There's a lot of difference in the way they worship God. Most christian mix their belief with the bible and man's tradition, Jehova's Witnesses folow the bible strictly. Theres a lot more to cover so for more info. Please specify.
JW do not belief in the cross for they do belief that Jesus was crucified on a pole/stake. They aren't allowed to associate with non-witnesses. No nationalism or holidays are celebrated, and for the fact, they refuse to have anything to do with politics or the military. They are required to not speak with anyone who doesn't belief in their teachings though. They do belief however, that Jesus is the 'King' of the 'Heaven government' that started in 1914, and that he is also referred as the Archangel Michael. All present day religions are false and will be 'destroyed by the UN'. They do not accept blood transfusions, Acts 15:28-29, even though it was clearly stating no to have animal blood. All of the 'teachings' are from scientific statements and over exaggerated beliefs of what they (the Watch Tower Committee) read in the Bible. They do no belief in the Trinity, even though it is clearly stated in the Bible that there is a Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Ghost). Only approximately 144,000 Christians are allowed in Heaven, to where everyone else is considered as "the other sheep". I have done my research and come to find all of these facts true. Every verse that is stated with anything that I have found, I willingly looked up to see that it was an over exaggerated belief to hold to their 'kind' to make them feel guilty and to live in fear. It clearly states in the Bible not to hold anyone above Him, they do it anyways. So, yes I will be more then willing to shut my door in someone's face when they come to my door and tell me that everything that I have read in the Holy Bible is wrong!
J W ARE christians (they believe in Christ) but they do not follow the mainstream teachings of the Christian Church. Some people often refer to them as a cult and I can very much see that point. I have an x sister in law who is a JW and it has run her life. No Christmas celebrations for her children ,which was upsetting for them. Good job dad was not a J W.
J W will not enter other churches and I have known the J W to stay outside at various family weddings down the years yet join the feast etc afterwards. But what I found very" two faced "was that they frequently entered the church halls of other churches to "bag a bargain" at their various table top sales, even though the proceeds were to help the church in question. Their principles seemed to go out the door for personal gain. We had many talks about theology and I once asked why the blood issue which they are so strong on (refusing transfusions) did not seem to apply to other blood issues for them. For example I said that she was taking blood when she bought her joint and made her gravy from the liquid blood etc which comes out of it during cooking. I was told that she did not take the animals blood "because she left the joint in soak all night in water so that the blood leaked out" But I felt and said that she was still taking some of that animals blood BUT pouring it/wasting it down the sink. But she could not agree.
So they have many issues which I find are incomplete.
J W will not enter other churches and I have known the J W to stay outside at various family weddings down the years yet join the feast etc afterwards. But what I found very" two faced "was that they frequently entered the church halls of other churches to "bag a bargain" at their various table top sales, even though the proceeds were to help the church in question. Their principles seemed to go out the door for personal gain. We had many talks about theology and I once asked why the blood issue which they are so strong on (refusing transfusions) did not seem to apply to other blood issues for them. For example I said that she was taking blood when she bought her joint and made her gravy from the liquid blood etc which comes out of it during cooking. I was told that she did not take the animals blood "because she left the joint in soak all night in water so that the blood leaked out" But I felt and said that she was still taking some of that animals blood BUT pouring it/wasting it down the sink. But she could not agree.
So they have many issues which I find are incomplete.
Jehovah Witnesses do not celebrate all the holiday's... For several reasons that are located in the bible. They also do not smoke, drink heavily or engage in any immoral activity. They make no money in what they teach, as they do not pass around a collection plate either as some churches do. They follow Jesus and God completely and minister to as many as they can. Also many people forget that God's name is in fact Jehovah. Yet if you look in your own bible at Psalms 83:18 you will see his name there. Many editors have chosen to take it out but the Witnesses find keeping the Bible as close to the scrolls from hundreds of years ago, is very important. There are many other things to list. If you have any questions further (specifically) on the Witnesses I'll be happy to answer.
Their doctrine. The things they believe to be true.
The 2nd part of my answer: They also refuse to let their "members" visit other churches, for fear they will hear the truth! God's Word tells us that there IS the TRINITY, God Jesus, Holy Spirit, all in ONE! John 14:7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”...The JW's believe that Jesus was just a man, maybe a Prophet, BUT God'd Word tells us that Jesus is the ONLY way to the Father!...John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Where is all this no children thing coming from? I am one of Jehovah's witnesses and I love children and definitly want some.
Ok look I'm a Jehovah's Witness and Jesus is not god because God (Jehovah, look it up in your bible Psalm 83:18) created him Jesus is his SON. Devnet is right. How can God be greater than himself? How can they be the same person if he created him? Look that up in the book: My Book of Bible Stories chapters 1. And Madmacstew, Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate Christmas because it says that Jesus was born Dec. 25 when he was born sometime in OCTOBER. And no one can predict when Armageddon is coming the bible already says it. You have it all wrong. Have you ever taken the time to sit and talk to JWs? You should. 811811, Its anyones decision to remain childless or not. I'm a JW and I plan on having kids one day. We don't shun people. We don't follow any other religions. If someone disagrees with our teachings, we leave it alone.Its ANYONE'S decision. We don't want to push it. Blood is sacred to Jehovah. We don't abuse it. Its your life. Its only logical. Even people who aren't JWs refuse to take blood transfusions. Next time a JW comes knocking on your door, don't slam it in his or her face, listen to them. And all that stuff you hear about shunning and disowning your child, etc, its GOSSIP. Don't listen to it. Get the facts. Then make your OWN decision. JWs aren't going to push it.
Jehovah witness are more into your personal and private life that is the reason some people say it is a cult, christians you see them on sunday and worship with them and they may call you during the week, or you may see them at a prayer meeting or bible study during the week other than that it is the next sunday unless they are having a special program......the best to you
That Jehovah witnesses read the bible more, go to church more and preach more
Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate holidays. They do not accept blood transfusions. They believe they alone have God's favor and will survive Armageddon. They have their own Bible that supports their doctrines. They discourage higher education, fame or riches. They emphasize the importance to preach door to door. They are submissive to a group of men called "The Governing Body" located in Brooklyn, NY. They claim that Jesus is using their publications to spread the "Truth". They also shun their own parents, children, friends if they disagree with their teachings. Overall, they are very honest, sincere individuals that put spiritual matters first in their lives. As all religions, they have their faults but strive to be good Christians.
They believe jesus christ is "another" god. Which denies jesus as their savior.
1935-1945, they allowed blood transfusions. Now they don't?
They were taught that nose and ear hairs were nerves and should never
be cut/trimmed. They've changed the date of "somebody" coming back lots
of times. The main leaders are in brooklyn, ny, and that's where the money goes
and that's who tells them what to believe.....something like the leaders in
the moron [mormon church] teach their followers.
You want more? Research it.
1935-1945, they allowed blood transfusions. Now they don't?
They were taught that nose and ear hairs were nerves and should never
be cut/trimmed. They've changed the date of "somebody" coming back lots
of times. The main leaders are in brooklyn, ny, and that's where the money goes
and that's who tells them what to believe.....something like the leaders in
the moron [mormon church] teach their followers.
You want more? Research it.
Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians you mormon.
Jehovah's Witnesses is a Christian cult, one of the more joyless ones which deprives its children of Christmas and birthday celebrations. It's notorious for aggressive evangelism, and its risible predictions of Armageddon, which after failed predictions in 1914, 1925 and 1975, it has now given up in favour of predicting that no one can predict when the end of the world is coming, but it's coming soon! Yeahhhh, riiiiight....
As with most of these so-called 'Christian' cults, they refer to their own body of weird beliefs as 'The Truth', and exclude everyone from Heaven who isn't one of their own.
As with most of these so-called 'Christian' cults, they refer to their own body of weird beliefs as 'The Truth', and exclude everyone from Heaven who isn't one of their own.