Can Jehovah Witnesses go to wedding receptions?

Jehovah’s Witnesses attend weddings and funerals except under certain circumstances. The Witnesses have nothing against weddings or funerals, but they do have strict religious beliefs that impel them to avoid certain activities and celebrations which, they believe, violate moral principles found in the Bible.

Why are there no windows in a Kingdom Hall?

A Kingdom Hall or Assembly Hall may originate from the renovation of an existing structure, such as a theater or non-Witness house of worship. In areas of repeated or reputed vandalism, particularly in cities, some Kingdom Halls are built without windows to reduce the risk of property damage.

Why do Jehovah Witnesses do not participate in flag ceremony?

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe their allegiance belongs to God’s Kingdom, which they view as an actual government. They refrain from saluting the flag of any country or singing nationalistic songs, which they believe are forms of worship, although they may stand out of respect.

Is Jehovah Witness the same as 7th Day Adventist?

The Jehovah’s Witnesses have a very strong and sometimes controversial dogma, specifically with regard to their beliefs about blood transfusions and holidays whereas the Seventh-day Adventists don’t and place a heavy emphasis on health and accessing medical care.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses need a groom and a bride?

Well first, we require that, for a wedding to take place, we need both a groom and a bride. They need to both be active Jehovah’s Witnesses in good standing and they need to be a man and woman, not two men or two women.

Can two Jehovah’s Witnesses marry each other?

No, it doesn’t say that, because then the bride would be an equal partner to the groom, with each one equally in charge of the affair. The woman would then have an equal share in the responsibility and ultimate decision making, and that’s not allowed in a marriage of two Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate wedding anniversaries?

Because Bible principles neither approve nor forbid wedding anniversaries, Witness couples decide for themselves whether or not to celebrate their anniversary. If they choose to do so, they might celebrate it privately or with friends and family. ^ par. 1 Specific customs, practices, and legal requirements may vary according to location.

Do’s and don’ts of Jehovah’s Witnesses exist?

As usual with the Witnesses, there are more a series of dont’s than do’s. The most basic and supreme rule is that JWs must marry other JWs and that marrying an unbeliever is a disfellowshipping offence (unless you are not baptized; but then you wouldn’t be a JW).