Interestingly, each religious denomination entails various laws and regulations that believers must abide by. Last week, I discussed with my theology students each denomination and the rules in the doctrine. One of my students expressed her interest in joining the Jehovah’s Witnesses and asked for the specific rules to adhere to. I was interested in … Read more
Last year, I was particularly drawn to learning about the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ opinions about dating when one of my students fell in love with one of the members. He asked me for advice on what he should do because he was unsure if that denomination allowed their members to date. Although I had learned about … Read more
In one of my theology classes, a student asked whether Jehovah’s Witnesses get vaccinated. His question triggered a spark of interest among other students. Others believed they did, while others were unsure. Based on my deep understanding of the bible and a clear knowledge of their beliefs, I was able to come up with an … Read more
Ever since I was young, Medical practitioners have always handled patients of the Jehovah’s Witnesses religion with care and caution. Days ago, I visited a hospital, and along the corridors, I overheard a doctor telling a nurse that his patient refused to be blood transfused because it is against Jehovah’s Witnesses’ doctrines. This intrigued me … Read more
As someone who has studied many Christian denominations, Jehovah’s Witnesses have always intrigued me for their unorthodox financial policies since there is a lot of discussion surrounding the topic in the media. Many news articles and reports have claimed the organization earns billions, but I endeavored to find out the truth for myself. Speaking with … Read more
In one of our weekly bible discussions, someone asked whether Jehovah’s Witnesses are allowed to have liquor. His question triggered an interesting argument among members. Some asserted that they didn’t; others said that they did. From my theological background, I had an exhaustive understanding of their beliefs and was, therefore, able to handle the question. … Read more
Out of respect, I always stop and listen to Jehovah’s Witnesses. As a theologian, I’m always ready to learn about the biblical perspectives of different Christian denominations. Last month on a Saturday afternoon, three Jehovah’s Witnesses knocked on my door and I let them in. We had such a spirited discussion that I invited them … Read more
In the last Good Friday we had, a member of our brother’s team brought up the topic of Jehovah’s Witnesses not celebrating this festival. A heated debate commenced as many had questions about why this group did not take part in the holiday. Some said the group did not believe in Christ’s resurrection while others … Read more
Recently, a member of our online forum said that all his life, he thought Seventh-Day Adventists and Jehovah’s Witnesses were the same. Surprisingly, many members were not aware of the key differences that make each of the denominations unique. Having explored the two denominations in Theology School, I was able to clear the confusion. I … Read more
As a Christian, I wanted to invite our Jehovah’s Witness neighbours to Thanksgiving dinner at our house. I approached the dad to extend him the invitation. The guy politely declined and told me it’s because it goes against his beliefs. I invited him to my house so he could tell me why Thanksgiving is considered … Read more