基督徒了解耶和华见证人的指南

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摘要

  • 本指南旨在帮助基督徒以尊重和客观的方式了解耶和华见证人及其信仰和实践。
  • 据估计，耶和华见证人在全球拥有约 900 万活跃成员，在北美、欧洲和非洲等地区有显著的影响力。
  • 他们强调使用上帝的名字“耶和华”，并依赖他们自己的圣经译本——《新世界译本》，该译本因被认为存在偏见而受到批评。
  • “被开除”是将会众成员正式逐出，这会导致“回避”，严重影响被开除者的社交生活，并作为该组织内部的一种控制机制。

A Christian Reader’s Guide to Understanding Jehovah’s Witnesses I. Introduction: Understanding Our Neighbors Hello, friend! It’s wonderful that you’re seeking to understand more about Jehovah’s Witnesses. Maybe you’ve seen them sharing their message in your neighborhood, met them at work or school, or simply heard about their beliefs and felt a desire to learn more. Curiosity about different faiths is natural, and seeking knowledge is a positive step. This guide is designed to help you, as a Christian reader, gain…

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