Jones, I was wondering, I have heard from the hall & from witnesses that witnesses are not suppose ... A: The WT Society does not approve or endorse individual Jehovah's Witnesses posting information about ... | |
| Monthly Hours | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Jones. I am currently studying with the witnesses. First let me start by saying...nice folks and I'm ... A: You asked if I think most of the congregation comes from door to door efforts. Some does of course. ... | |
| Witnessing | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: Jones. I am currently studying with the witnesses. First let me start by saying...nice folks and I'm ... A: You asked if other churches don't do as the Witnesses how come they have a congregation as well? ... | |
| Jehovah Witnesses | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Jones. I am currently studying with the witnesses. First let me start by saying...nice folks and I'm ... A: Greetings Drew, I am glad to hear that you enjoy going to the Hall and are making friends there. ... | |
| Apostasy | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: If the early church slowly fell into apostasy, how do you reconcile these texts? Matthew 28:19 ... A: In the interest of intellectual honesty, I no longer follow the JW interpretation. I rather like ... | |
| Apostasy | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: If the early church slowly fell into apostasy, how do you reconcile these texts? Matthew 28:19 ... A: The scriptures you cite mention "I am with you always" and "in the church and in Christ Jesus ... | |
| Keeping The Congregation Clean In Your Days? | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have known more than a few men, that are still holding the position of elder while living a lie. ... A: I have known many elders who were removed from their position for adultery and one who was almost ... | |
| Other books of the Bible? | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Is the bible that we have today complete or is there any other books that can expand many of the ... A: Greetings Sam, You make it pretty obvious that thousands of pages of ancient writings were ... | |
| Other books of the Bible? | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: Is the bible that we have today complete or is there any other books that can expand many of the ... A: Greetings Sam, and thank you for providing such a comprehensive list of writings that were not ... | |
| Good go to Heaven? | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: Robert, please reply to the discussion about whether born again Christians (Christendom) teaches ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses say and believe that born again Christians teach that "good" people go to heaven ... | |
| Blood in Medicine | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Jones, I asked another expert about how Jehovah Witnesses come to their beliefs on the medical use ... A: Greetings Greg, You ask some important questions about JWs beliefs about blood. You stated the ... | |
| Evolution in Creation? | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure how to explain artifacts and the most recent finding in S. Africa from a Biblical ... A: I am not familiar with the most recent findings in South Africa but I can answer your questions from ... | |
| Paradise and Kingdom | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: Jones, Here's the question that was put before our group at a sunday evening service by a visiting ... A: Greetings Dam, I will not claim that I can straighten you out on God's Kingdom, but I can tell you ... | |
| Truth | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: Robert, All tbis is very interesting, but I'll tell you what I think. I think you were living a lie ... A: Why do you think that I would live a lie for 32 years? It is a fact that I was a very active Witness ... | |
| The Bible vs CT Russell | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: From time to time I read other experts answers and I noticed in your answers irregularities which ... A: Jesus did not say who the wise servant was, so neither shall I. If you would read the publications ... | |
| Christendom vs WTBTS | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: From time to time I read other experts answers and I noticed in your answers irregularities which ... A: Oh my goodness, prophet! What long questions (statements) you make. Since this is a forum about ... | |
| Fakes.. | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: You state :"Was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 32 years, from 1968 to 2000. Was an elder the last 13 ... A: Indeed, I do accept that we are all sinners and make many mistakes. With that in mind, I had planned ... | |
| Why? | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: You state :"Was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 32 years, from 1968 to 2000. Was an elder the last 13 ... A: Oh my dear, no, I am not sick and neither has anyone hurt me. Thank you for the kind sentiments. I ... | |
| Matthew 13 question | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: In sunday school we are talking about the thorns and weeds from the Cahapetr 13 in Matthew, verses ... A: There are many excellent online commentaries on Bible verses. Here are just a few on Matthew 13 that ... | |
| Need A letter said to have been from the GB | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I was born a Witness and baptized in 1988. I am writing a book called “The Final Great Apostasy”. ... A: I am sorry, but I am not familiar with the letter you mention. However, I do have a suggestion. You ... | |
| Torn | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: 5 years ago in another city. Before disfellowshipped, I was given the ok to leave my husband due to ... A: My heart goes out to you. I understand about being torn. I have been there myself, but for different ... | |
| Torn | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: 5 years ago in another city. Before disfellowshipped, I was given the ok to leave my husband due to ... A: I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through. Are you ready to move on? You mention it ... | |
| reinstatement | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: iam going through the reinstatement process at teh moment ,although it has been months since i first ... A: I wish you well in your desire to be reinstated. It is totally ridiculous, to me, that it would take ... | |
| Mark of the beast | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: Robert, I read a Watchtower magazine which suggests the "mark of the beast" is received through ... A: It is quite easy for the average JW. He does not make any assumptions about any scripture. ... | |
| Mark of the beast | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Robert, I read a Watchtower magazine which suggests the "mark of the beast" is received through ... A: Do Jehovah's Witnesses understand what I have explained above and is this understanding documented ... | |
| Olive tree | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: Hope all is well with you? I'm curious, what faith do you practice now? The question I have for ... A: All is well, thank you. I do not belong to any religion. The faith that I practice is akin to the ... | |
| 2nd Thessalonians and False Religion | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: Robert, I have some very perplexing questions in regard to 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 2 and the ... A: I find it interesting that you attach significance to the timing of the Watchtower's decisions. I do ... | |
| 2nd Thessalonians and False Religion | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: Robert, I have some very perplexing questions in regard to 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 2 and the ... A: A JW who is going to be disfellowshipped by a tribunal of 3 elders is told of this decision 2 weeks ... | |
| Daniel's Statue | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: yes my name is treachers , and i want to know about . daniel 2: 31-45 i need to study this by july ... A: Greetings Treachers, The dream statue in Daniel 2 is explained in similar fashion by almost every ... | |
| What Would Happen? | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: Robert, I have some very perplexing questions in regard to 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 2 and the ... A: Well, Abe, I read Rando's reply and he did not seem to be offended. Maybe I missed it. Since ... | |
| believing in God | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I have another question concerning james 2: 19? Could you please hive me more insight on that ... A: James 2:19 is the well-known verse that says, "You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the ... | |
| Kingdom Rulers | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me? I would like some of your imput on "Who are the rulers of the Kingdom?" Thank ... A: Greetings Joe, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the rulers of the kingdom are as follows. This is ... | |
| Luke 12? | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Jones, Thank you for taking my question. I don't know for sure what your belief is now, but ... A: Greetings Larry, The part of Luke 12 that you ask about is where someone in the crowd said to Jesus ... | |
| JW ex girlfriend | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: My current boyfriend somewhat believes in JW his ex girlfriend is a JW, And she is trying to make ... A: You may have read on my profile that I no longer practice the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses, ... | |
| Should we JW’s take blood? | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I wish you god speed in your journey as in finding Gods truths. What I have learnt as to our ... A: Greetings Leslie. My "opinion" is that the JW prohibition on blood transfusion needs to be set aside ... | |
| Do you believe in a personal GOD | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: it seems that you do not except Geneses Adam and Eve or the Noah’s story as neither actual OR ... A: I am quite sure, Leslie, that I fall short in many matters and not just in answering your questions. ... | |
| Do you believe in a personal GOD | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: it seems that you do not except Geneses Adam and Eve or the Noah’s story as neither actual OR ... A: I do believe in a personal God, Leslie. But I do not stop at the Biblical God as described in the ... | |
| Did Adam and Eve have FREE WILL? | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: Robert, You stated >I find this to be a very weak proposition because humans are so severely limited ... A: The the devil's greatest tool may well be causing doubt. I will add that a greater disservice to ... | |
| Did Adam and Eve have FREE WILL? | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: Robert, You stated >I find this to be a very weak proposition because humans are so severely limited ... A: Who would have known that by reading the Bible I would have avoided the probability of being bitten ... | |
| Need for marriage and children after the earth is filled? | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: "I have studied with some Jehovah Witnesses some time ago. However, there is a question that been ... A: Greetings Brian, The verse you speak of, Matthew 22:30, states "For in the resurrection they ... | |
| Race of Adam and Eve, Noah and Family | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I know this is a annoying question, but i will ask anyway. Since we are all descendant of Adam and ... A: Oh nonsense. It's not an annoying question at all. Thanks for asking. You asked for the Jehovah's ... | |
| DOESE THE HOLY SPIRIT KNOW ALL THINGS? | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: SHOULD THE HOLY SPIRIT KNOW ALL THINGS? Hi! Robert,I am a JW but a free thinking one who looks for ... A: Greetings Leslie, How can you remain as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and think outside the box? Free ... | |
| Where did Michael live? | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: Since JW say Michael was the first and only direct creation by Jehovah , where did he live? A: According to Jehovah's Witnesses, Michael was a master worker alongside Jehovah from the very ... | |
| DOESE THE HOLY SPIRIT KNOW ALL THINGS? | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: SHOULD THE HOLY SPIRIT KNOW ALL THINGS? Hi! Robert,I am a JW but a free thinking one who looks for ... A: Greetings Leslie, This has become so long that I doubt anyone will read it in its entirety. We ... | |
| DOESE THE HOLY SPIRIT KNOW ALL THINGS? | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: SHOULD THE HOLY SPIRIT KNOW ALL THINGS? Hi! Robert,I am a JW but a free thinking one who looks for ... A: Oh me. Oh my. Disagreements about the essence of God and the trinity have been debated for ... | |
| Dating JW Help | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: is there a way that my divrved jw bfriend can marry me without waiting for his ex to remarry ? i so ... A: If your JW boyfriend wants to live strictly by JW rules, then no, there is no way under JW rules ... | |
| divorce and marrying | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: help the love of my life says we carnt get narried as he left his wife and comitted adultry. what ... A: I don't follow his logic. You say he left his wife and committed adultery? Most people would say ... | |
| Interest in Jehovah's Witnesses | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: Did you receive my last correspondence answering your question regarding my interest in Jehovah ... A: Carmelo, to type out your experiences. I found this part to be so true, "It all seemed so surreal ... | |
| thanks for replying | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I just re read my reply to you and its lengthier than what I thought, however my question is at the ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses quote Paul's words to Timothy about false teachers all the time. How do JWs ... | |
| Is Christ the truth | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I have looked through and read some of your questions and answers. I really have enjoyed reading ... A: That is a harder question than it seems. I hope you won't mind that I resort somewhat to semantics ... | |
| leaving the organization | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: why did you leave the organization especially when you claim to have been in good standing? A: I would like to have stayed. All my lifelong friends and most of my family were Witnesses. So the ... | |
| Why is the person receiving the study not allowed to pray? | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: Why isnt the recipient of the study allowed to pray? I have asked a jehovahs witness but she doesnt ... A: In short, your friend did the right thing to stop the study. The JW stance on "we can pray but you ... | |
| reinstatement question | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: i want to put my letter in for reinstatment soon, i have been attending the meeting again for nearly ... A: The questions will be of this sort: When was the last time you repeated this sin? How do you feel ... | |
| reinstatement question | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: i want to put my letter in for reinstatment soon, i have been attending the meeting again for nearly ... A: Indeed, the original body of elders will be contacted regarding your reinstatement. This policy was ... | |
| Any chance to get him back? | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help with my question. I met a very nice guy, he said to me that he is JW at our ... A: My heart goes out to you. It disturbs me greatly when I hear of Jehovah's Witnesses developing ... | |
| Why should we believe anything at all? | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I hope you are well. It is me, Ben Erdman (one of the other volunteers here). I was wandering if you ... A: Greetings Ben and thank you for the kind wishes. I do feel blessed and I am open to more avenues for ... | |
| Bible translations- a question/follow up | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Good Day Robert, I asked you a question back in December and never received any email verifications ... A: It is good to hear from you again. I thought that you had figured me as a lost cause. :-) The ... | |
| JW elders & honesty | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I belong to a Christian group Called I.H.O.P. "International house of prayer". We're located in ... A: Oh my, KM. That's pretty intense to do a background check on someone after a conversation. Even so, ... | |
| The JW View of God Jehovah | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: How can you be so sure that your view is the correct one? Arianism did not begin until 325 AD. ... A: I am not so sure of ANY correct view. As you rightly point out, today's arguments are based on the ... | |
| confused | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have studied with J.W. on and off for 20 yrs. my question is why did you tell a reader that some ... A: Now I am confused too. I have not told a reader that some will perish even if they didn't hear the ... | |
| Why do I feel out of it? | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Bro. R. Jones. I have been with JW’s since 1998, I studied for a long time before getting Baptized ... A: It is good to hear from you again. The plain truth, as you say, is a wonderful thing. It is free ... | |
| Why do I feel out of it? | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Bro. R. Jones. I have been with JW’s since 1998, I studied for a long time before getting Baptized ... A: I still believe in the universal truths of kindness, humility, charity, and love. Sometimes I ... | |
| Mat 7:15 | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a suggestion about how to identify the true Jehovah's Witnesses who support "The Faithful ... A: Now I understand. I am fairly sure that the following experts are the ones in the category that you ... | |
| Mat 7:15 | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a suggestion about how to identify the true Jehovah's Witnesses who support "The Faithful ... A: You make an interesting proposition, Pedrosa. Before I would include that statement in my profile, I ... | |
| John 1:1 - 34 | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: How could you trust John 1:1 in kingjames "Version" where is impicates Jesus being god, when it ... A: That is very kind of you. Do you imagine that I am lost somehow? And that I need to go "back" and ... | |
| Jehovah Witness Bible | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I wrote to you last week about my son who is studying with the JW's. From my understanding this has ... A: Maybe your heartfelt gesture and prayer will make an impression on your son. JWs are taught that ... | |
| Jehovah Witness Bible | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I wrote to you last week about my son who is studying with the JW's. From my understanding this has ... A: It is good to hear from you again, but I am sorry to hear that your son's new beliefs are causing ... | |
| JWs and Christmas | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: My son has recently become a Jehovah Witness. We are all Born again Christians. His nephew will be ... A: Greetings Jan. Can you tell whether your son's wife is just going along to get along or whether she ... | |
| Jehovah Witness Bible | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I wrote to you last week about my son who is studying with the JW's. From my understanding this has ... A: I do remember your previous question. Thank you for reaching out again. I am really concerned ... | |
| attending a baby dedication | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: My son has recently become a Jehovah Witness. We are all Born again Christians. His nephew will be ... A: Greetings Jan. Your JW son will likely not attend. You can invite him anyway and express how nice it ... | |
| JW and school education on religions | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a Jehovah's Witness student in her class at a public school. I am aware that the ... A: Megan, when I read your message I thought back to when I was a little JW boy in middle school. ... | |
| What is your view of holy writings? | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Thats a broad question but I am drawing it from your description in order to understand where you ... A: BeReasonable, I appreciate that you included the words "where you currently stand" in your ... | |
| Light Getting Brighter | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: let me ask you this when you go to first grade they don't start off with algebra do they? but simple ... A: You point is well taken Ken. And, when you get to high school you aren't told to forget everything ... | |
| A couple of questions | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Robert, as you suggested I have asked questions of a couple of JW 'experts' to gain perspective, as ... A: Greg, I think you're on the right path by reading, studying, and observing and then making up your ... | |
| A couple of questions | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Robert, as you suggested I have asked questions of a couple of JW 'experts' to gain perspective, as ... A: I appreciate your thoughtful questions and will do my best to give concise answers without going off ... | |
| LOVING-KINDNESS | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: HOW DID GOD SHOW KINDNESS TOWARDS LOT AND HIS FAMILY A: I was thinking about Lot's wife just the other day. How she turned around and then turned into a ... | |
| Met JW friend | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I did recieve your reply and since then I have met the guy I was talking about but I'm still feeling ... A: It might help if I knew a bit more about how the relationship progressed before you actually met. ... | |
| I agree | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I was raised catholic, went to catholic school, but i am now 42 years old and for a while actually a ... A: and thank you for the comments. It is nice to hear that you are able to share beliefs with all ... | |
| Holiness | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Just want to ask this bible based question, the question if how can an imperfect person be holy ... A: The traditional answer often given is that we are all sinners, born in sin and needing to be saved, ... | |
| The word Jehovah | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Why do the Jehovah's Witnesses use this title word when the personal name of Creator is most likely ... A: JWs say that they use "Jehovah" instead of Yahweh because Jehovah is the most common and most widely ... | |
| origin of Satans rebellion | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I hope you know that for something to happen there MUST be a cause.You spoke about the Bible Teach ... A: It is true, everything that is and everything that has every occured is from God. So how can we say ... | |
| Marriage | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I got married to my husband on August 26th of this year. We met online. We kept our relationship ... A: First, I am very happy for you. I hope that you have a long and happy marriage. The organization ... | |
| Jehovah's Love and Fear | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: How can a person love Jehovah if he is also to fear him A: Howdy Michael, The typical explanation is that our "fear" of Jehovah is not a morbid dread of him. ... | |
| New World Translation | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: How Do You Know That The NWT is the correct translation? Just saying it is does not make it so. The ... A: Greetings Timothy. But the NWT is the most accurate translation in the whole world. What makes it ... | |
| dating/Family | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm 27 the guy I want to Date is 27 and a JW his whole family is JW I personally dont have a ... A: Oh, my dear Jessica. You have no idea what this is really all about. I get letters like yours ... | |
| dating/Family | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm 27 the guy I want to Date is 27 and a JW his whole family is JW I personally dont have a ... A: What would you need to do in order to date and marry a JW man and have his family's approval? You ... | |
| marriage out of christ | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I am an inactive JW (not disfellowshipped or censured) and am currently engaged to a non-witness. ... A: Greetings M, I do not know of any statements in print that would prohibit your parents from ... | |
| Talk # 3 | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Kindly help me to prepare this theocratic ministry school assignment."Does the bible require that we ... A: Jonathan, I must decline your request to help you prepare a talk for the Theocratic School. What I ... | |
| Time you say goodbye to the category | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: So you are not a JW. You may open a new category with your friend Derrick and the others. The ... A: There are dozens of categories on the AllExperts site. For example, there are categories on cooking, ... | |
| Time it takes | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: This is question that connects to something I asked along time ago: If a member of a congregation ... A: I am sure that I misunderstood the intent of your question. I still am not sure that I understand ... | |
| Time it takes | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: This is question that connects to something I asked along time ago: If a member of a congregation ... A: I do recall the question a long while back about the letter of introduction that one elder body ... | |
| disfellowshipped person at my wedding. | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I am getting married and was never baptized as a jehovah's witness. I am geting married in a ... A: Oh Michele, I am so sorry to hear that the organization continues to control the everyday decisions ... | |
| Disfellowshipping | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: If Jesus said the one without sin cast the first stone then how can anyone be disfellowshiped? A: Walter, do you mean the Bible account where the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery to ... | |
| Pyramid near C T Russell Gravesite. | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Why would the Watchtower Society, knowingly build a Paganistic/Satanic style Pyramid for your ... A: Yes, Alexis, Russell's pyramid grave stone is a curious thing. The WT Society did not knowingly ... | |
| religion | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: so does that mean u r not a jw any more and why do they belive what they belive when u realy look ... A: Alicia. I am not afraid. I have read the Bible and I know what it says. It is true that I no longer ... | |
| Marriage after a spouses death | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I was recently told that if you are a JW and your spouse dies that you are not allowed to ever ... A: Oh no, Janice. That is not true. JWs believe that death ends the marriage and that the living spouse ... | |
| Research Project | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: Jones, I am currently involved in a college research project regarding Jehovah's Witnesses, and am ... A: and thank you for the questions. 1. Elders in each congregation are appointed by the Watchtower ... | |
| Changing Prophecy | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: In researching the wtbts, I came across some information on the book "Proclaimers of God's Kingdom". ... A: Don, I apologize for the delay in replying. You are reading the "Proclaimers" book correctly. There ... | |
| Gods Purpose | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: If God does not have a purpose and a than the Bible should be used for fire starter. What I know ... A: I don't know the answers to your questions. I can only give my opinion or what I believe based on ... | |
| reinstatement letter | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: can you giv eme some guidlines for a reinstatement letter, this isnt fake i just really dont know ... A: It seems to make a personal touch when you hand the letter to an elder personally. You could mail ... | |
| reinstatement letter | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: can you giv eme some guidlines for a reinstatement letter, this isnt fake i just really dont know ... A: The reinstatement letter does not need to be long. Short and sincere is better. Plainly state in the ... | |
| refuge for the disfellowshipped | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: my name is Kyle and I'm a disfellowshipped JW, since age 19, now 24. I am completely at peace with ... A: It is a wrenching decision to leave the organization. Some stay in simply because leaving would be ... | |
| creation vs evolution | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: ps for the record this is not an attack on your faith there are many people who believe in both ... A: Unfortunately, any JW who is as open-minded as me cannot remain a JW for long. As you are aware, ... | |
| creation vs evolution | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: ps for the record this is not an attack on your faith there are many people who believe in both ... A: Darkoi, for the question. I am sorry to hear that you suffer from manic-depression, or as many in ... | |
| SIN | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: What are the JW's views on Sin & Repentance? A: Well, Roberto, JWs believe that there are minor sins and major sins. They define sin as a falling ... | |
| beliefs | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: i have an old watch in my dresser drawer. It it absolutely right twice a day, and right 14 times in ... A: I do not know who the 144,000 are but I do know that Jehovah's Witnesses have it wrong. JWs make a ... | |
| beliefs | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: i have an old watch in my dresser drawer. It it absolutely right twice a day, and right 14 times in ... A: I will try to respond to just one topic although I see that you have an interest in many things. You ... | |
| i have been disfellowshipped and want to get reinstated | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I was disfellowshipped a month ago. I tried to explain to the elders in the judicial meeting that I ... A: Oh wow. I am so sorry to hear of your predicament. I have to say that I am surprised that you were ... | |
| beliefs | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: we've talked before, and i was just curious about something. i am studying with jw's . being brought ... A: I have an old watch in my dresser drawer. It it absolutely right twice a day, and right 14 times in ... | |
| what are the recommended wedding gifts for jehova's witnesses? | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: i just wanted to ask what i can give as a wedding gift for my cousin who is a Jehovah's witness. ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses accept as gifts the typical things as most any wedding couple would, a set of ... | |
| Kingdom Hall | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Why do Kingdom Halls have no windows? A: There are two main reasons why (many but not all) Kingdom Halls have no windows. 1. To deter ... | |
| shepherding call | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am to be approached by an Elder(s)as a shepherding call. I want to refuse preaching activity and ... A: The verses you that you cite should be enough to convince anyone that salvation is a gift and not ... | |
| shepherding call | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am to be approached by an Elder(s)as a shepherding call. I want to refuse preaching activity and ... A: I do not see how you could be disfellowshipped for refusing a shepherding call. I remember a sister ... | |
| your current status | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: iam a witness from zambia. and i just what to find out what made you stop congregating as stated in ... A: There are so many things, rechas. Too many things to list here. If you read this list and wish to ... | |
| shepherding call | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am to be approached by an Elder(s)as a shepherding call. I want to refuse preaching activity and ... A: That's an interesting question, Ken. I am wondering why you would even agree to a shepherding call. ... | |
| your current status | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: iam a witness from zambia. and i just what to find out what made you stop congregating as stated in ... A: What made me stop congregating? I had hoped to always congregate with my life-long friends among ... | |
| mother of God | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: why is Mary called the mother of God in Luke 1:43 So how is it that this [privilege] is mine, to ... A: Well reno, I am not an expert on Greek or Hebrew, so I will have to refer you to another source. ... | |
| being reinstated | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I was disfellowshipped 10 years ago, but a lot has changed since then and after going to a funeral ... A: Is "C of E" Church of England? That's the only thing I can think it to be. Perhaps you read in my ... | |
| being reinstated | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I was disfellowshipped 10 years ago, but a lot has changed since then and after going to a funeral ... A: Well Mary, I have good news for you. There are less meetings now than there were 10 years ago. The ... | |
| not wanting to offend | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I am getting married next year and am trying to plan a wedding in which most of my fiance's guests ... A: That is very thoughtful of you. Is he a JW? I am guessing not and that just his family is. JWs like ... | |
| How JWs Answer | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Jones, Maybe you can answer my question. I asked a question of Ms. Martin regarding the translation ... A: I do know why a JW, and especially an "expert", would not want to answer certain questions. JWs ... | |
| jw | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Robert you said in one of your past answers that jw do not have truth, and in your bio you do not ... A: First, Mike, I should say that I believed everything that JWs taught for many years and actively ... | |
| What the JW Faith Amounts to Today | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have spent quite a lot of time trying to understand the JW faith. After all that I've observed I ... A: I was about to disagree with you, Reico. But then I re-read your question. Your question is about ... | |
| hell | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: you say there is no hell, yet in Luke 16:26 NWT. So he called and said, ‘Father Abraham, have ... A: Who is "you"? I do not say one way or the other. It is true that Jehovah's Witnesses believe that ... | |
| Baptism | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I know today is a very busy and special day and don't expect an answer for a few days. My question ... A: Patrick. Leaving JWs was the hardest decision I have ever made. The teaching is so strongly ... | |
| Memorial Service | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Can you provide more information about the Memorial of Christ's Death service? I understand the ... A: Sure, Teresa, The Memorial is the highlight of the year for JWs and lot of effort is put forth to ... | |
| Disfellowshipped | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I read in your description that you can offer answers on what Jehovah's Witnesses believe and how ... A: I can imagine her turmoil. The lifestyle of Jehovah's Witnesses is ideal for married couples and ... | |
| Disfellowshipped | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I read in your description that you can offer answers on what Jehovah's Witnesses believe and how ... A: Being disfellowshipped is a very shocking experience to a JW, even if they knew they were doing ... | |
| Expertise | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I read in your description that you can offer answers on what Jehovah's Witnesses believe and how ... A: Sure Hunter. Sometimes the beliefs of JWs are confusing to family members who are not JWs. Also, in ... | |
| Jehovah | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: sir, who is the other jehovah in this text: 24 Then Jehovah made it rain sulphur and fire from ... A: It sounds like someone drunk talking. I apologize for that. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jehovah ... | |
| Jehovah creator alone | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Isaiah 44:24; This is what Jehovah has said, your Repurchaser and the Former of you from the belly: ... A: You raise a good point, Daniel. I can assure you that Isaiah 44:24 and Job 9:8 are not verses that ... | |
| Yahweh known to pagans a long | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I searched the internet and there is only a small very small page of christians who talks about it, ... A: Chistaras, I appreciate your sincere search for truth. In the past, I have exhausted myself trying ... | |
| mistranslation | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: NOTE: Jehovah was not known as Jehovah until the time of Moses; over 300 years AFTER Abraham died ... A: It certainly appears to be the case that Abraham did not know his God by the name Jehovah and did ... | |
| Good standing | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: The term good standing: does it refer to moral conduct only, or can apply to the field ministry; so ... A: Generally speaking, when someone has been missing meetings for some time, they are not typically ... | |
| Comment on standing up for yourself | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: No question just a comment. I applaud you for standing up and thinking for yourself. I attended KH ... A: Ange. It is true that my aim is not to bash JWs even though I now know, for sure, that "the truth" ... | |
| Jehovah Witnesses - Death, life, and healing | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago I went through the most painful time in my life as we lost our baby girl to a ... A: It is wonderful to hear that your baby's life was saved and that he recovered from all the ... | |
| "Good standing" | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: The term good standing: does it refer to moral conduct only, or can apply to the field ministry; so ... A: The term "good standing" applies primarily to the conduct of a Witness. If the Witness is not under ... | |
| wedding | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: is it appropriate for Jehovah`s Witness to accept a invitation to the wedding from friend who is not ... A: Yes, Stan, it is quite appropriate for a Witness to accept a wedding invitation from a non-Witness. ... | |
| Resurrection Proofs | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Let’s discuss this openly, without you sending back my question because you don’t like what is said, ... A: I have already replied saying that I have no interest in discussing (debating really) this or any ... | |
| Paul beaten in Jerusalem | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I read one of your answers where you claim that the resurrection of Jesus is a myth “developed over ... A: This is becoming a lengthy thread and likely very little for either of us being gained. So this will ... | |
| The resurrection of Jesus | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I read one of your answers where you claim that the resurrection of Jesus is a myth “developed over ... A: Oh Philos, let us not do this. Okay? The writings that were established to be authentic, who ... | |
| The resurrection of Jesus | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I read one of your answers where you claim that the resurrection of Jesus is a myth “developed over ... A: I say a myth developed over the first few hundred years because the writings from the 1st century ... | |
| jehovah's witness | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: like i said i,m no bible scholar, just trying to learn. and so far jw's make the most sense. i have ... A: Yep, we all are trying to figure it out. I no longer think it possible to know with certainty. We ... | |
| Christ's body | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: "If Christ did not rise from the dead in body, why did he come back at all. Why did he ask Thomas ... A: Well, Duffy, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Christ's body disappeared, was dissolved into nothing, ... | |
| jehovah's witness | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: my name is tony. i have studied with jw's for awhile now and recently the pieces seemed to fall into ... A: The structured study program with Jehovah's Witnesses is a good way to get an overview of many Bible ... | |
| Consequences | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My parents are a Jehovah’s Witness, so I was born as one. I learned the truth and got baptized in ... A: Your parents are likely to be disappointed. They probably know that something was up with you and ... | |
| Egg Donation | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Greetings! I have a quick question. My sister is now a baptised JW. My husband and I are not JWs. ... A: My, oh my. I do hope that your sister will see her way to do whatever it is that she really wants to ... | |
| Public Reproof | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: As a person raised as one of JW I realize that there are scriptural references to older men ... A: Sure, London, I can provide the reasoning on why "public reproof" is supposedly done. But I can't ... | |
| JW Question | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: What is the greatest act of love...according to the scriptures?And who performed the "greatest" act ... A: According to the scriptures, in John 15 "12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ... | |
| Adulterous relationships | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: If a husband commits adultery and,the innocent mate has chosen to forgive. The husband commits ... A: You may have noticed in my profile that I am no longer a practicing JW. Stories such as yours are ... | |
| Adulterous relationships | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: If a husband commits adultery and,the innocent mate has chosen to forgive. The husband commits ... A: Interesting questions, Susan. I will answer according to the practice among Jehovah's Witnesses. How ... | |
| "The End of False Religion Is Near" | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a Christian of no denominational affiliation. I attempt to do what Christ wanted, as well as ... A: Unfortunately, you have likely found that whatever you say to Jehovah's Witnesses falls on deaf ... | |
| "The End of False Religion Is Near" | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a Christian of no denominational affiliation. I attempt to do what Christ wanted, as well as ... A: Those are great questions, Elliot. I have to tell you though...although the tract looks like it is ... | |
| Question to get a fact. | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: What do we learn from Jesus words on Luke 16-9-13? A: The passage of scripture you are referring to says: 9I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends ... | |
| worship \ obeisance | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about the subject on the word Worship \ Obeisance. I understand that the Jehovah's ... A: Oh Jade...my friend. It is true that the translators at the Brooklyn headquarters of Jehovah's ... | |
| Christian Obligations of a Non Scriptural Divorcer | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: My husband of 34 years fell into immorality on his job and when I caught him, decided to ask for a ... A: Brenda, now I will give you my opinion. This is, of course, just my opinion. I hope you will ... | |
| Christian Obligations of a Non Scriptural Divorcer | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My husband of 34 years fell into immorality on his job and when I caught him, decided to ask for a ... A: You present an interesting conundrum, Brenda. On the one hand, according to JW belief, you and your ... | |
| marriage | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i was a terrible husband and parent ive been married for about 20 years to a jw but we are seperated ... A: I feel for your situation, Mike, and hers. how can jws reasonable say that all scripture is ... | |
| public reproof | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: would reproof be a penalty for fornication A: Yes, Danyah. Reproof could a penalty (judicial committee decision) for fornication. The reprof could ... | |
| King Herod slaying baby boys | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have recently viewed a video from A&E Histories & Mysteries of the Bible which I understood them ... A: I wish I had seen the A%26E presentation. They are usually quite good. It appears that the story of ... | |
| marriage to a jehovah witness believer | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: i am a christian and may marry a jehovah witness. we will not be having children since this is our ... A: Interesting question, Angela. I will just tell it plainly here, okay? The following is not the JW ... | |
| Who does the Bible say are justified as righteous? | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: The Jehovah Witness is taught that only 144000 of them are justified. "Right with God." "just as if ... A: I am going to tell you something that you will not learn from Jehovah's Witnesses at your door. In ... | |
| JW's & Christmas (among other holidays) | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: First let me say that I was also raised as a JW and by the time I was 16 years old, I saw the flaws ... A: I can imagine how you feel, Renee. I won't get into my feelings either. It appears that Christmas ... | |
| Ray Franz | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: HOW COME THE SOCIETY SENT RAY FRANZ A CHECK FOR 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS WHEN HE LEFT bROOKLYN AND WENT ... A: Well, John, I really don't know why on any of your questions. I would think that $10,000 is a ... | |
| truth | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: what does it matter if Jesus died on a cross or a stake? because its very confusing when for a long ... A: kirstoff, you ask good questions. It certainly can be troubling to find that what you believed to be ... | |
| Bondage to Babylon | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Jehovah released His people from Bondage to Babylon in 1919. It was certain understandings of ... A: I see, Alan, that you are from the UK. Greetings from the US. I read your question several times ... | |
| Jehovah and the Human Race | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have heard about JW's for a few years now. I'm 21 years old and just a few months ago I was having ... A: It is interesting that a conversation with your grandmother about Jehovah's Witnesses would trigger ... | |
| holidays | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an employee who is a JW and we give our employees a stocking each year with candy, small ... A: I would not say that what you are doing would be considered by your JW employee to be disrespectful. ... | |
| Jehovah`s Witness Telephone Greeting | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I own a medical office in Florida. My receptionist is excellent in all respects. My partner asked ... A: What a timely question! Jehovah's Witnesses teachings and beliefs are mandated by The Watchtower ... | |
| Who do you think Jesus Christ Is and Why? | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I reviewed your profile and focused specifically on a statement you made in reference to Jesus ... A: I had to look back at my profile to see what I had written that you are referring to. Thank you for ... | |
| Christmas | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: It is my understanding that Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the origination of Christmas comes from ... A: It is very true that Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the origination of Christmas comes from pagan ... | |
| Why do you practice a religion of harping on how everyone else is wrong? | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have studied your version of the bible and find the inaccuracy to be unacceptable to any educated ... A: "I have studied your version of the bible and find the inaccuracy to be unacceptable to any educated ... | |
| herders of sheep. | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: "Every herder of sheep is something detestable to an Egytian." It is undisputed that sheep ... A: Well Todd, in your first question where you quote "Every herder of sheep is something detestable to ... | |
| Barnabas disciples of Paul? | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: 74 AD Epistle of Barnabas: "For the Scripture says concerning us, while He speaks to the Son, "Let ... A: You are correct that there are certainly no JW sites that would imply that Jesus is the Almighty ... | |
| herders of sheep. | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: "Every herder of sheep is something detestable to an Egytian." It is undisputed that sheep ... A: What major religious family is there today that is a family of sheep herders "like" Jehovah's ... | |
| Barnabas disciples of Paul? | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: 74 AD Epistle of Barnabas: "For the Scripture says concerning us, while He speaks to the Son, "Let ... A: Well, John, if you mean does this verse from the Epistle of Barnabas show that Barnabas taught that ... | |
| Jehovah's witnesses | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: when did Jesus die in your guys religion and what holidays do you celebrate. A: Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus died in 33 CE, 33 AD if you reference years that way. ... | |
| Kingdom Interlinear | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I read somewhere in this "AllExperts" site where someone seemed to have access to copies of The ... A: Ebay almost always has some Watchtower publications for sale. Currently, there are some Kingdom ... | |
| Christ's return to earth | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Do Jehovah's Witness's believe that Christ has returned to the earth? If so, why do they still do ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Christ returned in 1914, that his return was invisible, and that it ... | |
| Separation Anxiety | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: in reading your profile I understand that you actively promoted the JW religion for about 32 years, ... A: Letters like yours are precisely why I volunteer here, not to argue belief but, hopefully, to ... | |
| medical beliefs | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: my friend and i are doing a project for school and four of the questions we are struggling to answer ... A: I am happy to answer your questions relative to Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs. -traditional medical ... | |
| Can you help me find a scripture? | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I was told by a senior saint at my Christian church that the bible says not to even open the door ... A: I think the passage that your senior saint is referring to is 2 John 1:7-11. This is where John ... | |
| Marriage | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that if a Jehovah's Witness marry's another without grounds after a divorce,he or he will ... A: The following are some additional details on divorce/remarriage situations and whether either mate ... | |
| Marriage | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that if a Jehovah's Witness marry's another without grounds after a divorce,he or he will ... A: It is true, Anthony, that a JW who divorces and then marries someone else when the divorce was not ... | |
| marriage | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Can a divorced Jehovah's Witness man marry again if his Jehovah's Witness ex-wife has not committed ... A: That's an interesting question, Ambra. According to JW teaching, the divorced JW man is NOT free to ... | |
| Bible interpretation | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Between the time the Bible was written and the WTBTS began getting the understanding of the ... A: According to the Faithful and Discreet Slave (I am paraphrasing): 1. After the apostles died the ... | |
| Pastor Russell | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Pastor Russell taught that the pyramids held God's truth, and used them to make prophecies about the ... A: I hope you will forgive me for not looking up chapter and verse in defense of the WTBTS teachings. I ... | |
| Are the reinstated disfellowshipped always repentant? | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Do elders make mistakes in reinstating disfellowshipped individuals? Could they overlook or miss ... A: I am sorry to report that elders make mistakes on reinstatement all the time. Not every time, but ... | |
| Pastor Russell | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Pastor Russell taught that the pyramids held God's truth, and used them to make prophecies about the ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses believe that if a current JW believes as Pastor Russell did (you mention ... | |
| Pastor Russell | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Pastor Russell taught that the pyramids held God's truth, and used them to make prophecies about the ... A: Well, RK, I have a hard time answering your question because you did not ask me what Jehovah's ... | |
| Steps to be reinstated... | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: jones I was disfellowshiped about 1 year and a half ago. Have not been to a meeting or convention ... A: The elder would (or should) ask to speak to you to offer encouragement and will likely ask if you ... | |
| Steps to be reinstated... | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: jones I was disfellowshiped about 1 year and a half ago. Have not been to a meeting or convention ... A: After being away for a year and a half, you would like to come back? The first step is to begin ... | |
| removal of servants | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Should elders tell a servant why he is being removed? elder or ministeral servant.any writings on ... A: Elders should always tell a servant why he is being removed. I do not personally know of any case ... | |
| Spiritual guidance | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: “On occasion opposers will question the various teachings that Jehovah’s people hold in common… They ... A: Your question will be considered answered by you only when someone gives you the answer that you ... | |
| Spiritual guidance | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: “On occasion opposers will question the various teachings that Jehovah’s people hold in common… They ... A: Native Americans knew God long before the white man arrived with writings that describe a God of the ... | |
| Spiritual guidance | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: “On occasion opposers will question the various teachings that Jehovah’s people hold in common… They ... A: I have read them all before at some time but not all together like this. To your question, can ... | |
| In the classroom | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a fifth grade teacher who likes to decorate my classroom each month. I never use religious ... A: This is just my opinion. I think that you should decorate in the manner that is most acceptable in ... | |
| Watchtower & the Law | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking of the principle of: “We must obey Gods as ruler rather than man:” The Societies ... A: I am of the opinion that the UN NGO issue was overblown by some wanting to make the Watchtower look ... | |
| Watchtower & the Law | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking of the principle of: “We must obey Gods as ruler rather than man:” The Societies ... A: That is an interesting comparison of the Society to Peter when he would fellowship with non-Jews ... | |
| Watchtower & the Law | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking of the principle of: “We must obey Gods as ruler rather than man:” The Societies ... A: I do not know of a specific Bible verse that is cited to support the practice you are referring to, ... | |
| Born Again and Resurrection | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. As a, what you call "born again," I am puzzled to read that the J.W. thinks that ... A: It would be a false accusation to say that Jehovah's Witnesses think that you do not believe in the ... | |
| Music | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I teach an elementary music class and my fifth grade students are doing a class performance that ... A: The JW student is not prohibited from writing factual essays, even on the matter of veterans. Some ... | |
| true worship | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: how are you Robert, I wonder, how could JWs deny Jesus is God ? how can they explain father and ... A: Well, cheong, the way Jehovah's Witnesses see it is that Jesus is The Son of God. They see that ... | |
| Funeral | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: As a dis-fellowshipped daughter of a witness, what could be my involvement in the funeral ... A: A disfellowshipped family member would be welcome at the funeral. There would be no prohibition on ... | |
| marriage/engagement | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I am currently dating someone who was brought up JW. At 16 he decided to leave the religion but just ... A: You do not have to get married in the Kingdom Hall. In fact, you would not be allowed to get married ... | |
| Raymond Franz | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me brother how can I defend some accusations from this person/1 How is it possible to ... A: You phrase it in reference to Raymond Franz, so I suppose you wish to know what I might know about ... | |
| Funeral Service | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a funeral celebrant and need some guidance regarding prayers to be offered at the funeral for a ... A: Generally, the prayers at funerals are thoughtful and reflective of the dead person's hope to live ... | |
| proverbs 30:5,6 | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Proverbs 30:5,6 Every word of God is tested, He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not ... A: Technically speaking EVERY translation from the original Bible languages adds words. To NOT add any ... | |
| The good news | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Please could I ask you to explain to me what "the good news" is in a single word? And then in a ... A: Please excuse me, Fernando, but these questions seem like some sort of a test. We don't know each ... | |
| Three Part Question | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: 1. Where in the Bible does it say EXPLICITLY(not by conjecure) that Jesus is the Archangel Michael? ... A: I will be glad to answer your questions about the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. 1. The Bible does ... | |
| Re :Holy Ones | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm not of any particular religious group although I have spent some time studying with Jehovah's ... A: What is the Bible and who really wrote it? This is purely my opinion, based on extensive reading of ... | |
| Re :Holy Ones | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm not of any particular religious group although I have spent some time studying with Jehovah's ... A: I do understand your quest to find truth. I have a found a place that I am at peace with in my own ... | |
| Holy Ones | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm not of any particular religious group although I have spent some time studying with Jehovah's ... A: I understand your desire for correct information and for correct understanding of Biblical passages. ... | |
| Read this experience | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: During the 35 years that I was a Jehovah's Witness I never doubted that I was a part of the one true ... A: I read this person's experience, Michael. These parts I found interesting. "I had used this example ... | |
| Suicide/Euthanasia | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am just curious as to the views of Jehovah's Witnesses on the topic of suicide/euthanasia because ... A: I am sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother, Georgia. My own grandmother is 90 years old and ... | |
| hunting | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I work with a jw who is an avid hunter. I thought owning weapons and killing were against the ... A: It certainly is interesting how certain matters are viewed. None of the things mentioned are "ok" ... | |
| hunting | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I work with a jw who is an avid hunter. I thought owning weapons and killing were against the ... A: Most Jehovah's Witnesses would not want to be known as an "avid" hunter. During the mid-late 1980s, ... | |
| oh really? | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: explain to me how witnesses should have so much faith in a religion that essentially isn't even that ... A: I will do my best, B, to answer your questions. Witnesses shouldn't have faith in a religion because ... | |
| disfellowshipped | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: How may a disfellowshipped person receive literature, Thank you. A: Several publications are available for online reading at the Watchtower Society's official site. ... | |
| flip flop | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: In John 17:3 of the nwt there is only on true God and Jesus Christ was the one God sent forth. But ... A: "why is it that you are to only use your organizations material for understanding the bible?" ... | |
| Extrabiblical devine revelation | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to understand by what authority the Jevovah's Witness stated beliefs have been developed ... A: You ask an interesting question about by what authority Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs were developed. ... | |
| Jehovah's Witnesses in the Classroom | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I understand that Jehovah's Witnesses wish to not take part in holiday celebration, but is there any ... A: It would be kind of hard, D, for a Jehovah's Witness child to find an acceptable way to celebrate, ... | |
| Raising children in two religions | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My question is how can you raise your children if one parent is not a witness and the other is a ... A: Raising children when the parents are of different religions can be a challenge for any family. ... | |
| Revelation 20:10 | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am studying with Jehovah's Witnesses and believe that this is the one true religion. I also know ... A: Ryan. Jehovah's Witnesses reason on Rev 20:10 in the following way. 10 "And the devil, who deceived ... | |
| mainstream church question | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: how are you Robert, would you mind tell me what you thing about the mainstream churchs deny ... A: I am doing well cheong. I hope you are. I do not find it surprising that mainstream churches have a ... | |
| JW growth or decline in the U.S. | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I enjoyed reading your bio Robert. It is fascinating that a long time member, even an elder can ... A: The organization as a whole has not been growing for many years. Most of the the growth is in ... | |
| armagedon, end of time is here. | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering since the jw are right now again going strong once again about the end been ... A: The slave (or Society) does indeed instruct JWs where to go for safety and cover. The organization, ... | |
| End of Times | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am not a Jehovahs Witness, however, many of my family members are. Unfortunately enough, this has ... A: I will give you a little personal background to frame my response. I graduated high school in 1975. ... | |
| 144,000 | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Why is the identity of the anointed treated hush, hush in the organization? If they are to rule over ... A: Blueeyes54, you ask an interesting question. The usual answer is that Jehovah's Witnesses discourage ... | |
| John 1:1 | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: JWs translate this in a totally idiosyncratic manner with little or no agreement from any current ... A: You have an interesting way of posing a question. I will try to answer your questions with the ... | |
| annointed ones | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: You said, "When a person is first witnessed to by one of Jehovah's Witnesses they are told about a ... A: I will try to answer them. As stated in my profile, I can answer questions on what Jehovah's ... | |
| annointed ones | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: You said, "When a person is first witnessed to by one of Jehovah's Witnesses they are told about a ... A: Question #1: No. Question #2: No. The teaching about "the anointed" and that the anointed are a ... | |
| Lord's Evening Meal | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: "Hello brother! First of all thank you for taking time to answer questions on your faith. I ... A: My dear friend John, WHAT is far easier to answer than WHY. Explaining WHY Jehovah's Witnesses ... | |
| question | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: one more question there was a religious service of the religion i used to believe earlier at my ... A: Jesus himself met with people of all beliefs and all walks of life. We can be at peace with all ... | |
| communion | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: "Hello brother! First of all thank you for taking time to answer questions on your faith. I ... A: You raise some interesting questions on why most Jehovah's Witnesses do not partake of the bread and ... | |
| Colors. | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Recently I asked a question , but for some reason don't get a respond .Mainly my question was about ... A: To balance your question on where "colored" people came from and were they created that way, in ... | |
| Disfellowshipped being Reinstated | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: what kind of question do they ask someone who is disfellowshipe and want to be reinstated? Ana after ... A: If it has been 2-3 years and the person has moved to another congregation, then the new elders will ... | |
| Disfellowshipped being Reinstated | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: what kind of question do they ask someone who is disfellowshipe and want to be reinstated? Ana after ... A: When a disfellowshipped person requests to be reinstated, the elders ask questions about the sin ... | |
| Women | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I am currently dating a disfellowshipped JW. He says they cant date outside the church and I said i ... A: It is good to hear from you again. It has been a while. I hope that things have been good with you. ... | |
| marriage | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: i am planning to marry a jw girl soon and my question is are the family allowed to come to the ... A: That her family may not attend is not about you and your soon-to-be bride. The parents are likely ... | |
| Marriage | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been dating a man that I want to spend the rest of my life with. He is Jehovah's Witness and ... A: A Justice of the Peace marriage is just as binding as a marriage with all the flash and trimmings. I ... | |
| The start of your religion | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Who started the Jehovah witness faith? How did it come about? And also,I have a friend who is a ... A: The religion now known as "Jehovah's Witnesses" was started by a man named Charles Taze Russell in ... | |
| birthdays | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: why wont my Jehovah's witness wife acknowledge our sons birthday? I by the way, am not religious at ... A: I also believe in tolerance and Live and Let Live. I think the world would be a much nicer place if ... | |
| Where is Daniel Selinski? | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Where is Daniel Selinski? Has finally realized that he cannot defend a myth? I ask him questions and ... A: I do not know Daniel personally and did not realize that his name was missing from the list of ... | |
| speculation? | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: What was the purpose of building the house of princes? If it was just mere speculation, then why ... A: The Watchtower magazine explained that the purpose for building the house of princes, Beth Sarim, ... | |
| Beliefs and Marriage | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I am currently dating a disfellowshipped JW. He says they cant date outside the church and I said i ... A: I will try to answer your questions about Jehovah's Witnesses. And, I will respond to a few things ... | |
| Adultery what to do | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been a witness for 6 months and I have been married for 1 year i cheated on my husband and he ... A: I am not in a very good position to tell you what you should do simply because I do not know the ... | |
| Derrick Holland's False Theology | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a simple question. If you are in need of surgery, would you go to a practicing surgeon or go ... A: If I needed surgery, I would go to the most qualified surgeon I could find, one who had completed ... | |
| Child molester | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: once before and now. If the congregation has a child molester do the elders turn them into the ... A: It is nice to hear from you again. The answer to your question is posted at the official Jehovah's ... | |
| disfellowshiped | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if a witness can be disfellowshipped for the following reasons.Spending ... A: A Witness could not be disfellowshipped simply because they spend time with relatives during ... | |
| Disfellowshipping | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: When someone has disagreed to the appeal committee's decision, and it's then taken to the next step, ... A: I have never heard of a case where someone appealed to the Society after an appeal hearing. I know ... | |
| Professing to be the only truth bearers. | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Of course there is one Lord, one faith-- but this is concerning the faith of Christianity as a ... A: I apologize for overstating your initial comments. Your point is well made. When Constantine ... | |
| Professing to be the only truth bearers. | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Of course there is one Lord, one faith-- but this is concerning the faith of Christianity as a ... A: Oh wait! It wasn't a question. It was a statement on why no one has "the truth." There is a ... | |
| Forgiveness and Judicial hearings | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: If a person has started to come back into the congregation after committing a serious sin – has been ... A: John, I am not able to direct you to anything in print. I am speaking from my experiences and what I ... | |
| Forgiveness and Judicial hearings | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: If a person has started to come back into the congregation after committing a serious sin – has been ... A: In a situation as you describe, there is no direction to disfellowship a person at a second judicial ... | |
| Family Concern | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I was born n raised being taught the beliefs/practices of JW, and that is all i know. I have ... A: Well Jay, what you are experiencing is quite common among Witness families when minors are baptized ... | |
| Concern | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I was born n raised being taught the beliefs/practices of JW, and that is all i know. I have ... A: I understand your concern about be disfellowshipped and losing contact with your family and the ... | |
| Publishers Card for a former Disfellowshipped? | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: How long do elders keep the entry in the publishers card of a disciplined JW for? Does it mean it's ... A: In brief, for most of your questions, the answer is NO. Following is an explanation. First, NOTHING ... | |
| Dates | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I am puzzled and somewhat amazed about JWs and their attitude towards dates. Robert, you say that ... A: You are correct. The generation teaching connected with 1914 has changed. In fact "this generation" ... | |
| Dates | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I am puzzled and somewhat amazed about JWs and their attitude towards dates. Robert, you say that ... A: The teaching about the significance of 1914 has not changed. The year 1914 is understood to be the ... | |
| 1935 | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Apparently heaven became 'full' in 1935. After that date there is only an earthly hope available ... A: Hmm. Interesting question about the 144,000 being complete. Who can know for sure, right? That is ... | |
| 1935 | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Apparently heaven became 'full' in 1935. After that date there is only an earthly hope available ... A: You ask great follow-up questions David. The hope that Jehovah's Witnesses proclaim is the hope of ... | |
| 1935 | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: Apparently heaven became 'full' in 1935. After that date there is only an earthly hope available ... A: What you are referring to is an "understanding" of scripture. Or, as some would say, "current light" ... | |
| Baptizm | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have been watching some Jehovah's Witness baptizms on YouTube and I have noticed that they do not ... A: I really don't know why the words "I baptize you in the name of..." are not spoken as each person is ... | |
| This generation. | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: If the information has changed about "this generation" How can the witness claim that the faithful ... A: What you ask is something that many Jehovah's Witnesses prefer not to think about in any detail. ... | |
| Choosing a Study Teacher | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently decided to begin a study. I live with my cousin who is a JW, but came to the conclusion ... A: It is wise to consider your study conductor. You explained your predicament very well. Don't you ... | |
| Death of JW relative | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I am not a Jehovah's Witness but I have an uncle who is. The rest of the family is Catholic. When ... A: I am sorry to hear that your uncle is ill. Jehovah's Witnesses have similar burial practices as ... | |
| Transalation | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Firstly I would like to thank you for providing a service like this. My question is about bible ... A: I am sorry that I won't be able to send you references to PROVE which is the most accurate ... | |
| Accountability | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: My question relates to accountability to serious sin, and the elders role: As I understand it, ... A: I did not hear it anywhere, but rather, observe how it works in practice. Someone who has committed ... | |
| Accountability | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My question relates to accountability to serious sin, and the elders role: As I understand it, ... A: You ask some thought-provoking questions. To answer, I first have to say that there are ... | |
| Question About Translations | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: In a previous response you stated: "Translators select words and phrases based on what they believe ... A: You are absolutely correct that the purpose of translations is to reflect the actual meaning of the ... | |
| being a jw | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: no i have never been a jw bt i did have some jw`s doing a bible study with me.Jesus tells us that u ... A: Most Jehovah's Witnesses are not aware that in the early days of The Watchtower Society that the ... | |
| faithful slave | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: is it safe 2 leave the fate of ur eternal life with the faithful and descreet slave when they have ... A: Is it safe? That is the approach of almost all who follow one religion or the other, putting ... | |
| worshiping Jesus | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if u could tell me y jw`s don`t worship Jesus and miss translate all biblical verses ... A: If there are misunderstandings, Jehovah's Witnesses rely on the "faithful and discreet slave" to ... | |
| worshiping Jesus | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if u could tell me y jw`s don`t worship Jesus and miss translate all biblical verses ... A: There certainly appears to be a discrepancy in translating proskyneo as obeisance when the subject ... | |
| worshiping Jesus | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if u could tell me y jw`s don`t worship Jesus and miss translate all biblical verses ... A: I am not able to answer your questions because the questions suppose their own answer. 1. That ... | |
| NWT | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Why does the NWT translate Jn 1:1 "... and the Word was a god." ? A: Bible translators strive to use accurate equivalent expressions to translate thoughts from one ... | |
| wrestling. | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: i am currently a senior in high school and i want to wrestle for the all-girls team at school. Last ... A: I feel for your predicament. First, I will answer your questions directly. Then I will give a little ... | |
| dates for evening meal | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: How long has your organization been celebrating the lords evening meal? What were the calendar dates ... A: Understood. If you want dates specifically to when Jehovah's Witnesses celebrated all past Lord's ... | |
| dates for evening meal | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: How long has your organization been celebrating the lords evening meal? What were the calendar dates ... A: Since the Gregorian calendar has been in use for over 425 years, since October 1582, the dates that ... | |
| dates for evening meal | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: How long has your organization been celebrating the lords evening meal? What were the calendar dates ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses have been celebrating The Lord's Evening Meal since the group was known as The ... | |
| Adultery | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: Please define adultery as it pertains to divorce. If one commits adultery "in his heart" ... A: Committing adultery in the heart is not grounds for divorce among Jehovah's Witnesses. Adultery, as ... | |
| Proof of Scriptural grounds for divorce | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: What is acceptable proof for obtaining scriptural grounds for divorce? A: Proof is sometimes hard to come by. Especially if the guilty party is hiding and lying about their ... | |
| Please help! Non-JW's Questions about JW Soulmate | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm asking you these questions specifically because you say in your profile you give noncritical ... A: Now I am feeling a bit of angst as to how to best answer you. I also want to be as fair in my reply ... | |
| jw | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Are you a former JW or an inactive member? ANSWER: Why do you ask? ---------- FOLLOW-UP ... A: It is true that the term indoctrination is not often used among Jehovah's Witnesses. In the case of ... | |
| jw | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Are you a former JW or an inactive member? ANSWER: Why do you ask? ---------- FOLLOW-UP ... A: I signed up here in hopes of providing people with accurate information. I sometimes give answers in ... | |
| Married to a new JW | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I've been married for 10 years to a wonderful man whose mom has been a JW for many years now. She ... A: I am sorry to hear that you are battling cancer. I am sure that your doctors have told you that many ... | |
| My husband is a jehovah witness | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I want to tell my husband that I do not want to study to become a Jehovah witness because I feel he ... A: Carol, Your husband should respect your wish not to study. That is a personal choice and no one ... | |
| Expelling demons | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I am studying with the Jehovah's Witnesses and I just want to know how exactly can other people that ... A: I am sorry to hear that you suffer from OCD, anxiety and depression. I am not a doctor, so take what ... | |
| Expelling demons | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I am studying with the Jehovah's Witnesses and I just want to know how exactly can other people that ... A: Sincere questions are not at all blasphemy. The Bible records that both Moses and Abraham asked God ... | |
| weddings | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: i am a baptized witness, although inactive for a number of years i am not under reproof of any sort. ... A: I would personally not find it offensive or wrong to provide the couple the service. Your idea of ... | |
| elders | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: The appointing of elders within a congregation: prior to appointment; is there a stipulation that an ... A: Yes Jerry, the CO will sometimes ask an elder to move to another congregation in the circuit. This ... | |
| elders | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: The appointing of elders within a congregation: prior to appointment; is there a stipulation that an ... A: Nope. There is no requirement to be in a new congregation for a specified time. But he can't move in ... | |
| Parameters with opposite sex | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm finding the subject of knowing exactly where the parameters are for being alone at night with ... A: I have never heard of a local ruling being the basis for a disfellowshipping, but, conceivably it ... | |
| Parameters with opposite sex | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm finding the subject of knowing exactly where the parameters are for being alone at night with ... A: Jerry, I don't personally know of any cases where a Witness was a landlord and rented a space or ... | |
| save by grace | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: can you give me an explanation of Ephesians 2:8-9 A: My loose explanation of the verses is similar to that of many others. The Apostle Paul was making ... | |
| Parameters with opposite sex | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm finding the subject of knowing exactly where the parameters are for being alone at night with ... A: You ask an interesting question. For me, the answer comes down to this: When humans make rules for ... | |
| Help | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a dilemma and to make an extremely long stor short: i recently became interested in getting ... A: Ah! Now I understand. Well yes, whenever one of you progresses to the next step ahead of the ... | |
| 1st Timothy 3:16 | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: New World Translation has "HE" instead of "GOD" - Other bible also have "He" but many other bibles ... A: In answer to your questions: WHY HAVE MANY BIBLES including NWT of the JW change words in ... | |
| 1st Timothy 3:16 | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: New World Translation has "HE" instead of "GOD" - Other bible also have "He" but many other bibles ... A: I rather like your belief that the "WORD or LOGOS was the SPIRIT of LOVE that was with GOD and was ... | |
| 1st Timothy 3:16 | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: New World Translation has "HE" instead of "GOD" - Other bible also have "He" but many other bibles ... A: I will try to answer more directly the exacting nature of your questions. I understand that the ... | |
| 1st Timothy 3:16 | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: New World Translation has "HE" instead of "GOD" - Other bible also have "He" but many other bibles ... A: You make good points for the various understandings (doctrines?) that religions have about who the ... | |
| 1st Timothy 3:16 | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: New World Translation has "HE" instead of "GOD" - Other bible also have "He" but many other bibles ... A: The official teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses is that 1 Timothy 3:16 is more accurately translated as ... | |
| question... | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: Ok im a catholic... and im going out with a JW i love him an he loves me but his mum hates me but i ... A: Please know that you are not responsible for how his mum reacts. Her response has nothing to do with ... | |
| Throne and Lamb | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: according to Jehovah`s Witnesses Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the lamb ... A: Nick, I have revised my previous answer. It was brought to my attention that I had my facts wrong. ... | |
| Throne and Lamb | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: according to Jehovah`s Witnesses Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the lamb ... A: This is a correction to my previous answer. According to Jehovah's Witnesses: The one who sits on ... | |
| JW Day | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Now I know JW's aren't allowed to celebrate birthdays, but what about the idea of celebrating the ... A: I think celebrating a baptism is a cool idea. And you're right, celebrating something would be nice. ... | |
| Babylonian kings during Jewish exile | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Who were the Babylonian kings during the Jewish exile in Babylon and how long did they rule for ... A: Why do I get the feeling that this is a test? Maybe it's because the lineage of Babylonian kings is ... | |
| Bethel | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Why are children not allowed to stay at Bethel? I know they give a lot of tours and meals, but if a ... A: Good question Troy. There are several reasons. One is, the Bethel's run tight ships. The ... | |
| JW Dating | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: One of my friends is a JW and I have always been curious about this. I know that if a JW brings ... A: As far as I know, Troy, women have never served as elders. When the Watchtower Society was first ... | |
| JW Dating | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: One of my friends is a JW and I have always been curious about this. I know that if a JW brings ... A: You are correct that when a JW brings someone of the opposite sex home to meet the parents it is ... | |
| my husband | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: But now that relationship ended and he started going to jehovah's meeting he tells me now that he is ... A: According to what you have said, he does not sound like a stable marriage partner for anyone, first ... | |
| my husband | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: But now that relationship ended and he started going to jehovah's meeting he tells me now that he is ... A: I am sorry to hear about the unfaithfulness that ended your marriage. You are correct. At the ... | |
| Sabbath | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: What is the Jehovah's Witness stance on the Sabbath Commandment and, furthermore, the binding nature ... A: What you point out is why I said that your question is harder to answer than you might imagine. ... | |
| Sabbath | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: What is the Jehovah's Witness stance on the Sabbath Commandment and, furthermore, the binding nature ... A: Your question about the stance of Jehovah's Witnesses on the 4th commandment, having to do with the ... | |
| Is Jesus God? | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: What's is your opinion? Thanks and Blessed Be Sara Lee A: I assume when you ask "what is my opinion" that you mean what is the opinion/belief of Jehovah's ... | |
| Organisation | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: According to scripture, the faithfull and discreet slave are the ones that dispense spriritual food ... A: Yes, technically you think that only the anointed would write Watchtower articles for the very ... | |
| Organisation | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: According to scripture, the faithfull and discreet slave are the ones that dispense spriritual food ... A: I know of no provision for anointed ones to meet with the governing body. I will categorically say ... | |
| good news of the kindom, faithfull and distrect slave and the meek will inherit the earth | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: preach what? W hat is the good news of the kindom, who is babaloyn the great if we are all going to ... A: Since you do not feel that Jehovah's Witnesses is the right religion, then you will likely disagree ... | |
| Pioneering | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: Is pioneering an organisational teaching? Can you give evidence? (the Org' will not reply to the ... A: I don't know how technically accurate you wish me to be. Here goes. Technically, the governing ... | |
| Elohim | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: how are you. i have one question for you. you can take it however you want to. Can you tell me what ... A: I am not versed in Hebrew, so whatever I say here is being passed on from other sources that I trust ... | |
| Pioneering | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: Is pioneering an organisational teaching? Can you give evidence? (the Org' will not reply to the ... A: Yes, "pioneering" is the term that the organization uses to describe those who have agreed to spend ... | |
| Marriages | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: Is it ok for a Jehovah's Witness to be married to a non-JW? An example would be someone who was ... A: Many Jehovah's Witnesses are married to non-JW. Usually that happens when the couple is already ... | |
| Weddings | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I was a JW for 28 years and find it hard to understand why my parents are being told they cannont ... A: Interesting question you raise. Your parents can attend the wedding. That is to say, there is no ... | |
| Is this what the first congregation did? | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: How can labeling/viewing an individual as a fornicator, reviler, drunkard, extortioner, antichrist, ... A: You raise a very important issue in your questions. It does happen that when a morally upright ... | |
| Scriptural divorce | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I previously asked a question to Bro. Rando but I did not get an answer to the second part. Can ... A: private | |
| Parents & Adult children | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a Parent of a child that is now married and into the Jehovah Witness. I would like to no why ... A: You should not have to change anything about how you celebrate the holidays. I am sure that you ... | |
| Parents & Adult children | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a Parent of a child that is now married and into the Jehovah Witness. I would like to no why ... A: I am sorry to hear that you are having conflicts with your JW daughter and her husband. What you ... | |
| Pagan Customs | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: We all know that Pagans were shunned by God. But most religions claim to worship God. So why are ... A: Actually, we don't know that pagans were shunned by God. We presume it only because of our current ... | |
| Who was the Bible written for? | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: My presiding elder told me "The Bible was not written for you but was only written for the anoint ... A: The answer to your questions are in the scriptures. Where does the Bible say that "a great crowd" ... | |
| leaving the catholic church | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: How exactly do I go about leaving the catholic church? I was confirmed in a church in my hometown ... A: That's a tough issue, contacting a church where they likely don;t know you or remember you any more. ... | |
| honest questions for JW's | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: If the year 1914 is correct, then you believe in numerology and answers from the ancient pyramid. ... A: You did not ask a question, so I will not pretend that you did by giving an answer. A day for a ... | |
| Marriage | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost four years now. The last year we have lived ... A: You are in a tough spot. You ask me what you can expect and/or what you should do, so I will ... | |
| the soul | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: Man in gen2:7 became a living soul,so when his body was made it didnt have a soul until it was ... A: You raise interesting questions. I am sorry, but the questions are outside the scope of the ... | |
| Is my religion true? | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have talked to the JW over the past 20 years or so,They really have it together,however Im a ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses take the view that there can be only one true religion. Therefore, any other ... | |
| Manmade Religions | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: Brother Jones. On the Internet, I frequently see Christian writers, including Jehovah's Witness ... A: Well...being very objective about your question, each religion considers itself to be god-made, and ... | |
| how can it be justified? | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: Honestly, I am very offended to find an area on the internet where ELDERS who have spent years ... A: On sites like this, you never really know who is behind a name. I could be anyone. I might be your ... | |
| Giving Blood | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I know that jehovah's witness do not accept blood from no one, but are they allowed to give away ... A: They don't give blood because they have been conditioned to "abstain from blood" as mentioned in ... | |
| Giving Blood | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I know that jehovah's witness do not accept blood from no one, but are they allowed to give away ... A: Great question! Most Jehovah's Witnesses do not know that donating blood is not a disfellowshipping ... | |
| Baptism | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the current policy is on baptism of minor Jehovah's Witnesses? what age? What ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses do not have a specific age by which a minor can be baptized. The decision is ... | |
| foolish lies M. Jones | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: A person who clearly demonstrates that they tell untruths and being identified as a liar is not name ... A: I think you know by now that someone, even I, can pull out verses to support almost any religious ... | |
| foolish lies M. Jones | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: A person who clearly demonstrates that they tell untruths and being identified as a liar is not name ... A: Well? What say ye? No apology for ranting? I knew not to expect as much. Oh! Well now I ... | |
| answer my question | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: You failed to answer my question Mr.Jones. I am dissapointed in your behavior. I thought you were ... A: Are you going to keep your integrity by answering only questions as indicated in your profile? -I ... | |
| Wondering? | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I've studied with the witnesses, and my father was raised in it. I agree with the general doctrine ... A: What do you make of the replies that you have received to your questions? Just curious. I would ... | |
| JW position. | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I hope that this question is within your sphere of expertise and that you can provide an answer. I ... A: I am happy to answer your question. JW’s teach that Jesus is a mighty angelic creature, the ... | |
| Frustration | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: Why do your peole refuse to see things that are scripturally sound and True by many supporting ... A: My apologies if I appear rude. That is not my intention. Your question, followed by more of the ... | |
| Frustration | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: Why do your peole refuse to see things that are scripturally sound and True by many supporting ... A: Who is trying to "educate" who? The length of your first question, and then second question, ... | |
| JW view? | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: In your view, when the finally unrepentant are consigned to the lake of fire, to the second death, ... A: What you phrase in your question is the approved understanding for Jehovah's Witnesses, "that they ... | |
| What do you think of this? | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: While some aspects of our organization the Jehovah's witnesses group are of moral value, the ... A: You bring up an interesting question about the inevitable dilemma that any group realizes once the ... | |
| JW view? | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: In your view, when the finally unrepentant are consigned to the lake of fire, to the second death, ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses take the view that the unrepentant, who eventually are consigned to the lake of ... | |
| credibility | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Jones. I apoligize for any embarresment you might suffer from the recents post that have been made ... A: I do intend that my answers appear on the site. I don't know why they aren't appearing. And I also ... | |
| Are you an active Jehovah Witness? | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: If you don't answer and make public your answer I will lodge as many complaints as possible to have ... A: I volunteered here to provide accurate information to those who have questions about how the ... | |
| congreational structure | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I should say that the prefix crackerhead is a name that Janko pinned on me and I have decided to use ... A: No offense taken on the name. It's kind of funny. All scriptural authority is retained by the ... | |
| Id | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I read that Bro rando assumes that you are derrick! Could you either confirm or expound on your true ... A: Local congregations are governed by a group of men called "the body of elders." The elders minister ... | |
| Id | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I read that Bro rando assumes that you are derrick! Could you either confirm or expound on your true ... A: I volunteered here to help people with questions about how local congregations function and how the ... | |
| Threats | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: Bro rando said to me " are you going to force allexperts to block your ip adress or do we have to ... A: I am not a person in authority here, but I will offer an opinion. I do not think the "threats" are ... | |
| Age of the Earth | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: How old is the Earth. JW's say mankind is 6033 years old. A: Your question is two questions in one; the age of the earth and the age of mankind. No one knows ... | |
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Robert Jones
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Expertise
I survived 1975. I hope to explain, not defend, the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. I intend to answer questions accurately as believed by Jehovah's Witnesses. Not interested in debates. I have no interest in persuading someone or convincing someone about my personal beliefs.
Was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 32 years, from 1968 to 2000. Was an elder the last 13 years, WT Study Conductor, Congregation Secretary, Book Study Conductor, and occasional Pioneer. Never "irregular" or "inactive" as the labels go. I have not been reproved or disfellowshipped. I no longer attend meetings or practice the religion.
Experience
From 1968 to 1999 I embraced and promoted everything coming from the "Faithful and Discreet Slave." I accepted changes as "new light" coming from Jehovah through his visible organization.
I believe in universal truths such as kindness, humility, charity, and love. I do not believe that God selected any one people (the Jews for example) to receive a special message or blessing. I do not believe that there are ancient writings that need to be accepted and other ancient writings that need to be rejected. Neither do I believe that one religion has it all right while other religions are therefore wrong. I believe it is a delusion for one group of humans to claim that "God chose us and therefore God did not choose you." I consider spirituality to be a very personal effort that each person must discover for themselves.
Education/Credentials
Degree in Computer Programming. Not applicable here.
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