well what im trying to find out is how do they believe the world will end?

There are 2 things that I can not understand about JWs and maybe you can help me understand.

1. The origin of the translation of Jehovah.

I understand its from the Hebrew tetragrammaton which is the letters YHWH, most often pronounced Yahweh, but how does it become Jehovah. I read a WatchTower called the Divine Name. After all the discussing on why we should call god jehovah it ended with no one really knows Gods name. Isn't that blasphemy? and if so then the whole religion is blasphemy.

2. Jesus's crucifixion to this day is represented by a cross but yet Jehovah witnesses say Jesus died on a torture stake. The early doctrine when Charles Russell first began publications showed Jesus on a cross. My answer was it changed because of a new light and crosses do not represent Jesus dying for our sins.

If you look up cremation on the computer, you find it is thought to be of Pagan Origin.. Why are you so against some things Pagan but not all things Pagan.. ????

Most ancient men Abraham Issac Jacob were buried not cremated.. What say you???

Jehovah's Witnesses pray only to Jehovah God in the name of Jesus. They are able to pray directly to God Jehovah due to the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

at matthew 26.39 it says: going a little farther he (jesus christ) fell on his face and prayed:" my father if it be possible, let this cup pass from me, nevertheless not as i will, but as thou wilt.(if the father and the son were not distinct individuals such a prayer would have been meaningless. Jesus would have been praying to himself, and his will would of necessity have been the father's will.

#1. If one is to proclaim to have "true" grace, one does not attack others for having a different belief. Preaching the truth of the Bible without grace is just brutality. The Christian's job is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ (the Good News about Christ) in a gentle and respectful way.

#2. Not only did Jesus turn water into wine, but the apostle Paul actually advised Peter ( I think, it could've been Timothy, can't remember exactly off the top of my head) to drink a bit of wine to "settle his stomach." The principal there being that drinking is ok in moderation and when used for medicinal purposes.

#3. The word "trinity" is never actually found in the Bible, but that does not mean the Bible does not teach us about it. The word God used in the Bible is actually "Godhead." The Bible is filled with God telling us that the Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit are one. The word "Trinity" is in my humble opinion, just one of two things. a) another word for "Godhead." or b) a word to simplify saying "Father, Son and the Holy Spirit." Either way, both are Biblically acceptable and do not conflict with what God teaches us in the Bible.

I would encourage anyone who is even remotely interested in or curious about God to seek Him out and ask God to give you the answers. Say a prayer when you have some private time, make it real, not religious. Just talk to God and sincerely ask Him to reveal Himself to you. Then, be patient, wait and watch.

Jesus said if we seek we shall find. He doesn't lie and He is 100% true. Jesus also said we should come to Him if we have burdens and are weary and He would give us rest; that He would teach and guide us and for us not to worry because His way is easy and His burdens for us are light.

It's not about religion. It's not about me. It's not about you. It's not about being perfect. It's about a relationship with Christ that will last an eternity. It's about a free gift of everlasting life that is yours for the taking, no strings attached. We are saved from judgement by what Jesus did for us. He paid the price. We get the gift. It's as simple as that. The rest of the journey is between you and God.

Please don't misunderstand me. I'm not trying to convince anyone. I'm just inviting you to open your heart to Jesus and let "Him" to the convincing. You really have nothing to lose. :)

Peace and God bless from a servant in Christ.

Salvation is by GRACE! Not by works! Works for the expansion of Kingdom of God shall be motivated by the LOVE of the peoples for God's sovereignty! And it shall not be driven in the fear of not getting a place in heaven!

Why do you question the existence of TRINITY when the Bible stated very clearly GOD exists as GOD the FATHER, GOD THE SON & GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT?! Wake up Jehovah witnesses! Twisting the word of GOD and preaching false message is definitely a SIN!

Worst still, why do you call yourself a believer of JESUS when you guys questioned the existence of TRINITY?!

If you read the Bible it stated the dead know nothing and Jesus even says when Lazarus died he was just asleep. And God says the meek will inherit the earth, not we all go to heaven. And about the drinking thing Jesus turned water into wine. If it was wrong to drink, would he have done that? And what about crosses? Isn't that an idol? what does the Bible say about that? Everyone who celebrates Christmas is celebrating a pagan holiday. Look up the origin of Christmas. Its not about Jesus at all

How could you believe that Jesus already came in 1914? The Bible says that He will come like a thief at night and take those who believed and ACCEPTED Jesus Christ in their hearts. The Bible clearly says that Jesus is the son of GOD, it also states the divine trinity. For the love of everyone around you i think you should read the whole Bible without deletions in it and see that you too can go to heaven by accepting Jesus Christ in your heart and doing what He wants a personal relationship with him. Plus the Bible says to stay away from drinking... that alters your normal state of mind. The bible was not made for man's interpretation but rather to live a straight life before Him. The Bile says that not by works you will be saved. The bible is clear that once you die you are judged you either go to heaven or hell. We have a soul and i can say that He has helped me in life, i have felt peace that i could not find in religion only in His word of truth.

Is it appropriate to send flowers to a memorial service?

In answer to a question already posted: "How are J[ehovah's] W[itnesses'] funerals observed?"

Answer: Funerals or memorial services conducted by Jehovah's Witnesses are generally moderate in length, conservative in tone, and feature little ritual. Usually a lay minister will discuss highlights of the individual's life, often drawing particular attention to values, qualities or life experiences from which friends and family can draw practical lessons for their own lives. Jehovah's Witnesses prefer a modest approach and do not eulogize in the sense of offering extreme or prolonged praise. The service usually concludes with some discussion of what the person believed about death. As appropriate, this might include biblical references to their hope in a resurrection, the condition of the dead, or why God allows good people to suffer from illness or tragedy. Jehovah's Witnesses tend to be practical in their approach and use the sad occasion as impetus to personally reflect on the fragility of life and how they are using their own lives.

There may be other variations in line with local custom, the expressed wishes of the deceased, or family requests. This might range from limited use of religious music to personal comments from Jehovah's Witnesses that may have known the deceased. Sometimes, in Canada, a picture of the person is featured at the entrance along with a guest register. Congregants often gather for light refreshments following the service either using facilities at the house of worship, known as a Kingdom Hall, at the home of a relative, or in another location.

Like the service itself, where interment follows the service, the minister does not have any specific ritual at the graveside. He may make very brief comments, usually reading one or two Bible verses and offering a prayer, before allowing the family a few minutes of private reflection.

Jehovah's Witnesses do not have any religious objection to cremation. They have no specific religious requirements with regard to burial. They do not ascribe religious significance to the color of flowers or clothing. Since Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the persistence of an immortal soul, they do not speak directly to the dead either at the graveside or at the open casket. Jehovah's Witnesses do not shave their heads in mourning in lands where that is culturally popular.

The Kingdom Hall is usually surprisingly comfortable for persons who have never been there before. There are no iconic religious symbols such as crosses that might make non-Christians uncomfortable. Jehovah's Witnesses never have collections during any service. Since most regularly scheduled services are in the form of Bible lectures or classroom-style discussions, in the West, the room is usually well lit, the seating is fairly comfortable, and the decor is not unlike a comparable meeting space offered for business meetings in a hotel. Elsewhere, such as the Third World, the standard will be neat, tidy, and in line with community expectations for a well-maintained, modest place of religious education typical of that country.

Jehovah's Witnesses usually dress for services in a business-like manner. Gentlemen typically wear business suits. Women typically wear dresses or suites with skirts. Guests, however, will not feel uncomfortable or unwelcome however they choose to dress. There is no clergy/laity divide and so members often address each other with the term “brother” or “sister”. A visitor, however, need not feel pressed to use the convention.

Aside from the possible use of a hymn at which point the audience may be explicitly asked to stand, a visitor need not worry about any other ritual. Visitors will find themselves particularly comfortable if they bring their own copy of the the Bible but even this is not necessary. Services usually end in a conservative but heartfelt prayer to their heavenly Father, God.

I've been a jehovah witnesses for 18 years now and most of the things a said here are true but... we CAN DRINK just as long as we don't get drunk or buzzed and we never vote or celebrate thanksgiving at all. We don't celebrate thanksgiving because we feel that we should be thankful everyday for what god has gave us and not just one day out of the year.

How are JW funerals observed?