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This is really a legal matter, not a religious one, and the answer is yes.
The only exception where an individual witness would likely decline is if the item left is a religious icon, statue, or emblem. The witness would likely decline if the item left is a gift offering to a religious institution left in the beneficiary's name. There may be some other instance where what is left would likely be declined, but generally speaking, the answer would be yes.
Answer: As long as it isn't a religious inheritence like an idol or a statue of Jesus then it's fine.
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How does a Jehovahs Witness accept muder of one of their loved ones?
They don't. The death of a loved one is always a painful experience, Jehovah's Witnesses, like anyone are totally devestated when a loved on is murdered. Unfortunately they recognise violent crimes as a part of life so they look to God for comfort.
How can a christian witness to a sceptic?
Same way he witnesses to anybody else. Difference is a sceptic might not accept what the christian is selling.
Should you give a card to a Jehovah's witness for the birth of their child?
Yes you can give a witnesses a card; whether the witnesses will chose to accept it will depend on several factors. Since Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate Christmas or birthdays (or other celebrations they deem as 'pagan') if this has previously been explained the witness may or may not choose to accept the card if it is for one of these occassions. He or she may accept the card in the spirit it was given, explaining the above or may chose not to accept the card. If the card is for another occassion that the witnesses finds unobjectionable they will likely accept it with thanks.
Do jehovahs witnesses accept gift cards?
It would depend on the occasion. If you are giving as a wedding present, anniversary gift, baby shower gift, graduation, retirement - or just because you want to give a gift... these are acceptable. However, if they in celebration of a holiday that Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate - it would be inappropriate for you to give one.
Do you have to accept an inheritance?
You do not have to accept an inheritance. You can certainly waive your rights to any property bequethed to you. That portion of the estate will then be distributed according to the will as if you did not exist.
Can a Jehovah witness accept a potted plant on Mother's Day?
Out of courtesy a Witness would most likely accept it but we do not celebrate it.
Can you disinherit your husbands estate?
You do not have to accept an inheritance.
Do Jehovah's Witnesses accept meals on wheels for the elderly in their congregation?
Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses have no prohibition to accepting state or private help or aid if they duly qualify to receive it.Note: Given the particularities of the elderly, and their special needs, it should be noted that individual Witnesses (or their families) are free to make their own personal decisions in this regard and not all Witness families will decide to accept the provision of a pre-prepared food provision service ("meals on wheels").
How can you refuse an inheritance?
Simply refuse to accept it. The inheritance will be divided up among the remaining heirs.
Can you disown partial inheritance?
You cannot disown inheritance, but you can refuse to accept it. This is called renunciation or a disclaimer.
If blood must be poured on the ground where are the blood fractions the Jehovah witnesses use derived from?
It seems unlikely a witness would donate their blood if it may be used for a transfusion (and therefore break God's law). So I assume blood fractions would have to come form blood donated from non-witnesses. Your question would be an interesting one for a Witness to consider when making their decision on whether they would accept blood fractions or not in their medical treatment.
Is omarion a Jehovahs witness?
He has been spotted with some witness publications, and supposedly he has been spotted at some of our meetings. It's important to note that there does not seem to be any word from Omarion himself that he is a JW. I visited his website to get a clue. There are some indications that I observed that likely signal that he is not a witness. Some lyrics to some songs, his manner of dress, and there was a "Happy Valentine's Day" greeting on his website (whether that was for 2009, or left over from last year is unknown). Many people study with JW's. Some accept it and become witnesses, some do not. Also many, many people have parents, children, or other family members that are JW's, and while they may attend some meetings and/or study, never become witnesses themselves. To become a witness often involves a complete renovation of one's life. A person no longer lives for themselves, but for the Creator, Jehovah God, and His son Jesus Christ. This requires so much that, while some enjoy the positive message we have, they are not ready to make the necessary adjustments to become JW's themselves. This can be particularly difficult for those in the entertainment industry. Also, our faith is one of action. After all, we are Jehovah's WITNESSES. That means that we are Witnesses FOR Jehovah. We have to continually witness about Him to retain that title. First, a person must be baptised as a Jehovah's Witness to be regarded by the congregation as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Then, if someone is baptised as a witness, they have to keep on witnessing, that is, proclaiming and giving testimony about Jehovah. If they stop witnessing about Jehovah, they cannot properly be called one of Jehovah's Witnesses. There is no indication from what I found that Omarion has been seen or heard witnessing about Jehovah. Therefore, while I cannot say for sure, it would appear that he has, or is studying and attending meetings. It is also possible that he once was a JW, but has since slacked off from the faith. If either of these situations are correct, he cannot be properly called a Jehovah's Witness. Of course, if he is baptised as a witness, but has simply slacked off, if he returns to actively witnessing about Jehovah, he would once again be recognized by the congregation as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, but not before then.
