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Originally Posted by Kev
I have done a lot of study on many religions, JW's being one of them, and whenever I do, I try to keep as open a mind as possible, because going in with a predetermined mindset is just a waste of time.
With that being said, there are a lot of errors in the posts in this thread regarding the doctrine of JW's that are lost in translation as they are told from person to person, ironically including the initial post that started this whole thread. These are some of the facts right from their literature, take it for what it's worth, but one thing I've learned is that if you want to know the truth, you need to research it yourself.
- JW's don't believe in hell, or any place of infinite torture for sinners. They believe the punishment for sinning is death, with no chance of living again.
- JW's won't accept blood transfusions because it says in the Bible, not to drink blood, but will accept other medical alternatives which can be used in place of blood transfusions. An example in one of the books I read was if a doctor tells a person they shouldn't drink alcohol, is it ok for them to take it intravenously instead?
- Organ transplants are an individual conscience decision, although many members feel that it is too close to a blood transfusion that they choose not to.
- They believe that Jesus is the son of God, and not God himself.
- They go door to door following a command given by Jesus to do as he did and tell everyone what he has taught them.
- They don't believe that people are punished by God through disease, etc., and in fact their literature in parts teaches the exact opposite saying that it isn't God's fault that bad things happen to good people.
That's all I can think of from what I can remember, I would have to dig up the books I have and do some rereading to remind myself of some of the other details.
On a personal note, I have met, and talked to a few, and know several JW's and most are very nice, and extremely genuine people. I say most, because there were a couple that I had my doubts about. Regardless, the information I posted above was taken from literature I read that was given to me.
If a person is telling you something that conflicts with anything above, and they say they are a JW, they probably aren't a JW or they need to do some more reading.
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