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573240afe99e3014001e65db | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | From 1966, Witness publications and convention talks built anticipation of the possibility that Christ's thousand-year reign might begin in late 1975 or shortly thereafter. The number of baptisms increased significantly, from about 59,000 in 1966 to more than 297,000 in 1974. By 1975, the number of active members excee... | Why did membership decline in the late 1970s? | {
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"after expectations for 1975 were proved wrong"
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379
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573240afe99e3014001e65dc | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | From 1966, Witness publications and convention talks built anticipation of the possibility that Christ's thousand-year reign might begin in late 1975 or shortly thereafter. The number of baptisms increased significantly, from about 59,000 in 1966 to more than 297,000 in 1974. By 1975, the number of active members excee... | What did the Watch Tower Society admit in 1980? | {
"text": [
"its responsibility in building up hope"
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570
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57324509e17f3d14004227ab | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The offices of elder and ministerial servant were restored to Witness congregations in 1972, with appointments made from headquarters (and later, also by branch committees). It was announced that, starting in September 2014, appointments would be made by traveling overseers. In a major organizational overhaul in 1976, ... | In 1976 whose power in Watch Tower Society was diminished? | {
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"president"
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357
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57324509e17f3d14004227a9 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The offices of elder and ministerial servant were restored to Witness congregations in 1972, with appointments made from headquarters (and later, also by branch committees). It was announced that, starting in September 2014, appointments would be made by traveling overseers. In a major organizational overhaul in 1976, ... | When was the offices of restored to the Witness congregations? | {
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87
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57324509e17f3d14004227ac | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The offices of elder and ministerial servant were restored to Witness congregations in 1972, with appointments made from headquarters (and later, also by branch committees). It was announced that, starting in September 2014, appointments would be made by traveling overseers. In a major organizational overhaul in 1976, ... | When did Knorr die? | {
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"1977"
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"answer_start": [
494
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57324509e17f3d14004227aa | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The offices of elder and ministerial servant were restored to Witness congregations in 1972, with appointments made from headquarters (and later, also by branch committees). It was announced that, starting in September 2014, appointments would be made by traveling overseers. In a major organizational overhaul in 1976, ... | Starting in September 2014, who was responsible for making appointments in the Church? | {
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"traveling overseers"
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255
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57324509e17f3d14004227ad | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The offices of elder and ministerial servant were restored to Witness congregations in 1972, with appointments made from headquarters (and later, also by branch committees). It was announced that, starting in September 2014, appointments would be made by traveling overseers. In a major organizational overhaul in 1976, ... | Who has been president of the Society since 2000? | {
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"Don A. Adams"
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662
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} |
57324577b9d445190005e967 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, in what the leadership calls a "theocratic organization", reflecting their belief that it is God's "visible organization" on earth. The organization is led by the Governing Body—an all-male group that varies in size, but since early 2014 has comprised seven members,[not... | How are Jehovah Witnesses organized? | {
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"hierarchically"
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"answer_start": [
34
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57324577b9d445190005e968 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, in what the leadership calls a "theocratic organization", reflecting their belief that it is God's "visible organization" on earth. The organization is led by the Governing Body—an all-male group that varies in size, but since early 2014 has comprised seven members,[not... | What does the theocratic organization of Jehovah Witnesses reflect on Earth? | {
"text": [
"God's \"visible organization\""
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143
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} |
57324577b9d445190005e969 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, in what the leadership calls a "theocratic organization", reflecting their belief that it is God's "visible organization" on earth. The organization is led by the Governing Body—an all-male group that varies in size, but since early 2014 has comprised seven members,[not... | What gender are all the members of the Governing Body? | {
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"male"
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235
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} |
57324577b9d445190005e96a | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, in what the leadership calls a "theocratic organization", reflecting their belief that it is God's "visible organization" on earth. The organization is led by the Governing Body—an all-male group that varies in size, but since early 2014 has comprised seven members,[not... | How many members does the Governing Body consist of? | {
"text": [
"seven"
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302
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} |
57324577b9d445190005e96b | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, in what the leadership calls a "theocratic organization", reflecting their belief that it is God's "visible organization" on earth. The organization is led by the Governing Body—an all-male group that varies in size, but since early 2014 has comprised seven members,[not... | Who does the Governing Body direct? | {
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"several committees"
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922
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573245eeb9d445190005e971 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Each congregation has a body of appointed unpaid male elders and ministerial servants. Elders maintain general responsibility for congregational governance, setting meeting times, selecting speakers and conducting meetings, directing the public preaching work, and creating "judicial committees" to investigate and decid... | What does each congregation have? | {
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"a body of appointed unpaid male elders"
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22
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} |
573245eeb9d445190005e972 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Each congregation has a body of appointed unpaid male elders and ministerial servants. Elders maintain general responsibility for congregational governance, setting meeting times, selecting speakers and conducting meetings, directing the public preaching work, and creating "judicial committees" to investigate and decid... | Whose responsibility is it to conduct meetings and decide action for cases involving sexual misconduct? | {
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"Elders"
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87
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} |
573245eeb9d445190005e973 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Each congregation has a body of appointed unpaid male elders and ministerial servants. Elders maintain general responsibility for congregational governance, setting meeting times, selecting speakers and conducting meetings, directing the public preaching work, and creating "judicial committees" to investigate and decid... | Who appoints new elders? | {
"text": [
"a traveling overseer"
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"answer_start": [
431
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} |
573245eeb9d445190005e974 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Each congregation has a body of appointed unpaid male elders and ministerial servants. Elders maintain general responsibility for congregational governance, setting meeting times, selecting speakers and conducting meetings, directing the public preaching work, and creating "judicial committees" to investigate and decid... | What does the title of elder not signify? | {
"text": [
"a formal clergy-laity division"
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"answer_start": [
695
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} |
573245eeb9d445190005e975 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Each congregation has a body of appointed unpaid male elders and ministerial servants. Elders maintain general responsibility for congregational governance, setting meeting times, selecting speakers and conducting meetings, directing the public preaching work, and creating "judicial committees" to investigate and decid... | What ecclesiastical privilege may elders employ? | {
"text": [
"confession of sins"
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"answer_start": [
785
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} |
57324681e99e3014001e6624 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Baptism is a requirement for being considered a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jehovah's Witnesses do not practice infant baptism, and previous baptisms performed by other denominations are not considered valid. Individuals undergoing baptism must affirm publicly that dedication and baptism identify them "as one of Jeh... | What is a requirement for being considered a member of Jehovah's Witnesses? | {
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"Baptism"
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0
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57324681e99e3014001e6625 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Baptism is a requirement for being considered a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jehovah's Witnesses do not practice infant baptism, and previous baptisms performed by other denominations are not considered valid. Individuals undergoing baptism must affirm publicly that dedication and baptism identify them "as one of Jeh... | What aren't considered valid when performed by other denominations? | {
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"previous baptisms"
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"answer_start": [
135
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} |
57324681e99e3014001e6626 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Baptism is a requirement for being considered a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jehovah's Witnesses do not practice infant baptism, and previous baptisms performed by other denominations are not considered valid. Individuals undergoing baptism must affirm publicly that dedication and baptism identify them "as one of Jeh... | What do Witness publications say baptism symbolizes a person's personal dedication to? | {
"text": [
"God"
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"answer_start": [
468
]
} |
57324681e99e3014001e6627 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Baptism is a requirement for being considered a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jehovah's Witnesses do not practice infant baptism, and previous baptisms performed by other denominations are not considered valid. Individuals undergoing baptism must affirm publicly that dedication and baptism identify them "as one of Jeh... | Jehovah Witnesses' literature puts emphasis on the obedience to not only Jehovah but also to his what? | {
"text": [
"organization"
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"answer_start": [
611
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} |
57324681e99e3014001e6628 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Baptism is a requirement for being considered a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jehovah's Witnesses do not practice infant baptism, and previous baptisms performed by other denominations are not considered valid. Individuals undergoing baptism must affirm publicly that dedication and baptism identify them "as one of Jeh... | Individuals must remain Jehovah Witnesses if they wish to receive what from God? | {
"text": [
"favor"
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"answer_start": [
699
]
} |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c3 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of first-century Christianity. Doctrines of Jehovah's Witnesses are established by the Governing Body, which assumes responsibility for interpreting and applying scripture. The Governing Body does not issue any single, comprehensive "statement of faith", but p... | What do Jehovah Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of? | {
"text": [
"first-century Christianity"
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"answer_start": [
63
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} |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c4 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of first-century Christianity. Doctrines of Jehovah's Witnesses are established by the Governing Body, which assumes responsibility for interpreting and applying scripture. The Governing Body does not issue any single, comprehensive "statement of faith", but p... | Who establishes the doctrines of the Jehovah Witnesses? | {
"text": [
"the Governing Body"
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"answer_start": [
143
]
} |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c5 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of first-century Christianity. Doctrines of Jehovah's Witnesses are established by the Governing Body, which assumes responsibility for interpreting and applying scripture. The Governing Body does not issue any single, comprehensive "statement of faith", but p... | Where does the Governing Body express its doctrinal position? | {
"text": [
"through publications published by the Watch Tower Society"
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"answer_start": [
382
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} |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c6 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of first-century Christianity. Doctrines of Jehovah's Witnesses are established by the Governing Body, which assumes responsibility for interpreting and applying scripture. The Governing Body does not issue any single, comprehensive "statement of faith", but p... | How does God reveal his will and purpose? | {
"text": [
"gradually"
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"answer_start": [
567
]
} |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c7 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of first-century Christianity. Doctrines of Jehovah's Witnesses are established by the Governing Body, which assumes responsibility for interpreting and applying scripture. The Governing Body does not issue any single, comprehensive "statement of faith", but p... | What is the Jehovah Witnesses' leadership said to provide? | {
"text": [
"divine guidance"
],
"answer_start": [
1088
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} |
57324797e17f3d14004227cf | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The entire Protestant canon of scripture is considered the inspired, inerrant word of God. Jehovah's Witnesses consider the Bible to be scientifically and historically accurate and reliable and interpret much of it literally, but accept parts of it as symbolic. They consider the Bible to be the final authority for all ... | What is considered the inspired, inerrant word of God? | {
"text": [
"The entire Protestant canon"
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"answer_start": [
0
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} |
57324797e17f3d14004227d0 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The entire Protestant canon of scripture is considered the inspired, inerrant word of God. Jehovah's Witnesses consider the Bible to be scientifically and historically accurate and reliable and interpret much of it literally, but accept parts of it as symbolic. They consider the Bible to be the final authority for all ... | What do Jehovah Witnesses consider the science and history within the Bible to be? | {
"text": [
"accurate"
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"answer_start": [
168
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} |
57324797e17f3d14004227d1 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The entire Protestant canon of scripture is considered the inspired, inerrant word of God. Jehovah's Witnesses consider the Bible to be scientifically and historically accurate and reliable and interpret much of it literally, but accept parts of it as symbolic. They consider the Bible to be the final authority for all ... | Whose pronouncements within Jehovah Witnesses group are considered to carry almost as much weight as the Bible? | {
"text": [
"the Governing Body"
],
"answer_start": [
440
]
} |
57324797e17f3d14004227d2 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The entire Protestant canon of scripture is considered the inspired, inerrant word of God. Jehovah's Witnesses consider the Bible to be scientifically and historically accurate and reliable and interpret much of it literally, but accept parts of it as symbolic. They consider the Bible to be the final authority for all ... | What are members of Jehovah Witnesses cautioned against reading? | {
"text": [
"other religious literature"
],
"answer_start": [
789
]
} |
57324797e17f3d14004227d3 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | The entire Protestant canon of scripture is considered the inspired, inerrant word of God. Jehovah's Witnesses consider the Bible to be scientifically and historically accurate and reliable and interpret much of it literally, but accept parts of it as symbolic. They consider the Bible to be the final authority for all ... | What is there no provision for members of the Jehovah Witnesses to do in relation to the official teachings? | {
"text": [
"criticize or contribute"
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1123
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} |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e1 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's only direct creation, that everything else was created by means of Christ, and that the initial unassisted act of creation uniquely identifies Jesus as God's "only-begotten Son". Jesus served as a redeemer and a ransom sacrifice to pay for the sins of humanity. They belie... | Who do Jehovah Witnesses believe is God's only direct creation? | {
"text": [
"Jesus"
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"answer_start": [
33
]
} |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e2 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's only direct creation, that everything else was created by means of Christ, and that the initial unassisted act of creation uniquely identifies Jesus as God's "only-begotten Son". Jesus served as a redeemer and a ransom sacrifice to pay for the sins of humanity. They belie... | What was Jesus a ransom sacrifice to pay for? | {
"text": [
"the sins of humanity"
],
"answer_start": [
288
]
} |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e3 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's only direct creation, that everything else was created by means of Christ, and that the initial unassisted act of creation uniquely identifies Jesus as God's "only-begotten Son". Jesus served as a redeemer and a ransom sacrifice to pay for the sins of humanity. They belie... | What do Jehovah Witnesses believe Jesus died on rather than a traditional cross? | {
"text": [
"a single upright post"
],
"answer_start": [
337
]
} |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e4 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's only direct creation, that everything else was created by means of Christ, and that the initial unassisted act of creation uniquely identifies Jesus as God's "only-begotten Son". Jesus served as a redeemer and a ransom sacrifice to pay for the sins of humanity. They belie... | Jesus is considered to be the only what between God and humanity? | {
"text": [
"intercessor and high priest"
],
"answer_start": [
550
]
} |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e5 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's only direct creation, that everything else was created by means of Christ, and that the initial unassisted act of creation uniquely identifies Jesus as God's "only-begotten Son". Jesus served as a redeemer and a ransom sacrifice to pay for the sins of humanity. They belie... | What biblical passage outlines Jesus' role as a mediator? | {
"text": [
"1 Timothy 2:5"
],
"answer_start": [
702
]
} |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f5 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Witnesses believe that a "little flock" go to heaven, but that the hope for life after death for the majority of "other sheep" involves being resurrected by God to a cleansed earth after Armageddon. They interpret Revelation 14:1–5 to mean that the number of Christians going to heaven is limited to exactly 144,000, who... | Jehovah Witnesses believe who will go to heaven? | {
"text": [
"a \"little flock\""
],
"answer_start": [
23
]
} |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f6 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Witnesses believe that a "little flock" go to heaven, but that the hope for life after death for the majority of "other sheep" involves being resurrected by God to a cleansed earth after Armageddon. They interpret Revelation 14:1–5 to mean that the number of Christians going to heaven is limited to exactly 144,000, who... | Where will God resurrected the "other sheep" after Armageddon? | {
"text": [
"a cleansed earth"
],
"answer_start": [
164
]
} |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f7 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Witnesses believe that a "little flock" go to heaven, but that the hope for life after death for the majority of "other sheep" involves being resurrected by God to a cleansed earth after Armageddon. They interpret Revelation 14:1–5 to mean that the number of Christians going to heaven is limited to exactly 144,000, who... | Jehovah Witnesses interrupted Revelation 14:1-5 to limit heaven goers to exactly what number? | {
"text": [
"144,000"
],
"answer_start": [
308
]
} |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f8 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Witnesses believe that a "little flock" go to heaven, but that the hope for life after death for the majority of "other sheep" involves being resurrected by God to a cleansed earth after Armageddon. They interpret Revelation 14:1–5 to mean that the number of Christians going to heaven is limited to exactly 144,000, who... | Who is the final Judge of whether Jehovah Witnesses get to survive Armageddon? | {
"text": [
"God"
],
"answer_start": [
480
]
} |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f9 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Witnesses believe that a "little flock" go to heaven, but that the hope for life after death for the majority of "other sheep" involves being resurrected by God to a cleansed earth after Armageddon. They interpret Revelation 14:1–5 to mean that the number of Christians going to heaven is limited to exactly 144,000, who... | What will people need to study for during Christ's millennial reign? | {
"text": [
"their final test at the end of the millennium"
],
"answer_start": [
706
]
} |
5732499de99e3014001e6648 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God's kingdom is a literal government in heaven, ruled by Jesus Christ and 144,000 "spirit-anointed" Christians drawn from the earth, which they associate with Jesus' reference to a "new covenant". The kingdom is viewed as the means by which God will accomplish his original purpose for ... | What do Jehovah Witnesses believe of God's kingdom? | {
"text": [
"a literal government in heaven"
],
"answer_start": [
50
]
} |
5732499de99e3014001e6649 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God's kingdom is a literal government in heaven, ruled by Jesus Christ and 144,000 "spirit-anointed" Christians drawn from the earth, which they associate with Jesus' reference to a "new covenant". The kingdom is viewed as the means by which God will accomplish his original purpose for ... | Who rules with Jesus Christ in heaven according to Jehovah Witnesses? | {
"text": [
"144,000 \"spirit-anointed\" Christians"
],
"answer_start": [
108
]
} |
5732499de99e3014001e664a | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God's kingdom is a literal government in heaven, ruled by Jesus Christ and 144,000 "spirit-anointed" Christians drawn from the earth, which they associate with Jesus' reference to a "new covenant". The kingdom is viewed as the means by which God will accomplish his original purpose for ... | What do the Jehovah Witnesses believe God will use the kingdom in heaven for? | {
"text": [
"accomplish his original purpose for the earth"
],
"answer_start": [
284
]
} |
5732499de99e3014001e664b | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God's kingdom is a literal government in heaven, ruled by Jesus Christ and 144,000 "spirit-anointed" Christians drawn from the earth, which they associate with Jesus' reference to a "new covenant". The kingdom is viewed as the means by which God will accomplish his original purpose for ... | What will the Earth be transformed into? | {
"text": [
"a paradise without sickness or death"
],
"answer_start": [
352
]
} |
5732499de99e3014001e664c | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God's kingdom is a literal government in heaven, ruled by Jesus Christ and 144,000 "spirit-anointed" Christians drawn from the earth, which they associate with Jesus' reference to a "new covenant". The kingdom is viewed as the means by which God will accomplish his original purpose for ... | When do Jehovah Witnesses believe the kingdom of heaven was established? | {
"text": [
"1914"
],
"answer_start": [
513
]
} |
57324a340fdd8d15006c690f | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | A central teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses is that the current world era, or "system of things", entered the "last days" in 1914 and faces imminent destruction through intervention by God and Jesus Christ, leading to deliverance for those who worship God acceptably. They consider all other present-day religions to be fa... | One of Jehovah Witnesses' central teachings is that the world entered into its last days at what year? | {
"text": [
"1914"
],
"answer_start": [
123
]
} |
57324a340fdd8d15006c6910 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | A central teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses is that the current world era, or "system of things", entered the "last days" in 1914 and faces imminent destruction through intervention by God and Jesus Christ, leading to deliverance for those who worship God acceptably. They consider all other present-day religions to be fa... | What do Jehovah Witnesses consider all other present day religions to be? | {
"text": [
"false"
],
"answer_start": [
318
]
} |
57324a340fdd8d15006c6911 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | A central teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses is that the current world era, or "system of things", entered the "last days" in 1914 and faces imminent destruction through intervention by God and Jesus Christ, leading to deliverance for those who worship God acceptably. They consider all other present-day religions to be fa... | Who do Jehovah Witnesses think is out to destroy them? | {
"text": [
"the United Nations"
],
"answer_start": [
451
]
} |
57324a340fdd8d15006c6912 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | A central teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses is that the current world era, or "system of things", entered the "last days" in 1914 and faces imminent destruction through intervention by God and Jesus Christ, leading to deliverance for those who worship God acceptably. They consider all other present-day religions to be fa... | Who needs to attack Jehovah Witnesses for God to begin the war of Armageddon? | {
"text": [
"Satan"
],
"answer_start": [
647
]
} |
57324a340fdd8d15006c6913 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | A central teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses is that the current world era, or "system of things", entered the "last days" in 1914 and faces imminent destruction through intervention by God and Jesus Christ, leading to deliverance for those who worship God acceptably. They consider all other present-day religions to be fa... | What will be the end result of God's kingdom? | {
"text": [
"a fully tested, glorified human race"
],
"answer_start": [
1527
]
} |
57324b00e99e3014001e6656 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ began to rule in heaven as king of God's kingdom in October 1914, and that Satan was subsequently ousted from heaven to the earth, resulting in "woe" to humanity. They believe that Jesus rules invisibly, from heaven, perceived only as a series of "signs". They base this bel... | When will Jesus' presence end? | {
"text": [
"when he comes to bring a final judgment"
],
"answer_start": [
563
]
} |
57324b00e99e3014001e6653 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ began to rule in heaven as king of God's kingdom in October 1914, and that Satan was subsequently ousted from heaven to the earth, resulting in "woe" to humanity. They believe that Jesus rules invisibly, from heaven, perceived only as a series of "signs". They base this bel... | What happened to Satan when Jesus started his rule? | {
"text": [
"ousted from heaven"
],
"answer_start": [
144
]
} |
57324b00e99e3014001e6654 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ began to rule in heaven as king of God's kingdom in October 1914, and that Satan was subsequently ousted from heaven to the earth, resulting in "woe" to humanity. They believe that Jesus rules invisibly, from heaven, perceived only as a series of "signs". They base this bel... | How do Jehovah Witnesses believe that Jesus rules? | {
"text": [
"invisibly"
],
"answer_start": [
239
]
} |
57324b00e99e3014001e6655 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ began to rule in heaven as king of God's kingdom in October 1914, and that Satan was subsequently ousted from heaven to the earth, resulting in "woe" to humanity. They believe that Jesus rules invisibly, from heaven, perceived only as a series of "signs". They base this bel... | How is the Greek word parousia translated when referring to Christ? | {
"text": [
"\"coming\""
],
"answer_start": [
388
]
} |
57324b00e99e3014001e6652 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ began to rule in heaven as king of God's kingdom in October 1914, and that Satan was subsequently ousted from heaven to the earth, resulting in "woe" to humanity. They believe that Jesus rules invisibly, from heaven, perceived only as a series of "signs". They base this bel... | On what date do Jehovah Witnesses believe Jesus Christ began his rule as a king in God's kingdom? | {
"text": [
"October 1914"
],
"answer_start": [
98
]
} |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9de | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Meetings for worship and study are held at Kingdom Halls, which are typically functional in character, and do not contain religious symbols. Witnesses are assigned to a congregation in whose "territory" they usually reside and attend weekly services they refer to as "meetings" as scheduled by congregation elders. The m... | How often did Jehovah Witnesses congregations meet prior to 2009? | {
"text": [
"three times each week"
],
"answer_start": [
779
]
} |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9df | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Meetings for worship and study are held at Kingdom Halls, which are typically functional in character, and do not contain religious symbols. Witnesses are assigned to a congregation in whose "territory" they usually reside and attend weekly services they refer to as "meetings" as scheduled by congregation elders. The m... | What are Jehovah Witnesses' gatherings opened and closed with? | {
"text": [
"songs (hymns) and brief prayers"
],
"answer_start": [
953
]
} |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9dc | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Meetings for worship and study are held at Kingdom Halls, which are typically functional in character, and do not contain religious symbols. Witnesses are assigned to a congregation in whose "territory" they usually reside and attend weekly services they refer to as "meetings" as scheduled by congregation elders. The m... | How are Jehovah Witnesses assigned to congregations? | {
"text": [
"\"territory\" they usually reside"
],
"answer_start": [
191
]
} |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9dd | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Meetings for worship and study are held at Kingdom Halls, which are typically functional in character, and do not contain religious symbols. Witnesses are assigned to a congregation in whose "territory" they usually reside and attend weekly services they refer to as "meetings" as scheduled by congregation elders. The m... | What do Jehovah Witnesses refer to their weekly services as? | {
"text": [
"meetings"
],
"answer_start": [
268
]
} |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9db | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Meetings for worship and study are held at Kingdom Halls, which are typically functional in character, and do not contain religious symbols. Witnesses are assigned to a congregation in whose "territory" they usually reside and attend weekly services they refer to as "meetings" as scheduled by congregation elders. The m... | Where do Jehovah Witnesses meet for worship and study? | {
"text": [
"Kingdom Halls"
],
"answer_start": [
43
]
} |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6670 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are perhaps best known for their efforts to spread their beliefs, most notably by visiting people from house to house, distributing literature published by the Watch Tower Society in 700 languages. The objective is to start a regular "Bible study" with any person who is not already a member, with th... | What are Jehovah Witnesses probably best known for by outsiders? | {
"text": [
"their efforts to spread their beliefs"
],
"answer_start": [
47
]
} |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6671 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are perhaps best known for their efforts to spread their beliefs, most notably by visiting people from house to house, distributing literature published by the Watch Tower Society in 700 languages. The objective is to start a regular "Bible study" with any person who is not already a member, with th... | How many languages is the Watch Tower Society literature published in? | {
"text": [
"700"
],
"answer_start": [
203
]
} |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6672 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are perhaps best known for their efforts to spread their beliefs, most notably by visiting people from house to house, distributing literature published by the Watch Tower Society in 700 languages. The objective is to start a regular "Bible study" with any person who is not already a member, with th... | What is the objective of Jehovah Witnesses' door to door ministry? | {
"text": [
"start a regular \"Bible study\""
],
"answer_start": [
238
]
} |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6673 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are perhaps best known for their efforts to spread their beliefs, most notably by visiting people from house to house, distributing literature published by the Watch Tower Society in 700 languages. The objective is to start a regular "Bible study" with any person who is not already a member, with th... | When are Jehovah Witnesses advised to discontinue Bibles studies with students? | {
"text": [
"show no interest in becoming members"
],
"answer_start": [
467
]
} |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6674 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses are perhaps best known for their efforts to spread their beliefs, most notably by visiting people from house to house, distributing literature published by the Watch Tower Society in 700 languages. The objective is to start a regular "Bible study" with any person who is not already a member, with th... | What are baptized members who fail to report a month of preaching termed as? | {
"text": [
"irregular"
],
"answer_start": [
806
]
} |
57324d2ae99e3014001e6684 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Divorce is discouraged, and remarriage is forbidden unless a divorce is obtained on the grounds of adultery, which they refer to as "a scriptural divorce". If a divorce is obtained for any other reason, remarriage is considered adulterous unless the prior spouse has died or is since considered to have committed sexual ... | What is Jehovah Witnesses' view of divorce? | {
"text": [
"discouraged"
],
"answer_start": [
11
]
} |
57324d2ae99e3014001e6685 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Divorce is discouraged, and remarriage is forbidden unless a divorce is obtained on the grounds of adultery, which they refer to as "a scriptural divorce". If a divorce is obtained for any other reason, remarriage is considered adulterous unless the prior spouse has died or is since considered to have committed sexual ... | What is an acceptable grounds for divorce for a Jehovah Witness? | {
"text": [
"adultery"
],
"answer_start": [
99
]
} |
57324d2ae99e3014001e6686 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Divorce is discouraged, and remarriage is forbidden unless a divorce is obtained on the grounds of adultery, which they refer to as "a scriptural divorce". If a divorce is obtained for any other reason, remarriage is considered adulterous unless the prior spouse has died or is since considered to have committed sexual ... | What do Jehovah Witnesses considered remarriage when the reason for divorce wasn't adultery? | {
"text": [
"adulterous"
],
"answer_start": [
228
]
} |
57324d2ae99e3014001e6687 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Divorce is discouraged, and remarriage is forbidden unless a divorce is obtained on the grounds of adultery, which they refer to as "a scriptural divorce". If a divorce is obtained for any other reason, remarriage is considered adulterous unless the prior spouse has died or is since considered to have committed sexual ... | Jehovah Witnesses will allow what in the event of extreme physical abuse or absolute endangerment of spirituality? | {
"text": [
"legal separation"
],
"answer_start": [
488
]
} |
57324dcce17f3d1400422819 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Formal discipline is administered by congregation elders. When a baptized member is accused of committing a serious sin—usually cases of sexual misconduct or charges of apostasy for disputing Jehovah's Witness doctrines—a judicial committee is formed to determine guilt, provide help and possibly administer discipline. ... | Who administers formal discipline? | {
"text": [
"congregation elders"
],
"answer_start": [
37
]
} |
57324dcce17f3d140042281a | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Formal discipline is administered by congregation elders. When a baptized member is accused of committing a serious sin—usually cases of sexual misconduct or charges of apostasy for disputing Jehovah's Witness doctrines—a judicial committee is formed to determine guilt, provide help and possibly administer discipline. ... | What is formed when a baptized member is accused of doing something serious enough for Jehovah Witnesses to take notice? | {
"text": [
"a judicial committee"
],
"answer_start": [
220
]
} |
57324dcce17f3d140042281b | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Formal discipline is administered by congregation elders. When a baptized member is accused of committing a serious sin—usually cases of sexual misconduct or charges of apostasy for disputing Jehovah's Witness doctrines—a judicial committee is formed to determine guilt, provide help and possibly administer discipline. ... | What is the strongest form of discipline the Jehovah Witnesses' judicial committee can render? | {
"text": [
"Disfellowshipping"
],
"answer_start": [
320
]
} |
57324dcce17f3d140042281d | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Formal discipline is administered by congregation elders. When a baptized member is accused of committing a serious sin—usually cases of sexual misconduct or charges of apostasy for disputing Jehovah's Witness doctrines—a judicial committee is formed to determine guilt, provide help and possibly administer discipline. ... | What do Jehovah Witnesses describe anyone who formally resign from the church as? | {
"text": [
"wicked"
],
"answer_start": [
1242
]
} |
57324dcce17f3d140042281c | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Formal discipline is administered by congregation elders. When a baptized member is accused of committing a serious sin—usually cases of sexual misconduct or charges of apostasy for disputing Jehovah's Witness doctrines—a judicial committee is formed to determine guilt, provide help and possibly administer discipline. ... | What are Jehovah Witnesses taught that avoiding social and spiritual interaction with disfellowshipped individuals does? | {
"text": [
"keeps the congregation free from immoral influence"
],
"answer_start": [
825
]
} |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694b | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible condemns the mixing of religions, on the basis that there can only be one truth from God, and therefore reject interfaith and ecumenical movements. They believe that only their religion represents true Christianity, and that other religions fail to meet all the requirements se... | Why do Jehovah Witnesses believe the Bible condemns mixing of religions? | {
"text": [
"can only be one truth from God"
],
"answer_start": [
101
]
} |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694d | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible condemns the mixing of religions, on the basis that there can only be one truth from God, and therefore reject interfaith and ecumenical movements. They believe that only their religion represents true Christianity, and that other religions fail to meet all the requirements se... | What are Jehovah Witnesses taught it's vital to remain? | {
"text": [
"\"separate from the world.\""
],
"answer_start": [
415
]
} |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694c | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible condemns the mixing of religions, on the basis that there can only be one truth from God, and therefore reject interfaith and ecumenical movements. They believe that only their religion represents true Christianity, and that other religions fail to meet all the requirements se... | What do Jehovah Witnesses believe is true of their religion and their religion alone? | {
"text": [
"represents true Christianity"
],
"answer_start": [
229
]
} |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694f | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible condemns the mixing of religions, on the basis that there can only be one truth from God, and therefore reject interfaith and ecumenical movements. They believe that only their religion represents true Christianity, and that other religions fail to meet all the requirements se... | What are Jehovah Witnesses taught association with worldly people presents to their faith? | {
"text": [
"danger"
],
"answer_start": [
686
]
} |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694e | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible condemns the mixing of religions, on the basis that there can only be one truth from God, and therefore reject interfaith and ecumenical movements. They believe that only their religion represents true Christianity, and that other religions fail to meet all the requirements se... | What does Jehovah Witnesses define the "world" to mean? | {
"text": [
"\"the mass of mankind apart from Jehovah's approved servants\""
],
"answer_start": [
491
]
} |
57324f0de99e3014001e6696 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their highest allegiance belongs to God's kingdom, which is viewed as an actual government in heaven, with Christ as king. They remain politically neutral, do not seek public office, and are discouraged from voting, though individual members may participate in uncontroversial community impro... | Who is king of God's kingdom in heaven? | {
"text": [
"Christ"
],
"answer_start": [
135
]
} |
57324f0de99e3014001e6697 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their highest allegiance belongs to God's kingdom, which is viewed as an actual government in heaven, with Christ as king. They remain politically neutral, do not seek public office, and are discouraged from voting, though individual members may participate in uncontroversial community impro... | What do Jehovah Witnesses remain politically? | {
"text": [
"neutral"
],
"answer_start": [
175
]
} |
57324f0de99e3014001e6698 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their highest allegiance belongs to God's kingdom, which is viewed as an actual government in heaven, with Christ as king. They remain politically neutral, do not seek public office, and are discouraged from voting, though individual members may participate in uncontroversial community impro... | What are Jehovah Witnesses discouraged from doing? | {
"text": [
"voting"
],
"answer_start": [
236
]
} |
57324f0de99e3014001e6699 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their highest allegiance belongs to God's kingdom, which is viewed as an actual government in heaven, with Christ as king. They remain politically neutral, do not seek public office, and are discouraged from voting, though individual members may participate in uncontroversial community impro... | Why do Jehovah Witnesses forego religious holidays and birthdays or other celebrations? | {
"text": [
"they consider to honor people other than Jesus"
],
"answer_start": [
596
]
} |
57324f0de99e3014001e669a | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses believe their highest allegiance belongs to God's kingdom, which is viewed as an actual government in heaven, with Christ as king. They remain politically neutral, do not seek public office, and are discouraged from voting, though individual members may participate in uncontroversial community impro... | What do Jehovah Witnesses feel all the traditional holidays reflect? | {
"text": [
"Satan's control over the world"
],
"answer_start": [
813
]
} |
57324fb3e17f3d140042283f | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | They do not work in industries associated with the military, do not serve in the armed services, and refuse national military service, which in some countries may result in their arrest and imprisonment. They do not salute or pledge allegiance to flags or sing national anthems or patriotic songs. Jehovah's Witnesses se... | What industries do Jehovah Witnesses avoid working in? | {
"text": [
"associated with the military"
],
"answer_start": [
31
]
} |
57324fb3e17f3d1400422840 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | They do not work in industries associated with the military, do not serve in the armed services, and refuse national military service, which in some countries may result in their arrest and imprisonment. They do not salute or pledge allegiance to flags or sing national anthems or patriotic songs. Jehovah's Witnesses se... | What may a Jehovah Witnesses' refusal to serve in the natural military service result in, in some countries? | {
"text": [
"their arrest and imprisonment"
],
"answer_start": [
173
]
} |
57324fb3e17f3d1400422841 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | They do not work in industries associated with the military, do not serve in the armed services, and refuse national military service, which in some countries may result in their arrest and imprisonment. They do not salute or pledge allegiance to flags or sing national anthems or patriotic songs. Jehovah's Witnesses se... | What do Jehovah Witnesses see themselves as, which transcends national boundaries and ethnic loyalties? | {
"text": [
"a worldwide brotherhood"
],
"answer_start": [
336
]
} |
57324fb3e17f3d1400422842 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | They do not work in industries associated with the military, do not serve in the armed services, and refuse national military service, which in some countries may result in their arrest and imprisonment. They do not salute or pledge allegiance to flags or sing national anthems or patriotic songs. Jehovah's Witnesses se... | What profession is Ronald Lawson? | {
"text": [
"Sociologist"
],
"answer_start": [
418
]
} |
57324fb3e17f3d1400422843 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | They do not work in industries associated with the military, do not serve in the armed services, and refuse national military service, which in some countries may result in their arrest and imprisonment. They do not salute or pledge allegiance to flags or sing national anthems or patriotic songs. Jehovah's Witnesses se... | What does Lawson suggest has contributed to the consistency of the sense of urgency in Jehovah Witnesses' apocalyptic message? | {
"text": [
"intellectual and organizational isolation"
],
"answer_start": [
473
]
} |
5732503ee17f3d1400422849 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions, which they consider a violation of God's law based on their interpretation of Acts 15:28, 29 and other scriptures. Since 1961 the willing acceptance of a blood transfusion by an unrepentant member has been grounds for expulsion from the religion. Members are directed to re... | What biblical passage informs Jehovah Witnesses' refusal of blood transfusions? | {
"text": [
"Acts 15:28, 29"
],
"answer_start": [
125
]
} |
5732503ee17f3d140042284a | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions, which they consider a violation of God's law based on their interpretation of Acts 15:28, 29 and other scriptures. Since 1961 the willing acceptance of a blood transfusion by an unrepentant member has been grounds for expulsion from the religion. Members are directed to re... | What is grounds for expulsion from Jehovah Witnesses, since 1961? | {
"text": [
"willing acceptance of a blood transfusion"
],
"answer_start": [
177
]
} |
5732503ee17f3d140042284b | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions, which they consider a violation of God's law based on their interpretation of Acts 15:28, 29 and other scriptures. Since 1961 the willing acceptance of a blood transfusion by an unrepentant member has been grounds for expulsion from the religion. Members are directed to re... | What do Jehovah Witnesses accept in lieu of blood transfusions? | {
"text": [
"non-blood alternatives"
],
"answer_start": [
409
]
} |
5732503ee17f3d140042284c | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions, which they consider a violation of God's law based on their interpretation of Acts 15:28, 29 and other scriptures. Since 1961 the willing acceptance of a blood transfusion by an unrepentant member has been grounds for expulsion from the religion. Members are directed to re... | What does Jehovah Witnesses' literature provide about non-blood medical procedures? | {
"text": [
"information"
],
"answer_start": [
522
]
} |
573251740fdd8d15006c6985 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Though Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept blood transfusions of whole blood, they may accept some blood plasma fractions at their own discretion. The Watch Tower Society provides pre-formatted durable power of attorney documents prohibiting major blood components, in which members can specify which allowable fractions a... | What are Jehovah Witnesses allowed to accept at their discretion? | {
"text": [
"blood plasma fractions"
],
"answer_start": [
97
]
} |
573251740fdd8d15006c6986 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Though Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept blood transfusions of whole blood, they may accept some blood plasma fractions at their own discretion. The Watch Tower Society provides pre-formatted durable power of attorney documents prohibiting major blood components, in which members can specify which allowable fractions a... | What pre-formatted durable power of attorney documents are provided by the Watch Tower Society to prohibit? | {
"text": [
"major blood components"
],
"answer_start": [
240
]
} |
573251740fdd8d15006c6987 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Though Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept blood transfusions of whole blood, they may accept some blood plasma fractions at their own discretion. The Watch Tower Society provides pre-formatted durable power of attorney documents prohibiting major blood components, in which members can specify which allowable fractions a... | What can Jehovah's Witnesses' members specify on the canned legal forms from the WTS? | {
"text": [
"allowable fractions and treatments they will personally accept"
],
"answer_start": [
299
]
} |
573251740fdd8d15006c6988 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Though Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept blood transfusions of whole blood, they may accept some blood plasma fractions at their own discretion. The Watch Tower Society provides pre-formatted durable power of attorney documents prohibiting major blood components, in which members can specify which allowable fractions a... | What cooperative arrangement did Jehovah's Witnesses establish? | {
"text": [
"Hospital Liaison Committees"
],
"answer_start": [
400
]
} |
573251740fdd8d15006c6989 | Jehovah%27s_Witnesses | Though Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept blood transfusions of whole blood, they may accept some blood plasma fractions at their own discretion. The Watch Tower Society provides pre-formatted durable power of attorney documents prohibiting major blood components, in which members can specify which allowable fractions a... | The Hospital Liaison Committees serve to bridge between hospitals, medical professionals and who? | {
"text": [
"individual Jehovah's Witnesses"
],
"answer_start": [
465
]
} |
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