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To just go to a jehovahs witness meeting?

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blobtobetter · 07/04/2012 21:05

One of the older women at work is a Jehovah's Witness. I don't really know what they are but they don't like blood or birthdays. I thought they were just another type of Christian but apparently not.

She keeps asking me to go to a meeting and I keep putting her off. Thinking now that I should just go once and then never again!?

It sounds really shallow but I wouldn't want to give up Christmas!!

Part of me wonders what it would be like. Would they be over friendly? Would they be distant as I am a heathen type? Can't imagine it really.

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DameHermione · 07/04/2012 21:06

go for it. you never know, you might enjoy it.

lisad123 · 07/04/2012 21:07

Think everyone is having a special talk tomorrow so might be best day to go as you won't be the only new one there Smile
Yes they will be friendly Grin

lisad123 · 07/04/2012 21:09

I wouldn't worry about Xmas, I love buying pressies for friends when I see something I know they will love and giving it for no reason at all.
Plus less stress Grin

WorraLiberty · 07/04/2012 21:10

Lol you sound as though you'd really benefit from some internet research before going there OP.

BonnieBumble · 07/04/2012 21:11

Are you looking for a religion?

I'm interested in different religions and read around the subject but wouldn't go to a religious meeting as it would be a waste of time because I'm not looking to be converted.

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blobtobetter · 07/04/2012 21:16

I believe in God but I don't know what denomination I would be. I have been church hunting a little but stuck to Methodist / C of E.

I was going to google it but the lady at work said there were a lot of lies about them and things saying they are a cult.

Not sure why they seem to have such a bad reputation?! The lady at work is very nice but very intense.

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Aribura · 07/04/2012 21:17

I have JW family so I'm not being nasty but "ahaha" at thinking you can go once and then no more mention will be made of it.

Thought process:

go to a meeting -> SHE'S INTERESTED -> conversion process go go go

DinahMoHum · 07/04/2012 21:18

please avoid

Kveta · 07/04/2012 21:22

As aribura says. Plus the sermon can go on for days. Or at least it feels luke days. I also have jw family members.

AChickenCalledKorma · 07/04/2012 21:25

Tread carefully. The JW's are not known for letting people go easily.

At very least, Google "ex jehovah's witnesses" before you decide whether to drop in.

ohdearwhatdoidonow · 07/04/2012 21:26

Do you know anything about Jw? Would you normally attend meetings about something you know nothing about cos someone nice at work invited you?

You need to wise up a bit.

You sound like cult material to me!

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blobtobetter · 07/04/2012 21:30

I thought that going to a meeting might end it ..... not going certainly hasn't!

She describes it really nicely (suppose they would if they want new people) sort of like a community where people live their faith all the time not just on Sundays. Kind of like how I would have imagined church in the old days.

I know a bit about them but not a lot - I do find different religions interesting though!

It isn't a cult though is it?

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BonnieBumble · 07/04/2012 21:32

I think you need to research. I'm not looking for religion but if I was I wouldn't be looking towards Jehovah Witnesses because in my opinion it is an extreme religion that is stuck in the past. In my area the Church of England Church is snobby and full of false churchgoers who are just there to get their children into faith schools. Our local Evangelist Church is very friendly and welcoming without being too pushy, I would look at them first.

Beaneey · 07/04/2012 21:32

OP. Yes do go along.

While you're there could you please ask about their absolutely ridiculous refusal of blood products. And if any of their children have ever needed a blood transfusion.

Please do ask them what they did/would do. And if they are happy to watch their child die as a result of non treatment.

Beaneey · 07/04/2012 21:34

A bit of research for you OP

Mrbojangles1 · 07/04/2012 21:37

You will eventaly encouraged to give up your family and friends adopt them as your family because they think you should be " in the world ad not of it "

because as a jw they don't wear trousers you will be encouraged not to wear trousers also women take a back role and are not allowed to preach

Yes they will be over friendly

The meetings tend to go on for hours then meetings move on to somones house

I was sucked in when I was vurable low point they would not leave me alone when I wanted to leave I ened up crouched on by floor below my door avoiding them they came back every day for months

PLEASE AVOID god if your looking for god go baptist or C of E

www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/witnesses/

BonnieBumble · 07/04/2012 21:39

I'm not sure about the trouser thing. All the JW's I know are always in skinny jeans and the JW's that knock on the door are usually in trouser suits.

springydaffs · 07/04/2012 21:41

Please don't. imo it is a cult (family awash with them)

lepetitchoufleur · 07/04/2012 21:43

Am I right in thinking bringing new people into the religion is very important for a JW's entry into heaven? OP I would be careful if I were you. Be aware she has motives other than / as well as your own happiness at heart! If you read a lot of resources about the religion and are happy to join then yes, go for it, but I wouldn't go to a meeting unless I was prepared to become a member myself.

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blobtobetter · 07/04/2012 21:44

The lady at work said it might be my sort of thing as it is old fashioned and so am I.

Reading the links it sounds quite controlled - friends should all be JW / the skirt thing.

It sounds like they commit a lot of their time to meetings and door knocking.

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lisad123 · 07/04/2012 21:45

Well I'm sat here in jeans and wear jeans most days apart from when going to a meeting. 4 hours a week is hardly hours and of meetings and no meetings done in homes either.
Maybe do some research, visit a few and then make a choice.
They aren't going to lock you in and make you stay Grin

CatPussWithACrownOfThorns · 07/04/2012 21:46

Go if you are interested. How can you decide which Denomination you want to be until you have done research? I have JW family and friends. They are all lovely.
My mum is currently studying the bible with a JW friend. She has no interest in converting. She finds many of their theories and beliefs fascinating and wants to know more.
I know many JWs and truly think that the blood issue is a personal choice. Don't forget, the very few we hear of in the media are a tiny tiny proportion of the JW population.
Obviously, not being a JW myself, I'm not privy to all aspects of the religion, but IME in general, they are kind lovely people with good moral standards.
If you go and don't want to go again, just don't go. They won't kidnap you and take you back hog tied and bound!

lisad123 · 07/04/2012 21:47

No getting others to join is not about getting into heaven because they don't believe in heaven in the sense you think.

WorraLiberty · 07/04/2012 21:48

If you're put off of researching something because there are lies about it on the internet, you'd never research anything surely? Confused

Just read up and make your own mind up about what you read.

That way, if you still decide you're interested you will at least be a little bit prepared for what they're going to try to 'sell to you' tomorrow.

CatPussWithACrownOfThorns · 07/04/2012 21:48

Ps, I've attended many meetings, and the odd convention in my time. I've always been welcomed, and have never felt pressured at all.

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