RE: Jehovah Witness Beliefs
by: Tunja - 20-06-08 09:52
Mum has opened a dialogue with you. Take advantage of this and talk to her. Remember equal opportunities applies to allowing the Jehovah's witness their beliefs.
You would not make a pork casserole and expect Jewish children to eat it as well would you? You would offer them a similar but alternative meal.
Witness beliefs differ from other mainstream Christian faiths in several areas. They do not believe in the Holy Trinity, but believe in Satan as an active force responsible for the worlds problems. Although they do not celebrate Christmas or Easter they remember Christ’s death.
Witnesses do not celebrate any holidays or festivals belonging to another religion with the exception of Christ’s death (Memorial) and this includes Christmas, Easter, Halloween, New Year, Sukkot, Mothers Day, Diwali, Valentines Day, Guy Fawkes etc. Witnesses believe these originate from false religions and that God disapproves of them.
Although wishing a Witness ‘Happy Birthday’ or ‘Happy Christmas may cause offence to some, they respect the right of others to celebrate these holidays. When planning your activities remember children do not celebrate birthdays, this includes eating any birthday cakes or exchanging birthday presents and cards. However, other gifts can be exchanged at different times of the year.