Do Jehovah's Witnesses sing the national anthem?

Answer 1

No, we believe that the only one to whom worship is to be given, is Jehovah God himself. Therefore, we do not "salute" the flag of any country, as we see it as a form of idol worship. However, we do respect the flag and the government for which it stands. We will not deface the flag, or treat it with contempt in any way. We view protests (including flag burning), as rebellion against God himself, since he allows these governments to stand in their position as authorities, serving the greater good. We stand respectfully when the flag is presented, as the act of standing is not itself the act of worship. We do this in obedience to the scriptures that plainly say that God does not share his worship with images representing anything in the sky, on the ground, or in the sea. (See Exodus 20:4) That prohibition was repeated again upon Christians as well. (1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 John 5:21)

Jehovah's Witnesses do not pledge their allegiance to the flag of any country nor sing the National Anthem. Jehovah's Witnesses also do not join the armed forces or go to war.

Answer 2

The flag is an religious idol. This view is supported by the Encyclopoedia Britannica. For example the red cross of St. George (England's flag) is a religious one. As the flag is viewed as a religious idol, Jehovah's witnesses will not hoist the flag, or salute the flag in any way. Jehovah's Witnesses also do not say the pledge because The Bible refers to Jehovah as being a jealous God who demands exclusive devotion. (Nahum 1:2) Also Jesus said that "it is Jehovah you God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service" (Luke 4:8). By not saluting the flag Jehovah's Witnesses obey the command to "Flee from idolatry." (1 Cor 10:14) See also Exodus 20:4,5; 1 John 5:21; Daniel 3:1-28;

Answer 3

Nope. I'm one of Jehovah's Witnesses and we don't sing the National Anthem because we pledge our alliegence to God and not a person or country. We cannot "slave for two masters."