Jehovah’s Witness: False Religion

7 January, 2009

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-Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916)

He is really the founder of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, though because of his questionable character, is no longer looked as the founder by the Jehovah’s Witnesses.  When looking towards most cults, often times the leader is not all together a great person (Joseph Smith from the Mormons).  Charles Taze Russell (CTR) is of no greater stature.

He actually predicted the second coming of Jesus on two occasions.  His first prediction was for 1874, and when that did not happen it was predicted for 1914… and didn’t happen.  In 1881 he co-founded Zion Watch Tower and Tract Society with William Henry Conley.

Russell also lied under oath about being able to read Greek.  When asked to identify the alphabet, he could not make out any letters.  He never went on to advance his education and never learned a language like Greek or Hebrew.

-Joseph Rutherford (1869-1942)

Rutherford took over this religious group when Russell died.  He tried to cover up Russell’s failed prediction of Jesus’ second coming by claiming that’s when he was crowned as “Lord of Creation.”  Rutherford claims that this made Satan mad, and was at this time (1914AD) cast out of heaven.  He caused World War I after this event.

The group officially became known as the Jehovah’s Witnesses while Rutherford was in charge.

To separate from these two men, the JW’s have set a couple policies in place.  First, only writings published after 1942 would be considered authoritative (that’s when Rutherford died).  And second, no authors are identified on the writings as to prevent being  wrong in court.

Why would the JW’s try to separate from their founding fathers unless they were not good men?  Obviously they are trying to hide something from their members and public; something that would add to their falsity as a religion.

Another Hate Mail

29 September, 2008

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Our last mail-out was delivered at the end of last week.  A couple days afterwords we received one of our postcards back in the mail in an envelope.  The “kind” lady had placed the card in the envelope and took the time to rip it in half and write a message.  She explained that she had gone to the same church her entire life and requested to be taken off of our mailing list (sadly enough, we have no mailing list in the first place, so we cannot do as she requested).  She also did not appreciate that we were trying to make her leave where she currently goes to come to Crossroads.

I’m sure glad she goes to church, because she has probably read verses such as Matthew 22:39 or 1 John 4:21 that talks about loving those we are surrounded by.  In fact, she has probably noticed by now that loving other people is an over-arching theme throughout the entire Bible.  And if she has learned about this theme throughout her entire life, maybe it will one day sink in.

To be honest, it is no wonder why the Christians have a bad reputation.  It amazes me that someone can claim to be a part of something, but really have not idea what it is all about.  I could very possibly be taking this much further than what she intended, but the fact that she ripped the postcard in half and sent it back says quite a bit.

We have a lot of apologizing to be doing as a church.  People’s view on Christianity is tainted, and there are few other ways to correct the wrong.  Love people, it is a fairly simple concept to follow.

Letter from an Athiest

22 September, 2008

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Over the past several weeks, Crossroads has sent out three postcards to people all over Joliet to let people know about our new service times.  Whenever we do a mail-out like this, people like to call the church and say all sorts of things.  Most of the time it’s complaining, sometimes it’s to seek out more information, and sometimes it’s even threatening.  We received a letter a couple of weeks ago from an anonymous writer, and I feel that it should be shared with the world:

Greetings!
It seems you are unaware of something that most thinking people figured out a long time ago.  I’m not quite sure how to say this, but… There is no god.  There never was a god.  Nor will there ever be a god.  I know the reality of it may be hard to bear, but ti’s probably time you were informed.
Look at it this way.  Now you have time for all those other things you may have wanted to try over the years!  Play some racquetball! Do some gardening!  Read some books (of the fiction variety!)
Good luck with your Imaginary friend free existence.
Have a great day!

I cannot believe someone would have the audacity to be so bold.  Be that as it may, some people just will not believe in God until Jesus returns.