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| I've been having bible studies with the Jehovah's witnesses for over a year now. I have not found much that differs in their teachings from what I learned in my Pentecostal upbringing. However, they say that I must give up all things that are considered evil, or demonic. That includes any books or movies involving monsters or magic. Even something as innocent as Scooby Doo with their ghosts is taboo. Do you agree with that belief? What is your religions view on such things? | | | | | |
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1. barehugs (5850)
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2 years ago
| | Religion is an evil Scam that has killed millions of people in the name of Jesus Christ. Religion is not mentioned in the Bible. It was dreamed up sometime after the supposed death and resurrection of Jesus by men who saw the possibility using Religion to raise large amounts of money. Religion starts wars and kills, when if it was Godly, it would stop wars and save lives. | | | | | | |
snoopyfan (582)
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2 years ago
| | Religion does not start wars. Man does cause place the blame where it belongs and stop blaming God or Jesus Christ The Messiah! Religion is a belief, feelings just because evil men like to start violence and hide behind the name of God doesn't make it true! | | | |
barrudaki (1327)
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2 years ago
| | Wow talk about missing the point there snoopy. Barehugs said "Religion is not mentioned in the Bible". Religion is a man made device to control the masses, religion has nothing to do with what any god wants, so yes it is a scam. As for the original discussion I find it interesting that a religion would declare a fictional cartoon character as evil just because the theme happens to be catching fictional ghost. I guess they aren't too keen on mormons and their magical skeeves either. | | | |
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2. Rollo1 (2827)
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2 years ago
| | I would point out to them that none of the ghosts in Scooby Doo are actually ghosts. They are usually disgruntled employees of whatever institution they are investigating pretending to be ghosts. But it is a cartoon and even if they had cartoon ghosts, it's not supposed to be taken as real. Secondly, if you really think there's no difference in their teachings, ask them who they believe Jesus is. And make them tell you the whole story. It's not the same, trust me. | | | | | | |
giechem (314)
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2 years ago
| | i agree with you. | | | |
nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | So far there have been no major differences in what I've learned. Jesus being the son of God and coming to help man repent of their sins and all. Of course we're just getting started good on Jesus so differences may appear yet. | | | |
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3. II2aTee (845)
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2 years ago
| | There is nothing wrong with getting a well rounded education and I for one always welcome the chance to learn about different religions. However, in this particular situation, for your own spiritual well being, I would suggest you search your own feelings and then make the judgment call for yourself. Do YOU beleive that Scooby Doo is evil? The mark of an intelligent mind is the ability to entertain a thought without acceping it as truth. | | | | | | |
nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | Nope, I don't believe that Scooby Doo is evil, and I don't believe that God will turn his back on me for watching and enjoying it. | | | |
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4. magikrose (4960)
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2 years ago
| | Something I have learnd with Jehovas witnesses is that they tend to tell people what to believe and how to believe it. They wont allow you to date and marry any one who is not a Jehova's Witness, in school only talk to people within your religion in fear of being corrupt bu others. Personally I think it is all a crock. There isn othing wrong with having an imagination that just shows how creative a person is. Honestly I dont totally believe in organized religion. I am Pagan I am everything Your religion thinks is evil. The sad thing is.....Everything I do is for good and good only. I never do anything that would harm any one for any reason. Those who harm others are the selfish ones and do things for themself only. I do for others and there safety. All i ever say is "As long as no one gets hurt do as you will" | | | | | | |
nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | I think most organized religions tell people what to believe and how to believe it. I just try to live by the golden rule "Do unto others" and it seems to cover the basics. | | | |
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5. Galena (6230)
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2 years ago
| | I think a viewpoint like that is rather ridiculous. it's a cartoon. it's not demonic. lots of fantasy books have supernatural themes. lots of people read them. not all of them go on to believe in those creatures. I love vampire fiction. I do not believe in the literal existance of the supernatural vampire. there are human beings that crave blood for medical reasons. they are not the undead. so you can enjoy fiction without believing in the themes explored. I think there's good stories in the bible but have never believed them true. and there's nothing demonic about ghosts. even real ones. | | | | | | |
nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | Yep. I read tons of horror novels and watch horror movies. Blood and gore entertain me, but I don't think it makes me an evil person. I know its fake. I don't want to watch REAL people be mutilated and die horrible deaths. | | | |
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nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | I'm not a big fan of Scooby, but I don't think he's evil. | | | |
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7. snoopyfan (582)
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2 years ago
| | I am Catholic and they don't tell us what we can and can not watch. We believe in free will and have to live with our own choices in life. Yes we have the ten commandments to follow. We are going to sin a lot because we are man and human. When we do sin we just confess to God and are forgiven. We are have never been told not to watch Scooby, Harry Potter, etc. I have had christian friends and catholic friends who won't see Harry Potter and one who doesn't let his kids celebrate Halloween. I feel the only reason this shows would be bad is if you use them to worship the devil. If you are not doing that then you should be allowed to watch what you want. I love Scooby and he is as innocent as you can get. Not to mention very cute. The only question I have for you is are you comfortable with that and is this the religion you want to follow? You are the only one who can determine that. It is not my place to say if they are not teaching correctly. That is how they formed that religion. I don't agree with every single thing my church teaches but I am very happy there. If you are at peace and that is the only thing that is bothering you just don't tell them when you are watching Scooby. They are not going to know. I don't think you always have to agree with every single rule in any religion and if people are honest I don't they agree with every single rule in their religion either. Just pray about it and follow what God tells you to do. Peace | | | | | | |
nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | The whole forgiveness on confession thing has always confused me too. Its almost like a get out of jail free card, allowing a person to do whatever he or she may want to do, and as long as he or she goes to confession before they die then all is forgiven. I don't follow any one religion. I'm open to learn about all of them. As for myself, I believe in God and Satan. I believe in Heaven and Hell, and I believe as long as I do right I'm on the "right" side, and I don't have to align myself with a religion in order for God to love me. | | | |
snoopyfan (582)
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2 years ago
| | Confession isn't a get out of jail free card. Yes God gave man free will but look around not everyone is running around doing whatever they want. We have to make the right choices in life and not go the wrong way. Just saying sorry and forgive me and walk away not trying to change is not the point. If you sin we are supposed to try and not sin again. Being forgiven gives you a sense of peace and you feel God's love surround you after you confess. I don't do whatever I want because I want to please God. I try as hard as I can to be the best I can be and to follow Him. Follow His commandments and what it says in The Bible. The most important part about confession is what is in your heart. God will know if you are truly sorry and not just saying the words. Even Jesus asked His Father to forgive all of his accusers as He was dying on the cross. That is why He came to die for all of our sins. I didn't join a religion so God can love me. God loves everyone regardless if they are in a religion. That is not the only thing Church is about. It is also being around a community of believers, it is a place where we go to get the body and blood of Jesus Christ The Messiah. The Church to me is God's House where we go to worship Him. It is wonderful you are asking questions continue to do so and when you are ready to will find the religion that speaks to your heart and where you belong. And along the way God will be guiding you and showering you with His love. He will lead the way you just have to follow. Peace | | | |
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8. gewcew23 (5064)
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2 years ago
| | If they could be so ridiculous about Scooby Doo then what else could these Jehovah Witnesses be ridiculous about? If they can tell you what to watch or read how else will they tell you to live your life. It is your life, do you really want to waist it by having someone else tell you what to watch or what to read? | | | | | | |
nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | I've also heard they don't participate in ANY holidays, or even in birthdays. | | | |
Galena (6230)
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2 years ago
| | and that letting your child die is better than letting them have a blood transfusion. | | | |
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9. bird123 (3482)
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2 years ago
| | Imagination is a good thing.The imagination has spawned insight and inventions since the beginning of mankind.Scooby Doo evil??? Isn't it just a bit of fun??? God wants us all to THINK!! and not go by strict wording.Let's not go over the deep end to the extremes and see evil when it isn't there.If you choose this route you can hurt more than any good you think you are doing.It's like some christians won't give their kids Christmas presents because it is Jesus birthday and forget Santa.Some even make out Halloween as evil. GIVE ME A BREAK, People!! THINK about what you are doing!! You are hurting more than you realize!! | | | | | | |
nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | I've always LOVED Halloween and am sad that it is being celebrated less and less. | | | |
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10. EvanHunter (2230)
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2 years ago
| | Romans 14:4 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Its bad because they think its bad. It doesn't really mean that something is bad its more like to thine own self be true, if you think its hampering you than that's for you to decide not someone else. Besides as others have already pointed out scooby doo always discovers the ghost and monsters are fakes in the end. On the other side of the coin there is a large amount of symbolism in cartoons, movies and commercials and a lot of it is subliminal. I think its more important to be in the know than just to try and shelter yourself from everything. Look up subliminal messages on youtube you might be shocked at all the stuff you find especially in kids cartoons and movies. | | | | | | |
nonersays (692)
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2 years ago
| | Thanks for the verse. | | | |
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