Saturday, December 6, 2008
Conclusion
Within this blog I have spoken about my cultural encounter with the beliefs Jehovah’s Witnesses. I came into this experience not knowing anything about Jehovah’s Witnesses; all I knew was that I was supposed to avoid them. I have now come to the conclusion that they are not doing any harm to any one so even if they do ring the doorbell I should at least acknowledge that they are there. Even if I have to let them know that I am unavailable to meet with them I should at least gibe them the time of day. I hope that being more open to Jehovah’s Witnesses will influence my family to move into the same direction. I have spoken about many different topics in this blog including, What Jehovah Witnesses believe in, whether or not a Witness should receive a blood transfusion, and a comparison between Christianity and Jehovah’s Witnesses. While writing this blog I questioned why know one has tried to play the role of the savior so many religions believe in. Now I see why people question the idea as to whether or not Jehovah or God, or whomever people believe in really exists.
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Hey, I also had a cultural encountar with Jehovah's witnesses and so I really liked reading your blog. I think you are doing a good job engaging with this different culture. You mentioned that you are Catholic and I think that might make it even harder for you to understand Jehovah’s Witnesses because of the difference in your religious beliefs. I don’t know very much about religion but I’m guessing that the differences in beliefs are very important and central to each individual faith. That’s what makes each religion unique. The methodology you use to interact with this culture is always clear and you always put good evidence forward. I do think though, at times, you could go into more depth on how the facts you have presented have changed your opinion. Even if they have not, that is still an important thing to say. I think this is really important with the entry on blood transfusions. You put forward a compelling and interesting story with good information, but there is not really much on what your stance on the matter is or whether or not you agree with Jehovah’s Witness. Blood transfusions are one the practices I still don’t fully understand and so I’d like to see your point of view. I think your bog has strong information and it just needs a little more personal thought in some of the entries.
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