what do jehovah witnesses believe about drinking?
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Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in drinking and dancing. Jehovah's Witnesses are not against parties, music, dancing and drinking of alcohol, as long as they are done in moderation.
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Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate holidays that they believe do not fit true Christianity. These include Christmas, Easter, and even birthdays. The Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Christ did not command his birth - or any birth - to be celebrated; he just wanted his death to be remembered.
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe salvation is a gift from God attained by being part of "God's organization" and putting faith in Jesus' ransom sacrifice. ... They believe in different forms of resurrection for two groups of Christians.
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The belief that humans become angels following death is not a part of Witness theology. Rather, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that angels are a unique creation, differing greatly in their nature and “their place in Jehovah's purpose,” and that God created them long before man appeared on the earth.
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Witnesses use the name “Jehovah” rather than “God,” and they focus their worship on Jehovah rather than on Jesus, whom they believe was Jehovah's only direct creation. The Holy Spirit is believed to be a force rather than a person.
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Unlike many other religions, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that death is not just the death of the physical body but also the death of the soul. “When a person dies, he ceases to exist. ... Witnesses believe that 144,000 of Jesus' most faithful followers will be resurrected to rule with Him after the Earth is destroyed.
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BELIEFS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE Jehovah's Witnesses accept medial and surgical treatment. They do not adhere to so-called “faith healing” and are not opposed to the practice of medicine.
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Is it religious? Alcoholics Anonymous has only one requirement for membership and that is the desire to stop drinking. ... Many members believe in a god, and we have members that come from and practice all sorts of religions; but also many are atheist or agnostic, so don't be put off.
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe their allegiance belongs to God's Kingdom, which they view as an actual government. ... Witnesses are taught that they should obey laws of the governments where they live unless such laws conflict with their beliefs, such as operating covertly in countries where their activities are banned.
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Witnesses' funerals are simple, humble affairs. Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the excessive glorification of a person. That is why they do not celebrate major holidays or birthdays. The service may be an open or closed casket.
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe salvation is a gift from God attained by being part of "God's organization" and putting faith in Jesus' ransom sacrifice. They do not believe in predestination or eternal security. They believe in different forms of resurrection for two groups of Christians.
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe that: God the Father (whose name is Jehovah) is "the only true God". Jesus Christ is his firstborn son, is inferior to God, and was created by God. The Holy Spirit is not a person; it is God's active force.
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe God is the Creator and Supreme Being. Witnesses reject the Trinity doctrine, which they consider unscriptural. They view God as the Father, an invisible spirit "person" separate from the Son, Jesus Christ. ... Witnesses teach that God must be distinguished by his personal name—Jehovah.
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The Bible does not forbid drinking alcohol, but it does warn against dangers of drinking too much, engaging in immoral behavior, and other consequences of alcohol abuse.
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They can't according to Theravada Buddhism. Not only monks, even Buddhists can't drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol is violation one of the five precepts.
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They also do not celebrate traditional Christian holy days, such as Christmas, or birthdays. Jehovah's Witnesses accept medial and surgical treatment. They do not adhere to so-called “faith healing” and are not opposed to the practice of medicine.
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Jehovah's Witnesses follow the model of "first-century" Christians, subscribing to Bible principles in the Old and New Test-aments that guide every aspect of their lives. They believe that God's kingdom is coming soon and will bring peace on earth. They don't vote or serve in the military.