Religion and Ethnic Diversity
RELIGON AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY The religious beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses are in some ways similar to those of Christians. For example, Jehovah’s Witnesses rely on the authority of the Bible, worship only one living God, and believe in Jesus’ death and resurrection for salvation. Some other beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses differ from Christianity, most of all their rejection of the doctrine of the Trinity and the existence of Hell. Jehovah’s Witnesses also have a stronger apocalyptic expectation than most Christians-since the founding of the group, Witnesses have been expecting the imminent arrival of Armageddon and the end times. It is also referred to as “the last days.’ Jehovah’s Witnesses disagree with the Christian belief that Jesus was “truly lord, and man.” Along with their rejection of the doctrine of the Trinity, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not agree with Christianity that the Holy Spirit is “God’s active force.” Like most Christians, Jehovah’s Witnesses trace humanity’s current situation to the sin of the first man and woman, Adam and Eve in the Garden.
Jehovah’s Witnesses consider themselves to be true Christians, but most Christians disagree. The feeling between the two is mutual; however, Jehovah’s Witnesses also do not consider other Christian groups true Christians. The Jehovah’s Witnesses originate in the United States their native roots dating back to the teachings of Charles Taze Russell, a minister from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the 1870s. Jehovah’s Witness do not advertise via the media. They chose to remain separate from most popular culture. The members passionate proselytizing and controversial doctrines have made the organization noticeable throughout the nation. As a result of their religious contributes the Jehovah’s Witnesses have left an imprint on American culture. Many court cases brought by