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Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God's kingdom is a literal government in heaven, ruled by Jesus Christ and 144,000 "spirit-anointed" Christians drawn from the earth, which they associate with Jesus' reference to a "new covenant".[1] The kingdom is viewed as the means by which God will accomplish his original purpose for the earth, transforming it into a paradise without sickness or death.[2] It is said to have been the focal point of Jesus' ministry on earth.[3] They believe the kingdom was established in heaven in 1914,[4] and that Jehovah's Witnesses serve as the kingdom's representatives on earth.[5]
Due to their belief in God's kingdom as the only legitimate form of governance, Jehovah's Witnesses do not participate in political activities, such as voting in elections.[6] They refrain from saluting the flag of any country or singing nationalistic songs,[7] which they believe are forms of worship. They refuse to participate in military service—even when it is compulsory.[8] Witnesses are taught that they should obey laws of the governments where they live unless such laws conflict with their beliefs, such as operating covertly in countries where their activities are banned.[9][10] Their policies for handling cases of child sexual abuse have been the subject of various formal inquiries.
- ^ Hoekema 1963, pp. 295–296.
- ^ Rogerson 1969, p. 106.
- ^ "God's Kingdom—Earth's New Rulership". The Watchtower. October 15, 2000. p. 10.
- ^ Hoekema 1963, p. 298
- ^ Rogerson 1969, p. 105.
- ^ Chryssides 2022, p. 89.
- ^ "Salvation Belongs to Jehovah". Watchtower. 104: 21. September 15, 2002.
- ^ God's Kingdom Rules!. Watch Tower Society. p. 153.
Jehovah's people remain loyal to the Messianic Kingdom not only by refusing military service but also by respectfully declining to join in nationalistic ceremonies.
- ^ "Watchtower" 11/15/00 p. 15 par. 18 Christians Find Happiness in Serving "There are many people who claim to worship God, but their worship is really directed to the gods of nationalism, tribalism, wealth, self, or some other deity"
- ^ "Watchtower" 2/15/67 p. 115 par. 15 "(Dan. 2:44) "Thus the nationalistic governments on which the various religious systems depend so heavily for support are destined to be crushed by God's heavenly kingdom."
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