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To: gondramB
Are you saying they are not Christian because the do not fight?

That are 'un' christian because they believe that Christ is merely an angel - Michael.

They are 'un' American because they not only won't fight, but they will not swear alligience to this country!


 

Beliefs—Role in Society

Respect for Authority

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that it is their Christian responsibility to be model citizens. For this reason, they honor and respect governmental authority. Only on those rare occasions when a government demands what is in direct conflict with what God commands do Jehovah's Witnesses decline to comply. Their publications and public ministry encourage everyone to be law-abiding.—Matthew 22:17-21; Acts 5:29; Romans 13:1-7.

Relationship to Society

Jehovah's Witnesses are found at all levels of society, and they do not physically separate themselves from those who do not share their beliefs. They live, work, and go to school with people of different religious beliefs, and they enjoy cordial relationships with them. Jehovah's Witnesses follow Jesus' example of being "no part of the world" by avoiding the unchristian prejudices and controversies that divide mankind today. Although not ascetics, they avoid being excessive in the pursuit of wealth, pleasure, or prominence.—John 17:15, 16; 1 John 2:15, 16.

Neutrality

Following the examples set by Jesus and first-century Christians, Jehovah's Witnesses do not share in the politics or wars of any nation. Their stand of Christian neutrality is well documented in history. They firmly believe that they must "beat their swords into plowshares" and not "learn war anymore." (Isaiah 2:4) At the same time, Jehovah's Witnesses recognize the authority of nations to raise armies and defend themselves, and they do not interfere with what others choose to do.—John 18:36.

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433 posted on 08/08/2007 2:17:31 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

>>That are ‘un’ christian because they believe that Christ is merely an angel - Michael.

They are ‘un’ American because they not only won’t fight, but they will not swear alligience to this country!<<

The lack of allegiance thing, I think, is a mistake on their part. They are trying to emulate 1st century Christians but those Christians had no good choice for a nation to be faithful too.

I have not heard that Jehovah’s witnesses don’t consider Jesus to be the Messiah. Do you know a good source on that?


437 posted on 08/08/2007 5:08:29 AM PDT by gondramB (Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words)
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