Only 144,000 elect Jehovah's Witnesses will reign in heaven with Jesus. Jehovah's Witnesses are well known for their belief of the afterlife believing that when this world ends, there will be a separate heaven and an earthly paradise. My answer: It is my understanding that Jehovahs Witnesses believe that human beings cease to exist at death and that resurrection therefore means to be. Blood transfusions and abortion are forbidden. They attend an annual three-day convention in their district.Įthical beliefs include no premartial sex, divorce only if adultery has been committed, no homosexuality, and no drinking or gambling in excess. Their place of worship is called the Kingdom Hall. The Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Christ did not command his birth - or any birth - to be celebrated he just wanted his death to be remembered. The New World Translation and Holy Scriptures is the translation of the Bible that they use. God does not approve of using images and idols in worship so they reject all symbols as pagan including the cross. Consider other religious beliefs as valid and truthful. Mary is only the mother of the Son of God. Jehovahs Witnesses may have nagging doubts about their beliefs. Jehovah is their preferred term for God and believe Jehovah to be "the only true God." They do not believe in the Trinity. They became known as Jehovah's Witnesses because they actively prosthelytize to the world about their Jehovah God and his Kingdom. They believe you should live morally and obey Jehovah's commandments while spreading the good news to others. Jehovahs Witnesses do not observe holidays they believe to have pagan origins, such as Christmas, Easter, and birthdays. Jehovah's Witnesses consider themselves to be Christians however, many of their beliefs are quite different.
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