Can Jehovah's Witnesses attend weddings and funerals in church?

Answer 1

It is a matter of individual choice. In a 2002 Watchtower magazine, there was an article that dealt with the subject. Here is an exerpt from that article, since it can explain it better than I can: "... a Christian must carefully weigh all the factors involved. Under certain circumstances he or she may conclude that no difficulties would arise from attending a church funeral or wedding as an observer. However, the circumstances may be such that by attending, the likely injury to one's own conscience or to that of others would outweigh the possible benefits of being present. Whatever the situation, the Christian should make sure that the decision will not interfere with his preserving a good conscience before God and men." So each one of Jehovah's Witnesses makes their own choice based on their own set of circumstances, and based on their own personal conscience.

Answer 2

Jehovah's Witnesses usually go to their own church which they call a "Kingdom Hall". If invited to attend religious ceremonies in another church each individual will make their own personal decision but most will be unwilling to participte in actually religious ceremonies. They may or may not chose to enter the church as a respectful observer.

Answer 3

As an individual, a JW can attend any church they like. The JW might want to be aware though that the Baptist church generally views the JW church as a cult, not a true religion, and conflict could arise.

Answer 4

Yes they can and the vast majority do especially if a family member.