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57323fc4e99e3014001e65cf | What was the number of the little flock set at? | 144,000 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1932, it was taught that the \"little flock\" of 144,000 would not be the only people to survive Armageddon. Rutherford explained that in addition to the 144,000 \"anointed\" who would be resurrected—or transferred at death—to live in heaven to rule over earth with Christ, a separate ... |
57323fc4e99e3014001e65d0 | Where would the great multitude live? | a paradise restored on earth | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1932, it was taught that the \"little flock\" of 144,000 would not be the only people to survive Armageddon. Rutherford explained that in addition to the 144,000 \"anointed\" who would be resurrected—or transferred at death—to live in heaven to rule over earth with Christ, a separate ... |
57323fc4e99e3014001e65d1 | All new converts to the movmeent since 1935 were considered part of what class? | great multitude | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1932, it was taught that the \"little flock\" of 144,000 would not be the only people to survive Armageddon. Rutherford explained that in addition to the 144,000 \"anointed\" who would be resurrected—or transferred at death—to live in heaven to rule over earth with Christ, a separate ... |
57323fc4e99e3014001e65d2 | When was the start of the last days moved to in the mid-1930s? | 1914 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 1932, it was taught that the \"little flock\" of 144,000 would not be the only people to survive Armageddon. Rutherford explained that in addition to the 144,000 \"anointed\" who would be resurrected—or transferred at death—to live in heaven to rule over earth with Christ, a separate ... |
573240390fdd8d15006c6883 | Who was appointed as the third president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in 1942? | Nathan Knorr | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nNathan Knorr was appointed as third president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in 1942. Knorr commissioned a new translation of the Bible, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, the full version of which was released in 1961. He organized large international assemblies... |
573240390fdd8d15006c6884 | What did Knorr commission? | a new translation of the Bible | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nNathan Knorr was appointed as third president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in 1942. Knorr commissioned a new translation of the Bible, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, the full version of which was released in 1961. He organized large international assemblies... |
573240390fdd8d15006c6885 | When was the full version of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures released? | in 1961 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nNathan Knorr was appointed as third president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in 1942. Knorr commissioned a new translation of the Bible, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, the full version of which was released in 1961. He organized large international assemblies... |
573240390fdd8d15006c6886 | What was Knorr's presidency marked by the increasing use of? | explicit instructions guiding Witnesses | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nNathan Knorr was appointed as third president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in 1942. Knorr commissioned a new translation of the Bible, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, the full version of which was released in 1961. He organized large international assemblies... |
573240390fdd8d15006c6887 | What was greater use of congregational judicial procedures used to enforce? | a strict moral code | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nNathan Knorr was appointed as third president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in 1942. Knorr commissioned a new translation of the Bible, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, the full version of which was released in 1961. He organized large international assemblies... |
573240afe99e3014001e65d8 | From 1966, what did Witness publications and conventions think would happen in late 1975? | Christ's thousand-year reign | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 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 ... |
573240afe99e3014001e65d9 | How many baptisms were there in 1974? | more than 297,000 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 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 ... |
573240afe99e3014001e65da | How many active members were there in 1975? | two million | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 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 ... |
573240afe99e3014001e65db | Why did membership decline in the late 1970s? | after expectations for 1975 were proved wrong | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 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 ... |
573240afe99e3014001e65dc | What did the Watch Tower Society admit in 1980? | its responsibility in building up hope | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFrom 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 ... |
57324509e17f3d14004227a9 | When was the offices of restored to the Witness congregations? | 1972 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 org... |
57324509e17f3d14004227aa | Starting in September 2014, who was responsible for making appointments in the Church? | traveling overseers | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 org... |
57324509e17f3d14004227ab | In 1976 whose power in Watch Tower Society was diminished? | president | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 org... |
57324509e17f3d14004227ac | When did Knorr die? | 1977 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 org... |
57324509e17f3d14004227ad | Who has been president of the Society since 2000? | Don A. Adams | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 org... |
57324577b9d445190005e967 | How are Jehovah Witnesses organized? | hierarchically | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 201... |
57324577b9d445190005e968 | What does the theocratic organization of Jehovah Witnesses reflect on Earth? | God's "visible organization" | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 201... |
57324577b9d445190005e969 | What gender are all the members of the Governing Body? | male | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 201... |
57324577b9d445190005e96a | How many members does the Governing Body consist of? | seven | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 201... |
57324577b9d445190005e96b | Who does the Governing Body direct? | several committees | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 201... |
573245eeb9d445190005e971 | What does each congregation have? | a body of appointed unpaid male elders | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nEach 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 commi... |
573245eeb9d445190005e972 | Whose responsibility is it to conduct meetings and decide action for cases involving sexual misconduct? | Elders | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nEach 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 commi... |
573245eeb9d445190005e973 | Who appoints new elders? | a traveling overseer | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nEach 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 commi... |
573245eeb9d445190005e974 | What does the title of elder not signify? | a formal clergy-laity division | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nEach 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 commi... |
573245eeb9d445190005e975 | What ecclesiastical privilege may elders employ? | confession of sins | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nEach 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 commi... |
57324681e99e3014001e6624 | What is a requirement for being considered a member of Jehovah's Witnesses? | Baptism | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nBaptism 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 baptis... |
57324681e99e3014001e6625 | What aren't considered valid when performed by other denominations? | previous baptisms | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nBaptism 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 baptis... |
57324681e99e3014001e6626 | What do Witness publications say baptism symbolizes a person's personal dedication to? | God | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nBaptism 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 baptis... |
57324681e99e3014001e6627 | Jehovah Witnesses' literature puts emphasis on the obedience to not only Jehovah but also to his what? | organization | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nBaptism 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 baptis... |
57324681e99e3014001e6628 | Individuals must remain Jehovah Witnesses if they wish to receive what from God? | favor | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nBaptism 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 baptis... |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c3 | What do Jehovah Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of? | first-century Christianity | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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, comprehensi... |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c4 | Who establishes the doctrines of the Jehovah Witnesses? | the Governing Body | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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, comprehensi... |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c5 | Where does the Governing Body express its doctrinal position? | through publications published by the Watch Tower Society | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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, comprehensi... |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c6 | How does God reveal his will and purpose? | gradually | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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, comprehensi... |
573247070fdd8d15006c68c7 | What is the Jehovah Witnesses' leadership said to provide? | divine guidance | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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, comprehensi... |
57324797e17f3d14004227cf | What is considered the inspired, inerrant word of God? | The entire Protestant canon | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 b... |
57324797e17f3d14004227d0 | What do Jehovah Witnesses consider the science and history within the Bible to be? | accurate | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 b... |
57324797e17f3d14004227d1 | Whose pronouncements within Jehovah Witnesses group are considered to carry almost as much weight as the Bible? | the Governing Body | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 b... |
57324797e17f3d14004227d2 | What are members of Jehovah Witnesses cautioned against reading? | other religious literature | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 b... |
57324797e17f3d14004227d3 | What is there no provision for members of the Jehovah Witnesses to do in relation to the official teachings? | criticize or contribute | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThe 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 b... |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e1 | Who do Jehovah Witnesses believe is God's only direct creation? | Jesus | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e2 | What was Jesus a ransom sacrifice to pay for? | the sins of humanity | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e3 | What do Jehovah Witnesses believe Jesus died on rather than a traditional cross? | a single upright post | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e4 | Jesus is considered to be the only what between God and humanity? | intercessor and high priest | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
5732480e0fdd8d15006c68e5 | What biblical passage outlines Jesus' role as a mediator? | 1 Timothy 2:5 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f5 | Jehovah Witnesses believe who will go to heaven? | a "little flock" | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nWitnesses 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 ... |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f6 | Where will God resurrected the "other sheep" after Armageddon? | a cleansed earth | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nWitnesses 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 ... |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f7 | Jehovah Witnesses interrupted Revelation 14:1-5 to limit heaven goers to exactly what number? | 144,000 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nWitnesses 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 ... |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f8 | Who is the final Judge of whether Jehovah Witnesses get to survive Armageddon? | God | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nWitnesses 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 ... |
573248e50fdd8d15006c68f9 | What will people need to study for during Christ's millennial reign? | their final test at the end of the millennium | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nWitnesses 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 ... |
5732499de99e3014001e6648 | What do Jehovah Witnesses believe of God's kingdom? | a literal government in heaven | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ac... |
5732499de99e3014001e6649 | Who rules with Jesus Christ in heaven according to Jehovah Witnesses? | 144,000 "spirit-anointed" Christians | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ac... |
5732499de99e3014001e664a | What do the Jehovah Witnesses believe God will use the kingdom in heaven for? | accomplish his original purpose for the earth | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ac... |
5732499de99e3014001e664b | What will the Earth be transformed into? | a paradise without sickness or death | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ac... |
5732499de99e3014001e664c | When do Jehovah Witnesses believe the kingdom of heaven was established? | 1914 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ac... |
57324a340fdd8d15006c690f | One of Jehovah Witnesses' central teachings is that the world entered into its last days at what year? | 1914 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nA 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 ot... |
57324a340fdd8d15006c6910 | What do Jehovah Witnesses consider all other present day religions to be? | false | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nA 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 ot... |
57324a340fdd8d15006c6911 | Who do Jehovah Witnesses think is out to destroy them? | the United Nations | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nA 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 ot... |
57324a340fdd8d15006c6912 | Who needs to attack Jehovah Witnesses for God to begin the war of Armageddon? | Satan | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nA 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 ot... |
57324a340fdd8d15006c6913 | What will be the end result of God's kingdom? | a fully tested, glorified human race | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nA 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 ot... |
57324b00e99e3014001e6652 | On what date do Jehovah Witnesses believe Jesus Christ began his rule as a king in God's kingdom? | October 1914 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 serie... |
57324b00e99e3014001e6653 | What happened to Satan when Jesus started his rule? | ousted from heaven | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 serie... |
57324b00e99e3014001e6654 | How do Jehovah Witnesses believe that Jesus rules? | invisibly | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 serie... |
57324b00e99e3014001e6655 | How is the Greek word parousia translated when referring to Christ? | "coming" | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 serie... |
57324b00e99e3014001e6656 | When will Jesus' presence end? | when he comes to bring a final judgment | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 serie... |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9db | Where do Jehovah Witnesses meet for worship and study? | Kingdom Halls | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nMeetings 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 sched... |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9dc | How are Jehovah Witnesses assigned to congregations? | "territory" they usually reside | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nMeetings 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 sched... |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9dd | What do Jehovah Witnesses refer to their weekly services as? | meetings | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nMeetings 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 sched... |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9de | How often did Jehovah Witnesses congregations meet prior to 2009? | three times each week | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nMeetings 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 sched... |
57324bd1b9d445190005e9df | What are Jehovah Witnesses' gatherings opened and closed with? | songs (hymns) and brief prayers | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nMeetings 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 sched... |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6670 | What are Jehovah Witnesses probably best known for by outsiders? | their efforts to spread their beliefs | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6671 | How many languages is the Watch Tower Society literature published in? | 700 | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6672 | What is the objective of Jehovah Witnesses' door to door ministry? | start a regular "Bible study" | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6673 | When are Jehovah Witnesses advised to discontinue Bibles studies with students? | show no interest in becoming members | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
57324c9fe99e3014001e6674 | What are baptized members who fail to report a month of preaching termed as? | irregular | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 ... |
57324d2ae99e3014001e6684 | What is Jehovah Witnesses' view of divorce? | discouraged | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nDivorce 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 cons... |
57324d2ae99e3014001e6685 | What is an acceptable grounds for divorce for a Jehovah Witness? | adultery | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nDivorce 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 cons... |
57324d2ae99e3014001e6686 | What do Jehovah Witnesses considered remarriage when the reason for divorce wasn't adultery? | adulterous | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nDivorce 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 cons... |
57324d2ae99e3014001e6687 | Jehovah Witnesses will allow what in the event of extreme physical abuse or absolute endangerment of spirituality? | legal separation | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nDivorce 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 cons... |
57324dcce17f3d1400422819 | Who administers formal discipline? | congregation elders | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFormal 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 po... |
57324dcce17f3d140042281a | What is formed when a baptized member is accused of doing something serious enough for Jehovah Witnesses to take notice? | a judicial committee | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFormal 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 po... |
57324dcce17f3d140042281b | What is the strongest form of discipline the Jehovah Witnesses' judicial committee can render? | Disfellowshipping | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFormal 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 po... |
57324dcce17f3d140042281c | What are Jehovah Witnesses taught that avoiding social and spiritual interaction with disfellowshipped individuals does? | keeps the congregation free from immoral influence | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFormal 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 po... |
57324dcce17f3d140042281d | What do Jehovah Witnesses describe anyone who formally resign from the church as? | wicked | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nFormal 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 po... |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694b | Why do Jehovah Witnesses believe the Bible condemns mixing of religions? | can only be one truth from God | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 t... |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694c | What do Jehovah Witnesses believe is true of their religion and their religion alone? | represents true Christianity | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 t... |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694d | What are Jehovah Witnesses taught it's vital to remain? | "separate from the world." | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 t... |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694e | What does Jehovah Witnesses define the "world" to mean? | "the mass of mankind apart from Jehovah's approved servants" | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 t... |
57324e7a0fdd8d15006c694f | What are Jehovah Witnesses taught association with worldly people presents to their faith? | danger | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 t... |
57324f0de99e3014001e6696 | Who is king of God's kingdom in heaven? | Christ | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 u... |
57324f0de99e3014001e6697 | What do Jehovah Witnesses remain politically? | neutral | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 u... |
57324f0de99e3014001e6698 | What are Jehovah Witnesses discouraged from doing? | voting | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 u... |
57324f0de99e3014001e6699 | Why do Jehovah Witnesses forego religious holidays and birthdays or other celebrations? | they consider to honor people other than Jesus | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 u... |
57324f0de99e3014001e669a | What do Jehovah Witnesses feel all the traditional holidays reflect? | Satan's control over the world | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nJehovah'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 u... |
57324fb3e17f3d140042283f | What industries do Jehovah Witnesses avoid working in? | associated with the military | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThey 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... |
57324fb3e17f3d1400422840 | What may a Jehovah Witnesses' refusal to serve in the natural military service result in, in some countries? | their arrest and imprisonment | [
"Jehovah%27s_Witnesses\n\nThey 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... |
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