What are some similarities between Islam and Jehovah's Witnesses?

Answer 1

The real name for Mormons is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - or LDS for short.

The only similarity between Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses is that both knock on doors to talk to people and they both believe in God and the Bible - though Later-day saints use the King James version and JW's have their own version.

Answer 2

Despite what a lot of mainstream Christians think there are a few similar beliefs.

Witnesses believe:

**Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus is God's son - He is the key to our salvation - He was born of a virgin

**Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus died for our sins - He was raised on the 3rd day - He rules from heaven

**Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus is the way to the Father

**Jehovah's Witnesses believe The Bible is the inspired word of God - Satan is chief opposer - Satan currently rules the world - Armageddon will end his rule -

That's some of the similar things.

We differ on the following (among others)

We don't believe in the Trinity doctrine

We don't support war, saluting flags, pledging allegiance or voting. (Jesus said we are to keep separate from the world and to support only God's incoming Kingdom)

We also don't believe in things like tithing or paying our 'leaders' The Bible states that each should do their own work, and that because we received free we must give freely. All our work is supported by volunteer time and donations.

We don't believe in abortion, fornication, homosexuality, sex before marriage or living together before marriage.

We don't believe that it's wrong to have a drink of alcohol (it's over indulgence that causes problems) we don't smoke or do drugs of any kind (except for the prescribed ones of course) We also have a high opinion about dress and grooming which is why we always look neat and tidy. We believe that if we are truly representing the God of the Universe then we should act like it.

We don't profess to be perfect...just trying our hardest to do the right thing.

Answer 3

There are similarities only in the way services are conducted, in that in both there is prayer, readings from scripture, a talk and similar activities. Jehovah's Witness worship does not have a liturgical basis like Anglican worship, nor are any robes worn. However, underlying the mechanics of worship, there could be no bigger gulf in the two religions. In Anglicanism members of the Anglican Church are part of the worldwide Christian Church that accepts Jesus as Lord, regards the Trinity as a central tenet of faith, accepting as Jesus Christ as a person, along with the Holy Spirit, of the Trinity as revealed in scripture. However, Jehovah's Witnesses, by their own admission, deny the existence of the Trinity and deny the divinity of Jesus Christ, calling him a 'demigod' contrary to scripture. Their religion (as many Christians regard them as not being of the Christian religion because of their denial of Christ's Lordship) was founded by Charles Taize Russell in the 19th Century, who revisited old Arian theology declared heretical by the early church fathers, some of whom enjoyed a direct descent from the apostles themselves. JWs therefore adopted this Arian theology, and, over the years the Watchtower organisation has developed in such a way that most mainstream Christians in the world regard the JW movement as a cult, and a rather sinister cult at that. Therefore, while there may be some similarities in the mechanics of worship between Anglicans and JWs, there are great differences in just what that worship means and to whom the worship is given.

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's son and that he is ruling as king in heaven. Jehovah's Witnesses give their worship to Jehovah who is God and not to Jesus who is God's son.

Answer 4

Both believe a more or less Arian view of Jesus. That is, they accept that he was fully human. They also believe he was some kind of special human, someone more important than the majority of us. But they do not believe that he was God.

This view of Jesus affects how both groups perceive his death. Muslims do not believe that Jesus was ever crucified. Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe that his death had any power to effect human salvation. Therefore both groups have a soteriology based on the idea of salvation by works.

Recently, the Jehovah's Witnesses have shifted away from this traditional doctrine, and many of them now believe in salvation by grace. However, they still officially deny the deity of Jesus.

Answer 5

Presbyterians and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) have many similarities.

First and foremost, both believe in and worship Jesus Christ. They both believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior and Redeemer of mankind.

Both read and preach from the Bible. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints uses the King James Version, while various Presbyterian Churches may use different versions, depending on their preference.

Both practice baptism. Mormons are baptized by immersion at age 8 or older. Presbyterian churches may have different baptism practices, but many also use immersion baptism, often around age 12.

Both practice the "Lord's Supper" (also known as communion or sacrament). The Mormons do this at every Sunday service, some Presbyterian congregations do it every service, and others once monthly or several times a year.

Both the Mormons and the Presbyterians hold their main worship services on Sunday, and most congregations of both also have focus groups for various people within the congregation, such as Sunday School, Youth Groups, Women's Bible Studies, etc.

You can compare and contrast these denominations through their official websites at the "Related Links" below.

Answer 6

Some similarities between Jehovah's Witnesses and other mainstream Christian religions:

• Belief in the whole Bible as the written word of God
• The historical events described in the Bible actually happened
• Jesus was a divine being before he was a human
• That Jesus Christ came to Earth to die for the sins of mankind
• That salvation depends on having faith in that sacrifice
• Jesus was then resurrected and went back to Heaven
• Hope that some day God will intervene and destroy the wicked ruining the Earth
• Satan the Devil is the enemy of God
• Some humans go to Heaven at some point after they die

Answer 7

Seriously! Mormons are Christians, we believe in Jesus Christ and God!

Answer 8

There are no similarities between Jehovah's Witnesses and Sikhs.