How to meet Jehovah's witnesses online?

Answer 1

Jehovah's Witnesses are not encouraged to have an online presence. The websites and forums that have been created by active Jehovah's Witnesses tend to be closed after the organization's representatives contact them and request they link directly to the official Watchtower site and close their site. Reasons given are that it is too easy (as here) to come into contact with 'opposers' and apostates, those who wish to challenge JW beliefs, and that the Watchtower 'does not need any help.'

The article by the Watchtower (official site), in the 'related link' below, explains why they encourage active JWs to eschew the internet. Note that as in all other articles of the type, they focus on the worst-case scenario in an attempt to frighten curious Witnesses away from the online world.

Jehovah's Witnesses are not asked to avoid online presence. Many JWs I know have their online accounts in various websites. It depends on our intention on why we browse the internet.

If you have read the article with a clear mind, without prejudice and prejudgment, you will see that the words of caution are for us to be safe from pornography, child abuse, wasting too much time that it consumes valuable hours to spend with their loved ones.

Also, it is very true that many unscrupulous people are using the world wide web for their wicked intentions. That's why it is necessary to write that article, as a word of caution. Like a loving father who gives warning and is very concerned for the safety of his children.

Forums like these are fine as long as we don't engage in malicious and sexually appealing discussions. We are also warned against apostates that tend to divert the topic and try to tell the world how they feel about being disfellowshipped.

You can have a JW visit you in person at your place by filling in the online form on the Watchtower's official website in the 'related link' below.