Unveiled Artist
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Q: What "unique" beliefs are in your faith as a Christian from "any" other christian denomination that makes You a christian? (What tenants you have that stand on its own as a "JW belief")?
Mind you these beliefs shouldnt be a contrast to what you disagree with, confrontational differences. For example, "you believe in hellfire but we are different we believe in This"...this is a difference not a core tenant that makes one christian on either side.
They are unique because they stand on their own. (Cant say my name, Carlita, is unique because it is isnt Jane. Rather, say my name is unique because it has this meaning to which our family holds dear regardless of who Jane is)
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On the JW web site, it says:
We [JW] are Christians for the following reasons:
However, in a number of ways, we are different from other religious groups that are called Christian. (Confrontational differences not unique)
For example, we believe that the Bible teaches that Jesus is the Son of God, not part of a Trinity. (Mark 12:29) We do not believe that the soul is immortal, that there is any basis in Scripture for saying that God tortures people in an everlasting hell, or that those who take the lead in religious activities should have titles that elevate them above others.—Ecclesiastes 9:5; Ezekiel 18:4;Matthew 23:8-10.
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These are unique but they arent the core of christian doctrine. In other words, belief in trinity, immortal soul, and enternal hellfire does not determine ones salvation.
Q: How are you different than other Christians Based On the core tenants of the Christian faith?....
rather than denominal differences such as the trinity (Jesus is Gods son divine or not), immortal soul (we can be sleep and God will come or be spirits on earth until he comes, the point is, he comes.), enternal damnation (separation from God could be fire, complete death, any number of things. The point is separation from God)
Mind you these beliefs shouldnt be a contrast to what you disagree with, confrontational differences. For example, "you believe in hellfire but we are different we believe in This"...this is a difference not a core tenant that makes one christian on either side.
They are unique because they stand on their own. (Cant say my name, Carlita, is unique because it is isnt Jane. Rather, say my name is unique because it has this meaning to which our family holds dear regardless of who Jane is)
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On the JW web site, it says:
We [JW] are Christians for the following reasons:
- We try to follow closely the teachings and behavior of Jesus Christ.—1 Peter 2:21.
- We believe that Jesus is the key to salvation, that “there is not another name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must get saved.”—Acts 4:12.
- When people become Jehovah’s Witnesses, they are baptized in the name of Jesus.—Matthew 28:18, 19.
- We offer our prayers in Jesus’ name.—John 15:16.
- We believe that Jesus is the Head, or the one appointed to have authority, over every man.—1 Corinthians 11:33
However, in a number of ways, we are different from other religious groups that are called Christian. (Confrontational differences not unique)
For example, we believe that the Bible teaches that Jesus is the Son of God, not part of a Trinity. (Mark 12:29) We do not believe that the soul is immortal, that there is any basis in Scripture for saying that God tortures people in an everlasting hell, or that those who take the lead in religious activities should have titles that elevate them above others.—Ecclesiastes 9:5; Ezekiel 18:4;Matthew 23:8-10.
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These are unique but they arent the core of christian doctrine. In other words, belief in trinity, immortal soul, and enternal hellfire does not determine ones salvation.
Q: How are you different than other Christians Based On the core tenants of the Christian faith?....
rather than denominal differences such as the trinity (Jesus is Gods son divine or not), immortal soul (we can be sleep and God will come or be spirits on earth until he comes, the point is, he comes.), enternal damnation (separation from God could be fire, complete death, any number of things. The point is separation from God)