Jehovah's Witness Comparison
Assignment-#2 Report on the Religious Field Research
Sean Gregory
Professor: Jim Hewitt
World Religion-212
A comparison of Christian beliefs to those Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses religion itself is relatively young in years. The religion was founded in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 1879 by Charles Take Russell. Its practicing members total an estimated 6.95 million people, year to date. Its current headquarters is in Brooklyn, New York, where the governing body of elders is located. Although constantly under scrutiny by various other religions, Jehovah’s Witnesses have continued to grow over the past 200 years . (Willis 2006)
For the purpose of the paper, I spoke in depth to Mr. Robert Knauff a …show more content…
Jehovah is considered to be the personal name of God, the only true god, and the creator of all things. Catholics however, do not have a personal name , only recognizing God as God. (Holden 2007) His outstanding qualities are love, justice, wisdom and power. A witness is an individual who states facts from direct personal knowledge or views of truths of which he/she is convinced of. Thus, the term “ Jehovah’s Witness”, which describes someone that proclaims the truth that Jehovah is a loving and just God, deserving of our love and obedience. Both religions follow Jesus Christ, and put faith in the sacrifice he provided for the salvation of mankind. That he is the Son of God. Mr. Caniff stated, Jesus rules as King of God’s Heavenly Kingdom, which will soon bring peace on earth . Jesus has never claimed equality with God and is not a part of a Trinity. He is not omniscient or omnipresent. Jesus was a created being, who god created everything else …show more content…
Odes the Jehovah’s require donations or have private finding to keep in operation. I explained how various other religions, like the catholic church, accepted money donations at service, or used both radio and television to spread the word of God to accept funds. Mr. Knauff advised there are no collections made at a Jehovah’s “meeting”, and members are not required to donate. Voluntary donations, however, can be made in containers clearly marked throughout the meeting place. There are no paid clergy, and meeting places are generally considered modest. It is a personal decision to donate, whether toward local expenses or other things. Financial reports are given for the information of the entire congregation, not just the men. Obviously, there were some significant differences
Sean Gregory
Professor: Jim Hewitt
World Religion-212
A comparison of Christian beliefs to those Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses religion itself is relatively young in years. The religion was founded in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 1879 by Charles Take Russell. Its practicing members total an estimated 6.95 million people, year to date. Its current headquarters is in Brooklyn, New York, where the governing body of elders is located. Although constantly under scrutiny by various other religions, Jehovah’s Witnesses have continued to grow over the past 200 years . (Willis 2006)
For the purpose of the paper, I spoke in depth to Mr. Robert Knauff a …show more content…
Jehovah is considered to be the personal name of God, the only true god, and the creator of all things. Catholics however, do not have a personal name , only recognizing God as God. (Holden 2007) His outstanding qualities are love, justice, wisdom and power. A witness is an individual who states facts from direct personal knowledge or views of truths of which he/she is convinced of. Thus, the term “ Jehovah’s Witness”, which describes someone that proclaims the truth that Jehovah is a loving and just God, deserving of our love and obedience. Both religions follow Jesus Christ, and put faith in the sacrifice he provided for the salvation of mankind. That he is the Son of God. Mr. Caniff stated, Jesus rules as King of God’s Heavenly Kingdom, which will soon bring peace on earth . Jesus has never claimed equality with God and is not a part of a Trinity. He is not omniscient or omnipresent. Jesus was a created being, who god created everything else …show more content…
Odes the Jehovah’s require donations or have private finding to keep in operation. I explained how various other religions, like the catholic church, accepted money donations at service, or used both radio and television to spread the word of God to accept funds. Mr. Knauff advised there are no collections made at a Jehovah’s “meeting”, and members are not required to donate. Voluntary donations, however, can be made in containers clearly marked throughout the meeting place. There are no paid clergy, and meeting places are generally considered modest. It is a personal decision to donate, whether toward local expenses or other things. Financial reports are given for the information of the entire congregation, not just the men. Obviously, there were some significant differences