Jehovah's Witnesses

Sicurella, a member of Jehovah’s witnesses, petitioned the right to sign up for Selective Service Program and fighting in any sort of physical war. The Selective Service Programs requires all men over the age of 18 to sign up or face criminal punishment The U.S. Court of Appeals 7th circuit ruled in favor of the selective service system and that Sicurella should be forced to sign up for and participate in the military draft. Issues Sicurella believed that as Jehovah’s witness he should be…

When I made the decision to be baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I dedicated my life to serving God and I realized just how much fulfillment I could gain from living an unselfish and balanced life. Ever since I was a little girl, I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. The Jehovah's Witnesses are a unique religious group with many elements that are somewhat atypical of a normal christian religion. One such element is the way one joins the group. Instead of the traditional baptism at birth…

The "Bible Students" formed into smaller groups, and still exist in North America, South America, Europe and some African nations. In 1931, “Jehovah’s Witnesses” became the official name given by Rutherford, distinguishing them from the "Bible Students" Russell started. Jehovah's Witnesses still credit Pastor Russell as their founder, but Rutherford was truly their founder. Between 1918 and 1929, independent fellowships formed, including the Dawn Bible Students Association…

Blood transfusion is a process in which blood is injected from one healthy human being to a patient; whom might be losing too much blood or suffering from an illness that requires more blood. This medical procedure is crucial in saving numerous lives. The first successful human-to-human blood transfusion was performed by James Blundell in 1818, yet a large number of patients had died because of wrong blood transfusion operations. The great discovery of Karl Landsteiner’s classification of ABO…

Christianity Through the Eyes of a Jehovah’s Witness At the Human Library, I talked to Kristen, a Jehovah’s Witness, since I wanted to learn more about their religion. It was Kristen’s second time to the Lone Star College-Kingwood’s Human Library event. She was very knowledgeable about her religion and answered all of the questions I had afterwards. She cited multiple passages in The Bible such as Revelations 22, Revelations 20, and 2 Timothy 3, and I found there was virtually nothing I knew…

The two ethnic groups, excluding Jews, that were targeted were the Gypsies and the Jehovah’s witnesses. In an article from the Gale Virtual Reference Library it states, “The total number of German and Austrian Gypsies who were deported and/or interned in camps was about 33,500. Most of them were eventually killed.” The persecution of the gypsies…

Blood transfusions have become an integral and important component in the Health Care system and treatment plans. For some people, this one procedure can mean the difference between life and death. Jehovah’s Witness are a Christian religion that does not accept blood products. To do so means being excommunicated from the church, even when the transfusion was given while the patient was unconscious. This puts health care workers, specifically emergency department doctors, in a very tough position…

a symbol of everything you want." Of course, one's symbol does not have to be a who, but also, a what. My symbol is the worldwide organization of Jehovah's Witnesses (I will also refer to it as God’s Kingdom). To me, the organization represents family, love, and The worldwide organization of Jehovah's Witnesses represents family. Jehovah's Witnesses follow God's word, for example, when a man and woman are married "they will become one flesh" (New World Translation of The Holy Scriptures Genesis…

many average things families would do watch tv, support the military, or even give other religions a chance, etc. Not all families do these things either, but some of these rules could lead to issues growing up like a big one I noticed is Jehovah Witnesses are not allowed to salute the flag because it shows salvation towards the states or to its leader, but not god. This could lead to problems when in an educational institution, there are many patriotic families out there that would not condone…

in very severe ways. Many religions completely approve medical attention, and support it. However, other religions deny some health care services due to their personal beliefs. The three most outstanding religions that deny medical care are Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists and The Faith Tabernacle Congregation. Even though the denying of medical treatment affects adults as well, the major concern is on children. Because parents hold legal responsibility over their children, they are…