If there are marital problems the couple is justified in a divorce only if adultery has occurred, otherwise the couple is to remain married. They believe in monogamy and that sex should be between husband and wife.
They strongly believe in living their lives according to the laws of God, and for this reason they do not participate in watching rated R movies and avoid song lyrics with sexual implications and are not allowed to dance provocatively.
Jehovah witness and catholic relationship plus#
They have often stirred up controversy for their unique beliefs about rejecting blood transfusions, not celebrating national or religious holidays such as Christmas and birthdays, plus their unwillingness to fight wars, salute the flag, and vote in elections. Children who are not baptized are treated the same.
They are considered to be disfellowshiped and are shunned until “repentance”. Inactive members are those who do not participate in door-to-door witnessing. Their principles and religious customs are guided by their literal interpretation of the Bible. Every active member, or “publisher”, feels they have a responsibility to follow in the example of first-century Christians to share with people of all nations the Truth about God and his plan to restore earth to the beautified paradise it was always intended to be. They meet at least twice a week, totaling their hours of worship to 3.5 hours a week. In order to study and learn the principles outlined in the Bible, they gather in a place of worship known as Kingdom Hall. Jehovah’s Witnesses engage in intensive bible study, which they believe to be inspired by God. Originally it was thought to begin while the generation of 1914 was a live but as that generation slowly faded away the church changed their stance and now it is believed that the year 1914 commenced the beginning of the last days and that any generation after the year of 1914 may be a part of the battle of Armageddon and the Millennium. In addition, they preparing themselves for the battle of Armageddon and the beginning of the Millennium. As a result, their congregations are made up of people from hundreds of different cultures, ethnicities, and linguistic backgrounds united in one common goal, to honor the “God of the Bible and Creator of all things”, Jehovah. Including active and non-active members there are more than 16 million. Active members are those who regularly engage in door-to-door witnessing, averaging 10 hours a month. Only “active” members of the congregation are included in these numbers. What began as a small bible study group, has grown into a worldwide religious organization with over 7 million members, spanning a total of 239 nations. The modern day culture of Jehovah’s Witnesses has continued to evolve for over a hundred years. Villicana, SN - Student Nurse - Utah Valley University- Orem, Utah Bennett, RN, MSN - Assistant Professor - Utah Valley University - Orem, Utah
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