Comments for Nothing merry about Christmas for boyfriend of Jehovah's Witness at http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com , comment 1 to 46 out of 20 comments http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:07:27 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-2211 are u a thinking person? read d bible den see how u don't have d facts - lissy williams Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:54:08 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-2130 I have been studying with JWs for a couple years now and I agree with most of their teachings but I always think to myself "If there is nothing wrong with celebrating any old day , why can't I celebrate the day I came into this world?" I mean they say 'Can't you celebrate everyday?' I celebrate because I want to if I celebrate today or next week ,there isn't anything wrong with celebrating. Tiffany* should register with herself seeing as she shouldn't have a boyfriend in the first place. If she thinks there is an issue with her religion and her boyfriend then she should figure out which is more important to her also , if the boyfriend can't cope or compromise with her than he needs to check with himself also because he knew what he was getting into. - Penny Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:34:54 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1839 as a soceity we need to begin to accept people for who thay are. we need to forget about critics. the girl and boy in the inter religious relationship need to understand that challenges present themselves. And how we deal with these challenges would determine the outcome. even two people of the same religious beliefs have diffficulty in relationships. I think it has to do with FAITH and respect. respect eachother and you would be a power couple regardless of your different beliefs. And i know it can be hard but love for eachother should matter more - JZKN Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:45:45 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1510 I love that this article is causing all these passionate responses... I just hav a few comments.... 1. I think ppl need to stop 'attacking'/'criticizing' the JW faith just because they disagree with what they believe... Im not a JW but I will never disrespect ppl's belief like that.... and the authenticity of the JW faith is not at hand here... So i dont even see why ppl are bringing that up!! Dont use this girls problem as a forum to air your views about the JW faith... address the issue at hand! ~~~~~AND~~~~~~ 2. Like a number of u b4 I agree that she should not be unequally yoked to an unbeliever... somebody mentioned something about her bf compromising for her... oh really?? when did he do that? cuz as far as I read he still invites her to go parties and still asks her to wish him Happy Bday n Merry Xmas n whatever! SO he isnt compromising a shit! I think for the sake of her complete followership of her belief she shud end the relationship cuz as somebody mentioned before he is gonna eventually find a girl who is pron just as pretty and is willin to party with and wish him happy bday n merry xmas n that is gonna cause her evn more heartbreak than just ending it now will cause... She needs to seriously evaluate and assess the basis of her faith and her relationship with this guy and see which holds more relevance to her.... btw... I'm sure homegirl have exams n school to study so immerse yourself in that and deal with the boyfriend issues when you get to an age when can do so!! - khaddz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:17:56 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1506 christmas is soooo wrong. yuh celebratin things that have pagan origin. research then add a comment. there is no other religion that has jehovah's backing. cuz we are world-wide. go in china haiti trini even places yuh nevr hear bout, d witnesses are there. we preach globally, if ur religion doesn't do this den dey ain't listenin to jesus at mtt28:19,20. go read ur bible den place comments plzzzzzzzzz. - jw of trini Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:32:35 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1505 ppl r u lackin sense? jehovah ppl are the most organized and we didn't change the bible to fit us. who says 'art, thou, shalt'? we TRANSLATED the scriptures. so d gal who has a bf isn't even livin up to her dedication. why get into a relation when you aren't ready for marriage? bright ppl use common sense read ur bible and ask ur pastor what is hell? if he says bad ppl go there then ur religion needs to read god's word. if you need help ask jw ppl when they pass - jw of trini Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:28:19 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1308 I think the issue "tiffany charles" is facing, is not uncommon to many young people,in terms of the difference in the religious persuasion between she and her boyfriend.She already has a boyfriend although she isn't supposed to, so she might as well have wished him happy birthday, hence a double standard, butIf he respects her choice of religion and considers her feelings, he would not encourage her to do something she feels uncomfortable doing. - Reesa Ransome Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:28:37 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1226 i don't know where that stupid idiot come out with JW bible is rewritten and not in harmony with other bible. I suggest they get a dictionary and glasses and check it over.Tiffany* you know what is the right thing to do so do it!Dise all i hadda tell you girl i have been a JW 4 16 yrs. (i am 16) and i have never had a boyfriend problem because i believe in what i was taught and yes i also do research on my religions teachings and i have never found any fault. - pre16 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:18:16 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1223 her bf is a very selfish person for him to be in a relationship with and understand dat she can't go to parties/fetes, wish him a happy birthday or a merry christmas.he shouldn't force her to do anything dat might hinder her relationship with her god. he's jus really selfish forcing her to do dat. i think if he loves her the way she thinks he does he shud understand her beliefs and respect them. gettin angry at her for something that he knows she doesn't want to do or chooses not to do shows dat he has no respect for her religion or for her. furthermore i think he is doin all this because of wat his friends and family are tellin him and he feels bad about it so he's tryin to change her to please his friends and family....... - nessa Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:17:44 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1222 i honestly believe that she needs to decide which is more important: her relationship with her bf or upholding her beliefs. The problem lies not with her serving God but with the way she chooses to do it. If as a Jehovah's Witness she isn't supposed to have a boyfriend and she does, why could she not tell him happy birthday???????? - dessa Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:21:40 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1220 I'm Christian i honestly have never heard of a reason why Christ would be against me celebrating his birth and gift to the world. Also, God specifically hand crafted each and every one of us for His purpose...we are blessed and loved by our Creator...why shouldn't we celebrate our birth?... the day God brought us into this world to carry out His will and please Him? Also, God made us to celebrate and rejoice in Him so, of course part of being HUMAN is festivities and celebration. Obviously i disagree with JW beliefs...but the only thing i can say at the end of the day one has to give...i think she should search her own spirit. - Glitterfiend Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:06:18 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1218 I understand that we're weighing the importance of her relationship against the importance of her religion to her, but instead I think we got to the point where we're trying to show Tiffany* the faults of her religion. Before I begin, I'm not a JW, and I disagree with a lot of their teachings. But the fact remains that this is not the issue. Moreover, just like a JW can't mess with a Pentecostal or Catholic who is sure about what she believes in, we can't mess with her if she's sure of what she's got. She sets a bad precedent for herself if she keeps telling herself she HAS THE TRUTH, 100%, but I believe we all make that simple mistake and need to keep constantly searching. Because just like any of us could be right, any of us could be wrong. So, to the issue, I believe the two of them need to talk. There's a possibility that the guy, not a JW, might actually have an issue with her being in that faith and although he is making a conscious effort not to change her, his distrust of the JW faith is being transferred subconsciously. If he's really trying to be understanding and really has feelings for Tiffany, he can understand that there are some things that she refuses to do. Those things don't make a relationship, and he shouldn't allow them to damage them instead. If however, he has such a problem with her faith he would have to leave her, because he can't force her to make a religious decision that she herself is not willing or prepared to make. Also, Tiffany would have to continue to search and discover both the truths of her faith as well as her own individual relationship with God. There is a possibility that she is still a JW out of routine or convenience, not faith. As such, she's making a problem out of a religion that does not satisfy her spiritual need and she might not even stay a JW, and still lose someone she cares about. I think that's it. Blessings. - Prince Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:28:50 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1217 Dear Tiffany and other JWs I speak in love. This story has prompted a lot of responses so I feel compelled to put in some facts. I am merely putting some facts down for your consideration. 1. At the heart of your relationship issues with your boyfriend is your beliefs. I am suggesting to you your beliefs are unscriptural, unbiblical and based upon lies and falsehoods. 2. As a teen, you should be extremely cautious. Our parents bring us up in the religion they themselves follow but this doesn't mean it's the right set of of beliefs 3. You need to check the facts of the religion you claim as your own. Do some research for yourself because you are no longer a 'child'. You are older and God has given us all the ability to learn. So go check the history of Jehovah's Witnesses. 4. What you will find is a fast-growing organization whose founder REWROTE THE BIBLE. As in, literally doctored scripture after scripture to suit his OWN ends. And to mislead others 5. You will find that JW's believe Jesus Christ is actually Michael the Archangel. I want you to show me in scripture where it says anywhere that this is so. This was only done to support the JW belief that there is NO TRINITY but one God — Jehovah. 6. You will find a record of false prophecies from the Watchtower organization. The 1889 edition, page 101 "The battle of the great day of God Almighty (Rev. 16:14), which will end in A.D. 1914, with the complete overthrow of earth's present rulership, is already commenced." Um, that didn't happen. Then they prophesied that Jesus would return in 1925, Didn't happen. And the list goes on... 7. Check your JW bible against the real Bible. Read John ch 1 v 1. This and countless other scriptures were changed. To defend it JW's claim it's just another translation. But ay, it is not. It was all done to get scripture to fit with the beliefs of their founders. 8. No hell. JWs don't believe in the existence of hell. Wanna know why? This was the belief of the guy who started the organization we know today as Jehovah's Witnesses. His name was Charles Taze Russell. There is just too much evidence of JWs messing with the heads of people all of the world. And sadly many many are falling prey to their teachings. Tiffany, what you have held on to is a religion. You have to hold on to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Once you do, you will find freedom. Don't take my word for it. Ask God for Wisdom and He will give you His Truth. My point here was merely to establish that if you believe the wrong thing in the first place, it is no wonder why your other decisions all appear curious, at best. Bless. - A Reader Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:28:58 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1216 ummmm responding to "a person" I didn say for her to give up her religion wth I was respondin to the other ppl da tellin her to choose... I said she don have to, as in she can keep both.... u got me wrong... - Danielle Girod Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:29:26 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1215 Oh, I should also add that I don't follow the Jehovah's witnesses, I'm still a Catholic. - pretty_bunny Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:20:28 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1214 Yeah, I know what this situation is like (somewhat) because my mother is a JW, and she forces me to go to all of the meetings. If "Tiffany" is so serious about her religion that she can't wish her boyfriend Happy Birthday, then she should just break up with him. If the religion means so much to her, then she should change all aspects of her life to accommodate it. Having a boyfriend at a young age like hers is generally frowned upon, especially if the boy is not one of them. In fact, any association with outsiders is discouraged. To avoid hurting her boyfriend and her family, she is better off without him, and he is better off without her. One day they are going to have an argument, someone is not going to want to change their beliefs and it will probably not end well. This is what I think; but frankly I believed in God more before my mother became a JW. I have my boyfriend and I am not going to let it get in the way, but I also celebrate Christmas and all of that because the rest of my family are Catholics and I was born one. I love talking about this, so email me if you like. - pretty_bunny Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:18:53 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1213 sweetie honestly i tink to make ur life easier try and meet a jehovah witness man who hav d same beliefs wit u......... and a few of the comments above alot of the witnesses saying that they choose not to celebrate certain things because of the accurate knowledge which they receive so what other people's knowledge not accurate *big steups* secondly in my opinion the bf is sacrificing alot and he just want simple things to make him feel special she doh hav to say happy b day but she cud be like babe hav a blessed day or something like dat ok ........it isnt fair that he alone must just change his life cuz she a witness he isnt a witness thus she should expect some kind of change and adjustment as well ... in conclusion girl leave he go to the kingdom hall and find a man in church dat is wat my witness frenz does do ok life simple !!! - le lee Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:00:21 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1212 id like to agree with ree .I am also one of Jehovah's Witnesses .No one is forcing us to not celebrate Christmas and so forth.We personally choose to this because of the accurate knowledge we have received. I can relate to Tiffany because one of my parents is not a Witness. Now no one is perfect and especialy teens so yes she has her own problems to face and all we can hope for is that she makes the right decision . - Anonymous Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:16:01 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1211 thAT SECOND TO LAS LINE IS SUPPOSED TO BE "....U WANT IT TO UNLESS UR IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE WHO SHARES THE SAME BELIEFS AS YOU." - kamzibear17 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:04:32 +0100 http://www.thestudentpressdigital.com/features/10-features/265-nothing-merry-about-christmas-for-boyfriend-of-jehovahs-witness.html#comment-1210 Am Jesus Christ didn't come for religion....he came for salvation. He should be the priority inyour life and I agree with what was said earlier....we are not supposed toi be unequally yolked..So Tiffany if you want to follow your religion with your whole heart this needs to be taken into consideration....At the end of the day you have to make a decision, you cannot be lukewarm. You either want to be a dedicated witness and follow all your teachings or you don't. Your boyfriend needs to understand this and you need to understand this in yourself also. You made a decision and you have to deal with the consequences of this....I know it is difficult but it aint gonna work the way u want it to unless ur in a relationship with someone who doesn't share the same beliefs as you....you'll always bounce up some sort of conflict - kamzibear17 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:03:07 +0100