Can Jehovah Witnesses learn about government?
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe their allegiance belongs to God’s Kingdom, which they view as an actual government. Witnesses are taught that they should obey laws of the governments where they live unless such laws conflict with their beliefs, such as operating covertly in countries where their activities are banned.
What do Jehovah Witnesses think of other religions?
Based on their interpretation of Revelation 18:2-24, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe all other religions are part of “Babylon the Great”, a “world empire of false religion” under the control of Satan; consequently, they refuse all ecumenical relations with other religious denominations.
How did Jehovah’s Witnesses help support freedom of religion and freedom of speech?
Jehovah’s Witnesses brought a number of landmark cases to the U.S. Supreme Court in the 20th century. These trials tested and strengthened America’s First Amendment laws protecting the freedoms of expression, belief and assembly. Connecticut decided governments cannot define religious belief nor religious practice.
Do Jehovah Witnesses celebrate graduations?
It is NOT required nor is it forbidden. It’s okay for the Jehovah Witnesses to celebrate their high school graduation, and their accomplishments,but not okay to celebrate the birth of their Savior and his accomplishments.
What is offensive to a Jehovah Witness?
Jehovah’s Witnesses do not observe holidays they believe to have pagan origins, such as Christmas, Easter, and birthdays. They do not salute the national flag or sing the national anthem, and they refuse military service. They also refuse blood transfusions, even those that could be life saving.
What are the basic beliefs of Jehovah Witnesses?
What do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe? Witnesses believe in one God, not the Trinity. Like most Christians, they believe that Jesus Christ died for humankind’s sins, however they do not believe that he was physically resurrected after his crucifixion. They believe that he was only spiritually resurrected.
Can Jehovah Witnesses do jury service?
The Jehovah’s Witnesses are not exempted from jury duty by statute. 28 U.S.C.A. § 1866.
What is the best way to talk to a Jehovah’s Witness?
Perhaps the easiest is to ask Jehovah’s Witnesses questions like a pupil asking of a teacher. Having a question in mind also helps ‘break the ice’ when you speak with them; it’s a good opening to begin a discussion. Don’t expect great results though, they won’t agree with you even if they do see your point.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses have authority?
The question here is really about authority. Jehovah’s Witnesses aren’t the only ones who make claims’ of authority. The Bible makes a claim of authority but presents reliable verifications of archeology, prophesy and history to support those claims.
Does the Jehovah’s Witness Bible support plurality?
The Jehovah’s Witness will not like it that he agrees with a Pharisee. The following group of scriptures strongly suggests a plurality within the Godhead. These verses are translated correctly in the Jehovah’s Witness Bible, so you can encourage them to use it.
Can a Jehovah’s Witness be disfellowshipped for reading anti-Jehovah’s Witness literature?
The Watchtower Society has even published articles explicitly warning Jehovah’s Witnesses not to accept literature from the people they meet at the door. Thus, if a Jehovah’s Witness is discovered to possess “apostate” (anti-Jehovah’s Witness) literature, he runs the risk of being disfellowshipped.