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How to phrase a sentence talking about jehovas witness charities then catholic charities?
Charities run by Jehovah's Witnesses share some similarities with Catholic Charities.Both Jehovah's Witnesses and Catholics use charities to help people in the community.
What did Jehovah's Witnesses witness?
The name Jehovah's Witness comes from the Bible. In Isaiah Jehovah told his people: 'You are my Witnesses' Followers use the name because they believe they are witnessing to others on behalf of Jehovah, much like one would in a court case. They think of themselves as character witnesses for Jehovah against Satan. Jehovah's Witnesses consider it important to share their religious beliefs with others. They also believe that living by their faith should be a way of life, as the bible says it was for Jesus and his disciples.
Can children serve as lay witness?
There is no clergy laity division in JW's. A person who is a Jehovah's Witness is one who gives witness or testimony about Jehovah, the God of the Bible. That person can be of any age. All of Jehovah's Witnesses are ministers. We have no clergy class. A person becomes a witness of Jehovah, when they begin to witness about Jehovah, and they are officially counted among our numbers when they get baptised and continue to witness about Jehovah. That person can be of any reasonable age, as long as they have a reasonable knowledge of the Bible and understand the seriousness of making a personal dedication to God. Often, however, unbaptised children of JW parents will accompany their parents to doors while they engage in the ministry, and may even share a role in the presentations. Some may even be what we refer to as "unbaptised publishers." But, they are not regarded as "lay persons," since we are all brothers and sisters, with no clergy class distinction.
What persecutions have jehovah's witness gone through from others who do not share their beliefs?
Hitler, for one, did not share our beliefs. His persecutions against Jehovah's people are included in the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.
How do you deal with a friend who is a Jehovah's Witness?
Jehovah's Witness for the most part try to maintain a good relationship with those around them. Someone who is not a Witness need only treat a Witness with the same respect and regard they do other people. While Jehovah's Witnesses are eagre to share their beliefs with others and newer witnesses may sometime lack tact with friends and family in their enthusiasm to share what they see as 'good news', there is no reason why the above should not still be true. Because of their bible trained consciences most witnesses will not want to participate in pagan celebrations or indeed may find certain types of entertainment objectionable (notbably entertainment that contains excessive violence or is sexually explicit) so it may be an idea to consult beforehand with friends that are Jehovah's Witnesses if you are planning on inviting them to join in such activites. In addition, ask them about the things they do in their spare time. Ask them about their preaching work, their meetings at the Kingdom Hall and their Bible study. These are things that are a part of their life that they may not share with you unless you ask. Let them know you're interested in their life!
I really like this boy but he is a Jehovah's Witness and I'm not a religious person can he date me?
That will be up to him and his parents. However, Jehovah's witnesses generally do not encourage dating for their very young teenage (or pre-teenage) members since they view dating as something to be engaged in by those old enough to seriously contemplate marraige. Jehovah's Witnesses are encouraged to respect the bible mandate to marry only those that share their faith.
Will the Jehovah's Witnesses help with family research?
Jehovah's Witnesses do not keep family records. Tracing their family is not a requirement of their faith like it is for Mormons. Jehovah's Witnesses share in a Bible educational work. You can learn more at watchtower.org .
Can a Jehovah's witnesses date an atheist?
A true Jehovah's Witness would never date a non-Jehovah's Witness. JWs are taught that dating is for those who are ready for marriage. Marriage is a sacred bond that two like souls share and JWs only marry JWs or even date JWs because their lives revolve around what they are taught and when they date or marry a person who shares these same principles, ideals and beliefs it makes the relationship run extremely smooth and that much more enjoyable for both parties involved. For more information ask a Jehovah's Witness when you see them or go to your local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness' and ask anyone for more information on the matter. I hope this helped and I hope you find your answer.:-)
Are Jehovah's witnesses allowed to attend prom?
Allowed is too strong of a term. Young witnesses are discouraged from attending school dances such as the prom because of the extra association with those who may not share their views on morality and bible principles. It would be up to the parents and if they defer, it would be up to the young witness.
If you were raised as a Jehovah's Witness are you always a Witness?
One is not born as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, even if one or both parents are actively involved in this religion. Every person must (by choice) study the Bible and make a PERSONAL dedication to do God's will and serve him forever. We consider this a very serious step in one's spiritual life.Then, to remain a dedicated, active witness of Jehovah, one must continue to study, pray, attend meetings, and share his or her faith with others. This is not always easy to do, as Satan does not like to see someone so zealous in learning and teaching Bible truths, and he will do all he can to sway any of us away from the faith.On the other hand, if one no longer wishes to remain faithful to the dedication which was previously made, a person can leave the organization. Someone who commits a serious sin (and is not repentant) will be disfellowshipped, just as is commanded in the Bible. Or, one can choose to disassociate oneself. In both of these cases, this person is then no longer recognized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and in both cases the person will be thenceforth be shunned.According to a survey by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life ''Jehovah's Witnesses have the lowest retention rate of any religious tradition. Only 37% of all those who say they were raised as Jehovah's Witnesses still identify themselves as Jehovah's Witnesses.''. See the 'related link' below for the full article.
Who founded the reliigon of Jehovah's Witnesses?
The modern day history of Jehovah's Witnesses started in 1870 with Charles Taze Russell*, the prime mover of a religiously independent bible study group who went on to be the first President of the Watchtower Society that prints the principle religious bible study journal of Jehovah's Witnesses "The Watchtower" magazine in July 1979. The readers of "The Watchtower" formed more bible study groups and sought to share the things they were learning. Russell died in 1916 but the Bible Students continued. They adopted the name "Jehovah's Witnesses" in 1931.*Jehovah's Witnesses do not view Russell as their "founder" or a Prophet but a Minister in a position of leadership during the early days of their modern day organization.
Who start the Jehovah's Witnesses religion?
The modern day history of Jehovah's Witnesses started in 1870 with Charles Taze Russell*, the prime mover of a religiously independent bible study group who went on to be the first President of the Watchtower Society that prints the principle religious bible study journal of Jehovah's Witnesses "The Watchtower" magazine in July 1979. The readers of "The Watchtower" formed more bible study groups and sought to share the things they were learning. Russell died in 1916 but the Bible Students continued. They adopted the name "Jehovah's Witnesses" in 1931.*Jehovah's Witnesses do not view Russell as their "founder" or a Prophet but a Minister in a position of leadership during the early days of their modern day organization.
