Why are'nt Jehovahs Witnesses allowed to wear beards?

[Arkitech]

A friend of mine who is in that religion once mentioned to me that the men were'nt allowed to wear beards. He did'nt explain why and I felt uncomfortable asking at the time. Does anyone have any insite on that religion and their customs?

 

[NFS4]

Here's a better question: Why do they always come knockin' on my door and then peep through my windows when I don't answer the door? :|

 

[ElFenix]

hmmm... many other religions almost require beards... maybe they want to be different?

 

[geno]

cause it tickles the balls of the guy they're giving he.....







dunno

 

[GoingUp]

You know the difference between a Jehovahs Witness and a Yugo?
































You can't slam the door on a Yugo

 

[Sealy]

rules of JW's

 

"Here's a better question: Why do they always come knockin' on my door and then peep through my windows when I don't answer the door?"

LOL! Too funny! Maybe you live in a house that allows them do that? How about you try a brick house? :Q

I have no idea why they aren't allowed to have beards. I didn't even realise that Jehovah witness men didn't grow beards. But then again, it might be because I prefer men who have no beards at all or little if any. I think the Jehovah's Witnesses and I will get along just fine!

 

[ScottyB]

What do you call a Jehovah's Witness on Christmas?

















Lonely

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: Sealy
rules of JW's

whoa this is deep

5. Heaven is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses
7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians
16. All pastors are the "Antichrist"
17. All churches are of Satan
19. You cannot take a blood transfusion
20. You cannot support your country
21. You cannot salute the flag, stand for the national anthem, or own a flag
22. You cannot serve in the military
23. You cannot buy Girl Scout cookies
28. You cannot join any clubs or sports teams
29. You cannot be a cheerleader
30. You cannot celebrate any holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.)
31. You cannot celebrate your birthday
32. You cannot vote in any political campaign
33. You cannot hold public office
34. You cannot serve on a jury
35. You are discouraged from giving to charity (except Watchtower causes)
39. Only Jehovah's Witnesses can understand the Bible
45. You cannot have friends who are not Jehovah's Witnesses
47. Only approved sexual practices are allowed in marriage
49. A child abuser is reported to Watchtower elders and not the police WTF
51. You are discouraged from buying a two door car
52. Men must wear short hair
53. Men cannot wear beards
55. You cannot have a tattoo
76. You cannot celebrate Mothers or Fathers day (it may produce pride)
91. Only Jehovah's Witness prayers are heard by God

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Sealy
rules of JW's

whoa this is deep

5. Heaven is only for select Jehovah's Witnesses
7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians
16. All pastors are the "Antichrist"
17. All churches are of Satan
19. You cannot take a blood transfusion
20. You cannot support your country
21. You cannot salute the flag, stand for the national anthem, or own a flag
22. You cannot serve in the military
23. You cannot buy Girl Scout cookies
28. You cannot join any clubs or sports teams
29. You cannot be a cheerleader
30. You cannot celebrate any holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.)
31. You cannot celebrate your birthday
32. You cannot vote in any political campaign
33. You cannot hold public office
34. You cannot serve on a jury
35. You are discouraged from giving to charity (except Watchtower causes)
39. Only Jehovah's Witnesses can understand the Bible
45. You cannot have friends who are not Jehovah's Witnesses
47. Only approved sexual practices are allowed in marriage
49. A child abuser is reported to Watchtower elders and not the police WTF
51. You are discouraged from buying a two door car
52. Men must wear short hair
53. Men cannot wear beards
55. You cannot have a tattoo
76. You cannot celebrate Mothers or Fathers day (it may produce pride)
91. Only Jehovah's Witness prayers are heard by God

Sounds like a bunch of freaks to me.

 

[gotsmack]

51. You are discouraged from buying a two door car


whf does having a 2 door car have to do with anything?

 

[WinkOsmosis]

6. Heaven is limited only to 144,000 Jehovah's Witnesses
7. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true Christians
8. There is no eternal torment (Hell is just the grave)
9. There is no life after death (except for the 144,000)
10. Salvation is by good works not by Grace

So only 144,000 of them perform good works? That probably explains alot.

Edit: Nevermind this site is made by nuts just as nutty as the nuts they criticize.

 

"whf does having a 2 door car have to do with anything?"

Maybe it means you're chasing hot chicks or hot looking guys? Essentially, 2 door means you aren't family-oriented, which is contrary to their belief system! Hello?

Can't Jehovah's Witnesses have their belief system and practice it without being mocked or something?

 

[ElFenix]

no girl scout cookies? thats just... wrong!

 

"So only 144,000 of them perform good works? That probably explains alot"

Well, yes. If one accepts the Bible and does not criticise or try to interpret it, it says in Revelation that 144, 000 scores made it to heaven. The Jehovah's Witnesses believe in prophecies and tend to take things literally. So, what if they believe this 144, 000 scores as the book of Revelation says? Hey, once again, it's a belief system they're entitled to.

 

[Alphazero]

They're entitled to their beliefs.... but I still think most of that stuff is way out there.

The beard matter is nothing - plenty of religions have rules about facial hair.

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Sounds like a bunch of freaks to me.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Yes they are entitled to their beliefs, and I'm entitled to criticize them for being loony.

 

[geno]

Can't Jehovah's Witnesses have their belief system and practice it without being mocked or something?

Can't I relax at home without having to be pressured by a pamphlet pushing pansy at my front door? Thought not. If they stay out of my face, I'll refrain from laughing at their "odd" (to me) practices.

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: luvly
If one accepts the Bible and does not criticise or try to interpret it, it says in Revelation that 144, 000 scores made it to heaven. The Jehovah's Witnesses believe in prophecies and tend to take things literally. So, what if they believe this 144, 000 scores as the book of Revelation says? Hey, once again, it's a belief system they're entitled to.

So why can't 2,880,000 JW's get in then? The quota seems pretty weird anyway. Be a good JW all your life, check out, get to the pearly gates and see a fat "no vacancy" sign. Bummer.

 

[wfbberzerker]

i imagine the people who created this religion didnt have both oars in the water, or they were having quite a good laugh at the people who follow it closely.

 

[amdskip]

My uncle and aunt do the whole Jehovah thing, I've never really liked either one

 

[deerslayer]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Here's a better question: Why do they always come knockin' on my door and then peep through my windows when I don't answer the door? :|

Because you don't have a sign on your door like I do

"I do not endorse Jehovah Witnesses! No solicitation!"
Since I put it up, they haven't been back since.

 

[PipBoy:] "So why can't 2,880,000 JW's get in then? The quota seems pretty weird anyway. Be a good JW all your life, check out, get to the pearly gates and see a fat 'no vacancy' sign. Bummer"

Well, as far as I know, Jehovah's Witnesses don't even believe in the heaven that mainstream Christians believe, not even to speak of rapture.

They think heaven is going to be on earth; a new earth. For, there will be Armageddon and then all new things will be created. So, maybe that belief is what makes the number sensible? There aren't too many people in this world who are Jehovah's Witnesses, so maybe they can all fit in that number? Besides, I'm sure there are some Jehovah's Witnesses who don't adhere to the belief system and are seen as sinners, so the number cuts down. As far as I know, they do not subscribe to predestination, so that's the closest to sensible reason I can think of.

"Can't I relax at home without having to be pressured by a pamphlet pushing pansy at my front door? Thought not. If they stay out of my face, I'll refrain from laughing at their 'odd' (to me) practices."

You have a point there. No dispute.

 

[ElFenix]

mormons go door to door too. they were impressed with my knowledge of the history of their religion