Bridge of Reason

  This Contribution by Robin McEwen Common questions that Jehovah's Witnesses often employ on hearing criticism of their religion/organisation are ‘Where else would I go?’ and ‘which other religion is as close to early Christians as ours?’ I get the impression that JWs think in terms of groups, denominations, and organisations. I believe this stems from the fact that they are taught that their own group is ‘the truth’, and all other groups or churches as false. O n finding out you are a Christian, a Jehovah’s Witness will want to know which church or denomination you belong to, as they seem to have a set opinion on each church group. What they are unaware of, is that within the rich tapestry of Christian cultures/denominations there is a unity which arises out of the fellowship that all born again believers share. We may worship in varied ways organise our churches slightly differently etc., but generally speaking, we have unity. He who unites us, Jesus Christ, is infinitely g...

  Reachout Trust recently had a stand at the New Wine Leaders’ Conference (NWLC) in Harrogate, UK, and I was amazed at the number of organisations represented on other stands, all working to promote Jesus and His Father to the world. There were some 76 stands covering almost every niche of society and its need for Christ. People providing worship needs for the elderly, for the disabled, for families. Book shops providing a huge variety of literature on almost every subject about Christianity from a wealth of different authors. Tearfund was there, bringing physical support to impoverished peoples along with the word of Christ into foreign lands. Church website experts, sound engineers, our stand was bracketed by Christian solicitors on one side and a Christian Insurance broker on the other. Then, of course, there was us, working with the cults to help those lost sheep to find the Lord. The leaders of the Watchtower organisation, their Governing Body, claim that Jehovah has only ...