JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

Project By: Ina Amargo, Erica Bailey, Alana Bradbury, Tyson Haderlie, and Rachel LoPorto

History &Identity

Erica Bailey

Identity

Founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1870 Restored Teachings Believes that they are the true Christians They reject central teachings of historic

Christianity

Tyson Haderlie

History

Charles Taze Russell started as a bible study Interested in studying Christ’s return Zion’s Watchtower Group became Zion’s Watch Tower Tract Society

in 1884

Tyson Haderlie

History

The Scriptures Russell died in 1916 J.F. Rutherford (1916-1942)

Millennial Dawnists Jehovah’s Witnesses Awake Magazine Door-to-Door

Nathan H. Knorr (1942-1977) Watchtower Bible School of Gilead

Frederick William Franz (1977-1992) Milton G. Henschel (1992-Present).

Tyson Haderlie

Introduction, Beliefs, Rituals & Practices

Erica Bailey

Religion & Rituals

The Jehovah’s Witnesses consider themselves Christians

They do not honor religious symbols, such as the cross,

They claim to follow the teachings of the Bible strictly

They believe theirs is the one true religion

For this reason, they attempt to convert others frequently

They feel a sense of obligation to spread their teachings

Door to Door Missionary Work

Alana Bradbury

More Religious Practices

Worldwide Over 7 million members They do note celebrate Christmas,

birthdays, or other holidays Their only known celebration comes to

honor the death of Christ Politically neutral

Do not vote Do not salute flag

Alana Bradbury

Health Beliefs & Practices

More open to modern health care in recent years

Blood transfusions is against their beliefs This is often is a point of conflict between witnesses and their health care providers

Cautioned against using psychologists/psychiatric care Psychiatric medications are now considered acceptable if they are used strictly for

correcting chemical imbalances in the brain

the use of these medications is now likened to that of insulin,

Witnesses think that death is an extension of life and most do not fear death

Alana Bradbury

Language & Communication Style

The language is dependent upon where they live

Found world wide and in many languages

They communicate openly and honestly

Religious teachings at the forefront of their behavior

They are considered polite and law abiding

Alana Bradbury

Family & Community

Erica Bailey

Family

Every member is important

Be humbleForgive one another

Rachel LoPorto

Husband

Head of the householdTreats your wife with

respectHonor your wife

Rachel LoPorto

Wife

Husband is the head of the household Do not belittle your husband Do not disagree over opinions Abide by your husband Respect your husband Love your husband Love your children Homemaker

Rachel LoPorto

Children

Trust in parents to protect you

Be obedientResist peer pressure

Rachel LoPorto

Community

Practice giving, and people will give to you

Doing good for others is self-gratifying

Be a blessing to the community rather than a burden

Rachel LoPorto

Family Health and Wellness

Parents are the example for their children

Parents needs to educate children about good health

Couples need to be healthy for one another

Health leads to a better way to serve God

Rachel LoPorto

Pain, Diet and Customs

Erica Bailey

PainAccept the use of pain medication

Some may prefer holistic avenues to manage pain

Response to Pain is standard

Ina Amargo

Dietary Practices

Only one major restriction:Meat can be eaten only if all

blood is drained or cooked

Ina Amargo

Social Customs

Do not approve of Dishonesty

Lying

Gambling

Stealing

Sexual misconduct

Substance abuse

Ina Amargo

Social Customs

Do not approve ofAngry behaviorSuperstitious behaviorFalse ReligionsBirthdaysFear of the Dead

Ina Amargo

Social Customs

Do not approve ofDrunkenness“Soiling the mind”

Clean thoughts

Ina Amargo

Case Study:

Hypertension Education

Erica Bailey

Case StudyMr. S. Claus is a male of undetermined age. He was admitted to the hospital three days ago with a diagnosis of pneumonia; however, he is being discharged home tomorrow. He reports that work has been very busy, and that he has been under a great deal of stress. Mr. Claus’ lungs sound just about normal, with no coughing or shortness of breath. While being in the hospital, it has been noted that Mr. Claus has had some high blood pressure with average readings around 145/102. Mr. Claus says to you the nurse “The doctor says I have high blood pressure, and that I need to make some changes in my life, can you tell me what that means?”. From your previous discussions with Mr. Claus, you know that he is a Jehovah’s Witness.

What is the plan?

Erica Bailey

Standard Interventions

Suggest to the patient to establish a daily routine of taking his/her medications.

Encourage a change in dietary habits. Help patient examine and modify his

lifestyle (reducing stress and exercising regularly)

Take Blood Pressure every day and keep a journal of the reading

Erica Bailey

Hypertension Teaching for the Jehovah’s Witness

Would not deny treatmentThey do not believe in

“faith healing”Teach about side effects

of medicationDiet Modification

Narrated and Applied to Case Study by: Erica BaileyInformation from: Alana Bradbury and Tyson Haderlie

Hypertension Teaching for the Jehovah’s Witness

Healthy Serves God Better If he is healthier, he can be

a better head of his household

Role Model

Narrated and Applied to Case Study by: Erica BaileyInformation from: Rachel LoPorto

References

References Dubose, P. & Penton, J. (2002). Religious beliefs and healthcare decisions. The

Jehovah’s Witness Tradition (1-16). Retrieved from: http://www.che.org/members/ethics/docs/1266/Jehovahs%20Witness.pdf

Hypertension Education. (2013, January 1). Retrieved December 2, 2014, from https://my.intermountain.net/pen/Pages/home.aspx

Jehovah’s Witnesses. (2011, March). You can improve your health. AWAKE! Retrieved from http://www.jw.org

Jehovah’s Witnesses. (n.d.). The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, 1-4. Retrieved December 2, 2014, from jehova_witness.pdf

Jehovah’s Witnesses. (2014). Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. http://www.jw.org

References Jehovah’s Witnesses: Do Jehovah’s witnesses break up families or build them up? (n.d.).

Retrieved November 23, 2014, from http://www.jw.org

Jehovah's Witness Ethics. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2014, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/witnesses/witnessethics/ethics_1.shtml

Jehovah’s Witnesses: How to make your family life happy. (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2014, from http://www.jw.org

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Why should I help others? (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2014, from http://www.jw.org

Stroup,H. (1946). The Jehovah’s witnesses. The Journal of Religion (26, 3). P 220-222. Retrieved from: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1197173

Wilson, P. (2005). Jehovah's Witness children: when religion and the law collide. Pediatric Nursing, 17(3), 34-37