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Can Jehovah's Witnesses marry outside their religion and could they marry a Baptist?
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∙ 14y ago
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Don't even try. If they so much as attend a Catholic mass they are done with the J.W's. They can still go to the Kingdom Hall but they must stand alone and must not speak or be spoken to. You would have to join and then give up on your family weddings, baptisms, first communions, all of it.
Edit to above: Common misconception, witnesses do celebrate weddings, just not pagan based holidays
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They can marry outside of their religion, but most do not. They could marry a Catholic. However, most/many religiously devout people take due account of the benefits of compatability and shared values and beliefs, and interests in common, and, as a consequence marry a similarly inclined person of the same faith.
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a Jehovah witness can marry outside of the religion. they can marry a catholic. but due to differences in beliefs, it can cause a rift in the marriage. we are told to marry in the organization only, and it's best to do that.
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∙ 14y agoAt 2 Corinthians 6:14, we read: "Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers." If we look at the context, it is evident that Paul is speaking of individuals who are clearly no part of the Christian congregation. This understanding is supported by other Bible verses that record Paul's use of the term "unbeliever" or "unbelievers." For example, Paul reprimands Christians for going to court "before unbelievers." (1 Corinthians 6:6) Here, the unbelievers are judges serving in the court system of Corinth. In his second letter, Paul states that Satan "has blinded the minds of the unbelievers." The eyes of such unbelievers are 'veiled' from the good news. These unbelievers have made no move toward serving Jehovah, since Paul earlier explained: "When there is a turning to Jehovah, the veil is taken away."-2 Corinthians 3:16; 4:4. Some unbelievers are involved in lawlessness or idolatry. (2 Corinthians 6:15, 16) However, not all are opposed to Jehovah's servants. Some show an interest in the truth. Many have Christian mates and are happy to stay with them. (1 Corinthians 7:12-14; 10:27; 14:22-25; 1 Peter 3:1, 2) However, Paul consistently applies the term "unbeliever" to individuals who, as mentioned above, are no part of the Christian congregation, which is made up of "believers in the Lord."-Acts 2:41; 5:14; 8:12, 13. The principle found at 2 Corinthians 6:14 is a valuable guide for Christians in all areas of life and has often been quoted as providing wise counsel for Christians seeking a marriage mate. (Matthew 19:4-6) A dedicated, baptized Christian wisely does not seek a marriage mate among those who are unbelievers, since the values, goals, and beliefs of unbelievers are so different from those of a true Christian. Paul's counsel on marriage is for our benefit. (Isaiah 48:17) When both prospective mates have dedicated themselves to Jehovah, their commitment to each other in marriage has a solid, spiritual foundation. They share the same values and the same goals. This greatly contributes to a happy union. Moreover, by 'marrying in the Lord,' one shows loyalty to Jehovah, and that leads to enduring blessings, for "with someone loyal [Jehovah] will act in loyalty."-Psalm 18:25.
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Under what denomination is a wedding considered if it's performed by a Baptist pastor but in a Lutheran church?
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Can a Jehovah Witness associate with anyone outside the kingdom hall?
A:Jehovah's Witnesses are not permitted unnecessary association with non-members.
Do Jehovah's Witnesses befriends with non-Jehovah's Witnesses?
Yes, to a certain level either because of work or school etc. They do try to level there association to avoid being influenced by the outside "world" which they think is bad for their spirituality. They do make friends but are carefull to befriend people with good traits. Yes they are allowed to be friends with people who are non-Jehovah's Witnesses. They are careful with getting involved in negative activities with the outside world. My mom's side of the family are Jehovah's Witnesses and not in a negative way but my aunt keeps seeing demons.
Why is sex outside marriage is commonly practiced in christian societies although not allowed per religion?
Actually -- sex outside of marriage is NOT practiced among 'genuine' Christians.For example: Among Jehovah's Witnesses, anyone who practices sex before marriage, or sex outside of marriage, or adultery; is a disfellowshipping offense. We actually PRACTICE disfellowshipping.Sex outside marriage -- is only practiced among 'psuedo' Christians; 'self-proclaimed' Christians; by people who 'call themselves' Christian. Therefore it gives a warped view of what genuine Christianity is all about.
