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Additionally, who managed the universe during the three days when Jesus was deceased? Answer: Implicit in the question is the assumption that death signifies non-existence; in other words, asserting that Jesus died implies that God ceased to exist, which is impossible. The issue lies in the fact that this particular definition or interpretation of death … Continue reading QUESTION – If Jesus is considered to be God, then the question arises: How is it possible for God to die?
Summary: The Watchtower Society teaches that Christmas is a pagan holiday and therefore advises Christians not to observe it in any way. To the contrary, Christmas is a Christian holiday that replaced a pagan holiday. Christians are not obligated to observe Christmas, but they may do so as long as they do so in a … Continue reading ANSWERS TO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES #24: Is Christmas Pagan?
Summary: The Watchtower Society teaches that God strongly disapproves of birthday celebrations (and nearly all annual holidays). It claims that these annual observances are pagan and contrary to biblical principles. A closer examination shows that there is nothing inherently pagan about birthday celebrations and that there is no basis in Scripture for condemning the practice. … Continue reading ANSWERS TO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES #23: Does God Disapprove of Birthdays?
Summary: The Watchtower Society teaches that giving or receiving blood transfusions is a violation of the biblical command not to eat blood and that God therefore condemns blood transfusions even to save a person’s life. Jehovah’s Witnesses face being ostracized from the religion and their family relationships strained if they accept a blood transfusion. This … Continue reading ANSWERS TO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES #22: Does God Forbid Blood Transfusions?
Summary: The Watchtower Society teaches that “hell” is just the common grave of humanity. The only punishment for unrepentant wicked people will be annihilation—simply ceasing to exist. This article is part of a series that explains the doctrines of Jehovah’s Witnesses in detail and shows why those teachings are not in harmony with the facts … Continue reading ANSWERS TO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES #21: Is Hell the Grave?
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