A phrase used by Jehovah’s Witnesses to refer to persons that are not and have never been Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs). It is sometimes derogatory, but not always.
The phrase stems from the pervasive JW teaching that because the JW faith is the only one truth, it’s memebers are the only truly spiritual and moral people on earth. All other humans (including memebers of other closely-related Christian faiths), are amoral and “of the world.”
Synonyms: Non-believer, goyim, shiksa
Antonyms: Baptized, in the truth, one of us, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses
The phrase stems from the pervasive JW teaching that because the JW faith is the only one truth, it’s memebers are the only truly spiritual and moral people on earth. All other humans (including memebers of other closely-related Christian faiths), are amoral and “of the world.”
Synonyms: Non-believer, goyim, shiksa
Antonyms: Baptized, in the truth, one of us, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses
JW 1: “Did you hear, Racheal’s son is on drugs?”
JW 2: “That’s what she gets for letting her kids hang out with worldly people.”
JW 2: “That’s what she gets for letting her kids hang out with worldly people.”
by JW Terms October 13, 2018
In the Jehovah’s Witness religion, basically the boss elder of an individual congregation.
Stands for “Coordinator of Body of Elders.” Formerly called “Presiding Overseer” or “PO.”
Stands for “Coordinator of Body of Elders.” Formerly called “Presiding Overseer” or “PO.”
by JW Terms November 17, 2018
by JW Terms December 09, 2018
In the Jehovah’s Witness (JW) religion:
Any baptized JW who openly disagrees with or speaks out against either the JW religion or the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (WTBTS).
Apostates are considered dangerous “followers of Satan” and are therefore shunned.
Any baptized JW who openly disagrees with or speaks out against either the JW religion or the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (WTBTS).
Apostates are considered dangerous “followers of Satan” and are therefore shunned.
JW1: I haven’t seen Kyle recently. Where has he been?
JW2: You haven’t heard?! He’s an apostate!
JW1: Too bad. I liked him.
JW2: You haven’t heard?! He’s an apostate!
JW1: Too bad. I liked him.
by JW Terms January 12, 2019
To leave or to be ejected from the Jehovah’s Witness religion (see in The Truth).
Although the word “leave” implies purposeful action, the phrase “leave the truth” most commonly refers to people whom were disfellowshipped against their will (see disfellowshipping). This reflects the attitude that when a person is disfellowshipped, it is their own fault.
Although the word “leave” implies purposeful action, the phrase “leave the truth” most commonly refers to people whom were disfellowshipped against their will (see disfellowshipping). This reflects the attitude that when a person is disfellowshipped, it is their own fault.
by JW Terms October 21, 2018
Depending on the context, “JW” may be short for:
1. Jehovah’s Witness: see JWfacts.com
2. Just wondering: commonly used in online forums immediately preceding or immediately after asking a question, often to justify the question itself
3. Joss Whedon: American screenwriter. Has a cult following due to his early acting career in Star Trek Next Gen, and subsequent cameos throughout American pop-culture
4. Jungle Warfare: techniques used by the military to survive and fight in the jungle
5. Junior Warden: position in the Masonic Lodge or the Anglican Church
6. Johnny Walker Scotch
1. Jehovah’s Witness: see JWfacts.com
2. Just wondering: commonly used in online forums immediately preceding or immediately after asking a question, often to justify the question itself
3. Joss Whedon: American screenwriter. Has a cult following due to his early acting career in Star Trek Next Gen, and subsequent cameos throughout American pop-culture
4. Jungle Warfare: techniques used by the military to survive and fight in the jungle
5. Junior Warden: position in the Masonic Lodge or the Anglican Church
6. Johnny Walker Scotch
“JW, are you a JW?”
by JW Terms October 13, 2018
Per Jehovah’s Witness doctrine:
Righteous people who will live on paradise earth after armageddon. From John 10:16.
This group is in contrast with the annointed class, whom will rule over the other sheep with Jesus from heaven.
Righteous people who will live on paradise earth after armageddon. From John 10:16.
This group is in contrast with the annointed class, whom will rule over the other sheep with Jesus from heaven.
by JW Terms October 21, 2018