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Jehovah's Witnesses identify as Christians, but their beliefs are different from other Christians in some ways. For instance, they teach that Jesus is the son of God but is not part of a Trinity. ... The share of all U.S. Christians who believe in hell is 10 times larger (70%).
- How does Jehovah Witness differ from other religions?
- Do Jehovah Witnesses believe in the resurrection?
- Do Jehovah Witnesses believe in sin?
- What branch of Christianity is Jehovah Witness?
- Why do Kingdom Halls not have Windows?
- Do Jehovah Witnesses believe they only ones going heaven?
- Can Jehovah Witnesses remarry after death?
- Do Jehovah Witnesses have funerals?
- Is Jesus a Jehovah?
- Why do Jehovah Witnesses believe only 144 000 go to heaven?
- Can Jehovah Witnesses get tattoos?
- Do Jehovah Witnesses pay taxes?
How does Jehovah Witness differ from other religions?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe God is the Creator and Supreme Being. Witnesses reject the Trinity doctrine, which they consider unscriptural. They view God as the Father, an invisible spirit "person" separate from the Son, Jesus Christ. ... Witnesses teach that God must be distinguished by his personal name—Jehovah.
Do Jehovah Witnesses believe in the resurrection?
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.
Do Jehovah Witnesses believe in sin?
They believe sins require two witnesses
The subject of intense international criticism, lawsuits and a Royal Commission, the Two Witness Rule is the Jehovah Witnesses' interpretation of scripture that, in the absence of a confession, there must be two material witnesses to a sin for them to be acted upon.
What branch of Christianity is Jehovah Witness?
Jehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8.7 million adherents involved in evangelism and an annual Memorial attendance of over 17 million.
Why do Kingdom Halls not have Windows?
A Kingdom Hall or Assembly Hall may originate from the renovation of an existing structure, such as a theater or non-Witness house of worship. In areas of repeated or reputed vandalism, particularly in cities, some Kingdom Halls are built without windows to reduce the risk of property damage.
Do Jehovah Witnesses believe they only ones going heaven?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that only 144,000 people will go to heaven and that all the other people who obey God will live forever on a paradise Earth. They do not believe that God is a Trinity. They believe Jesus died on a pole (also called '[torture] stake') rather than a cross.
Can Jehovah Witnesses remarry after death?
Remarriage after divorce is permissible only on the grounds of adultery, based on their understanding of Jesus' words at Matthew 5:32 and Matthew 19:9. ...
Do Jehovah Witnesses have funerals?
The Jehovah's Witnesses funeral service is similar to other Christian faiths, but lasts only 15 or 30 minutes. The funeral usually takes place within a week after death. At the service, men wear a suit and tie, and women are expected to dress modestly, but neither needs a head covering.
Is Jesus a Jehovah?
Other names applied to Jesus
These are: "Mighty God, Eternal Father" (Isaiah 9:6). ... We conclude that since Jesus holds title to names that none but “Jehovah” can wear, then he must be “Jehovah” like his heavenly Father. Let us give him all the honour to which he is entitled and be pleased to call him "LORD".
Why do Jehovah Witnesses believe only 144 000 go to heaven?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that exactly 144,000 faithful Christians from Pentecost of 33 AD until the present day will be resurrected to heaven as immortal spirit beings to spend eternity with God and Christ. They believe that these people are "anointed" by God to become part of the spiritual "Israel of God".
Can Jehovah Witnesses get tattoos?
Jehovah's Witnesses point to Leviticus, a chapter in the Bible that says a person “must not make tattoo markings”on themselves.
Do Jehovah Witnesses pay taxes?
Because the Watchtower is a religious organization, it is exempt from paying taxes.
