The Russellites
Religion is one of the elements of building a solid society consequently an absolute nation. Theses beliefs have inspired numerous prominent figures to make changes in their respective timelines. However, religions are notorious for causing inhumane tragedies such as wars, rebellions, activism, and most especially death sentences for people who chose to defy these so-called beliefs. Additionally, religions are highly recognized as one of the major reasons cultism exists. Naturally, these cults were lead by people who are blind-sided of what religion truly is. However, in modern days, some religions were still able to thrive, and disseminate their teachings throughout the globe such as Jehovah’s Witness.
The Origin of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah’s Witnesses originated from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 19th century. Its founder, Charles Taaze Russel, was before a leader of bible studies in Pittsburgh. He also founded the Bible Students movement which influenced the Jehovah’s movement. Finally, when he started to disagree with the Christian traditions, the Jehovah’s Witnesses was born.
Jehovah’s Witness are most well known for denying the trinity, the deity of Christ, the personhood of holy spirit, and the doctrine of eternal punishment.
Jehovah’s Witness’ Beliefs:
In God
- Worships the one true and Almighty God, the creator, which name is Jehovah. They believe that he is the God of Moses, Abraham, and Jesus.
In Bible
- Recognizes the bible as God’s inspired message to humans. Beliefs are all based from all its book which includes both “Old Testament” and “New Testament.”
In Heaven
- Jehovah God, Jesus Christ, and the faithful angels reside in the spirit realm. Believes that a relatively small number of people – 144,00 – will be resurrected to life in heaven to rule with Jesus in Kingdom.
In Earth
- God created the earth to mankind’s eternal home.
In Death
- People who die pass out of existence. They do not suffer from a fiery hell of torment.
Chastisement of Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Jehovah’s Witness movement’s leaders have been heavily accused of performing doctrinal inconsistencies and making doctrinal reversals, making failed predictions, mistranslating the Bible, harshly treating former Jehovah’s Witnesses, and leading the Jehovah’s Witness movement in an autocratic and coercive manner. Jehovah’s Witnesses have also been criticized because they reject blood transfusions, even in life-threatening medical situations, and for failing to report cases of sexual abuse to the authorities.
Dark Side of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Preaching
• It is compulsory to preach at least 8 hours per month for the members of Jehovah’s Witness. If anyone failed to fill the required time, they will receive a call from their elders to try and encourage them to do better on their ministry; and if they failed, they are labeled as “bad association” by fellow members.
Conversion
• Jehovah’s Witnesses are popular for striking a conversations, but not for a casual interaction, but more of their way to convert someone.
Family
• In a Jehovah’s Witness household, if one is not a member of the said religion, this specific family member is usually shunned by others. Meaning to say, other family members will avoid association as much as possible until he or she is a member of the religion.
Relationship
• Jehovah’s Witness are discouraged to form a bond or relationship to an individual who is not part of their religion.
Holidays
• Jehovah’s Witness do not celebrate any common Christian holidays such as Christmas, Birthdays, New Year’s Day and ETC.