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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?
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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?
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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?
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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...
In what month of 1914 was Satan tossed out of heaven?
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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 do most Greek scholars think "presence" translates to in Greek?
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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's Witnesses think Satan appears to people on Earth since 1914?
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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 do Jehovah's Witnesses now think Armageddon is going to strike?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 many witnesses are there at each Kingdom Hall?
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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 many "circuits" are there of Kingdom Halls?
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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 takes place during "family worship" typically?
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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 many regular meetings does each Kingdom Hall have during the Jehovah's Witnesses annual three-day "regional convention"?
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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...
Prior to 2009 how many Kingdom Hall meeting were held during the weekends?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 doors does the average Jehovah's Witnesses knock on each month?
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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 do most people do when a Jehovah's Witness knocks on their door?
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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 happens to a Jehovah's Witness that is determined to be "inactive"?
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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 people are baptized as a Jehovah's Witness each year?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 remarriage considered as by most modern Protestant people?
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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 ...
If a person suffers extreme physical abuse by their spouse what do most Protestant religions allow for?
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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 ...
In most Christian religions willfully non-supporting one's family will result in what?
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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 ...
When is remarriage encouraged by Jehovah's Witnesses?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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. ...
How is informal discipline meted out by Jehovah's Witnesses?
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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 happens if an unbaptized member, due to age, is accused of committing a serious sin?
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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 do members that disassociate from Witnesses get to continue interacting with?
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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. ...
How long does Marking last if someone has willfully violated a Bible principle but didn't commit a serious sin?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 Protestant religion is open to talking with outsiders?
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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 Protestant religion encourage interacting with the broader world?
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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 Protestant group is fine with the mixing of religions?
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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 Protestant group thinks there can be many truths from God?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 Protestant group encourages their members to celebrate Easter?
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5ad3dbad604f3c001a3ff3ce
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 Protestant religion encourages members to vote in elections?
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5ad3dbad604f3c001a3ff3cf
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 is one of the Protestant religions that thinks it's fun to celebrate their kid's birthdays?
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5ad3dbad604f3c001a3ff3d0
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 is one of the Protestant religions that thinks celebrating things other than Jesus are ok?
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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 is one of the Protestant religions that enjoys celebrating Christmas with one another?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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...
Who is one of the most prominent outside supporters of Witnesses?
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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...
Who suggested that Jehovah's Witnesses live socially healthy lives free of paranoia about others not of their religion?
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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 religion is Sociologist Ronald Lawson?
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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 is one of the Protestant religion which is fine with their members joining the military?
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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 are United Methodists allowed to do?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 one of the Protestant religions who don't see blood transfusions as a big deal?
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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...
When was the first non-blood alternative developed for blood transfusions?
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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...
How many Jehovah's Witnesses have died in the past decade due to their refusal of blood transfusions?
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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...
How many Jehovah's Witnesses have been expelled in the past decade for accepting a blood transfusion?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 is one of the Protestant religions who are fine with blood transfusions?
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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...
Who decides what the limit is for allowable fractions of blood plasma fractions?
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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 is one of the career paths many Jehovah's Witnesses choose to take?
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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...
Who do most Witnesses get guidance from in regards to how much blood plasma fractions they are willing to accept?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
What term do Jehovah's Witnesses use for members actively involved in preaching?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
How many publishers did the Jehovah's Witnesses have as of August 2015?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
How many congregations did the Jehovah's Witnesses have in 2015?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
Over how many hours had Jehovah's Witnesses spent preaching and in "Bible study" activity in 2015?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
What do Jehovah's Witnesses their worldwide growth rate to be?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
How many preaching members of the Witnesses are there in the United States?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
How many children were involved in "Bible studies" in 2015?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
How fast was Jehovah's Witnesses growing in the mid-1990s per year?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
How much time was spent in just preaching time since 2015?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
As of August 2015, Jehovah's Witnesses report an average of 8.2 million publishers—the term they use for members actively involved in preaching—in 118,016 congregations. In 2015, these reports indicated over 1.93 billion hours spent in preaching and "Bible study" activity. Since the mid-1990s, the number of peak publis...
How much time was spent in just "Bible study" since 2015?
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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
The official published membership statistics, such as those mentioned above, include only those who submit reports for their personal ministry; official statistics do not include inactive and disfellowshipped individuals or others who might attend their meetings. As a result, only about half of those who self-identifie...
Where do the officially published membership statistics come from?
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