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When and by whom was it founded? |
1879s by Charles Taze Russel. It’s built on the Bible and some consider them Christians |
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How are they different from other Christians? |
Their view of the trinity is deferent. There is a difference between Jesus and god, Jesus is not god. |
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What do they believe concerning time? |
We are in the last time before Armageddon judgement day. They have guessed the date a number of times, but been wrong both times. |
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What will happen on judgement day? |
144,000 people will go to heaven, another group will be resurrected on earth. |
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What is their duty? |
To bear witness and make sure their teachings are spread, eg. Through literature and magazines. |
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What du they refuse? |
Military service and blood transfusions (In bible most thing it means not to eat meat, but jehova’s think it means no blood transfusions as well) |
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Do they celebrate Christmas or birthdays? |
No |
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What do they think about politics? |
People of faith should not be involved. Therefore they don’t vote |
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How many? |
8 mil 22000 in Sweden |
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Why have they been banned? |
Partly for not serving in military, partly for not supporting politics etc. |
