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lunachick · 09-28-2002, 08:16 PM

Is it true that Jehovah's Witnesses believe that only 144,000 souls can make it through the pearly gates?

And if it is, then why would anyone be bothered to even try? I mean, if you add up all the souls that have ever lived, then surely heaven is already full, or the criteria is so strict that we don't have a hope of getting in!!

Can anyone enlighten me as to a) is it true (according to JW beliefs) and b) what the criteria is for getting in there?

Thanks in advance.

wade-w · 09-28-2002, 08:32 PM

<a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=45&t=001149" target="_blank">This thread addresses that question.</a>

lunachick · 09-28-2002, 08:42 PM

Oh, my apologies! Thanks for the link. I'm embarrassed that it is such a recent thread.

Thanks again.

Boro Nut · 09-30-2002, 03:28 AM

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Originally posted by lunachick:
Jehovah's Witness question

In my experience it's usually "Can you spare us a minute" or "Do you read the bible?", to which they expect you to say "No, fuck off". I'm not sure what question comes next to tell the truth because I'm usually back in front of the telly by then.

Boro Nut

Boro Nut · 09-30-2002, 03:35 AM

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Originally posted by lunachick:
Is it true that Jehovah's Witnesses believe that only 144,000 souls can make it through the pearly gates?

And they're still recruiting? That's scandalous. Mind you, there may be a quite a few spaces going when the paedophiles find out they are'nt allowed in, even if they have got a ticket.

lunachick · 09-30-2002, 03:43 AM

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Originally posted by Boro Nut:


In my experience it's usually "Can you spare us a minute" or "Do you read the bible?", to which they expect you to say "No, fuck off". I'm not sure what question comes next to tell the truth because I'm usually back in front of the telly by then.

Boro Nut

LOL!!! This brings to mind a childhood memory: cue appropriate cacophanic music sequence...

The JW's came to my house one Saturday morning when my sister and I were fighting, mum was screeching, and dad was trying to clean his rugby boots on the front door step. JW's: "Are you interested in finding peace on earth?" Dad: "No!! I just want some fucking peace around here!! Piss off!!" Needless to say, they didn't stay long.

09-28-2002, 08:16 PM	#1
lunachick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NZ Posts: 7,895	Jehovah's Witness question... Is it true that Jehovah's Witnesses believe that only 144,000 souls can make it through the pearly gates? And if it is, then why would anyone be bothered to even try? I mean, if you add up all the souls that have ever lived, then surely heaven is already full, or the criteria is so strict that we don't have a hope of getting in!! Can anyone enlighten me as to a) is it true (according to JW beliefs) and b) what the criteria is for getting in there? Thanks in advance.

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09-28-2002, 08:32 PM	#2
wade-w Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Silver City, New Mexico Posts: 1,872	<a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=45&t=001149" target="_blank">This thread addresses that question.</a>

09-28-2002, 08:42 PM	#3
lunachick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NZ Posts: 7,895	Oh, my apologies! Thanks for the link. I'm embarrassed that it is such a recent thread. Thanks again.

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