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That sounds like some ritualistic practice, and to answer your question, no, absolutely not. Jehovah's Witnesses do not practice or engage in those types of ceremonial traditions. Many of these traditions are borrowed from false religious customs, mainly paganism. And they DEFINITELY don't get involved with that in any fashion.
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During a family reunion ceremony with Jehovah's Witnesses present is it ok to light a candle in remembrance of deceased family members?
If you wish to do so and it is not taking place in a Kingdom Hall (official meeting place of Jehovah's Witnesses) then I would think it would be ok.
What has the author William J Schnell written?
William J Schnell was an author who wrote a book titled "30 Years a Watchtower Slave: The Confessions of a Converted Jehovah's Witness." In this book, Schnell shared his experiences and criticisms of the Jehovah's Witness organization.
Are Jehovah's Witnesses a Zionist organization?
Not really. Jehovah's Witnesses are fundamentally opposed to the concept of nations and politics. They maintain that all believers in all places should form local communities and self-administer according to the light of God. However, they hold that it is imperative that all Jews congregate in the Land of Israel to being about the Second Coming of Jesus. So, while they do not support Israel's existence (because they do not support the existence of any nation), they do support Israel's policies in regards to bringing Jews to Israel from afar. Also, Israel and Lebanon are the only countries in that area of the Middle East that permit Jehovah's Witnesses to practice, which makes Jehovah's Witnesses more likely to favor Israel than the neighboring Arab States which have banned their practice. Several Arab States have argued that Jehovah's Witnesses (like any ideology that they do not like) are Zionists in order to justify this infringement of religious freedom. Some other countries that ban Jehovah's Witnesses, like China and Vietnam do not make the same argument.
What holidays do you light candles?
Hanukkah is one holiday in which you would light candles.
What does a manoualia do in an orthodox church?
It is a place for the faithful to light candles and pray, either for themselves or for someone else.
Why can't Jehovah's Witnesses attend birthday parties?
The simple answer is that Jehovah's Witnesses do allow presents and parties. Jehovah's Witnesses DO NOT, however, celebrate parties or give presents that can be tied to religious practices that have ties to pagan roots or violate Bible principles. Jehovah's Witnesses are well known for not observing birthdays and Christmas among many other holidays. The reason being is that birthdays are put in a bad light in the Bible and nowhere in the Bible are Christians commanded to celebrate Jesus Christ's birthday. In fact, there is no record of Jesus or his disciples celebrating his birthday or their own. Jehovah's Witnesses do observe Memorial of Jesus Christ's death or The Lord's Evening Meal as it's also called. This date corresponds to Nisan 14 on the Jewish calendar. This event is in accord with Jesus' own command and is one way to express gratitude for the gift of the ransom sacrifice Christ provided to vindicate Jehovah's sovereignty and save mankind. Parties or presents that don't violate Bible principles. It's a personal choice if a married couple wants to celebrate their wedding anniversary. On other occasions throughout the year, Jehovah's Witnesses often get together among themselves for fellowship without needing a particular event or holiday to be the reason for a social gathering.
What do jews light at Hanukkah?
They light candles.
What do you light candles with?
a match
Why are there 15 candles on the menorah?
There are only eight candles on the menorah; plus a ninth which is used to light the other candles.
What makes white candles burn faster than colored candles?
White candles reflect the light in the experiment.
What did they do before light bulbs?
They had candles to light rooms.
Why are candles lit?
Typically, candles are lit for light or for religious or spiritual purposes.
