Prohibitions and Rules
Questions about various organizational prohibitions
22 questions
The organization has inconsistent policies on medical procedures. What biblical basis determines which procedures are acceptable?...
The organization has rules about entertainment that go beyond Scripture. Where is the biblical basis for these rules?...
The organization has rules about clothing and grooming that go beyond Scripture. Where is the biblical basis for these rules?...
The organization has rules about social activities that go beyond Scripture. Where is the biblical basis for these rules?...
The organization discourages higher education for members while benefiting from educated professionals....
The organization discourages independent thinking and questioning of their teachings....
The organization discourages association with former members, even family members....
The organization discourages reading literature that is not published by the Watchtower....
The organization forbids celebrating holidays and events that they consider to have pagan origins....
The organization forbids military service and certain forms of alternative service....
The organization forbids voting and political involvement....
The organization forbids blood transfusions based on their interpretation of scripture....
The organization has changed its stance on organ donation and transplantation over time....
The organization forbids abortion based on their interpretation of scripture....
The organization forbids gambling....
The organization forbids smoking....
The organization forbids drunkenness....
The organization forbids idolatry....
The organization forbids spiritism....
The organization forbids sexual immorality....
The organization forbids stealing....
The organization forbids lying....