Jehovah's Witnesses - have you been inside this organisation?

The same question could be asked of any religion, to be honest. JW's are no different to the Salvation Army, Methodists, Baptists, Mormons, Pagans, Islamists, Jews or any other group: they believe what they believe. I used to work with a guy who's a JW and we had some of the BEST conversations at lunchtime. I'm pagan, so we chatted about our respective beliefs. Great guy, no pressure, just really interested in different views. The ones who freak me out when they visit are the Mormons. There are always two guys, one of whom is really nice and friendly, constantly laughing and joking, while the other one ("Elder" someone) just stands there and stares with this really spooky psychotic glazed look. I keep wanting to shake him and make sure he's awake. Why they send him out to spread the word, I don't know: he's more likely to scare people away, in my opinion.

Pure faith. I have been there for about seven years- even though I don't attend the meetings nowadays, but I know how they organize themselves for the sake of Jehovah God. The time they spend is not wasted, infact it uplifts one's heart to do more to spread their faith. I have read so many negative things about them, control of mind and as dangerous cult topping the list but in my own experience with them, I did not see anything bad about them. They are just strict when it comes to Biblical teachings...

As far as I can tell they are just another religious group and just about as illogical as any other religious group. the only difference is this "Service in the Field" as they call it where they go round knocking on doors and preaching. I have not had much trouble with them. Our local nut is quite friendly and inoffensive

yeah, i to experienced their preaching, its purely be half of faith only. I have taken the study from them twice in a week its really helpful for us to grow in the name of the lord. They let us to know many things about the lord, even they clarify our doubts in bible.The teach very nicely whats god wish and why the world is like this even what will happen in future in this world all these include in their preaching.

I remember People from this religion kept knocking on my door and giving leaflets about it. there was this one incident that a member asked me from out side the gates if I had "frustrations and doubts about God" I told her i don't question him though inactive. they stop after occassional attempts. I had co trainer that is a member of this religion and a friend of mine warned her about this kind of religion but i told him to just respect it. have a nice day.

two jehovas witness is also visiting me at home every friday, they said they are doing that because they want to save souls and also they said because Jesus done that on his time here on earth so they're doing the same. perhaps it's faith.

Hi sivercoin, I would say both mind control and pure faith. They have classes and they are taught, drilled to do this. I am not a Jehovah's Witness but I have had contact with them. Some of them are very humble and patient, but I did come in contact with one that had an attitude problem. My neighbor is a Jehovah's Witness and we get alone just fine. I am apostlic or non-denomination.

I actually am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. We sacrifice our time and energy to help others who may have an interest in spiritual things and who want to learn more or have a bible study. We volunteer our time and efforts. We have faith in what the Bible says and we strive to help others who want to understand it better. I have free will :) and we follow what the Bible says and that's why we love people and are willing to give of our time to help others.

This is a very interesting topic with many interesting responses. I myself am not JW but did have a dear friend who was. She was always the most patient, kindest person I had ever met. We had several conversations about our differences of belief but she always respected me and as one person commented she always backed up everything she said with the bible.

Your question about their regular preaching, door to door knocking is a good one. Perhaps the best way to get a factual information is to inquire directly from them. It doesn't necessarily mean that you will have to be one of them if you inquire. It is just some sort of knowing some information. You can ask every question or issue raise about them (blood transfusion, preaching, etc) by going to their local places of worship. I think there are a lot of them in your place or you can check out their official website www.watchtower.org for other information. I have found out that many people are saying negative things about them and their organization but then I am not sure if their statement is based on factual information or not. When I want to get information about something, I will personally get information directly from the concern person or organization. In that way, you can get firsthand information and not just relying on what others "think" of them. This is what I do not just on religious organization but also on other things that requires me to get an info and it works. You wouldn't consult an electrician to diagnose you if you have health problems, would you? A certain person/organization cannot be represented by what other "thinks" of them.