OPEN BxRx Tuesday | Jehovah's Witnesses Returning to In-Person Meetings

Host of OPEN BxRx, Tuesday, Kibin Alleyne, is joined by Robert J. Hendriks III, National Spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses, to discuss what in person meetings will look like going forward and what this means for their community.
Producer: Rebecca Hemick
Editor : Rebecca Hemick
Production Assistant : Meghan Kemp
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[@fun-pn9xj]

He doesn’t stop talking. That in itself isn’t bad, but he talks himself in circles and answers questions that were never asked. You can tell how nervous he is to make sure that JW’s don’t stand out too much or seen too different from everyone else. You shouldn’t have to over explain yourself so much if you have the truth.

[@Hearwithyourears]

That’s Cult and narcissistic religions tactics.

[@mebrn5337]

That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. If Jesus would have given the sermon on the mount, you'd be yelling in the back, "hey Jesus, could ya speed it up? And what's with all the ad hominem?! "

[@lovelifesmile]

If you really have true love, please done shun people who have doubts. So many tragic Suicides and pain caused because family members do not talk to them. You guys much show kindness and empathy

[@positiveendtimes]

So so sad and true, I personally know of a few that have ended life because of this religion. But many active JW’s that are heavy drinkers & many more that are on anti depressants. I guess that’s why they call themselves ‘happy’ people

[@vinnyrodriguez2699]

If u know of anybody from the el paso tx and chaparral, nm area, give the the following warning: Santiago Martinez (the circuit overseer in the tx- 35 area) is using a pedophile elder as an instructor for the pioneer schools. That elder is from the north spanish congregation in chaparral, nm. If u have an elder from that congregation as one of your instructors, know that u are being instructed by a pedophile. And yes it will be the pedophile because he is the only elder from that congregation that is used as an instructor for that school.

[@Hearwithyourears]

@@rickybobby9886 this is one of the dangerous domesday cults in the world!

[@rickybobby9886]

@@Hearwithyourears I agree

[@josephd27]

And how they like to ridicule the catholic church for hiding pedophiles when they are doing the same thing 🙄

[@womanofcharacter]

We made a global agreement with zoom...you mean you bought a package like millions of other companies. 🤣🤣

[@donalddonald8706]

Robert Hendricks reminds me of the politicians who spin the truth about what is really going on

[@zip6404]

You hit the nail right on the head ,its only fitting when the org he belongs to ,is a Political org /Real estate co posing as a religion.Psalms 26:4-5,and Ephesians 6:11-12

[@MariaNunes-po5rc]

It's true GB and other WT man Their talks envolve a lot publicity, A lot talk, a lot propaganda Is like they are in fear of losing more members... Or they are way to proud of themselves... When Crist was teaching the multitudes He did it everything in such simple clear form... Amazing Crist... So delightful to read the gospel.... So different from WT.. I was there for 47 years. I,m out. CSA was the turning point for me. I live a decent Cristian life. Only YHVH and Crist can command my life.

[@alanburchardt1045]

Gloom and doom that's all they spin

[@nosaj2001]

Can understand what you have said, it's not entirely true. But at this point in time doom and gloom is the game of the powers that be controlling this system!!

[@jf8461]

I’m sure they are all so happy to be having to attend 5 meetings per week again 😃. NOT!!! 😟😫😢

[@justinthyme5382]

I'm wondering if there are any KHs still open, I do know that well over a thousand have been sold already, so much for the rapid growth of jws.

[@jf8461]

I’m sure they are all so happy to be having to attend 5 meetings per week again 😃. NOT!!! 😟😫😢

[@rickybobby9886]

Stay alive till 75 🤣

[@marycoughlin6282]

Is that like set up? It sounds rehearsed.

[@justinthyme5382]

Don't you just love his Freemason ring shown in plain sight,on right hand of course.

[@Frank-rt5wv]

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[@samuraigeorge71]

Tony Morris has the same ring and on the right hand. Sadly, most of Watchtower's followers have no idea who their leaders are.

[@deanatherton9000]

He keeps saying love of life sacredness of life yet they refuse life saving blood transfusions!! Hypocrite’s

[@angienguyen9790]

Hi, Do you sure about blood of yourself all clean and all good 100% for giving to others? Do you truly 100% about blood of anyone have all clean and all good can directly put to your body ?? This issue very seriously have to thinking be carefully for your life. Please

[@rajithtr5949]

Blood transfusions are harmful. They are right. I know someone who suffers serious side effects of transfusion. Bloodless Surgery and Medicine is the new standard of medical science. Even in the US army, they have adopted bloodless surgeries.

[@leighburville2717]

@@angienguyen9790 Well said! Thank you. ( Artificial plasma has been invented and has been the pure, safe life-saving replacement for severe survivors of severe blood-loss.

[@nosaj2001]

@@leighburville2717 But artificial plasma is still fragments of blood took from people. It was the only way WTower could get comfortable on that narrow couch when so many members used to totally abstain from blood and would die. They still compromised.

[@deanatherton9000]

@@carlosfasano800 utter nonsense!!

[@nompumelelohlongwa2283]

Enjoyed the interview

[@Austinator0630]

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[@nompumelelohlongwa2283]

It a special day for us today to remember Jesus death

[@Austinator0630]

@@nompumelelohlongwa2283 I know that. I'm getting off work early so that I can get to the memorial.

[@nompumelelohlongwa2283]

@@Austinator0630 enjoy the memorial my brother. Ours is starting @ 5 because there are 2 congregations after us

[@Austinator0630]

@@nompumelelohlongwa2283 I will. I also continue to pray for my fellow brothers and sisters in Ukraine.

[@israelguy2975]

Telavangelism ?

[@williedaniel6194]

Extremely high moral standards Jehovah Witness teaching the truth about the Bible Jesus 🙏 Christ is not God Jehovah is God sovereign of the universe 🙏

[@Pac-Man..]

What's "moral" about a cult which: (1) Fragments families causing depression and suicide as a direct result of its practice of 'shunning'; (2) Shields sexual abusers in its ranks (thanks to the 'two-witness rule') such that it now faces a burgeoning global backlog of litigation; (3) Discourages higher education and meaningful careeers, resulting in a significant majority of its members being confined to menail, low-paid jobs and struggling financially; (4) Considers that women are subservient to men and prevents them from holding senior positions; (5) Is governed by a body of men who demand its members lead 'humbe' lives whilst they wear Rolex watches and are caught buying litres of expensive whisky; (6) Demand full and exclusive ownership of each Kingdom Hall (after these were built with free labour and financed by donations), thereby retaining the right to sell these off at will and take ALL the proceeds. (7) Is predicated on a fake and bogus translation of the Bible which was supposedly "translated" by a group of men, none of whom were Greek or Hebrew scholars; Please explain Willie (or should I call you Dick?)

[@Pac-Man..]

............silence. As always when such awkward and embarrassing facts are put in front of JW cult members! 😂

[@jw6163]

Paid ad!

[@oswynjames8308]

Jesus did not die on that day.

[@vusimngomezulu2500]

He die on which day?

[@oswynjames8308]

@@vusimngomezulu2500 Read the account and you will see.

[@lindaanderson1366]

He's such a hypocrite because he's on television and have the chance and opportunity to tell everybody the so called TRUTH and he's not THEY tell their members to advantage at every opportunity to give a witness how come you're not doing it now here's YOUR chance to Tell YOUR PEOPLES !!!!

[@zip6404]

The reason why he dont tell people the Truth ,because he has no TRUTH!! John 8:44

[@Angell_Lee]

Jesus never shunned anyone. Shunning is not love.

[@misteranderson2850]

Hey BRONXNET, what other religions have you "interviewed"?

[@ncbrothad]

Lol

[@williedaniel6194]

Jehovah Witness is the only religion teaching the truth about the Bible Jesus 🙏 Christ is not God Jehovah is God sovereign of the universe 🙏

[@Pac-Man..]

Yaawwwwnnnn! The usual cliched claim made by all cults. If you're going to comment Willie, at least be original and stop your inane cult propaganda.

[@Austinator0630]

Well, I'm happy that we starting hybrid meetings. Greetings from Newark, New Jersey!!!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@Pac-Man..]

I guess you'll be making your 'hybrid' donations to this cult now?

[@beautyRest1]

Al

[@Kenite]

THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING WHY JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES DO NOT TAKE BLOOD TO PROLONG THEIR LIVE TEMPORARILY: It would not be a presumption to say that Jehovah’s Witnesses are for the most part the only Spiritual nation of people earth that understand why the creator of humans has mandated that human blood not be misuse by transplanting it in body of another person or in some other way including killing humans in Wars and other immoral acts. The Blood sacrifices by the nation of Israel included in the Law pointed forward to a greater sacrifice of Jesus Life as represented by the Blood to buy back what Adam our first blood Father and Blood relative lost. Jesus Blood only was to be used to ransom Billions of members of our human family. (Eph 1:7) The majority of mankind will prove to be blood guilty from the standpoint of God! Refraining for Blood transfusions is something that is not understood by most religions in general do not take Blood Transfusions because from the Creator’s standpoint the only things used in thing Scripture used to actually represent life is Blood. The Life Principle as represented in Scripture in Scripture by the most Sacred and fluid in the body Question: Why is Blood Sacred to Jehovah, Jesus Christ and his Witnesses? Jehovah has ordained that blood be used only in line with his purpose! The Blood sacrifices included in the Law pointed forward to a greater sacrifice to come-the ransom (Eph 1:7) Because when Jehovah created Blood he (intimately involved it in the Life processes of Humans as a continuous activity and use that would be devoted exclusively for his service, ) and purpose of Life granted to his obedient servants as his purpose for Life has progressively unfolded throughout the Holy Scriptures. At the time of the first Passover, in Egypt, the blood on the doorposts of Israelite homes was a means of protecting the firstborn inside from death This pictured how Jesus’ blood that was poured out once for all time as a ransom sacrifice for forgiveness of sin, leading to everlasting life. We understand that this important law of God is something that most people do not highly esteem as sacred. This may sound strange to some but to take a blood transfusion would be comparable to taking the life of unborn child in the sight of the creator because it show a disregard for the life of a human that has the representative fluid of life running through his or her veins It may be a personal decision that one chooses to but it nonetheless displeases our creator. Since Jehovah’s Witnesses want to live and love blood alternatives for substitutes are readily excepted. Because we are imperfect, at times we may view matters more harshly or more leniently than Jehovah does. (1 Sam. 16:7) This could make us question Jehovah’s way of doing things. Our situation is like that of a person whose eyeglasses have fogged up. No matter how hard he strains to see things clearly, his view remains distorted. Similarly, if some aspect of Jehovah’s way of doing things is hard to understand, imperfection might be distorting our perception of justice. It is our view​-not Jehovah’s view-​that is incorrect.​-(Ezek. 18:29).

[@mattmurdock2868]

Non of the teachings of Watchtower can be found in scripture. Jesus performed the first blood "transfusion" when He gave His blood, that many would live. His shed blood has brought life to the world. The life is in the blood. Jesus said no greater love than to lay down your life for your friends. By the shedding of blood, the Son has redeemed the life of many. Yes, Christ gave the example when He performed the first blood "transfusion."

[@justinthyme5382]

Your hours must be pretty impressive this month! T Allen.

[@Kenite]

I no my comments were quite but it wasn’t about time just a the need for To approach some medicine different angle to further clarify that position which I’m sure you would likely not agree and that alright with Jehovah’s Witness we expect That most will not agree with our motivation and reasoning all matters are based mostly on scripture. I understand why you would view Jesus precious life by being poured Jthe first transfusion but it was not actually. His life was pouring out on the half of human says a sacrifice to by back what Adam as a perfect man lost humans. It was one life for another life. Jesus life blood was representative of something that the only the source of life could provide namely Jehovah God. When Jesus life blood was symbolically poured out upon the ground in this way it was being returned back to Jehovah God to at future date removed Mankind send full inheritance away from the world of humans.

[@mattmurdock2868]

@@Kenite None of the teachings of Watchtower can be found in scripture. The Bible will not support your, or their, beliefs.

[@mattmurdock2868]

@@Kenite The God of Christianity is YHWH. Father. Son. Holy Ghost. One God. The Godhead. YHWH. There is no "Jehovah."

[@rajithtr5949]

Great Interview 🙂👍🏻

[@Austinator0630]

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[@rickybobby9886]

Too bad they didn't talk about the disfellowship arrangement! Or maybe they should have talked about the two witness rule. Or maybe they should talk about how tight pants and marijuana, and over indulging in booze, the disgusting habit of keeping a beard. Lol. You 8 governing body members are the rot with in

[@justinthyme5382]

Watch it again,and see if you notice his Freemason Ring on right hand.

[@rickybobby9886]

@@justinthyme5382 I have.

[@misteranderson2850]

Feels nice to have your "ears tickled" doesn't it?

[@deennagomez2727]

How can you shutdown on people that doesn't understand you all ?

[@deennagomez2727]

And why because I love God and if I can help me understand all of you it's there only one God that everyone should love and he's son Jehovah so please help me understand it , because I'm old lady and l wish I could understand it

[@Frank-rt5wv]

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[@misteranderson2850]

Well, first you learn to speak and write their language.