Brick Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses building with flagpole and family walking outside

But What About the Hebrew Scriptures? When Did the Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Cremation- And Why? (Part 4)

What About The Hebrew Scriptures? This is where the question becomes much more significant. Jehovah’s Witnesses claim to accept the Hebrew Scriptures as inspired Scripture. They also acknowledge that the ancient Hebrews normally buried their dead. Burial is repeatedly present throughout the Hebrew Bible. Abraham purchased a burial place for Sarah. The patriarchs expressed specific…

Group of people in formal attire walking behind a hearse outside a Kingdom Hall

Who Had the Authority to Establish the Jehovah’s Witness Position on Cremation? (Part 3)

Once we establish that the Jehovah’s Witnesses eventually accepted cremation, the next question is one that deserves much more attention: Who had the authority to decide that cremation was acceptable for Jehovah’s Witnesses? This question matters because the Bible itself does not contain a statement saying, “Cremation is acceptable for Christians.” The position was reached…

Group of Victorian-era men and women reading books at a wooden table

When Did Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Cremation-and Why? (Part 1)

A Brief Beginning: How the Jehovah’s Witness Movement Began To understand how Jehovah’s Witnesses came to their present day position on cremation, it is helpful to first look briefly at the origins of the movement itself. The movement that eventually became known as Jehovah’s Witnesses began in the 1870’s in the United States, emerging from…

Unknown Worship of Pagan gods

To celebrate pagan holidays [worship of Roman gods] in honor of Yah, is literally cheating on God and saying “I’m cheating on God in honor of Him – Does that make any sense?! 

False Prophet/Magician “Pastor” Alph Lukau

Only an ABSOLUTE SPIRITUALLY BLIND PERSON won’t see that this man is a fraud! Charging R450 to “receive a blessing” from G-d!