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Can I attend services at a Jehovah's Witness church for a while before making any decisions about joining?

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Yes, you can go on jw.org and find the kingdom Hall that is nearest to you.

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Can I still celebrate Christmas if I become a Jehovah's Witness?

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Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate any holidays or man-created traditions, including Christmas.

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If I was afraid to answer when asked why I wanted to convert, does that mean I am not yet ready to become a full-fledged Jehovah's Witness?

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No, this is totally natural. Witnesses is they are very patient and understanding, there is no expectation or right or wrong answer they are looking for. They just want your truthful answer. Take your time, and be true to yourself!

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Can I draw close to Jehovah and receive his holy spirit by reading and studying my bible literature via online app?

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The website jw.org and the jw app are designed for everyone who would like te learn more about the bible and Jehovah, but you are supposed to study with other members of the congregation also. You can request a bible study via jw.org or at your nearest kingdom hall, if you would like to.

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Who can I contact with my questions?

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Visit jw.org, and at the bottom of the home page is a link to a free home Bible study. Fill out the online request form, and a witness will be in touch with you, at a time and place convenient for you.

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Can a husband be baptized if the wife is not a believer?

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Yes, of course.

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How much does it cost to have a Bible study?

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It is no cost at all! Bible studies and literature are free so don't be afraid to ask for either.

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Why are they at my door?

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Jesus told his followers to “make disciples of people of all the nations.” (Matthew 28:19, 20) When he sent out his early disciples, Jesus directed them to go to the homes of the people. (Matthew 10:7, 11-13) After Jesus’s death, first-century Christians continued to spread their message both “publicly and from house to house.” (Acts 5:42; 20:20) Jehovah's Witnesses follow the example of those early Christians and find that the door-to-door ministry is a good way to reach people.

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How do I ask Jehovah's Witnesses questions?

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Visit their website for contact info in your area.

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Do I have a choice of religion?

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God has gifted us a special gift. Jehovah allows us to choose whether we will serve him or not. He does not force us to do what he wants us to do. It's our choice!

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What are Jehovah's Witness views on LGBT people?

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Jehovah's Witnesses believe that if a man lay with another man or a woman with another woman, then they will not enter the kingdom. So they do not agree with the lifestyle that LGBT people live; however, they are very kind to those people, as they respect their decision and their free will.

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Can I request a visit from a Jehovah's Witness?

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Yes, if you visit the jw.org you can request a free home bible study.

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What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and why is it unforgivable?

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To willfully act against the working of God's spirit. Matthew 12:31, New World Translation: “For this reason I say to you, every sort of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the spirit will not be forgiven."

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Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe in receiving the Holy Spirit?

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Yes, they do. They often pray to receive the Holy Spirit when they are facing various problems in life.

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What do they feel towards siblings who are not believers?

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I am a Jehovah's Witness, but my sister is not. I still love her and treat her like my sister, but obviously I don't celebrate her birthday, Easter or Christmas, and she does.

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Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe in Jesus Christ?

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Yes, we believe in Jesus Christ. The Bible states that he was the first creation of God.

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Do I have to speak in front of Jehovah's Witnesses if I become one?

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I presume you mean do talks or presentations on the platform in front of the congregation? If so then no. Jehovah's witnesses are not expected to speak on the platform. However many of them join the theocratic ministry school, to help them with their ministry skills, and this means that they will do very short (no more than 5 minutes) presentations in front of the congregation. More experienced and qualified witnesses will perform longer speeches, which can last anywhere up to an hour.

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If I become a Jehovah's Witness, am I allowed to remain friends with my previous church friends and people who are unsaved?

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Yes, you can. The only people that Jehovah's Witnesses do not associate with are those who have committed a very serious sin and are not sorry for their actions.

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Why would any of you want to be involved in a cult? Is there a do not call list?

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It is not a cult, we allow free thinking and actions. We do have a do not call list. If you wish to not be visited by us anymore, just ask us to be on there and we will gladly respect your wishes.

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If I don't want to study at home, can I study at some other place?

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You may choose where you want to study. Jehovah's Witnesses will study with you wherever is convenient for you.

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If I decided to convert to be a Jehovah's Witness, would I no longer be able to associate with family who are non-witnesses?

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Of course you would still be able to be with your family - you could even tell them about what you've learned! The only people that Jehovah's Witnesses do not associate with are those who have committed a very serious sin and are not sorry for their actions or try to make it right.

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Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe in war?

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No, they do not.

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What if I marry an unbeliever but still want to become a Jehovah's Witness, can I still get baptized?

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Yes of course. Your mate has nothing to do with your choice to be baptized.

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Do serious sins include acts such as murder, immorality, and blaspheming against the spirit?

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Yes, definitely! Don’t do these things at all, even if you are not a Jehovah’s Witness.

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How can I become a Jehovah's Witness in Kenya?

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It is all the same. All the teaching, beliefs, our meetings, etc; from N. America to China to Kenya, all the same. We are an organization of brothers and sisters all serving the same God, Jehovah (Ps. 83:18). To request a free home Bible study at a time and place convent for you, just visit jw.org, fill out the online request, and a witness will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

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Do I need to be baptized and ask for forgiveness for my sins?

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Yes, you need to be baptized and ask for forgiveness in order to join God's family and be saved.

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If I was a Jehovah's Witness, would I be allowed to have long hair?

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Men are not supposed to have long hair because it is a feminine quality, but women can have their hair as long as they want.

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Can you explain in more detail the sins that would lead to dis-fellowship? What are the 7 deadly sins?

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Anything you do that you know God would not agree with is either reprove or disfellowship. It depends on your repentance to the willful sin. The 7 deadly sins are pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth.

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Does Jehovah forgive all sins?

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He forgives all sins as long as the sinner is truly sorry for their mistake and works to avoid repeating the same error.

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I've lost my way with my Bible study and don't know how to get back on track! Will the Witnesses take me back?

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Yes, of course they will! Jehovah's Witnesses are forgiving and will welcome you back to Jehovah God.

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