Inside The World Of Dating As A Jehovah’s Witness (2024)

FAQs

What are the rules for Jehovah Witnesses dating? ›

Believers say that dating someone without the intention of marriage can often lead to temptation and deception that can deter people from their belief. As in most Christ-based religions, premarital sex is forbidden to Jehovah`s Witnesses.

Wives should be submissive to their husbands and husbands are to have deep respect and love for their wives, and are instructed to listen to them on all matters. Husbands are instructed to treat their wives as Jesus treated his followers. He should not hurt or mistreat his family in any way.

Remember, Witnesses can only date other Witnesses, and that's not a suggestion, that's a rule. And if you break that rule, there are consequences.

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Jehovah's Witnesses are also known for their refusal of blood transfusions; for not participating in politics or bearing arms; and for not celebrating Christmas, Easter or birthdays. The name Jehovah's Witnesses is said to identify both God and their mission. In Isaiah 43:10 God says: “You are my witnesses.”

'Two witness rule'

Jehovah's Witnesses' congregational judicial policies require the testimony of two material witnesses to establish a perpetrator's serious sin in the absence of confession.

Monogamy between one man and one woman and sex only within marriage are requirements in the Witness religion. But Witnesses do permit divorce in certain cases, believing that the only valid ground for divorce and remarriage is adultery. Divorce is not allowed except in extremely limited circ*mstances.

This is why Jehovah's witnesses don't marry outside the faith! JW'S are prohibited from marrying non members. Although they will not disfellowshipped, they will be seen as weak members.

Due to their belief in God's kingdom as the only legitimate form of governance, Jehovah's Witnesses do not participate in political activities, such as voting in elections. They refrain from saluting the flag of any country or singing nationalistic songs, which they believe are forms of worship.

Those who leave the faith are called "apostates" and are "disfellowshipped", a term for formal expulsion and shunning, where members are "prohibited from talking, and even from saying 'hello' to them", according to Ohmyjw.

Why not to join Jehovah Witness? ›

The Jehovah's Witness movement's leaders have been accused of practicing doctrinal inconsistencies and making doctrinal reversals, making failed predictions, mistranslating the Bible, harshly treating former Jehovah's Witnesses, and leading the Jehovah's Witness movement in an autocratic and coercive manner.

Witnesses are instructed that pledges of confidentiality may be broken to report what they believe to be transgressions. A congregation's body of elders considers confessions or credible allegations of serious sin, and decides whether a judicial committee will be formed to address the matter.

Premarital sex is strictly prohibited. It's not uncommon for a religion to preach abstinence before marriage but the Jehovah's Witnesses take this commandment a step further.

All members are expected to abide by the beliefs and moral standards of Jehovah's Witnesses. Serious violations of these requirements can result in disfellowshipping (similar to excommunication) and subsequent shunning if not deemed repentant.

JWs do not have a dress code as such, but are guided by the principle outlined at 1 Timothy 2:9. The important thing is that we are presentable and not immodestly dressed. In many lands, this means a suit and tie for brothers, and sisters are well-covered. Of course, what is appropriate will vary from land to land.