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This report covers the history of Jehovah’s Witnesses, their beliefs, and practices. It includes an interview with a congregation elder and a description of a Kingdom Hall. It is for Hum 130.
What's inside
- History of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Description of a Kingdom Hall
- Interview with a congregation elder
- Practices and rituals
Who it is for: Students taking Hum 130. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Jehovah's Witnesses is a religion that started in the 19th century. It explains the religion's history, beliefs and practices, and compares them with mainstream Christianity.
The religion's start
Charles Taze Russell founded the religion as The Bible Students. Russell published the magazine Zion's Watchtower and the book Studies in the Scriptures. He believed that the end times were near and that true followers of Christ would enjoy an earthly paradise.
The Kingdom Hall
The Kingdom Hall is the local place of worship for Jehovah's Witnesses. It looks like a house and is surrounded by plants. Inside, there are donation boxes, a counter for literature, and a meeting hall with a stage for elders.
Interview with an elder
An interview with Vincent Singleton, an elder in the Palatka, FL congregation. He explains the rituals, beliefs and practices of Jehovah's Witnesses. He also talks about the benefits of being a Jehovah's Witness.
Comparison with mainstream Christianity
Jehovah's Witnesses differ from mainstream Christianity in several ways. They do not believe Christ died on a cross or was physically resurrected. They do not celebrate Christ's birth or resurrection. They do not participate in politics or holidays and do not give blood. They believe that the apocalypse will result in the eternal destruction of all.
Key terms
- The Bible Students
- The original name of the religion that later became Jehovah's Witnesses.
- Zion's Watchtower
- The original name of the magazine published by Charles Taze Russell.
- Studies in the Scriptures
- The original name of the book published by Charles Taze Russell.
- The Kingdom Hall
- The local place of worship for Jehovah's Witnesses.
- The faithful and discreet slave class
- The governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses that makes decisions on doctrine.
- The Memorial
- The only holiday celebrated by Jehovah's Witnesses, also known as the Last Supper.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the key beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses?
- How do Jehovah's Witnesses differ from mainstream Christianity?
- What is the role of an elder in a Jehovah's Witness congregation?
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