Jehovah Witness Churches belong to a protestant sect well known for their door to door recruitment campaigns. They are a relatively small religious group that has churches all over the United States and abroad. Their history begins in the late 19th century Pennsylvania. Founder Charles Taze Russell focused on the end of days and Armageddon as foretold in biblical prophecy. According to his doctrines, only other Jehovah Witnesses will survive the last days. The church subscribes to other unorthodox doctrines such as refusing blood transfusions even in life or death situations, not celebrating any holidays or birthdays, and refusing to salute the American flag or serve in the military. These practices have generated considerable controversy over time since they set local church members apart from the community at large. Jehovah Witnesses also engage in shunning church members who dispute their teachings, break their moral code, or refuse to repent for any infractions. As previously noted, they are famous for neighborhood evangelism in their local areas and often distribute informative literature. They often set up booths at public places including malls, colleges, and universities for the purpose of finding new members. The official website of the Jehovah Witnesses claims that there are 105.298 congregations in the United States. If you are interested in joining your local Jehovah Witness Church, they will more than likely embrace you with open arms. They will be able to provide you with plenty of information in the form of pamphlets and newsletters. They publish lots of books, magazines, and brochures that you may find interesting or helpful.
