Jehovah's Witnesses, How Do You Feel About The Loss Of Life At Armageddon?

I feel that everyone deserves a chance to know what is about to happen. I feel that if is MY responsibility and the responsibility of all of Jehovah's Witnesses and those who love Jehovah to go out and WARN everyone of what is about to happen.

I feel as Jehovah does that he "does not desire ANY to be destroyed, but desires ALL to attain to repentance". But I also feel that Jesus told us that it would be a "narrow road" and "few finding it" that would be saved. The "Wide road" that most would be on would lead to destruction.

People make their own choices, we can't force anyone to accept our message. The only control WE have over it is warning them. What they do with that warning is up to them.

I also believe that Jehovah will ONLY act to destroy the wicked when he reaches a point where he has NO other choice. When "unless those days were cut short NO flesh would be saved" as Jesus stated in Matthew chapter 24.

The destruction of the unGodly will mean peace and life and happiness for those who choose God's ways. Will I be happy about it? No it will be a very sad time because I'm sure that some of my friends and loved ones will be among those destroyed. But I ALSO know that no one will be destroyed who hasn't chosen death over life because of their actions.

---Kalika do you believe the Bible? 2 Kings 19:35 tells us: "And it came about on that night that the angel of Jehovah proceeded to go out and strike down a hundred and eighty-five thousand in the camp of the As·syr′i·ans. When people rose up early in the morning, why, there all of them were dead carcasses. "

One angel, ONE night 185,000 dead. So do you still believe that "spirits can't harm us?" Not according to the Bible.

Isaiah 18: 9 “Look! The day of Jehovah itself is coming, cruel both with fury and with burning anger, in order to make the land an object of astonishment, and that it may annihilate [the land’s] sinners out of it."

Ezekial 7:19 “‘Into the streets they will throw their very silver, and an abhorrent thing their own gold will become. Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of Jehovah’s fury. "

Joel 2:30 “And I will give portents in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. 31 The sun itself will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the coming of the great and fear-inspiring day of Jehovah. 32 And it must occur that everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will get away safe"

Amos 5: "18 “‘Woe to those who are craving the day of Jehovah! What, then, will the day of Jehovah mean to YOU people? It will be darkness, and no light, 19 just as when a man flees because of the lion, and the bear actually meets him; and [as when] he went into the house and supported his hand against the wall, and the serpent bit him. 20 Will not the day of Jehovah be darkness, and not light; and will it not have gloom, and not brightness? "

Zephaniah 1: "14 “The great day of Jehovah is near. It is near, and there is a hurrying [of it] very much. The sound of the day of Jehovah is bitter. There a mighty man is letting out a cry. 15 That day is a day of fury, a day of distress and of anguish, a day of storm and of desolation, a day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick gloom, 16 a day of horn and of alarm signal, against the fortified cities and against the high corner towers. 17 And I will cause distress to mankind, and they will certainly walk like blind men; because it is against Jehovah that they have sinned. And their blood will actually be poured out like dust, and their bowels like the dung. 18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of Jehovah’s fury; but by the fire of his zeal the whole earth will be devoured, because he will make an extermination, indeed a terrible one, of all the inhabitants of the earth.”

2 Gather yourselves together, yes, do the gathering, O nation not paling in shame. 2 Before [the] statute gives birth to [anything], [before the] day has passed by just like chaff, before there comes upon YOU people the burning anger of Jehovah, before there comes upon YOU the day of Jehovah’s anger, 3 seek Jehovah, all YOU meek ones of the earth, who have practiced His own judicial decision. Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably YOU may be concealed in the day of Jehovah’s anger."

2 Peter 3: "11 Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of persons ought YOU to be in holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion, 12 awaiting and keeping close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah, through which [the] heavens being on fire will be dissolved and [the] elements being intensely hot will melt! 13 But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell."

I don't think they've ever really stopped to think what their "paradise" would look like, given that they believe it will take a thousand years to acheive perfection.

That's okay, someone else put a lot of thought into it.

DAY 1

Well, the Big A is over and I survived. I made my way down to the Kingdom Hall this morning. By the end of the day most of the congregation had gathered at the Hall. Some brothers and sisters are still missing, Ed Thorn, our presiding overseer, told us that those who were missing should have spent more time in field service.

DAY 2

Brother Thorn called a special meeting this morning. He announced that he and the other elders would now be assuming full authority over our new community until contact was reestablished with headquarters. All decisions regarding community regulations, living arrangements, work assignments, and other matters would be at the sole discretion of the elders.

Sam Greene objected to this dictatorial policy until Thorn pulled out a letter from the Society dated several months ago which stated that, after Armageddon, the local body of elders would be responsible for all decisions until otherwise directed by the Society. Sam voiced no further objections. The rest of us also accepted the new arrangement.

The first new rule was not long in coming - all brothers and sisters were required to report to the Kingdom Hall at 8:00 every morning to receive work assignments and other instructions.

DAY 3

Brother Thorn has assigned me lo the burial detail. It seems that most of us single brothers have been assigned this unpleasant duty. The dead bodies are already starting to get to me. It sickens me to watch the birds and other animals scavenge the corpses. I actually saw a raven pluck out an eyeball today. Disgusting! Rob Johnson got a bulldozer running and has begun to dig a large common grave. My job is to go around collecting bodies and load them into the back of a pickup truck.

DAY 4

We had our first judicial hearing today. Larry and Sue Winters had moved into the McRae mansion in what was once the exclusive Cypress Oaks subdivision. The problem was that Sister Thorn had already had her eye on the place and, as wife of the presiding overseer; she figured that she should have first choice. Brother Thorn told Brother and Sister Winter that they had no right to claim anything without approval of the elders. They were ordered to get out of the house by nightfall. The Winters were very disappointed but they agreed to move out.

DAY 5

At the morning meeting, the Thorns announced that they would be moving into the McRae place. The Winters were livid, but they didn't say anything. It was also announced that the surrounding estate homes had been assigned to the other elders. Position has privilege, even in the New World .

Some of the brothers have started calling the area "Elder Hill." It was also announced that anyone wanting to appropriate a home must first file a request with the elders. I have decided to stay in my own house. It doesn't seem right to move into someone else's home, even if they were worldly. It makes me sad when I go into someone's house and see the family pictures and personal belongings. Most of the others don't feel this way, it doesn't bother them to loot the dead.

Read the rest of the "diary" here:

http://www.1timothy4-13.com/files/bible/diary.html

I find your Answer name ironic..."Question everything" That would mean everything except you? I read the paragraph and it says nothing about "only JW" will be spared. It says ungodly people will (and they will) it quotes Psalms 26:4,5 &9 stressing we (those who want to please God) must hate what is bad. Not only do we show love for our Neighbor but we hate the evil that is done.

Your problem or issue to me is with God. since it is him who said at Jerimiah 25: 33  And those slain by Jehovah will certainly come to be in that day from one end of the earth clear to the other end of the earth. They will not be bewailed, neither will they be gathered up or be buried. As manure on the surface of the ground they will become.’

Also you are questioning God's own judgement. He said it would be a terrible day. By the way I'm questioning everything as you suggested and seriously doubt the grinn on her face...However it will be nice not to have any more crime, Sickness, war and those who love what is bad not shoving their practices and governments on you. If witnesses were so Gleefull about seeing folks destroyed they wouldn't tell people...

Funny how according to every born again I know...I'll be burning in hell forever under some massive and vicious cruel torture that God has given his blessings on and no one has ever came to my door...why not?

So "question everything" the answer is we feel bad that more people won't take advantage of the time that is left..we don't feel bad that the evil actions will stop

As a JW, i don't want to see anyone get destroyed. The bible assures us that there will be a resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous. All those who've never had the opportunity to learn of gods purpose will be given that chance. I look forward to the time when all wickedness will be done away with. That doesn't mean i look forward to the deaths that will follow, but would undoubtedly see bad people have a change of heart.

I wouldn't grin about the loss of life. I feel the same way as Jehovah, I don't want any to be destroyed but all to attain to repentance. But obviously the thought of a world without the wicked influences in this world is a happy one. I would assume that what that sister was grinning at. But again, I don't take any delight in the destuction of the wicked.

The rebellious and rabble rousers drunk with arrogance at their ability to harangue God are assuredly deserving of elimination. What is man without morality and spiritedness but free radical cast by the evil wind in any direction as so much pawns and usually by evil against God. Persons who have no discipline and firm doctrine they adhere to are prone to changeability considered dangerous when a Prophet is attempting to ferry souls to salvation. People without Spirit tend to incline and follow led by their fears, ignorance and ingratiation rather than with reason, love or a moral cause. Weak minds find adherence to any discipline difficult. It is a sobering thought, we are al driven by anger but most are able to correct their behaviour without any serious damage or harm. Those God destroys are not led by conscience or reason buy wilfulness. You cannot lament to God for the sin and suffering in the world and raise an outcry when he seeks to resolve the outstanding problem.

I have been uneasy at the same attitude, but I will pray for you & the householder. It would do such people in all walks of life to remember God has 7 sins that He hates. I always hae to catch myself with the one naming pride as one of those sins. I am guilty of this too often, I confess.

I just asked a question similar to this a couple of days ago. When your brainwashed into thinking your right and everyone else is wrong...no one else seems to matter other than those who believe the same. This is evident. They claim to care for others by preaching to them...but if you reject what they say, they turn nasty and arrogant.

The "us vs. them" mentality makes them very callous toward those who do not share in their beliefs. They don't see how very ungodly this attitude is....but to them ..it's the greatest thing going! How morbid!

I will say there will be no spirits coming down to earth with swords and battling the humans. Spirits cannot harm humans physically but they can harm humans mentally. J witness's are hypnotized subliminally to think like that and they don't even know it. Only the strong survives. Put on the armor of God, safeguarding your body, mind, and spirit.

jw are heavily indoctrinated; it cost a bundle to deprogrammed them. They don't care if 99.99% christians were annihilated by their jkehovah; the cult is anti-life with murderous intent.

If ever there is Armageddon, it will be at the hands of deranged human political and military leaders here on earth using atomic weapons.

JWs are just so far from reality they are unbelievable and many must qualify as space cadets!