Jehovah's Witness Religion

Jehovah’s Witness Religion The Jehovah’s Witness religion is a well-known religion in the United States that began in the 19th century. Jehovah’s Witness is categorized under the Christian denomination; whose followers believe that others have misinterpreted the true teachings of Jesus. This religion is very heavy on the emphasis of spreading their faith around to the whole world. Estimated at fifty years ago this sect involved less than 100,000 members. Today there are over a million of these Witnesses around the world. Unlike other religions, instead of worshipping at a church, they have what they call as “Kingdom Halls.” These halls are normally rented buildings like: auditoriums, a gymnasiums, or a simple building. Inside of these buildings

One common practice of this religion is what people today know as evangelism. The people are mostly tilted as the guys always on bikes or walking knocking at your door. They do this because “Jesus told his followers to make disciples of people of all the nations,” and set the example by “journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God.” (Jehovah’s Witnesses Practices) As they traveled door to door, they would hand out writings that explained their worldview or invited the people to their upcoming events at their Kingdom Hall. Other techniques they took part in to spread their faith were: going through a member of the family, friends or workmates and personal

This act is what they believe brings the wrongdoer back into fellowship while also protecting other members.” (Jehovah’s Witnesses Practices) Baptism was completed with a digestion of full water. To the followers, they believed this was a symbol of one’s dedication to God. Baptism was only those who made the judgement by themselves that they were ready to be a part of the faith and were at a responsible and serious age. After baptism, you were required to attend Kingdom Hall meetings known as book studies where they continued to teach you more about the opposite of Christian teachings.

“Jehovah's Witnesses usually meet three times per week: once on Sunday and twice during the week. The Sunday service consists of the Public Meeting, a 45-minute Bible-based lecture, and the Watchtower Study, a one-hour discussion of a recent article in the Watchtower magazine. Although all baptized members are considered ordained ministers, services are usually led by elders or "ministerial servants." The services begin and end with prayer and usually include some singing. Worship is simple and includes very little ritual.” (Jehovah’s Witnesses