Are Jehovah's Witnesses a cult or the true religion?

Question

Are Jehovah's Witnesses a cult or the true religion?

Answer 1

Nobody knowingly joins a cult, and it is only when you try to leave that you will discover if you are in a cult or not.



Cults are all about control - control over what the members think, what they read, who they can associate with and how they must behave. Cults demand unquestioning loyalty and obedience to the leaders and punish anyone who disobeys the rules or challenges the leaders. Cults want more and more of your time, your energy and your money. Cults insist that they alone have "the truth" and if you don't stick with them to the end, you will be annihilated/lost/not saved or damned.



So, if you want to know whether or not you are in a cult, try leaving and see what happens to you. Shunning is the most extreme sanction applied to baptized Witnesses who speak out against the organization and leave.



As for "true religion" - if you mean Christianity, then all you have to do is look at the history of this organization and all the changes they have introduced over the last 100 years to discover just how false their teachings are. Here are a few examples:



Originally, ALL Witnesses had a heavenly hope. In the 1930's they said the number of the 144,000 had been reached and so everybody else who joined would have to settle for an earthly hope.



Originally, the return of Jesus Christ, of Armageddon and the end of this "wicked system of things" was expected BEFORE 1914, then 1914, then shortly after 1914, then 1975 and, guess what? It's still imminent!



Originally, they believed Jesus' return would be visible, but AFTER nothing happened in 1914 they came up with a brand new idea - that Jesus had started to rule, from heaven, invisibly in October 1914 and that his second coming will not be visible. Some Archangel called Michael will turn up instead.



There's more - much more - but the Witnesses have have been so deceived by the men who lead them that they can not even examine the facts relating to the history of their organization because the men who lead them have rewritten the facts and ensured none of the damning evidence is on their official web site. You would have to have been around in the 1930's to the 1970's and kept their literature to know just how perverted their new version of the truth is.



Bottom line is that any Christian religion that denies who Jesus Christ REALLY is can not claim to be the "true religion." And Jehovah's Witnesses deny who Jesus Christ REALLY is.

Answer 2

1

Answer 3

A distinction can be made between the Christian religion and a pseudo-Christian group.

That would be much more helpful in determining where the Jehovah's Witnesses stand in relation to first century Christianity, as it is portrayed in the New Testament.



Bear in mind that those Christians were told (in Jude verse 3) to "contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints." All Christians are called 'saints' in the NT, so this was telling all Christians to uphold the faith that had been delivered to them. Already, nearing the year AD 70, various false and new teachings were coming in, and elders in the different congregations had to expose such false, novel teachings, which were not what they had been taught by the apostles and prophets.



All a person has to do is examine the teachings of the JWs to see if they conform exactly to what first century Christians believed. However, if they have new, novel, teachings that the first century Church did not promote, then we see a pseudo-Christian group at work. They will protest that all their teachings are biblical, and rush to show various verses in the Bible that they claim proves this. Others will protest that many novel doctrines (like refusing whole blood transfusions but accepting blood fractions) are not biblical at all. It soon becomes clear that many teachings of the JWs which did not appear until the early 1900s up till today depend on a peculiar interpretation of isolated Bible verses. That is how to arrive at an answer to your question.

Answer 4

Well, they definitely aren't a cult. Some define sect to mean a group that has broken away from an established religion. Others apply the term to a group that follows a particular human leader or teacher. The term is usually used in a derogatory way. Jehovah’s Witnesses are not an offshoot of some church but include persons from all walks of life and from many religious backgrounds. They do not look to any human, but rather to Jesus Christ, as their leader.



A cult is a religion that is said to be unorthodox or that emphasizes devotion according to prescribed ritual. Many cults follow a living human leader, and often their adherents live in groups apart from the rest of society. The standard for what is orthodox, however, should be God’s Word, and Jehovah’s Witnesses strictly adhere to the Bible. Their worship is a way of life, not a ritual devotion. They neither follow a human nor isolate themselves from the rest of society. They live and work in the midst of other people.

Answer 5

One evidence that Jehovah's Witnesses are not a cult is the fact of Purple triangles. Purple Triangles were how one could tell the Jehovah's Witnesses in prison camps. Hitler merely wanted them to sign a paper saying that they would denounce Jehovah. It was basically that simple. They were executed and kept in prison camps simply because they would not sign the paper. And, you know what? There were more Witnesses after the war then there were before.

Now check out how they try their best to follow the Bible. Some people try to say that, because they do not follow the trinity, they are not Christians. However, the trinity is not true. It is not a Bible teaching. The same with eternal torture. It, too, is not a Bible teaching. It takes true courage to stand up to so many people who believe that these teachings are true. There is more. For more information, just ask.

Answer 6

Are Jehovah Witnesses A Cult

Answer 7

No ritual is observed at the meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses. Congregations meet for the study and discussion of the Bible. The presentations that are pronounced not use a mawkish sensibility; they are friendly presentations, while seeking intelligence, touch the heart. Among Jehovah's Witnesses, there is no distinction between clergy and laity. The meetings are chaired by the relevant ministers worship, but all present may participate. Although they are not part of the world, Jehovah's Witnesses are interested in love to their fellow man. If they speak their insistently is that they are aware that we live in a critical period and, with patience, God still gives a little time in this system of things for the greatest number of people can avoid the destruction (2 Peter 3: 9, 15; Ezekiel 33:11). Jehovah's Witnesses thus encouraging their fellows to study the Bible and to make efforts to conform their lives to Bible principles, without delay. Zephaniah 2:3

Answer 8

The main trademarks of a cult are mind, emotion, and behavior control and undue influence over the lives of members. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society definitely has that.



Religious cults usually take things from another religion but change it drastically and say they have the truth and those who follow the original religion do not. They tend to hate the original sect of that religion as they see it as their main competition. In the case of WTBTS, it's Christianity and Catholicism.



Annsan_in_Him made some excellent points when she said to look at the first century Christians and compare that to the dogma of JWs. The basic dogma should not change. If it does, that might indicate the original religion was wrong. If you look at all 3 branches of Christianity, (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant), the basics have remained the same. They all still stick with the principles in the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds. Those are ancient creeds. That's what the apostles taught. Compare JWs to dogma expressed in those creeds.



When so many Christian denominations have remained true to the ancient creeds but one has gone so far from it, it's easy to see which might be wrong. It wasn't the apostles.

Answer 9

Jehovah's Witnesses have the marks of true Christianity.



A cult is a religion that is said to be unorthodox or that emphasizes devotion according to prescribed ritual.

many cults follow a living human leader, and often their adherents live in groups apart from the rest of society.

The standard for what is orthodox, however, should be God's Word, and Jehovah's Witnesses strictly adhere to the Bible. Their worship is a way of life, not a ritual devotion. They neither follow a human nor isolate themselves from the rest of society. They live and work in the midst of other people.

Answer 10

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Cult?



No, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not a cult. Rather, we are Christians who do our best to follow the example set by Jesus Christ and to live by his teachings.

What is a cult?



The term “cult” means different things to different people. However, consider two common perceptions regarding cults and why those perceptions don’t apply to us.



Some think of a cult as being a new or unorthodox religion. Jehovah’s Witnesses have not invented a new religion. On the contrary, we pattern our worship after that of the first-century Christians, whose example and teachings were recorded in the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) We believe that the Holy Scriptures should be the authority on what is orthodox in matters of worship.



Some think of a cult as being a dangerous religious sect with a human leader. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not look to any human as their leader. Rather, we adhere to the standard that Jesus set for his followers when he stated: “Your Leader is one, the Christ.”—Matthew 23:10.



Far from being a dangerous cult, Jehovah’s Witnesses practice a religion that benefits its members and others in the community. For example, our ministry has helped many people to overcome harmful addictions, such as the abuse of drugs and alcohol. In addition, we conduct literacy classes around the world, helping thousands learn to read and write. And we are actively involved in disaster relief. We work hard to have a positive impact on others, just as Jesus commanded his followers to do.—Matthew 5:13-16.

Answer 11

An obvious cult.



None can be a Jehovah's Witness without the Watchtower and the Brooklyn HQ.

Answer 12

Those of us that are Jehovah's Witnesses will say the true religion. Those that are not will say a cult. Funny thing is, our leader(King) is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. You'll never find God the Son in the Bible. We don't live in communes, we hold regular jobs but do what Jesus Christ said to do, (Matthew 28:19, 20) Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.” jw.org

Answer 13

JW are their own organization, now i wouldn't call them a cult but they aren't Christians. They don't believe Jesus is the Son of God, they just believe he's god's son'', which is un-biblical and they use a different bible (NIV), John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me'' So to be a Christian and to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, you have to believe in Jesus Christ. Jehovah Witness have their own customs and rules but they are there own religion. They are associated with some of Christianity, like Jehovah and the angels but Jehovah Witnesses have a different way of believing.

Answer 14

No, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not a cult. Rather, we are Christians who do our best to follow the example set by Jesus Christ and to live by his teachings.

What is a cult?



The term “cult” means different things to different people. However, consider two common perceptions regarding cults and why those perceptions don’t apply to us.



Some think of a cult as being a new or unorthodox religion. Jehovah’s Witnesses have not invented a new religion. On the contrary, we pattern our worship after that of the first-century Christians, whose example and teachings were recorded in the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) We believe that the Holy Scriptures should be the authority on what is orthodox in matters of worship.



Some think of a cult as being a dangerous religious sect with a human leader. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not look to any human as their leader. Rather, we adhere to the standard that Jesus set for his followers when he stated: “Your Leader is one, the Christ.”—Matthew 23:10.



Far from being a dangerous cult, Jehovah’s Witnesses practice a religion that benefits its members and others in the community. For example, our ministry has helped many people to overcome harmful addictions, such as the abuse of drugs and alcohol. In addition, we conduct literacy classes around the world, helping thousands learn to read and write. And we are actively involved in disaster relief. We work hard to have a positive impact on others, just as Jesus commanded his followers to do.—Matthew 5:13-16.

Answer 15

They are a True cult. Their religion is not one that is on track with God's word. By the dates of their translations (that altered the meanings of God's word) they are condemned. It is a sin to add to or change God's word (from meanings)



The JW's book is not even accepted by biblical governing bodies that oversee the accuracy of translations.



True religion is one that puts Christ as the means to Salvation (John 3:16) for Jesus has All the fullness of Godhead Deity dwelling in bodily form. Colossians 2:4-9.

Answer 16

The English word 'cult' has many meanings. At least one defines the JWs as a cult. In a general sense there is no 'true religion'. My answers:: Yes and No

Answer 17

Anyone who has done any research on the religious beliefs outside their literature will know by now that their false prophesies prove that they are a cult. They are not a true religion. There is no denying of this. Even check WatchTower August 15, 1968, page 499; Kingdom Ministry, May 1974, p. 3. Here it explains their prediction of the end of world in 1975. They are 41 years late. So yes, they are cult.



EDIT: Already a thumbs down? Perhaps you haven't done enough research.

Answer 18

Founded in the 1850s or thereabout, by a wannabe know-it-all, interested in controlling other people's wealth, who argued and defied organized Christian beliefs and how religion should be "handled..." while trying to impose HIS OWN PERSONAL interpretations of Bible passages... well, the short answer is that to those who are indoctrinated or born into those beliefs, it is a "religion" but to those looking in from the outside and aware of some of its cultish practices and no windows in their "Kingdom Halls," it is what it is: a cult dangerously bordering on fanaticism, still smoldering... (anyone remember Jim Jones and the Jonestown "incident"?) with their Doom's Day Prophesies. It rivals the other modern-day cults, like Mormonism and their introduction of JC walking over the sea to come to America before Columbus or the Viking, Leif Ericson OR The Church of Scientology, another dangerous cult amassing huge treasures and wealth, not far removed from Voo Doo and Santería with money at it's core.

Answer 19

The word religion means living by rules. Jehovahs Witnesses meet

that definition quite clearly. Christianity is not a religion but a living

relationship with Jesus.

It is perfectly possible to be both a religion and a cult, they fulfil that!

Answer 20

A cult only becomes a religion when it's supported by the masses.

Answer 21

The True Religion

Answer 22

Kind of a pointless question, because all the JWs are going to chime in "of course ours is the One True Religion!" and the remaining 99.9% of the world thinks JWs are delusional at best.



Some identifying characteristics of a cult, in the modern popular sense of the word:

- Isolating and fostering emotional dependence by discouraging connections outside the cult

- Unaccountable authoritarian leadership (the Watchtower board of directors)

- Claims to be the exclusive path to salvation (leave us and you're doomed)

- Demonizing all outsiders/critics as "worldly", "demonic", "mentally ill"

- Threats of exclusion / expulsion ("disfellowship") to keep victims in line



JW responses here rest on sterile connotations of unorthodoxy as if that was the only, or the most prevalent, characteristic that gives meaning to the word "cult". Unorthodoxy alone is harmless, it's not what raises such concern and fiery criticism. When people suggest the Watchtower religion is a "cult", mere orthodoxy is not what they're questioning.

Answer 23

As a Jehovah's Witness, no one can tell you who have the true religion or the true way of worship. A person would have to study the Bible diligently.

Rather that be bias and accept the traditional way of their parents, they need to have an open mind and use their power of reasoning. Jesus taught the true way of worship of God. If we follow his teaching no one has to be confuse. The problem come when a person learn what the Bible really teach and what they believe. Are we going to stick with what we believe or what the Bible teach.

THOSE WHO WORSHIP THE TRUE GOD

People of many races, ages, and circumstances following the way of true worship

base their teachings on the Bible

worship only Jehovah and make his name known

show genuine love for one another

accept Jesus as God’s means of salvation

are no part of the world

preach God’s Kingdom as man’s only hope.

is only one true religion.—Matthew 7:13, 14.

True religion is identified by its teachings and practices.—Matthew 7:16,17.

Jehovah’s Witnesses practice the worship that God approves.—Isaiah 43:10.

Answer 24

Jehovahs Witnesses are the biggest pest to every household on a Sunday morning.

If I want to know about your religion then I will come looking for it. You don't need to knock on my door peddling your ridiculous beliefs.



I don't care if they are a religion or a cult. I don't want my Sunday sleep in disturbed.

Answer 25

A cult usually has one man for a leader, and teaches radical or outrageous doctrines compared to it's relative religions. Jehovah witnesses teach many things that are unbiblical since they use their own modified version of the Bible.

Answer 26

There is no definitive and qualitative difference between a cult and a religion. Generally, a cult is what larger established religions call newer and less established religions in an effort to denigrate them. But, ultimately, they all do the same things, make the same demands, and believe the same sort of nonsense.

Answer 27

Are Jehovah's witness a "CULT" or a "TRUE" "RELIGION" ?



lets start with the word RELIGION defined as a cultural system of BEHAVIORS and practices world views dogmas and beliefs



CULT a religion or religious sect generally considered EXTREMIST or false with its followers often living in an UNCONVENTIONAL manner under the guidance of an authoritarian or charismatic leader



TRUE defined as being in accordance with the actual state or conditions conforming to reality or FACT



Fact (legal definition ) incident event act or circumstance something that has already been done or an action in process



a highly subjective question who is the authoritarian charismatic leader ? that regulates them directly I know who the founder is but if someone asked me without looking it up i have no idea who their LEADER is unlike the pope are the members living in society are they unconventional i do not know i have never been a JW is their regulations extreme ? compared to what perhaps but so is Westboro baptist Church extreme in their actions .can they have aspects of both yes depends what your comparing it to



the question i have are they free to live in the general society ? YES are they confined in a community exclusively or a compound ? No Cetain Jews live in a ALL jewish community iI have seen the one in Monroe NY They have rules posed requesting you follow certain rules entering their community



so the final question what IF they were a Cult what does that mean by DEFINITION a Cult is a RELIGION and TRUE is defined as being in accordance with the actual state or conditions

Answer 28

Cult

Answer 29

Cult

Answer 30

Cult

Answer 31

I don't know if they qualify as a cult, but they deny that Jesus is the Son of God, and Himself divine. Which makes them heretical in view of what the Bible actually teaches. Also, they rewrote the Bible to suit their own doctrines, which is a mark of a cult. God pronounces a curse against anyone who does this (Revelation 22:18, 19).

Answer 32

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Cult?



No, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not a cult. Rather, we are Christians who do our best to follow the example set by Jesus Christ and to live by his teachings.



What is a cult?



The term “cult” means different things to different people. However, consider two common perceptions regarding cults and why those perceptions don’t apply to us.



Some think of a cult as being a new or unorthodox religion. Jehovah’s Witnesses have not invented a new religion. On the contrary, we pattern our worship after that of the first-century Christians, whose example and teachings were recorded in the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) We believe that the Holy Scriptures should be the authority on what is orthodox in matters of worship.



Some think of a cult as being a dangerous religious sect with a human leader. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not look to any human as their leader. Rather, we adhere to the standard that Jesus set for his followers when he stated: “Your Leader is one, the Christ.”—Matthew 23:10.

Far from being a dangerous cult, Jehovah’s Witnesses practice a religion that benefits its members and others in the community. For example, our ministry has helped many people to overcome harmful addictions, such as the abuse of drugs and alcohol. In addition, we conduct literacy classes around the world, helping thousands learn to read and write. And we are actively involved in disaster relief. We work hard to have a positive impact on others, just as Jesus commanded his followers to do.—Matthew 5:13-16.



Isaiah 45:5

5 I am Jehovah, and there is no one else.

There is no God except me.+

I will strengthen* you, although you did not know me,



Isaiah 43:11-13

11 I—I am Jehovah,+ and besides me there is no savior.”

12 “I am the One who declared and saved and made known

When there was no foreign god among you.

So you are my witnesses,” declares Jehovah, “and I am God.

13 Also, I am always the same One;

And no one can snatch anything out of my hand.

When I act, who can prevent it?”



James 4:8

8 Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.+ Cleanse your hands, you sinners,+ and purify your hearts,+ you indecisive ones.

Answer 33

I certainly don't believe the same as JW's but they have the right to believe as they wish, Just as I hope I am free to do too. Webster's Dictionary defines "religion" period as a cult - they are a religious organization - TRUE? Certainly not true to ME - but again - their right to believe so. Judging, labeling, criticizing or belittling their faith is NOT the right thing to do in my opinion about JW's or any other FAITH.

Answer 34

Jehovah Witnesses like all the other religions believe and follow whatever their leaders tell them. The whole Christian world with the exception of a few follow the Catholic teaching of the Trinity and the observance of Sunday as the true Sabbath.



Jesus said till heaven and earth pass, not a jot nor a tittle shall in no way pass from the law till all be fulfilled. He went on further to explain if anyone breaks the least of these "commandments" and shall teach men so they shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven. Unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall never enter the kingdom of heaven.



Heaven and earth will pass when God sets up his kingdom on earth and will be among men and be our God. Rev. 21:3

Answer 35

I believe that the Jehovah's Witnesses are a cult group. I say this because of several scripture verses, but in particular, in Galatians 1:6-9, the Apostle Paul warns about those who would preach any "new" gospel message that is in contradiction to what he has already taught to the churches. Such teachers, says Paul, are accursed. Additionally, the Apostle John writes in his Epistles, 1 John 2:18-22, and identifies the teachings of apostate teachers: namely that their teachings deny the Deity of Jesus Christ. He classifies such teachings as "the spirit of antichrist." We only find the term "antichrist" in the Bible in John's three short Epistles, and only four times there. This should be a warning for all who research the JW's with the intent of joining them. Finally, in Matthew 7:15, Jesus Himself warns followers of false prophets. During the course of their existence, the JW's have made many prophecies that have proven to be false over the passage of time. Please let these passages be warnings to all who are seeking to find a church or faith system to which they want to associate themselves. Clinging to false teachers, and following false prophets is not the way to eternal life with God. What better way to deceive people than to sprinkle the truth with lies. JW's like Jesus' teaching, but deny His Deity, clearly laid out in Colossians 1 and 2.

Answer 36

True religion? Hardly. A true religion, if they were such a thing, would not disregard the Bible and Jesus as much as they do.



It's a cult, based on policies and practices. Not a Christian religion.

Answer 37

Some regard judaism, christianity & islam as CULTs... similar to mithraism, druidism, hinduism, sikhism etc etcetera.

In vernacular english CULT is generally t/a a rather DISmissive reference to others' LESS than reliable religious BELIEFs - practices - WORSHIP etc.

MOST of which followers/adherents truly believe THEIRs' is the ONE true FAITH to live and/or die by.



SOMEthing each of us have to WORK out for ourselves...for better or worse.

IS there Life AFTER Death..?

Heaven & Hell...for the Good & the Wicked...???

Or do we get RE-born...and continue to EX-IS-t in some shape/size...forEVER ?

REturn to the STARdust from which Scientists reckon we ORIGINated from ?

Or WHATever ?

Answer 38

They are a cult and own every single one of these religious cult traits....Submission, Exclusivity, Persecution complex, Control, Isolation, Love Bombing, Special Knowledge, Indoctrination, Salvation through Association, Group Think, Cognitive Dissonance, Shunning, Gender Roles, Appearance Standards.

https://carm.org/signs-practices-of-a-cult

Answer 39

No, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not a cult. Rather, we are Christians who do our best to follow the example set by Jesus Christ and to live by his teachings.





What is a cult?





The term “cult” means different things to different people. However, consider two common perceptions regarding cults and why those perceptions don’t apply to us.



Some think of a cult as being a new or unorthodox religion. Jehovah’s Witnesses have not invented a new religion. On the contrary, we pattern our worship after that of the first-century Christians, whose example and teachings were recorded in the Bible. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) We believe that the Holy Scriptures should be the authority on what is orthodox in matters of worship.





Some think of a cult as being a dangerous religious sect with a human leader. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not look to any human as their leader. Rather, we adhere to the standard that Jesus set for his followers when he stated: “Your Leader is one, the Christ.”—Matthew 23:10.





Far from being a dangerous cult, Jehovah’s Witnesses practice a religion that benefits its members and others in the community. For example, our ministry has helped many people to overcome harmful addictions, such as the abuse of drugs and alcohol. In addition, we conduct literacy classes around the world, helping thousands learn to read and write. And we are actively involved in disaster relief. We work hard to have a positive impact on others, just as Jesus commanded his followers to do.—Matthew 5:13-16.

Answer 40

It really does not matter what opinions are on this subject. By all means, do your own investigation as to what it is all about.



Some people hate the bible, so if that is the case, they will not have anything good to say about Jehovah's Witnesses, because of that sort of bias.



I hope you look into the One Official web-site, and no other for the answer.



"Good News from God"

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/good-news-from-god/

Answer 41

In order for one to arrive at a true answer there is a need to check 4 things. First the teachings of Jesus Christ. Examine just 3 of these. John 13:35 By this all will know you are my disciples if you have love among yourselves. Who, through any wars ever fought, refused to kill or enlist to fight any wars whether WW or local (eg Rwanda Hutus Tutsis or other)? Contrast other mainstream religions who blessed their soldiers. Who follows Jesus command to preach Matthew 24:14 and make disciples Matthew 28:19,20 and like him is no part of this world John 17:14 I have given your word to them but the world has hated them because they are no part of the world JUST AS I AM NO PART OF THE WORLD. This latter is because Gods Kingdom they vote for as the only lasting solution to mans multitude of problems. The other 3 areas to check is the use of Gods name Jehovah, the Bible, how closely the Witnesses follow the first century Christians. Also attitude to money demanded or not? jw.org

Answer 42

They are a cult they do not believe in the deity of Jesus or the person of the Holy Spirit.

Their founders made numerous prophesy's non of them came to pass.

Answer 43

i haven't seen any in my pagan trinity cult.

APOSTATES LOVE PAGANISM



Legend of Tammuz



Tammuz was a great hunter like his (supposed) father Nimrod. Tammuz was killed by a wild pig in a hunting accident. Semiramis then expanded on her new religion explaining that her “immortal god-son” who “died” was “resurrected” and became “one with his father”, the Sungod Baal. The Trinity was born! Nimrod, Semiramis, and Tammuz became worshipped as the Divine Godhead a triune god in opposition to YHVH, the one and only true living God. The “son” was the “father”, the father the “son”, and both “one” with the mother through marriage.



The Religions of Ancient Greece and Babylonia, by A. H. Sayce. pages 229-230, clearly tells us that the Greek philosophical ideas were developed in Alexandria, Egypt from the pagan mystery religions.



XXXTIANS STEAL PAGANISM

DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY



Many of the theories of Egyptian religion, modified and transformed no doubt, have penetrated into the theology of Christian Europe, and form, as it were, part of the woof in the web of modern religious thought. Christian theology was largely organized and nurtured in the schools of Alexandria, and Alexandria was not only the meetingplace of East and West, it was also the place where the decrepit theology of Egypt was revivified by contact with the speculative philosophy of Greece. Perhaps, however, the indebtedness of Christian theological theory to ancient Egyptian dogma is nowhere more striking than in the doctrine of the Trinity. The very terms used of it by Christian theologians meet us again in the inscriptions and papyri of Egypt. Originally the trinity was a triad like those we find in Babylonian mythology. The triad consisted of a divine father, wife, and son. The father became the son and the son the father through all time, and of both alike the mother was but another form.



The Outline of History, by H. G. Wells. page 307, tells us:



TRINITY CULT OF 3-IN-1



The trinity consisted of the god Serapis (=Osiris+Apis), the goddess Isis (=Hathor, the cow-moon goddess), and the child-god Horus. In one way or another almost every other god was identified with one or other of these three aspects of the one god, even the sun god Mithras of the Persians. And they were each other; they were three, but they were also one.

Answer 44

Cult

Answer 45

Jehovah's Witnesses have come to my house several times and they leave those Watchtower booklets. I read them to find what is what they believe. They do have important doctrines wrong. The booklets never mention sin, the proper Gospel of Christ that He died for our sins, it doesn't mention the Trinity, it's not three Gods, but three aspects of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It doesn't mention them having the Holy Spirit or having an understanding of what the Holy Spirit is. They don't believe in the cross, they believe Jesus Christ was crucified on a post. They believe the star that the wise men saw was of the devil, instead a miracle of God on the night Jesus was born. Most importantly they don't believe Jesus Christ is God. They believe He was an angel sent to earth to teach the people about God. Many more things they believe that is contrary to sound biblical doctrine. Many Christian denominations have wrong doctrines. It's important to rely upon God Himself to teach us.

Answer 46

Jehovah's witnesses adhere strictly to the Bible truths. Some disagree with out stand on the blood issue but the Bible clearly states, "abstain from blood." We teach what the Bible says and uphold God word on every issue.

Answer 47

A takeover like religion.

To me borderline cult.

Looks the part...

Not the chosen people, appointees.

Differing bibles, Lacks Jewish ministry imput(second word)

Answer 48

They are not The True Religion, and thats a certainty! I spent 20 years as a JW.! Approx 5 years ago I did my own personal research on their history and roots and on their NWT bible translation! I discovered they are "False prophets" My research made me realise what a false religion it is! I decided to "break free" and made a clean break from them. I have never looked back since!

I still worship my Creator, but he is not jehovah, he is I AM or YHWH, and the saviour that I have come to know and love is not the same as the JW jesus. The saviour I now know and adore is called Yahushua, he was a jewish torah keeping kosher eating Jew who kept all of Yahwehs moeds! He didnt "nail the law" to the cross which is what JWs wrongly proclaim.

The JWs are clean living and nice people but they are definately "brainwashed" and "programmed by the WatchTower & Tract society", basically they are afraid to question or challenge their beliefs, and they get so "bull headed and defensive" when anyone says anything they "percieve" as wrong about their religious organization!

Answer 49

This page is so full of ridiculous lies about Jehovah's Witnesses it brings to mind what Jesus said about His followers being hated and lied about in the "Gospel" books. Why not actually read what we believe.......



https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/jehovah-witness-beliefs/



God's Son Christ Jesus said this.......



(Matthew 5:44) "However, I say to you: Continue to LOVE YOUR ENEMIES and to pray for those who persecute you,"



The people who lie about us are nothing like Christ in this regard, and the fact is that Jehovah's Witnesses are the most peaceful people on earth. We truly follow the example of God's Son .



Praise Almighty God Jehovah and His Son Christ Jesus to.

Answer 50

They are a cult just like every other religion.

Answer 51

Definitely a true cult!

Answer 52

Cults follow men. Jehovah's Witnesses follow Jesus Christ. He said in prayer to his Father, Jehovah:



John 17:6

6 “I have made your name manifest to the men whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have observed your word.



John 17:26

26 I have made your name known to them and will make it known, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in union with them.”

Answer 53

It's a cult... for sure.

Answer 54

They're a pain in the bleedin' **** is what they bloody well are- (especially when the buggers come round, knocking on yer bloody front-door, trying to bleedin' convert ya!) -.-

Answer 55

J.W's are a cult.

https://carm.org/is-the-jehovahs-witness-religion-christian

Answer 56

The true religion is described in the bible. God did that on purpose, so you could make up your own mind.



So rather than read it for yourself and learn the truth, you would rather me or another stranger would save you the trouble and will accept whatever we tell you?

Answer 57

No religion is true, only some cults have "made it" and claim to be a religion, but all are cults.

Answer 58

Yes it is a cult, as are all religions.

There is no such thing as a true religion, they all run on delusions of grandeur.

Answer 59

Most religious scholars consider them a cult with their beliefs that use tenuous and out of context biblical scriptures.

Answer 60

There is no such thing as a true religion. Religion is ridiculous and all it does is hurt people. Religion separates people even people who worship the same God. Religion is the main reason for terrorism. I believe in God but I hate religion.

Answer 61

Very much cult like same with mormons

Answer 62

A cult. They have some really INSANE rules which have NOTHING to do with religion.

Answer 63

True religion? The true "religion" is Jesus. Not a fallible manmade group. All earthly "religions" are are groups of people trying to follow Jesus. Jehovah's Witnesses are not followers of Jesus, they are followers of their Watchtower/Governing Body... So yes, they are a cult.



JWs have absolutely no idea what a cult is. You see this complete lack of knowledge in most of their answers, where they pick one or two "hallmarks" of a cult and explain how it doesn't apply to them and then conclude "See! Not a cult!" (ironically something that most cults do) But most of the time these "explanations" fail to account to the vast number of ways each point manifests differently according to the cult, and purpose of said cult. They seem to think to be a cult you have to dress the same, and do weird chants and sacrifices, or live in a convent, or drink poisoned koolaid.



My husband and I travelled a lot and struggled finding churches because one thing that military bases seem to attract is cults trying to take advantage of them. But anyway, one thing we quickly realized is that the groups that had to spend a lot of time trying to explain why they weren't a cult, were cults. You're not going to hear 95% of real Christian churches talk about how they aren't a cult, 1 - because they're not and so its about as relevent as calling them aliens, and 2 - because it so obviously ridiculous in most cases that no one would ever even suggest it...



Some points to remember;



--no cult ever admits to being a cult.



--Nearly every person who has ever joined a cult has joined and remained at their own free will. Being there willingly doesn't mean it isn't a cult



Here are some markers of a cult that apply to JWs;



--Unquestioning obedience to man-made rules and beliefs - If they believe someone is teaching incorrectly, they are instructed to keep their mouths shut to avoid "sowing discord" and "wait on Jehovah" to "cleanse his organization".



--Shunning of members - Members deemed "unrepentant" of their "sins" (They will claim its for rapists, murderers, and fornication etc. but their literature and elder's handbook also condemns such "sins" as joinging the military, celebrating a birthday, or getting a blood transfusions and if you don't repent you will be shunned)



--A persecution complex - Us vs. them mentality. This is separate from REAL persecution such as what is being experienced in the Middle East by non-Muslim religious minorities or in the past during the Holocaust. Persecution for JWs takes form in things as simple as disagreeing with their beliefs and practices, education campaignes, encouraging others not to join them, or asking questions challenging their interpretations here on Yahoo. Anything that can be interpreted as persecution is then interpreted as validation of their "truth".



-- Love Bombing - lots of attention and love is shown to a person new to the "truth" This is one way of transfering emotional dependence to the organization and establishes something to withold in the event of "wrongdoing".



-- Special Knowledge - "New Light" received by the organization. Average members do not recieve this, only the governing body ever seems to get "greater understanding". This is because of;



-- Indoctrination - their particular doctrines repeated over and over, discouraging independent thought, using only their materials, most visible in their Watchtower "studies" where an article is read, a question asked, and the approved "answer" found and recited from the text.



and finally



-- Lack of individuality - This is manifested both in the complete 'lock step' of beliefs and also the complete and total conformity (not unity as JWs will claim they have) to the group's standards in all parts of life in which it decides to intrude.

Answer 64

Cult in every aspect of that term

Answer 65

Hhjcxfhbxfb

Answer 66

A cult.

Answer 67

Both. Cult and religion are they same thing. This is like asking if a Ford Mustang is a car or an automobile.

Answer 68

A cult.

Answer 69

All religions are cults just so many people believe the superstitious nonsense that my statement wont be accepted.

Answer 70

The true religion.

Answer 71

They are religious cult

Answer 72

Christianity is the way forward true Christianity not Jehovah

Answer 73

is there a difference between a cult and a relgion? How do you establish the difference?

Answer 74

Definitely NOT a cult

Answer 75

A cult or a counterfeit Christian faith is an apt title for them my friend.

Answer 76

there's no true anything, when it comes to religion.

Answer 77

If you define "True religion" as a religion which honors a God or a Goddess which provides testable evidence of His or Her actual existence, no religions are true.

Answer 78

JW's are both a cult and a religion...



there is only One true "religion"..James 1:26-27

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.



There is however ONE TRUE faith... believe in Jesus and accepting his sacrifice as a free gift from God is the only truth...

If you do not believe that I am (HE), you will die in your sins...



We must come to know Jesus, follow him and believe that He is our only savior... Jesus' nature as being both totally human and totally God. To help you with this consider these paradoxes...



"He was baptized as a man -- but He remitted sins as God...He was tempted as man, but he conquered as God...He hungered -- but He fed thousands...He was wearied, but He is the rest of them that are weary and heavy-laden. He was heavy with sleep, but He walked lightly over the sea...He pays tribute, but it is out of a fish; yea He is the king of those who demanded it...He prays, but he hears prayer. He weeps, but He causes tears to cease. He asks where Lazarus was laid, for He was man; but He raises Lazarus, for He was God. He is sold, and very cheap, for it is only for thirty pieces of silver; but He redeems the world, and that at a great price, for the price was His blood. As a sheep he is led to the slaughter, but He is the shepherd of Israel, and now of the whole world also...He is bruised and wounded, but He heals every disease and every infirmity. He is lifted up and nailed to the tree, but by the tree of life He restores us. He dies, but he gives life, and by His death He destroys death."

Answer 79

neither,

Jehovah's Witnesses definition, a Christian denomation, founded in the U.S. in the late 19th

Answer 80

They are not allowed to think for themselves, and they have changed the word of God to suit their own religious indoctrination of masses of people, who have to check with the powers that be, for the basic human decisions.

Answer 81

JW most certainly is not Christian. They are a non-Christian cult that denies a literal hell, the deity of Christ, the Trinity, and nearly every other major doctrine taught in the Scriptures. They also believe in salvation by works.



Knowing for sure that you have eternal life is the single most important issue in life. All people are separated from God by a sin barrier that no human effort can overcome (Isa. 64:6; Rom. 3:10, 12, 23). All human beings are born without spiritual life (Eph. 2:1). That is why Jesus Christ, who is eternal God Himself, came in human flesh so that He could suffer and die in our place - as our substitute - on the cross of Calvary. He died on the cross to pay our sin debt in FULL and rose again (1 Cor. 15:3-4). When we believe in Jesus Christ for our eternal life He has promised to give it to us:



"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life" (John 6:47).



"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life" (John 5:24).



To "believe" is simply to be convinced that it is true (Rom. 4:21) that you cannot in any way contribute to your own salvation and instead you trust Jesus alone to give you that life freely - a gift of unconditional eternal life. It means to believe His promise to give eternal life to all who believe in Him for that life. It really is that simple!



The Gospel of John is the only book written for the sole purpose of showing people how they can have eternal life (see John 20:30-31) and it mentions the word "believe" as the sole condition 98 times!



This link helped me when I was struggling with my salvation: https://faithalone.org/tracts/you-can-be-sure-2/

Answer 82

"cult: noun a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object."

Answer 83

There are no true religion,

Only more or less wrong interpretation,

by using ikons crosses breads wines and many other things!

Answer 84

It is a good true religion, for they compete for the good of humanity. religions are some sort of a great story that humanity needed in this tiny world so their mind will be busy and entertained.



Like this story:



Life has neither meaning nor purpose except merely "being" and to live consciously in the awareness of that reality





Mother earth gave birth to us.Father Sun give light to see the beauty of our mother.

And You and Me created some stories.Hmm. It is about Competition. This is my entry, the TRUTH.Just close your eyes.

You will see a black background, that is the beginning and there are red balls passing around, those are the heat and become the stars.

If holy spirit is in you, You will see it. Heat is the beginning and the end. Where heat come from?

It come from energy. God = negative and positive. Positive alone can not create power, without power no energy, without energy no heat, without heat no life.

Life on earth is only story so is the universe. It is also easy to predict the future,

it will be hotter and hotter and more disaster to come more unpredictable weathers it will be more difficult to control

the food supply because of drought and there will be a big war.

We are going to be place on test by our Father because you let Jesus suffer more. Who is Jesus? It is You. You alone is God.

Please create an advance story and move your ***, if you want to solve the problem. Anyway the end of the universe will be white !00%, everyone is going to see it.

*God created the universe by word and so the stories.Heat from the head and heat from the heart. That is what really matter most.

The question is this, are we 1 or 0? (^-^) Note: Big Bang, string, finger print,dark matter, wave and vibration effect theory will not occur without Heat.

In every story there is beginning and an end, right and wrong play a big roll on it.

Answer 85

All religions are cults.

Answer 86

they are definitly a "cult" but so is everone else. everyone that is a true believer is still a true believer, there is witchcraft and sorcery too. imo

Answer 87

they are obvisoully a cult they shun former members use mind control tactics and control what members read this should be obvisous

Answer 88

No one can actually witness what happened 2,000 years ago. Therefore, they are simply the religiously insane.

Answer 89

cult

Answer 90

cult to the nth degree... no salvation. Jehovah is an artificial name or Hovah means very negative word e.g. ruin, mischief,

Answer 91

They are time travelers from the 70s.

See it in their clothes.

Answer 92

They are the one true religion.

Answer 93

all religion is man made scam.. Free data on the web. will allow all people to see religion is man made scam.



Free markets and free data for all free people.

Answer 94

They are a cult.

Answer 95

There is no precise definition. for "cult." Some may call it that, some may not.

Answer 96

I don't konow

Answer 97

Instead of asking people who doesn't like them, allow them to answer for themselves:



https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/are-jehovahs-witnesses-a-cult/#?insight[search_id]=93515c9d-ab95-441e-8c13-eb7c9b886dbb&insight[search_result_index]=0

Answer 98

The best way to find out if a religion is a cult look for yourself. Please go to jw.org.

Answer 99

cult

Answer 100

There is no true religion when it comes to those who shun https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240720_1045700022185960_3441605724621406449_n.jpg?oh=6bca0476ad7fce3dad9da3ac294b6bd0&oe=57DD274E

Answer 101

Ygg

Answer 102

Decide for yourselves.



Jesus said: "By their fruits you will know them."



Read the Bible yourself and decide exactly which religion you find following it more closely.



.

Answer 103

All I know is that they're f**king annoying

Answer 104

Yes to both -- just like many fundamentalist sects are and claim to be.

Answer 105

a cult

Answer 106

their doctrine is not biblical. Jesus is God, the Son of God and He is also a Human Being...God manifested in the flesh. Whoever denies this is antiChrist.

Answer 107

and God said "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain". so what does' their title ell you. obeying God, I think not.

Answer 108

true religion

Answer 109

They are pseudo religious organization and a cult.

Answer 110

They are a mexican cult

Answer 111

cult both theological and sociologically..

Answer 112

They have odd beliefs

Answer 113

clan of nutcases

Answer 114

BIBLE: ADDING TO—TAKING OUT





Rev 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

Rev 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. King James version





Rev 22:18 I, John, solemnly warn everyone who hears the prophetic words of this book: if any add anything to them, God will add to their punishment the plagues described in this book.

Rev 22:19 And if any take anything away from the prophetic words of this book, God will take away from them their share of the fruit of the tree of life and of the Holy City, which are described in this book.





Rev 22:18 I give fair warning to all who hear the words of the prophecy of this book: If you add to the words of this prophecy, God will add to your life the disasters written in this book;

Rev 22:19 if you subtract from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will subtract your part from the Tree of Life and the Holy City that are written in this book. MSG Bible



Those who choose to pick out parts of the Bible they don’t like and ignore it need to heed these warnings. Those who replace the word Israel with the word church as in replacement theology have put the themselves out of the book of life which means they have lost their salvation.



Those who have replaced the Name Jesus with Allah have added the curse of hell to themselves.



Those who have added words and even whole books to the Bible and treat their added words and book as better than the Bible as do the Mormons in their book of Mormon needs to heed the warning of having the plagues of the Bible added to them.



The Bible (King James Version is most reliable) should be read and obeyed as it is.





http://www.ufosarereal.simplesite.com





http://www.joel2army.simplesite.com





https://prophecywatchers.com/videos/l-marzulli-biblical-seed-war Marzulli and Genetics





JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES



They are a cult. They believe they are striving to be part of the 144,000 that goes to heaven. The 144,000 are 12,000 each from the 12 tribes of Israel listed in Revelation.Rev 7:4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.



They twist the Scriptures to agree with what they WANT to believe NOT what God says is right. They have this warning.



Rev 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

Rev 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Answer 115

http://ct.fra.bz/ol/fz/sw/i59/2/10/12/frabz-Duh-Duh-Duhahhhhhhhmmmmwhaaaa-Next-question-f3ac65.jpg

Answer 116

"Do they agree with the KJ bible completely or not.

Answer 117

heresy

Answer 118

why do they seem to harbor pedophiles?

Answer 119

Oh lord. here we go.

Answer 120

yes?

Answer 121

FIREBALL!

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!

THERA!! THERA!! THERA!! THERA!!

CUPID CUPID CUPID CUPID!!!!!!!

Answer 122

A pEsT.

Answer 123

no idea

Answer 124

no