Can Jehovah Witnesses defend themselves?

Jehovah’s witnesses are pacifists. They will not serve in the military and do not even believe in taking another human life in self-defense. I think the political neutrality is a key distinguishing characteristic between Jehovah’s Witnesses and right wing evangelical Christians.

Can you force a Jehovah Witness blood?

Differing beliefs Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that it is against God’s will to receive blood and, therefore, they refuse blood transfusions, often even if it is their own blood. However, a minority of Jehovah’s Witnesses do not agree that the Bible prohibits blood transfusions, and will therefore accept transfusions.

Do Jehovah Witnesses use guns?

Many Witnesses own firearms. Mostly for hunting or target shooting. Personally, I never want to fire another weapon since leaving Nam. The decision to own a weapon for the purpose of harming or killing another living being would certainly need to be a matter of conscious.

Can Jehovah Witnesses go hunting?

The Jehovah’s Witnesses say the Bible does not speak against hunting, and there is no reason to judge others. However, it advises hunters to have their priorities in order — not to hunt when they should be attending church and not to love hunting more than God. If people decide to hunt, they need to be responsible.

Do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe military service is forbidden by God?

As a matter of fact there isn’t one single scripture in the entire new testament that would indicate that this was a requirement of the early church whatsoever. Yet the Jehovah’s Witnesses doggedly hold to their man made teaching that military service is forbidden by God.

Can the Watchtower disfellowship someone for joining the military?

While they can’t actually disfellowship someone for joining the military the Watchtower can and does disassociate them and treats them as if they were disfellowshipped.

Should a Christian serve in the military?

Serving in the military, like blood transfusions, organ transplants and observing holidays, should be an issue of personal conscience and nothing more. If a Christian wants to serve either in the military or in a non-combat status it is their right to choose.

Can the Watchtower discriminate against someone who serves their country?

Apparently the illegality of discriminating against someone who chooses to serve their country in military service directly affects what the Watchtower will and won’t do to their members. Isn’t it funny how Caesar’s law determines how the Watchtower will operate? If this is a command of God shouldn’t that take precedent over any governmental laws?