What is shamanism?
Shamanism is a counterfeit, anti-Christian worldview in which the intermediary between the natural and the supernatural is called a shaman. Shamanism is related to animism, the belief that spirits inhabit the physical world as well as the spiritual realm. Animism is one of the oldest existing belief systems and is found in many tribal communities,…
What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe about the 144,000 and a heavenly/earthly hope?
The Bible teaches that at death the souls of believers will go to be with the Lord, and, after the resurrection, they will spend eternity in the New Jerusalem, which comes down from heaven onto the new earth. The Bible makes it clear that deceased believers are with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6–8; Philippians 1:23)…
Do Christians and Mormons worship the same Jesus?
The question of whether Christians and Mormons (or Latter-day Saints) worship the same Jesus sparks numerous debates. Some view Mormons as a branch of Christianity—akin to Pentecostals or Baptists—but there are key differences between the Mormon view of Jesus and that of orthodox Christianity. At first glance, the differences between the Jesus worshiped in Mormonism…
What are the celestial, telestial, and terrestrial kingdoms in Mormonism?
The celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms are part of the eschatology of Mormonism. These concepts were introduced by Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). According to Mormon theology, the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms are different levels of glory that people will experience in the afterlife, based…
What is Unitarian Universalism?
Unitarian Universalism is a fairly small, yet widely influential, religious group. Having some 300,000 registered members, mostly in the United States, they are becoming more and more popular. Relativism, tolerance, and alternative lifestyles are all buzz words used by Unitarian Universalism. The Unitarian Universalist name comes from their denial of the doctrine of the Trinity…
Is Scientology Christian or a cult?
Scientology is a difficult religion to summarize. Scientology was founded in 1953 by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard and has gained popularity due to some Hollywood celebrities who have embraced it. Hubbard became a multi-millionaire as a result of creating Scientology. In fact, one of the most common criticisms of Scientology is that it…
Do Mormons believe in the Trinity?
Mormons say they believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. However, Mormon doctrine denies the Trinity, teaching that the Father, Son, and Spirit do not comprise one God. According to Mormonism, Jesus is a created being, the first spirit to be born of the Father (Mormon Doctrine, p.129) and a celestial mother…
What are the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ beliefs about Jesus’ return in 1914?
It is the view of Got Questions Ministries that all authority belongs to Christ Jesus: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matthew 28:18). Jesus has “the name that is above every name” (Philippians 2:9–11) and is the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16). We believe that…
I am a Jehovah’s Witness. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
Perhaps the most important commonality between Evangelical Christians and Jehovah’s Witnesses is our belief and trust in the Bible as the ultimate authority inspired by God, on issues concerning God and His expectations for us. While we may understand things differently, Jehovah’s Witnesses are to be highly commended for their dependence on and diligence in…
What is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society?
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is an organization directed by the leaders of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Watchtower Society was founded in 1884 and is currently located in Warwick, New York. The Watchtower possesses tremendous control over its members and has gone so far as to produce its own translation of the Bible called…