Questions tagged [jehovahs-witnesses]
The group known as the Jehovah's Witnesses was founded in the 1870s. They originally called themselves Bible Students, but they changed to their current name in 1931.
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Is the Russian Orthodox Church pressing the government of Russia to ban Jehovah's Witnesses?
As early as today (April 7 2017) the Supreme Court of Russia may ban the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses.
This would make it a criminal offense for Jehovah's Witnesses even to meet together to pray.
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What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe about other Bible translations?
I was communing with a group of six JWs and one of them brought out an app which compared the NWT with other translations and claimed that there is not much difference between them.
Do Jehovah's ...
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How does the Trinitarian defend this argument from a JW?
Upon discussing the relationship of Father and Son (the Trinity) with a Jehovah's Witness today; they disagreed (of course) with the understanding that the Trinity doctrine holds the Father and Son as ...
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How can the translators of the New World Translation say that their version is near what was originally written?
The New World Translation of the Bible says much concerning the original Bible writings. As none are known to exist, how can the translators of the New World Bible, JWs, say that anything is anywhere ...
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Hierarchy and paid clergy of Jehovah's Witnesses church [closed]
Why do Jehovah's Witnesses say they have no hierarchy or paid clergy in the church organization, when from the Overseer clergy and upwards they get a wage, fully funded car and pension.
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What are the current guidelines for Jehovah's Witnesses regarding blood use in medical treatment?
There have been a lot of new methodologies developed in medicine that isolates specific fractions of blood for use in specific needs of individuals. Whole blood is rarely transfused anymore.
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Why do Jehovah Witnesses think that the cross doesn't have hands? [duplicate]
They said that the original cross is just a torture stake.
Why do they think that way? Not that I think they're wrong. I am just wondering.
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Jehovah's Witness officiating a non-denomination wedding ceremony
I would like to ask my brother to officiate my wedding but he is a baptized Jehovah's Witness and my fiance and I are not. According to the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses, can he legally officiate our ...
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Do Jehovah's Witnesses maintain 'secret' teachings?
I have heard that within the JW faith, there are additional teachings that converts do not learn until after some time has passed since their inclusion into that group or the convert achieves some ...
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What Bible passages do Jehovah’s Witnesses use to support their view on free will?
I’m given to understand Jehovah’s Witnesses hold to something similar to libertarian free will, the belief that a person’s choices are free from the determination or constraints of human nature and ...
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Do Jehovah's witnesses believe that Jesus appeared in the Old Testament?
Many Christian teachers as far back as the early church fathers have taught it was Jesus that appeared to Abraham before destroying Sodom and Gammorah, wrestled with Jacob in the dessert, and appeared ...
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Jehovah's Witnesses Memorial of Christ's Death [duplicate]
Why did Jehovah's Witnesses not use the Passover this year to celebrate the memorial, as has been their tradition since Jesus instituted this to celebrate his death ?
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Was Charles Russel, Founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses, a Freemason?
I've heard it stated that the founder of Jehovah's Witnesses, Charles Taze Russel, was a Freemason (33rd Degree) which may have been partially responsible for his interest in collaborating bible ...
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From a Jehovah's Witness perspective, why don't we have the option to choose whether or not to come to this world?
I was one of Jehovah's witnesses and would still be one of them, but a question always disturbs me.
Sometimes I think about how life and all the pain and suffering we pass through from childbirth ...
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In the tradition of Jehovah's Witnesses, does Romans 6:23 mean that all people who are resurrected have their sins blotted out?
Since the Bible itself says there is to be a resurrection of the good and bad (Acts 24:15) how do Jehovah's Witnesses explain their position that death blots out the sins of all?
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses interpret Jesus' words in Matthew 24:1–34, about the generation that would not pass away before great tribulation?
Jehovah's Witnesses teach that the last days started in 1914 because that was the year that the world changed from the start of WW1. The drastic changes from 1914 onward are the sign of the Lord's ...
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Do JWs believe the water canopy theory and do they think it will be restored?
Many creationist have beliefs concerning the pre-flood environment on earth.
Are Jehovah Witnesses adamant about the water canopy being the source of flood waters? Do JWs believe the restored earth ...
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According to Jehovah’s Witnesses how many people will live on the earth?
According to JW teaching all the dead will be resurrected to earth except the 144k that get heavenly life. There will be a judgement of all these at the end of the millennium.
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Do Jehovah's Witnesses recognize marriages performed by non-denominational ministers?
I am seeking my Ordained Minister License and was asked to perform the wedding ceremony of my brother and his future bride, who are studying to become Jehovah's Witnesses. Do JWs require a particular ...
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses explain Thomas's exclamation, "My Lord and my God"?
In John 20, Jesus is resurrected and is showing Thomas the wounds in his hands, to prove that he is risen. In John 20:28–29, we see Thomas's response:
28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” ...
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Why did this Early Version of the Watchtower Magazine include Crosses, and what do these other Symbols on the Magazine Represent?
The following is "Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence, October 1, 1907."
I was under the impression that symbols (especially crosses) were not allowed in the church. "Jehovah's ...
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Can Hebrews Chapter 4 use of "Today" Be Used to Refute mistranslation of Luke 23:43 in the New World Translation of the Bible? [closed]
See the "today" doctrine presented in Hebrews:
Hebrews 4:
6 Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who
formerly received the good news failed to enter because of
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses understand the essential nature of hell, and how does it differ from that of Seventh-day Adventists?
Earlier this week, I was talking to a friend, more arguing really, and the subject of hell came up. And he said something that got me thinking. He said "There's no hell as many of us believe it. There'...
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses respond to the charge that they are false prophets (because their end-of-the-world predictions didn't come true)?
Jehovah's Witnesses seem to identify themselves as prophets:
(Watchtower, Apr. 1, 1972, p. 197).
"So, does Jehovah have a prophet to help them, to warn them of dangers
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According to Jehovah's witnesses, why does an active force have a name?
Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (KJV)
From my understanding of Jehovah's witness theology, the ...
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Claims by Jehovah's witnesses from doctrine? [closed]
I have heard these three claims at different times from Jehovah's witnesses said in the presence of other JWs. Are they based in JW doctrine?
Jehova created dinosaurs for the purpose of clearing ...
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What support is there for the Jehovah’s Witness translation of John 1:1?
Rather than the more traditional “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God,” Jehovah’s Witnesses use the New World Translation, which gives John 1:1 as “In the ...
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Do JW teach that Luke 23:43 was corrupted? On what basis?
If I recall correctly, in a past conversation with some Jehovah Witnesses, to prove that there is no life after death, I gathered from them that these words of the LORD on the cross in Luke 23:43 (...
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To JWs, how is Jesus Christ "the same yesterday and today, and forever"?
I'm referring, of course, to Hebrews 13:8. The Jehovah's Witnesses' preferred translation, the New World Translation, translates it in basically the same way as all other translations:
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How does the Jehovah's Witness denomination deal with the filial piety among its East Asian believers?
The Jehovah's Witness denomination has been preached in more than 300 different languages, apparently using the English text as the base instead of directly from the original biblical languages. ...
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What is the biblical basis for the JW belief that only 144,000 go to heaven?
The JW book "What Does the Bible Really Teach" asserts that (the blood of the) "covenant, or contract, makes it possible for 144,000 faithful Christians to go
to heaven (p207). and &...
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Do Jehovah's Witnesses object to praying with other Christians?
After receiving divergent comments on my question Why do Jehovah's Witnesses not pray with people of other faith?, I feel I need to ask the follow-up question that really should have been the ...
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How do Jehovah Witnesses come to the conclusion that the Holy Spirit is a force?
If it has been long recognized that three primary attributes of personality are mind, emotion and will. In my mind tho following verses indicate the Holy Spirit fulfills these basic attributes:
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses interpret verses like Isaiah 9:6 which call the messiah 'God'?
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the
government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called
Wonderful, Counsellor, THE MIGHTY GOD, The everlasting Father, The
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What is the biblical basis for the belief held by Jehovah's Witnesses that Jehovah and Jesus Christ are separate entities?
According to Jehovah's witnesses what evidences are there in the Bible that Jehovah is not Jesus Christ? What passages separate them, or declare them as different?
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What does this reference in the Watchtower Online Library mean?
I found the Jehovah's Witnesses Bible research site (the Watchtower Online Library) and wanted to look up their explanation regarding the year 1914.
According to the section highlighted in red on ...
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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses not pray with people of other faith?
I had it happen several times that Jehovah's Witnesses refused to pray together with me, even though I offered that they say the prayer. The reason, according to them, was that they believe we don't ...
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses particularly anti-violence?
One of the things I've heard about Jehovah's Witnesses is that they've been persecuted by governments for their pacifism:
They do not work in industries associated with the military, do not
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Can a disfellowed JW marry after being reinstated?
I was disfellowed in 2010, because of having a girlfriend outside the congregation. In 2011 we had a marriage at home affairs and in 2012 I was happily reinstated with my wife. I was jobless then and ...
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For Jehovah's Witnesses, what are the ingredients to the bread and the wine?
I am wondering what ingredients do the Jehovah's Witnesses use in the bread and the wine. I talked to one of my friends who is a active member of the Jehovah's Witness religion but was not satisfied ...
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What is the Jehovah's Witnesses response to mixed marriage with a Christian of another denomination? [duplicate]
What are the consequences in the Jehovah's Witnesses church, when a member marries a non-JW Christian?
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What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe about evolution?
From Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Creationism? on jw.org:
No. Jehovah’s Witnesses do believe that God created everything. But we do not agree with creationism. Why not? Because a number of ...
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What are the differences between Catholics and the Jehovah's Witnesses
What the are differences and similarities between Jehovah's Witnesses and Catholics?
To what extent is the official bible accepted by the Catholic church different from the official JW translation?
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How comparable are the concepts of the Teaching Magisterium in the Catholic Church and the Jehovah's Witnesses view of their Watch Tower society?
Just how comparable is this particular aspect of each group's ecclesiology? If from an academic viewpoint there are marked similarities, is there an identifiable Jehovah's witness perspective on the ...
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How do Jehovah's Witnesses explain John 8:58-59 in a way that accords with their doctrine?
The Jehovah's witness' version of the bible the NWT translates these verses as:
58 Jesus said to them: “Most truly I say to you, before Abraham came into existence, I have been.” 59 So they picked ...
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Why do JW think other faiths are unbelievers?
Why do JW think other faiths are unbelievers?
I have a JW friend and we have always respected each others faiths. I would ask Questions about her faith and she would answer, with out getting it ...
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Why do Christians pray to Jesus instead of to God the Father directly, and isn't it risky? [duplicate]
This question is for anyone who belongs to a denomination that supports praying to Jesus instead of praying to God the Father.
I was always puzzled by why the vast majority of Christians choose to ...
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If Jesus ascended to heaven as Michael the angel why is he still called a man?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus was resurrected as a spirit creature Michael the archangel. If this is so, why do they still call him a man?
1 Timothy 2:5 (King James Version):
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What is the Biblical basis for the belief that Jesus is Michael?
Congregations such as the Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists believe that Jesus is Michael. What is the Biblical basis for the belief that Jesus is Michael?
Jehovah's Witnesses
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According to Jehovah's Witnesses, how many of the 144 000 have already been identified?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe1 that 144 000 of their number are different to the rest in that they will go to heaven, whereas the rest (presumably several million) will live on paradise Earth.
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