Why are Jehovah Witnesses called witnesses?

Russell was succeeded as president in 1917 by Joseph Franklin Rutherford (Judge Rutherford; 1869–1942), who changed the group’s name to Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1931 to emphasize its members’ belief that Jehovah, or Yahweh, is the true God and that the Witnesses were his specially chosen followers.

What do Jehovah Witness think of suicide?

Jehovah’s Witnesses reject suicide. Life is a gift from God, not something to be abused or to end by one’s own hand (Awake! 8 September 1990).

What is an apostate JW?

Apostate behavior is said to include the rejection of biblical teachings or requirements, the rejection of Jehovah’s organization, association with or support for another religious group and celebration of religious holidays. It is grounds for expulsion from the group and subsequent shunning.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses use the Bible?

Yes, Jehovah’s Witnesses use the Bible, but it is their own translation of the Bible called The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (NWT). It was released in 1950 by the Watch Tower Society to “help people to learn the accurate knowledge of truth” because other versions were too difficult to understand. [2]

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate holidays?

Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that holidays, including Christmas and Easter, as well as birthday celebrations, have pagan roots and are to be avoided.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe in Hell?

Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe in eternal punishment, but they do believe in hell. They believe that hell is a place of eternal unconsciousness and non-existence, a common grave for all of humanity. [21] God can resurrect anyone who is in hell, except for any former JWs who have been disfellowshipped.

Can Jehovah’s Witnesses get blood transfusions?

Yes, but with exceptions. Because of their interpretation of Acts 15:28, 29 and Leviticus 17:14, JWs cannot get whole blood transfusions, but they can get blood fractions, like plasma. [25] For example, organ donations for JWs are rare because often those surgeries require blood transfusions.

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