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Bookmark or Share- The Paradise New World That Is Near!God created the earth so that righteous humans could live on it forever. (Psalm 37:29) He put the first human couple, Adam and Eve, in the beautiful garden of Eden, and he gave them and their descendants the responsibility to cultivate the earth and to take care of it.
- When Was Jesus’ Birth? Was Jesus Born on December 25? - JW.ORGThe Encyclopedia Americana informs us: “The reason for establishing December 25 as Christmas is somewhat obscure, but it is usually held that the day was chosen to correspond to pagan festivals that took place around the time of the winter solstice, when the days begin to lengthen, to celebrate the ‘rebirth of the sun.’ . . . The Roman ...
- Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Certain Holidays? - JW.ORGAnzac Day. “Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps,” and “Anzac Day has gradually evolved into a day of remembrance for those killed in war.” —Historical Dictionary of Australia. Veterans Day (Remembrance Day, Remembrance Sunday, or Memorial Day). These holidays honor “veterans of the armed forces and those killed in ...
- What Are the Facts About Christmas? | Q & A - JW.ORGFirst, many celebrants believe that Christmas is a birthday celebration for Jesus. However, historians widely concur that the date of his birth is unknown. The Christian Book of Why notes that “the early Christians refused to set aside a date marking Jesus’ birth” because they wanted “to divorce themselves from all pagan practices.”
- Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Christmas? - JW.ORGMyth: You miss out on the “Christmas spirit” of generosity, peace on earth, and goodwill toward men. Fact: We strive to be generous and peaceable every day. ( Proverbs 11:25; Romans 12:18 ) For example, the way we conduct our meetings and preach is in harmony with Jesus’ instruction: “You received free, give free .”
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