Should Religious Groups Such As Jehovah's Witnesses Be Banned?

Banned? Nah.

I would like to see a national "Do not call" list for any door to door peddlers though. That would remove most people's complaints

This is a reply to you from a question of mine you answered about "do you get your child immunized" first I'm sorry for replying like this but what you said hit me so hard I just had to reply and on my iPhone I can't add extras to my q. So, sorry. I absolutely in no way am going to make a decision based on religious beliefs, and besides, I don't think there's any clear scripture on what god thinks about vaccines. Regardless, I am deciding on medical basis only..so far I am against them. Anyway, my question wasn't "what do Christians think of it" it was "Christians ..." what do YOU (personally) beleive. I ask because I have many many left wing "hippy" family (and love them) that give me the negatives and I was under the impression that Christians were probably pretty pro vaccines but really wanted to get opinions from as many people, religious or not but in this case religious..I have been researching from every angle and opinion I can find including asking in odd ways (addressing to groups on yahoo answers in this case) also talking to scientists drs google asking around etc etc etc. that's all, I love my baby and want to make the right choice

In the far far away future when scientist learn how to space travel a bit better and when they meet up with some aliens, the aliens will tell us the truth and the government and science, will ban church(s) and all false things about how the universe was formulated, because we don't want our future believing in fairytales .

But then again our government doesn't want us knowing the truth, so this will probably not happen because they want us to be in the dark, they don't want us having any power etc..

The only way is if our government in the future completely changes... Or an alien invasion where the aliens set up a new government.

The first amendment of the U. S. Constitution says that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Ever since the Bill of Rights was ratified, Americans have enjoyed religious freedom. Our Constitution guarantees the free observance of religion and prevents the government from ever establishing a state church. Thomas Jefferson called religious freedom “the most inalienable and sacred of all human rights.”

Why just Jehovah'?s. The world would be a much more peaceful place without religion. But banning? No. It gives them comfort and is no worse than most of the others. Bar one of course.

You just opened a very wide door. As a JW, I can say that we go door to door because Jesus did the same thing. He is our leader and king, our example to follow his footsteps. He also told his disciples to preach in all nations, in all the earth as a witness. We have to do what he said, not because someone at the door says not to. You'd really be surprised as to how many JW's became one for being contacted at their door one day, I'm one of them. I used to hide also, make believe I was not home. That was almost 19 years ago now.

Your sign means nothing to us, as it is worded, it does not pertain to us. It's worded wrong. To tell you the truth, I have never known a JW to "push" his beliefs on anyone. We all know it is a persons choice. If you had fallen overboard and someone kept throwing you a rope to save your life and you kept saying, I'm not tired yet, how many times would that person with the rope have to try to give it to you before you decided to take hold of it? Remember, some have died in as little as a few inches of water. It is out of love that we want you to know what Jehovah God's Plan for mankind is and we don't want to see anyone be lost cause we didn't do our job to telling the Good News of God's Kingdom. The Bible says that most will not want to hear it, please don't be one of them.

If we want an open and free marketplace of ideas, many messages we don't like will compete for our attention. That's fine as long as no one is forced to listen or comply. Once you've said, "No, thanks" and closed the door, Jehovah's Witnesses will leave you in peace (at least until their next visit). If you *really* do have such a "prominently displayed sign" visable asking for them not to visit, it can be assured that, if seen, Jehovah's Witnesses will honor such a request.

Actually, Jehovah's Witnesses should be thanked. The precedents Jehovah's Witnesses have set for the civil rights movement probably would surprise most people:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/2007-05-06-op...

Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone once said,

"The Jehovah's Witnesses ought to have an endowment in view of the aid which they give in solving the legal problems of civil liberties."

Jehovah's Witnesses have had a very positive impact on civil liberties in the U.S.:

http://searchforbibletruths.blogspot.com/2009/11/w... (Video)

Banning such work has been tried . . and it has failed miserably.

Supreme Courts of most lands have handed down findings that show freedom of speech is a base of civilized society and banning preaching activities has a knock on effect that has unwanted censorship overtones.

You stop JWs doing our work and it means you cannot have a friendly conversation with your neighbour over the garden fence . .or do political canvassing . .or charity work . .and so many other useful things.

Greater minds than yours have debated and lost on this issue.

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J

Don't worry, it won't be long before that happens....

They are not banning us, they're banning Jehovah as we are only here to spread his message. Some want to listen and want to know more, others do not, but until the end comes, whether ot not people like it, Jehovah's Witnesses will continue to spread the word of God.

If you do not want Jehovah's Witnesses calling at your door, you can always ask them if you can go on their "do not call list", we won't bother you again. But do you really know what you are saying I'm not interested" in?

no. and don't get me wrong. I am dead against the religion, however to ban it would cause anarchy IMO. I don't believe in oppressing anyone. And yes, what they do can feel oppressing, but there are ways and ways of dealing with any situation in a diplomatic manner.

See the U.S. Constitution-Bill of Rights- Amendment #1. While these people are annoying, it should NEVER be illegal in this country, or any other.