Deadly Explosion Rocks Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention in Kerala

Context:

  • Two individuals were killed and many injured in an explosion at a Jehovah’s Witnesses prayer convention near Kochi, Kerala. 

Who Are Jehovah’s Witnesses?

  • Religious Beliefs:
    • Jehovah’s Witnesses are a Christian sect with distinctive beliefs.
    • They reject the Holy Trinity and believe in Jehovah as “the one true and Almighty God, the Creator”, who is “the God of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus”.
    • They see Jesus as the King of God’s Kingdom in heaven, but not as the Almighty God.
    • They base their faith solely on the Bible and avoid celebrating holidays like Christmas and Easter due to their pagan origins.
  • Evangelical Activities:
    • Jehovah’s Witnesses are known for their door-to-door evangelism to spread their message.
      • Evangelism: The spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.
    • They believe the end of the world is near, and God’s Kingdom will replace human governments.
    • The denomination has millions of followers worldwide.
  • Origin: The sect originated in the 1870s with American pastor Charles Taze Russell.

Jehovah’s Witnesses in India

  • Presence and History:
    • Jehovah’s Witnesses have been in India since 1905.
    • They established an office in 1926 in Bombay (now Mumbai) and obtained legal registration in 1978.
  • Legal Status:
    • They enjoy legal protection under India’s constitution, which upholds the right to practice, profess, and propagate one’s faith.

News Source: The Indian Express 

 

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