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Because that is what the word "church" originally referred to*. According to McKim, Donald K., Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms, Westminster John Knox Press, 199:
"The New Testament the term (church or assembly) is used for local communities and in a universal sense to mean all believers"
In The Bible, the word "church" does not refer to the building but to the PEOPLE that met together for fellowship and worship. So rather than saying they are going to "church" Jehovah's Witnesses say they are going to a "meeting".
*The English word "Church" comes from the Greek word "ecclisia" ( ἐκκλησία) and according to Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) the it originally meant: "an assembly [...] There is no clear instance of its being used for a place of meeting or of worship, although in post-apostolic times it early received this meaning"
Church: a building for public and especially Christian worship.
People who deny Jehovah's Witnesses go to a church are ignorant of the meaning of the word. They simply call the building a Kingdom Hall. A Kingdom Hall is as much a church as a Mormon temple, Muslim mosque, Jewish synagogue, Methodist chapel, or Catholic cathedral.
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Why are the Jehovahs Witnesses considered a cult?
Christian ResponseJehova's witness cannot claim to be desciples of Christ. Where was the church before C.T. Russel was born ? The church could not have been formed by some, person !
What does Jehovah Witness call its church?
Jehovahs witnesses witnesses do not attend a church. The building is known as the Kingdom Hall. We also have a website with videos hat tells us what happens at the Kingdom Hall. To view this and other videos visit wwwdotjwdotorg
Why do Jehovah's Witnesses go to church?
We don't call it church, we have weekly meetings at our local Kingdom Halls. We do this because at Hebrews 10:24,25 tells us not to forsake our meetings.. so that we can encourage one another. This is why we go.
Where did Jehovahs witnesses originate from?
Jehovah's Witnesses grew from a small group of bible students in America that were seeking answers from scripture free from the dogma of church tradition.
When do Jehovah's witnesses attend church?
Jehovah's Witnesses don't go to church. They have their own building where they gather every week for meetings. The building is called Kingdom Hall. Meetings are normally twice a week. For example on Thursdays there could be 3 meetings: Theocratic Ministry School, Bible Study and Service Meeting. And on Sundays the other two meetings: Public Talk and The Watchtower Study. Jehovah's Witnesses also gather 3 times a year for special larger events called: Special Assembly Day, Circuit Assembly and District Convention. These meetings are in harmony with the Bible. Hebrews 10:24 says: "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." Everyone is invited to Jehovah's Witnesses' meetings, free entrance, no money collected.
Where do former Jehovah's Witnesses go to church?
There is no specific church that former Witnesses attend.
Where can you find a Catholic Church that baptized by immersion?
Seventh day Adventists baptize by immersion. Baptists also baptise in this way, as do Pentecostal churches. so do jehovahs witnesses
Do johovah witness have traditional weddings?
Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses do have traditional weddings. However, their weddings may differ in some aspects from mainstream cultural or religious traditions, as they prioritize following their own religious beliefs and principles. For example, they may choose to incorporate scriptures from the Bible into their wedding ceremony and emphasize the importance of spiritual unity and commitment.
Wednesday church meetings?
Wednesday evening church meetings have been a tradition in U.S. Baptist Churches for over a century. Originally called 'Prayer Meetings,' they have come to be both prayer time and Bible Study time meetings in most Baptist Churches today.
Are Jehovah's Witnesses real church or not?
Sort of, The modern day history of Jehovah's Witnesses started in 1870.
Do Methodist pastors attend business meetings?
The church is a non-profit business. Pastors are the head of their congregation and run the primary business meetings with the help of the church's board of directors.
What was the meeting house used for?
It was used for school church and meetings.
