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Do Jehovah Witnesses practice abstinence?
No hanky panky. Premarital sex is strictly prohibited. It’s not uncommon for a religion to preach abstinence before marriage but the Jehovah’s Witnesses take this commandment a step further.
Can I date a Jehovah Witness?
Dating is taken seriously within the Jehovah’s Witness sites; it’s considered a step toward marriage and is only acceptable to date people of the same faith. For for reason, the potentially casual nature of for dating is frowned upon by some but not necessarily forbidden.
Are Jehovah Witnesses allowed to date?
Dating within the Faith Church rules indicate that individuals should only date other witnesses of Jehovah. It is not recommended to date outside the faith; in fact, it is prohibited, although not enforced in all families. Dating someone in secret is considered a deception to the church.
What are some of the practices of Jehovah’s Witnesses?
One of the more controversial practices of the Jehovah’s Witnesses is that of “shunning” or “disfellowshipping” certain members or former members. Critics of this practice, most of whom are former Witnesses who have been disfellowshipped, have argued that the practice is divisive and emotionally damaging.
Can a Jehovah’s Witness study the Bible?
“I am studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses, and one thing I read on your website said that the Jehovah’s Witnesses are not allowed to study the Bible on their own without Watchtower literature. However, the Jehovah’s Witness brothers I study with often encourage me to read and study the Bible whenever I get the chance, even if I’m by myself.
How often does a Jehovah’s Witness congregation meet?
Congregations usually consist of less than 200 members, and most Witnesses attend the Kingdom Hall closest to their home. {5} Jehovah’s Witnesses usually meet three times per week: once on Sunday and twice during the week.
Where can I find hospital protocol for Jehovah’s Witnesses?
The Hospital Liaison Committee of Jehovah’s Witnesses have a folder that it distributes. Included in this folder is a document entitled Hospital Protocol for Treating Jehovah’s Witnesses (see below) and several articles and documents clarifying their stand and citing examples of successes in caring for patients without using blood.