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Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Nobody: 3:27pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
ezechinwa2:All I know is that religious people, especially the big religious movements making all the big money always downplay the the passage "Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it." Some christian leaders would wish us to cancel that part of scripture... |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by barragan: 3:30pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
careytommy7: You can lie for Africa. Lol 1 Like |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Nobody: 3:37pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
IsaacBuchi:A quick question for you: " is wishing someone a merry Christmas when others wish you the same on Christmas day or when someone wishes you a happy birthday on your date of birth the same as celebrating it", even if deep down within you, you do not partake in any celebrations. cos I get confused about this aspect and thanks 4 your reply. cc:1coinNaija |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by antispexish(m): 3:37pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
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Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by toboy: 3:40pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
While I believe that there exist God, the almighty. No ones argues Jesus was born on Christmas And no one can also really prove that the Bible was written by inspiration of holy spirit or by those who wish to use it to conquer other people. It so narrow-minded for certain people not to understand that there are so many different ways people worship God. The white man brought Christianity to our forefathers and condemned all our traditional practices and belief system. They labeled us pagan or heathens unless we convert to their supreme ideologies and religion. They also enslaved your forefathers justifying this from the same Bible as well cuz they labelled the black nations as cursed descendants of Ham's tribe. It so shameful that after these years, so many group still use the same ideology and Bible to segregate or judge their fellow brothers and sister. For Christians and non-Christians around the world, Christmas means different things to them- A time to unite with family, a time to remember the less privilege, a time to REMEMBER the birth of Jesus, a time to rest and plan for the future year etc. You should never condemn other people's belief systems cuz non is perfect. Holy books are meant to guide life's journey and not to dictate life journey. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by psalmsjob: 3:48pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
gagewonda: I'm not a Jehovah witness! My view on Christmas is that it should not be celebrated as a Christian doctrine or festival of the day Jesus was born but it should be like every other secular holidays like; independence day, marriage anniversary, birthday party, Armed forces day etc. The Sabbath day is truly for those that believe on Jesus's death and resurrection as an atonement for their sins. They need not work for their salvation other than trusting the blood shed by Jesus they are the ones that have entered into the Sabbath day as it were, resting from all works to appear perfect before God. That is why Jesus said he is the Lord of the Sabbath. The works every Christian has to do now is preaching the gospel of Jesus to everyone everytime and anywhere. The Jehovah witness are doing that preaching more than most MOGs of nowadays with big cathedral but hollow congregations. But like I began with I'm not a Jehovah witness because it's an organized Christian institution still and thus akin to what God wants for believers. Remember when the Spirit came upon those that gathered in the upper room in Acts of the Apostles shortly after Jesus's resurrection, the "fire" was on the head of each person and they were each speaking in diverse languages "meaningful" to other people around and they testified that each person was saying things about Jesus in their languages so that goes to show that Jesus doesn't want us to restrict ourselves to a group or under people's control but the Spirit and if we most gather it will be to encourage and meet the physical needs of one another. Finally, I'm not perfect yet but I seriously want to be so when I eventually see God I shall definitely be like him, perfect. |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by jozz(m): 4:02pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
urCreator:even if it is wrong abi? what I believe in is stealing peoples phones. can I use urs to make a call briefly? Tanks.(hope u get the analogy) 1 Like |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Opiletool(m): 4:05pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Candycrusher: My friend shut the hell up and stop being intentionally stupid. Who or what you celebrate remains in your mind. How does not celebrating Christmas makes you a better human? Idolaters raise hands to pray to their gods, does that means Christians worship the same gods whenever they raise their hands in prayer? Get sense or borrow one my friend and stop being intolerant and irrational. |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Agimor(m): 4:06pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Jehovah witness members and their hypocrisy... |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Opiletool(m): 4:10pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Candycrusher: From this response of yours it clearly shows that you really love your enemies. Your tone is that of anger and hatred. You are a good ambassador. |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by jozz(m): 4:10pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
emsheddy: church program and tract containing unscriptural doctrines,what do u expect? |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by afternysc(f): 4:11pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Browsenigeria: You guys all need to see this post: Can Christians Celebrate The Christmas? Examined Objectively @ https://www.bestnaija.com/can-christians-celebrate-christmas-examined-objectively-t46502 It will open your eyes. What I see missing in Christendom is the prevalent digression from Bible. They'd rather use common sense explanation rather than stick with the Holy Book. |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Debbime(f): 4:11pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Let me try to answer you with my very very limited knowledge of the doctrines of the Witnesses . femi4: |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by afternysc(f): 4:12pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Debbime:You guys all need to see this post: Can Christians Celebrate The Christmas? Examined Objectively @ https://www.bestnaija.com/can-christians-celebrate-christmas-examined-objectively-t46502 It will open your eyes. What I see missing in Christendom is the prevalent digression from Bible. They'd rather use common sense explanation rather than stick with the Holy Book. |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Nobody: 4:18pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
emsheddy: How can you invite a master degree graduate to attend primary one classes. Doesn't make sense. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Debbime(f): 4:20pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
I have read it.....open my eyes how? Cause it seems we are both on the same side It will open your eyes. What I see missing in Christendom is the prevalent digression from Bible. They'd rather use common sense explanation rather than stick with the Holy Book.[/quote] |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by afternysc(f): 4:21pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
ydass:I LOVE YOU! 1 Like |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Opiletool(m): 4:26pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
princetom1: Disfellowship? What happened to forgiveness? |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by princetom1(m): 4:31pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
gagewonda: Now i gave up with ur replies, u went to see lies and am sure, no matter how good u look, ur steriotype wount let u see d truth. Just like u imagined before u for close, ur mind is blocked to d truth. If we are a cult, why come to ur door to preach? Why print our publications in more than 400 languages? Why open our kingdom hall for all to attend? There is no propagator or ruler like u assumed, the bible form our bases 100%, Jw isn't owned by anybody that the doctrine of that person will be taught... naa, this isnt pastor CHRIS teachings or others, everything we believe is from the bible. I am sure, through ur investigation, all believe were pointed from the bible, u just find it hard to accept, ah, you still pained u weren't allowed to marry that lady, no need for argument anymore, i perfectly understand u. This is a case of going to jw to learn and expose them but u were proved wrong, and the bad part is, u fell inlove, and it didn't go according to script and now u lashing out. Sorry bro, check yourself well 1 Like |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Reader1988: 4:34pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
veekid:But Muslims Sunni too don't believe in Maulud, I e remembrance of d day Prophet Muhammad was born. shires are d best Muslims |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by princetom1(m): 4:36pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Opiletool: When u show sign of repentance, u will be accept back, besides, they would had warned u before. And mind u, u are allowed to attend congregations anytime, anywhere, nobody can ever stop u from entering hall, besides, we dont have security personnel, to even stop u to begin with 1 Like |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Reader1988: 4:41pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Candycrusher:The best Muslims are kala- katu, they don't Believe in Hadith, Tariqh and Fiqh and Shites. No matter what, Christians cannot be terrorists and bomb themselves like Islam |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Denuga002(m): 4:48pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Brothers, Sisters... You've hit the nail on the head.. it's left to them do make the truth their own. It's either their conscience excuses them or accuses them... would like to meet my fellow JW on nairaland. You can add me on WhatsApp: 07082566384 |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by femi4: 4:57pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Debbime:Oh other denominations are pegans. Only JW is true. Dey there dey deceive yourself |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by atoleybaba(m): 5:01pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
rickyrex:av u been listenung to their teaching bawt xmas at all? Y remain ignorant and hardhearted to what they teach? Listen and learn and u will see that dy av more reason to celebrate jesus death to his birthday and u instead have poor reason y u should celebrate xmas. Buh one simple thing i will tell u today is jesus asked us to do d remembrance of his death(it is recorded in d bible) can u show me where in d bible that jesus asked u to celebrate his birth? Show me how many birthday acct of anybody in d bible? And how many of the recorded birthday was by rightous ones and how many of d birthday rrcorded had a good end? Then if u av any thinking cap on u will be able to find out y jw has genuine reason for not doing xmas. Note: these are just few questions u should reason on on y jw dont celebrate it o. If u want to know more contact dem and ask |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by gagewonda(m): 5:03pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
princetom1:lols i also give up on explaining tins to u...well, i wasn't expecting different from u cos nobody go say him mama food no sweet bt i want u to knw its not abt falling in luv bro rather d luv made me realise d oda side of ur fold dat u hide away from d public...im nt pained cos i wasnt allowed to marry her u don't even knw d half about dat i cant come here to narrate all for u bro bt believe me you will neva see d wrongs in ur ways cos u were born in it.....i also didnt say u have a ruler bt dont tell me u pple dont have a governing council dat release lights for u pple so dont patronise urself... wen i used d word cult i didnt say secret cult ok..so cult doesnt mean it has to be hidden so u opening ur kingdom halls doesnt mk u less of a cult. Ur ways mk u pple. I will stop here. Tnks for arguing wit me...we can rest d matter now |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Jossibest(m): 5:09pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Bt d truth is dat d bible did not keep date of jesus birth. |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Debbime(f): 5:16pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
I dont have to deceive myself dear, from what Christians do to each other I will rather be a pagan than to attend all these churches, and for your info and clarification, it only means that birthdays have pagan origins and not that other religions are pagans. Meanwhile, I am not a witness YET!!! femi4: |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by gagewonda(m): 5:17pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Denuga002:looking for another sister to sleep wit like u guys usually do abi |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by princetom1(m): 5:21pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
gagewonda: Before i leave, one thing u failed to replied was, was there ever a time u were made to believe anything without bible proof? U fell inlove, it didn't go as u want and alot happened after that, its a familiar scenario. Did i even told u i was born in it? Nope. We all learn the truth either we are born in it or not. I think u know d truth, just that part u were denied to marry is wat started ur negative believe abt jw. Everything we do is something open and no hidden believe at all. U can pm me if u wish. Is nice u mingle with us, at least u know some truth abt us. Cheers, have a lovely day |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by Nobody: 5:25pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
urCreator:And let others live their life 1 Like |
Re: Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? by femi4: 5:30pm On Dec 25, 2016 |
Debbime:Is there any day that is free of pagan worship e.g Monday: Moon day Thursday: Sacrifice day Sunday: Sun day So, any day you choose to worship, a particular god is being worship. The day the three Hebrews refused to bow to Baal and King Nebuchadnezzar saw God in action. In his words, he said from today "We shall be worshpping the God of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego |
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