Religious Diversity Paper
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Appendix D
Select at least 1 religious and 1 ethnic group not your own from the list below.
• Religious groups (based on http://religions.pewforum.org/pdf/affiliations-all-traditions.pdf)
o Christianity
• Evangelical Protestant • Mainline Protestant • Historically Black Churches • Roman Catholic • Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) • Jehovah’s Witnesses • Orthodox (Greek, Eastern)
o Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform) o Buddhism (Theravada or Mahayana) o Islam (Sunni, Shia, Sufism) o Hinduism
• Ethnic groups (based on divisions in U.S. Census Bureau documents)
o Asian (Asian descent) o Black (African …show more content…
Jehovah's Witnesses are taught that it is vital to remain "separate from the world. Watch Tower publications define the world as the mass of mankind apart from Jehovah’s approved servants and teach that it is ruled by Satan and a place of danger and moral contamination. Witnesses manifest their world-renouncing beliefs in many ways. They avoid involvement in social controversies, remain politically neutral, and do not seek public office. The Watch Tower Society has stated that voting in political elections is a personal conscience decision, though a Witness who takes any action considered to be a "violation of Christian neutrality" may face religious sanctions. They refuse participation in ecumenical and interfaith activities, abstain from celebrating religious holidays, and reject many customs they claim have pagan origins. They do not work in industries associated with the military, nor serve in the armed services, and refuse national military service, which in some countries may result in their arrest and imprisonment. They do not salute or pledge allegiance to national flags or sing national anthems or other patriotic …show more content…
Throughout the history of Jehovah witnesses their beliefs, doctrines, and practices have engendered controversy and opposition from governments, communities, and religious groups. Many Christian denominations consider their doctrines to be heretical, and some religious leaders have labeled Jehovah’s witnesses a cult. Members of the religion have also met with objection from governments for refusing to serve in the military, particularly in times of war. Many people consider their door to door preaching to be intrusive. These issues have at times led to persecution of Jehovah’s witnesses in various
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Appendix D
Select at least 1 religious and 1 ethnic group not your own from the list below.
• Religious groups (based on http://religions.pewforum.org/pdf/affiliations-all-traditions.pdf)
o Christianity
• Evangelical Protestant • Mainline Protestant • Historically Black Churches • Roman Catholic • Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) • Jehovah’s Witnesses • Orthodox (Greek, Eastern)
o Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform) o Buddhism (Theravada or Mahayana) o Islam (Sunni, Shia, Sufism) o Hinduism
• Ethnic groups (based on divisions in U.S. Census Bureau documents)
o Asian (Asian descent) o Black (African …show more content…
Jehovah's Witnesses are taught that it is vital to remain "separate from the world. Watch Tower publications define the world as the mass of mankind apart from Jehovah’s approved servants and teach that it is ruled by Satan and a place of danger and moral contamination. Witnesses manifest their world-renouncing beliefs in many ways. They avoid involvement in social controversies, remain politically neutral, and do not seek public office. The Watch Tower Society has stated that voting in political elections is a personal conscience decision, though a Witness who takes any action considered to be a "violation of Christian neutrality" may face religious sanctions. They refuse participation in ecumenical and interfaith activities, abstain from celebrating religious holidays, and reject many customs they claim have pagan origins. They do not work in industries associated with the military, nor serve in the armed services, and refuse national military service, which in some countries may result in their arrest and imprisonment. They do not salute or pledge allegiance to national flags or sing national anthems or other patriotic …show more content…
Throughout the history of Jehovah witnesses their beliefs, doctrines, and practices have engendered controversy and opposition from governments, communities, and religious groups. Many Christian denominations consider their doctrines to be heretical, and some religious leaders have labeled Jehovah’s witnesses a cult. Members of the religion have also met with objection from governments for refusing to serve in the military, particularly in times of war. Many people consider their door to door preaching to be intrusive. These issues have at times led to persecution of Jehovah’s witnesses in various