Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses

How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Funerals?

The decisions Witnesses make concerning funerals are governed by deeply held convictions regarding death. So what principles guide their decisions?

How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Funerals?

The decisions Witnesses make concerning funerals are governed by deeply held convictions regarding death. So what principles guide their decisions?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus?

Consider why faith in Jesus is essential for true Christians.

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Call On People Who Already Have a Religion?

What motivates us to call on people who have their own religion?

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What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?

Get a summary of 15 of our basic beliefs.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus?

Consider why faith in Jesus is essential for true Christians.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe That They Have the One True Religion?

Did Jesus say there are many roads leading to salvation?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Feel That They Are the Only People Who Will Be Saved?

The Bible explains who have the opportunity for salvation.

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Tolerant of Other Religions?

Learn how tolerance identifies true Christians.

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Blood Transfusions?

There are many misconceptions about Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusions. Learn the facts about our beliefs in this area.

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Opposed to Vaccination?

Two Bible principles help to guide our personal decisions regarding immunization.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Creationism?

Did you know that some creationist ideas actually conflict with the Bible?

How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Science?

Are their beliefs compatible with scientific findings?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in the Old Testament?

Are parts of the Bible outdated? Find out how Christians can benefit from relevant history and practical advice in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Changed the Bible to Fit Their Beliefs?

Check the evidence for yourself.

Why Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Changed Some of Their Beliefs?

The need for adjustments should be no surprise. On a number of occasions in Bible times too, God’s worshippers had to alter their viewpoint.

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Use the Cross in Worship?

Although we are Christians, we do not use the cross in our worship. Why not?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Practice Interfaith?

What Biblical teachings guide them in answering this question?

How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Use Donations?

Do Witnesses use them to get rich?

Why Use the Name Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Consider where the name came from.

How Many of Jehovah’s Witnesses Are There Worldwide?

See how we compile statistics on the number of Witnesses.

Who Was the Founder of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Read why Charles Taze Russell was not the founder of a new religion.

How Is the Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses Financed?

We avoid the methods used by many churches.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Practice Tithing?

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses required to donate a specific amount of money?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have a Paid Clergy?

Is there a clergy-laity division? Who serve as ordained ministers?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Women Preachers?

What role do women play in the worldwide preaching work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses?

How Are Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Congregations Organized?

Find out how we receive Bible-based guidance and instruction through this arrangement.

What Is the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Are its members the leaders of our organization?

What Is the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society?

How is it connected to the work of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Respond to All Accusations Made Against Them?

In dealing with accusations and inquiries, Jehovah’s Witnesses follow Bible principles, endeavoring to discern whether it is “a time to be silent” or “a time to speak.”—Ecclesiastes 3:7.

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Go From Door to Door?

Learn what Jesus told his earliest disciples to do.

How Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Trained for Their Personal Ministry?

How do we learn to preach and teach?

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Trying to Earn Salvation by Their Door-to-Door Ministry?

Learn what we believe about salvation and how it is received.

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Call On People Who Already Have a Religion?

What motivates us to call on people who have their own religion?

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Speak With People Who Have Previously Said “I’m Not Interested”?

Their motive is always the same.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Pressure People to Change Religions?

Is the public preaching of Jehovah’s Witnesses proselytism? Are they trying to force others into religious conversion?

What Is the Bible Study Course Offered by Jehovah’s Witnesses?

With the free interactive program offered by Jehovah’s Witnesses, you can use any translation of the Bible. Feel free to invite your entire family or any friends to join you.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Do Missionary Work?

Who share in doing missionary work, and why? Do any receive special training for this work?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Women Preachers?

What role do women play in the worldwide preaching work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Call Their Meeting Place a Church?

Find out where the term “Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses” comes from and why we use it.

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Use the Cross in Worship?

Although we are Christians, we do not use the cross in our worship. Why not?

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?

Also called the Last Supper or the Memorial of Christ’s Death, it is the most sacred event for Jehovah’s Witnesses. Consider what the Bible says about this occasion.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Practice Interfaith?

What Biblical teachings guide them in answering this question?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Their Own Bible?

Using a variety of Bible translations can enhance your study of the Bible. Three points in particular make the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures worthy to include in your studies.

Is the New World Translation Accurate?

Why does the New World Translation differ from many other translations?

Have Jehovah’s Witnesses Changed the Bible to Fit Their Beliefs?

Check the evidence for yourself.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in the Old Testament?

Are parts of the Bible outdated? Find out how Christians can benefit from relevant history and practical advice in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Maintain Political Neutrality?

Are they a threat to national security?

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Respectfully Abstain From Participating in Nationalistic Ceremonies?

Are they making some kind of social or political statement?

What Happened to Jehovah’s Witnesses During the Time of the Holocaust?

You may be surprised by the answer.

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Go to War?

Jehovah’s Witnesses are known worldwide for refusing to go to war. Learn why we take this stand.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Assist With Disaster Relief?

Learn how we provide practical disaster relief assistance for fellow believers as well as others.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Medical Treatment?

Some people think Jehovah’s Witnesses reject all medical care. Is that true?

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Opposed to Vaccination?

Two Bible principles help to guide our personal decisions regarding immunization.

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Blood Transfusions?

There are many misconceptions about Jehovah’s Witnesses and blood transfusions. Learn the facts about our beliefs in this area.

How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Education?

What principles do Jehovah’s Witnesses keep in mind when making decisions about secular education?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Force Their Children to Adopt Their Faith?

Like most parents, Jehovah’s Witnesses want the best for their children. They teach their children what they think will benefit them.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Break Up Families or Build Them Up?

Jehovah’s Witnesses are sometimes accused of breaking up families. But do the Witnesses actually cause discord?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Rules About Dating?

Is dating just a form of recreation or something more?

How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Divorce?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses help couples deal with marital problems? Do congregation elders have to approve the divorce of a Witness?

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Ban Certain Movies, Books, or Songs?

What basic principles should a Christian weigh when selecting entertainment?

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Certain Holidays?

Consider three important questions regarding Jehovah’s Witnesses and holidays.

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas?

Many people celebrate Christmas despite knowing its origins. Find out why Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t.

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Easter?

Most view Easter as a Christian celebration. Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate it?

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Birthdays?

Consider four aspects of birthday celebrations that show why God is not pleased with them.

What Happens at a Wedding of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Individual circumstances may vary, but one main feature is the same.

Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?

Also called the Last Supper or the Memorial of Christ’s Death, it is the most sacred event for Jehovah’s Witnesses. Consider what the Bible says about this occasion.

How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Funerals?

The decisions Witnesses make concerning funerals are governed by deeply held convictions regarding death. So what principles guide their decisions?

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Christians?

Consider reasons why we are Christians, as well as how we differ from other religious groups called Christian.

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Protestants?

Two facts differentiate Jehovah’s Witnesses from other non-Catholic religions that are also called Christian.

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses an American Sect?

Consider four facts about this international organization.

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Zionists?

We base our beliefs on the Scriptures, which do not exalt any ethnic group over another.

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Cult?

Compare two common perceptions regarding cults with the facts about Jehovah’s Witnesses.

How Many of Jehovah’s Witnesses Are There Worldwide?

See how we compile statistics on the number of Witnesses.

How Do I Become One of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Matthew 28:19, 20 identifies three steps.

Am I Expected to Become One of Jehovah’s Witnesses if I Study the Bible With Them?

Jehovah’s Witnesses study the Bible free of charge with millions of people around the world. But if you study with us, do you have to become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses?