What do Jehovah Witnesses accept?

Jehovah’s Witnesses consider their religion to be a restoration of original first-century Christianity. They accept both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible as inspired by God. They do not, however, use the symbol of the cross because they believe it to be of pagan origin.

Can I send a Christmas card to a Jehovah Witness?

Originally Answered: What kind of greeting cards can you send to Jehovah Witnesses? Technically, you can send any kind you want to. If you sent a holiday card or something similar just to be nice, we do not take offence. However, we do not send holiday cards or birthday cards to others.

Do Jehovah Witness say Happy Holidays?

No, Jehovah’s Witnesses realize that is your greeting to show your genuine feeling of happiness or pleasantness. We appreciate that. While that specific greeting will usually be acknowledged with “thank you” it won’t be repeated back to you. Only someone who also celebrates the holidays will return your greeting.

Do Jehovahs Witness celebrate Xmas?

Witnesses do not celebrate Christmas or Easter because they believe that these festivals are based on (or massively contaminated by) pagan customs and religions.

Do you give gifts at Jehovah Witness wedding?

The Bible encourages generosity. ( Psalm 37:21) Jehovah’s Witnesses are happy to give and receive wedding gifts. ( Luke 6:38) However, Witnesses avoid soliciting gifts or publicly announcing the names of the givers.

Can Jehovah’s Witnesses receive a Christmas gift?

In short, Witnesses can receive gifts on any day except Christmas and their own birthday, since they are not supposed to celebrate either. Who is the current leader of Jehovah’s Witnesses? That being said God has appointed Jesus as their immediate leader under him.

Can you give Jehovah Witness flowers?

For Jehovah’s Witnesses — or Watchtower Society members — flowers are appropriate for a funeral, but with some restrictions . Flowers should be sent to the deceased’s family before or after the memorial service, which is usually held about a week after the death.

Can you say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a Jehovah Witness?

No, it is not rude to wish a Jehovah’s Witness happy birthday. We just do not celebrate our day of birth because of biblical reasons. Thus, your kind gesture of wishing her a happy birthday is not frowned upon.