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They use a translation of the Bible that they comissioned in the early twentieth century, known as the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. Many other Christian groups claim they mistranslate parts of the Bible to support their own beliefs; a particularly disputed point is their translation of John 1, where they refer to the Word as "a god", rather than the translation "God" preferred by most humans. |
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They use a translation of the Bible that they comissioned in the early twentieth century, known as the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. Many other Christian groups claim they mistranslate parts of the Bible to support their own beliefs; a particularly disputed point is their translation of John 1, where they refer to the Word as "a god", rather than the translation "God" preferred by most other English-language versions of the Bible.. |
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The Jehovah's Witnesses have frequently been involved in legal controversy. They have refused to salute flags, to pledge allegiance to states, to serve in the armed forces, and most controversially in recent years, to receive [blood transfusion]?s. All of these acts are disallowed by their faith. |
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The Jehovah's Witnesses have frequently been involved in legal controversy. They have refused to salute flags, to pledge allegiance to states, to serve in the armed forces, and most controversially in recent years, to receive [blood transfusion]?s. All of these acts are disallowed by their faith. |
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