Overview of Jehovah's Witness Beliefs and Statistics

These flashcards cover key beliefs, statistics, and practices of Jehovah's Witnesses as outlined in the lecture notes.

Jehovah's Witness

A denomination known for its distinct beliefs regarding God, the Bible, and practices such as abstaining from holidays and blood transfusions.

239

The number of lands where Jehovah’s Witnesses worship.

8,699,048

The total number of Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide.

5,666,996

The number of free home Bible courses conducted by Jehovah's Witnesses.

19,721,672

The attendance at the annual Memorial of Christ’s death.

117,960

The number of Jehovah’s Witness congregations in the United States.

1,238,431

The number of ministers who teach the Bible among Jehovah's Witnesses.

Ratio of Jehovah’s Witnesses to population

1 to 272, indicating the proportion of Jehovah’s Witnesses compared to the general population.

What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe about Jesus?

They believe Jesus is the son of Jehovah, a Savior, and part of God's plan, but do not believe in the Holy Trinity.

Where do Jehovah's Witnesses pray?

In a Kingdom Hall, which is not led by clergy but by elders.

Jehovah's Witness view on holidays?

They do not celebrate holidays such as birthdays and Christmas, believing they hold Pagan roots or elevate individuals above God.

Blood transfusions according to Jehovah's Witnesses?

They believe blood represents life, abstaining from blood is a command from God, and shows respect for life.

What is the belief about resurrection?

They believe 144,000 will be resurrected to life in heaven, while others will live on earth.

View of death in Jehovah's Witness beliefs?

They believe that people who die pass out of existence and do not suffer in hell.

Marriage according to Jehovah's Witnesses?

They adhere to the standard of marriage as the union of one man and one woman, with divorce allowed only for sexual immorality.