The Heresy of Jehovah's Witnesses

H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Aug 1993 · Baramous . Monastery Press

About this eBook

Jehovah’s Witnesses are not Christians. Although they believe in the New Testament, it is their own incorrect translation that is misconstrued to suit their beliefs. They do not call themselves Christians, but ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses’ - ‘Jehovah’ being a name of God used in the Old Testament.

Their doctrine regarding the Lord Jesus Christ is completely different to the Christian doctrine; it is a mixture of the heresy of Arius, and other new heresies. They have even reached a level much worse than that of Arius by far.

Many governments have expelled Jehovah’s Witnesses from their countries because they sensed the danger which they presented to the country’s general peace. Therefore, it can be said that they do not only propagate false religious beliefs, but they also propagate dangerous political ideas.

As they say that the Church is a product of the devil, they also say that governments are a product of the devil, and encourage people not to enter the armed forces. They also consider saluting the flag as idolatry.

Jehovah’s Witnesses do not believe in the immortality of the soul and say that this is the teaching of the devil. They also say that after a person dies, he lives happily in the ‘earthly paradise’, thus contradicting all the promises of the heavenly kingdom. 

This booklet is merely a collection of articles that were published in the ‘El-Keraza’ English magazine, and which we considered publishing and distributing as an introduction to the upcoming book. 

Pope Shenouda III

Ratings and reviews

I know the beliefs of Jehovahs Witnesses, I am one. We are Christians, we do believe that Jesus died for our sins as a ransom sacrifice. but it was actually on a stake, not a Cross. We also believe that Jesus is God's Son, and strive to imitate his example of patience, love and kindness as a witness for his Father, Jehovah. We read BOTH "Old and New Testament " bible. Just as Jesus honered God by making his name known, so do Jehovahs witnesses worldwide. The original bible( in hebrew) puts the true and only God's name Jehovah in this bible almost 7,000 times, however, the King James bible has less than 10 times presenting Gods name (his name is NOT jesus). In some instances, instead of saying "Jehovah" it says LORD or GOD in all caps, Insinuating that there was actually another name there. Okay....Yes we DO believe that the DEVIL(Satan) controls this world, what person would not want Gods name known in the bible? None other that Satan the Devil(Liar).If we look at this world and think of the oringinal pupose of the earth, do you think Jehovah(God) would want his beautiful creations to be polluted and destroyed? NO, he wants us to live forever on this earth, so....we can still be close to our heavenly father and have this wonderful earth to enjoy. Gods intent for the earth is for his creations formed from dust to enjoy, and for us to be "fruitful in the earth". We do not misconstrute the bible to FIT our beliefs . We humbly strive to conform to God's standards, many people, some have been FALSELY PERSECUTED for there beliefs, If you yourself were being Persecuted (bullied) for something you felt was right and true, wouldnt you want to also be treated fair and respected. Althouh these things go on I also try to stay focused on the kingdom rather than worldy pusuites. Okay I think thats all I am going to say. If any fellow witnesses read this, Please always stay close too "our" loving God and Father, Jehovah.

Justin Allen thankyou for the way you said what you said. Defending the One and Only true God Jehovah. The only thing this book says that is correct. is the part about Goverments trying to shut down Jehovah's Organizations in certian countries right now. Russia being one of them. Tell me... What has JWs ever did to harm anyone? I wont name whom but a few so called beliefs that are constantly starting wars or invoking hate and abusing thier wives and women. Yet its Jehovahs people who are the threat right? give me a break? All that shows is that is The King of the North is beganing to enter the Land of the Decorated. I will pray to Jehovah through Jesus Christ for the Author of this Smear and Hate propaganda to see clearly and not be blinded with hate and Satans Lies. Im glad to see fellow brothers and sisters have defended Jehovah's kingdom and people. This also just shows me how close we are to the end. Thank God.

Our belif is much more deeper than that it moves your whole being its gives you answers some religon dont have.We call oursleves JEHOVAH WITNESSES bevause want to show we are proud to represent our GOD not just calling ourselves christians.Which throws us in with the rest of those who actually do what the description says.WE DO NOT have political belifs because we dont believe in this systems of things.We BELIEVE in JEHOVAH'S KINGDOM.So please GET your facts straightened.THANK YOU