Jehovah’s Witnesses differ from many other Christian groups in several beliefs and practices. They reject the Trinity, regard the Holy Spirit as God’s active force, and teach that those who reject Jehovah face total extinction rather than hell. They maintain strict separation from secular government, refuse military service and flag salutes, and do not participate in public elections. They also reject Christmas, Easter, and birthdays as “pagan” accretions. They do practice an annual commemoration of Jesus’ death around the time of Passover called the Memorial Meal or Lord’s Evening Meal. Witnesses also oppose blood transfusions based on scriptural admonitions against the consumption of blood.
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