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From a purely physical view, we take care of the necessary matters - funeral or memorial arrangements, whatever else needs to be done when anyone dies - basically the same thing as anyone else does when one of their loved ones dies.
Some cultures may have customs associated with death that go against Bible principles, so we do not do that.
From an emotional standpoint we grieve, just as anyone else would grieve, but not to the same degree as those who have no hope; that is, we do let it overwhelm us because we know in the near future death is to be eliminated. (1 Thessalonians 4:13) We will continue to miss our loved ones until they are back with us after the resurrection, but in the meantime we get on with our lives.
Spiritually, we lean more on Jehovah than we do under normal circumstances, but hopefully the loss of the loved one gives us additional motivation to remain faithful. (Ecclesiastes 7:2)
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∙ 9y agoGrieve. The Bible says death is an enemy. The lost of someone can be very devastating. Recently I lost a brother. If you have lost someone recently I am truly sorry.
What often sustains one of Jehovah's Witnesses is a hope help out in the Bible for a resurrection. It is found at John 5:28,29. Jesus himself promises a resurrection. We are also comforted by the thought that our loved ones are sleeping in death. Jesus stated this about Lazarus. He said he was going to awaken Lazarus. (John 11:11)
Lastly how does god view faithful ones in death? In Luke 20:38 he says a very comforting thing he views people faithful to him like the men of old, as still living.
These few thoughts makes the lost of a loved one tolerable but imagine the joy of seeing you loved one once again. Such a time is I believe is coming. If you wish to know more when you meet one of Jehovah's Witnesses asy them for the brochure When Someone You Love Dies. It will speak of these hopes and more.
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∙ 10y ago''Sorry to hear of your loss''
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Are candles lit when a Jehovah's Witness dies?
No, not in my experience. At least, not by other Witnesses.
How are jehovah's witnesses expected to react at the death of a loved one?
They aren't EXPECTED to act anyway. They know thought that god gives everyone a fair chance. And if the loved on is a Jehovah's Witness then they know they will see them in the paradise, when god makes the world over and brings all dead ones back. But they might want to read the tract " When a loved one dies".
When a Jehovah's Witness dies do they have the same burial as others?
Jehovah's Witnesses may chose to have a regular burial service conducted by a christian minister.
Can Jehovah witnesses light up candles if someone dies?
That sounds like some ritualistic practice, and to answer your question, no, absolutely not. Jehovah's witnesses do not practice or engage in those types of ceremonial traditions. Many of these traditions are borrowed from false religious customs, mainly paganism. And they DEFINITELY don't get involved with that in any fashion.
Are there special rituals for death for Jehovah's Witness?
No Jehovah's witnesses don't believe anything happens after death so they do not feel the need to have and 'rituals' when a loved ones dies however they will have a funeral. Also in different cultures they may have different ways of dealing with death but as a religious body there is not special ritual.
What is the old custom when someone dies Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
The old custom when someone dies is for the dead to rest at home, and their loved ones to be with the before burial.
When a Jehovah witness dies do their name appear you the newpaper?
In the Obituaries, yes. Sometimes their names are not included, but then there are many people who dont end up in the newspaper for their death. This has nothing to do with Jehovah's Witnesses and their beliefs, so its not really condemned. You most likely wouldn't even know the person that's mentioned is a Jehovah's Witness or not, the Obituaries dont tell that information.
What is the legend of the dragonfly after someone dies?
just because you cant return to ur loved ones dosnt mean your not around them
Why do Jehovah's witness take there shoe's off when someone dies?
I have been a Jehovah's Witness all my life, my parent's are JW's, both sets of their parents were/are JW's, and my mother's grand-parents were JW's, and I have no idea what you are talking about. We have no such custom in our religion.
Does Jehovah's witnesses allowed to send flowers as condolences?
Of course! Flowers; -- a card; -- Maybe send them our little brochure called: "When A Loved One Dies" We might offer to sit with them and share the comfort from Jehovah God about the condition of the dead; and Jehovah's promise of a future resurrection back to life again right here on earth. Maybe prepare a whole dinner for the family; bring a pot of soup. Perhaps take the children for the weekend; or run some other errands.
If a Lutheran Step Mother dies and has Jehovah Witnesses as stepchildren will they attend the funeral?
It's up to the Jehovah's Witness, they may feel more comfortable just attending refreshments afterwards, or they may feel okay with going to the service. Also depends on how close they were to that family member. There would be little point in a JW going to the church funeral of someone they had little to do with, however if they were a close relative I can't see why they wouldn't attend. Up to their own conscience.
Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe when a child dies they go to hell?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe 'hell' is literally the grave. Therefore all who die go to the grave or hell. However they do not believe that hell is a place of everlasting torment, fiery or not.They believe that all who die before Armageddon will be resurrected back to earth for another chance to prove themselves worthy of everlasting life on a Paradise earth as they believe was the original intention at Eden.All those who die at Armageddon will not have another chance.
