BibleThinker How to Reach Jehovah's Witnesses
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May 5, 2018 Explore the unique challenges faced by Jehovah's Witnesses and the emotional toll of shunning. Strategies for compassionate engagement reveal effective methods for discussing their beliefs. Delve into scriptural interpretations, focusing on the identity of Jesus and key passages from Hebrew and Colossians. Learn how to approach complex doctrinal issues with respect and understanding. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of empathy in outreach, aiding those seeking to navigate post-indocrination beliefs.
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JW Theology is Deeply Twisted
- Jehovah's Witness theology distorts every essential Christian doctrine from God to salvation.
- This tangled web of falsehoods makes theological understanding confusing and laborious after leaving the Watchtower.
JW Society Controls Minds and Socials
- The Watchtower functions as a mind-controlling social group with strict rules and shunning.
- Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses means social abandonment as their entire social circle is JW-based.
JW Busyness Limits Doubt
- Simon and Maria describe JW life demanding about 13 to 14 hours weekly in meetings, preparation, and witnessing.
- This busyness and suspicion toward outsiders make doubting or researching difficult for JWs.