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Druze versus Jehovah's Witnesses comparison chart
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Belief of God One God The true God is the Creator of all things. He had no beginning and will never have an end. (Psalm 90:2) He is the Source of the good news found in the Bible. (1 Timothy 1:11) Since God gave us life, we should worship only him.—Revelation 4:11.
Place of worship Mosque, Druze Prayer House. Kingdom Hall for organized worship or Bible study; or private place for personal prayer, or in small groups in homes for group Bible study - depending on circumstances. Church.
Angels Affirmed Under the archangel are the seraphs, who declare Jehovah’s holiness and help to keep his people clean spiritually. There are also the cherubs, who serve as upholders of his majesty. Gen 3:24; Isa. 6:1-3,6,7 Other angels, are messengers Heb.12:22, 2
Adherents called Druzes Jehovah's Witnesses
Geographic Presence Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria. North America.
Life after death Reincarnation. 144,000 righteous resurrected to Heaven to rule as Kings and Priests over those others resurrected to eternal life on Earth. Unrighteous are "cut off."
Place of origin The Samanid Empire. New York
Founder Nashtakin ad-Darazi Charles Taze Russell
Scriptures The Quran, and the Epistles of Wisdom. The Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Other "added" texts are unscriptural. Use of a variety of Bibles, but mostly The New World Translation.
Concept of Deity One God, incarnate in Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the Trinity; They Believe that there is one true God named Jehovah and that Jesus is God's only begotten son. Jehovah is greater than Jesus
Status of Muhammad He is a prophet. Many millions of people who are dead in the grave will return to life on earth. Even some who did not know God and who practiced bad things will be resurrected.—Luke 23:43; Acts 24:15.
Branches none none
Time of origin Approximately the 11th century 1870s: Bible Student movement 1931: Jehovah's witnesses Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and New York City, U.S.
Population Approximately 2 million 7,7 million
Ressurection of Jesus Denied. They believe that Jesus was taken down from the cross, alive. Affirmed
Day of worship Thursday. Love for God needs constant cultivation. (1 Peter 2:2) Our hope of everlasting life depends on whether we continue to draw close to God by studying his Word.—John 17:3; Jude 21.
View of God Monotheism God's name is Jehova.
Official website druzeworldwide.com www.jw.org
Identity of Jesus A prophet Jesus is the son of God. Same as Michael the Archangel, born from Mary, ascended to Heaven as a spirit once again. Sent by God to do the will of God. Lord and Savior of all mankind. The Way, the Truth, and the Life. Not equal to God, not God.
Status of women Equal with men “You husbands, continue . . . assigning them honor,” he wrote. (1 Peter 3:7)
Origin In the Middle East 1870s: Bible Student movement, 1931: Jehovah's witnesses, Pennsylvania and New York, US
Names of God Allah Psalm 83:18: "That people may know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth."
Branched from Ismailism Bible Student movement
Authority of Pope N/A. Matthew 23:9-10, 12 "Moreover, do not call anyone your father on earth, for one is your Father, the heavenly One. Neither be called ‘leaders, ’ for your Leader is one, the Christ.""Whoever exalts himself will be humbled[...]"
Status of Adam First man. First created man, never an angel. Because of his sin against God, all his offspring are sinners. Jesus paid for those sins thru his ransom sacrafice of death.
Saints Druze have deep reverence for all holy men and women in sacred scriptures. Eph. 6:18 “Never get tired of staying awake to pray FOR all the saints [or holy ones]" We follow Jesus’ direction to pray: “Our Father in the heavens.” Matthew 6:9.
Sect of which religion Islam Christianity
Accepting of converts Druze do not admit any converts into the faith. Think we've all had our friendly neighbourhood JW come to our door, inviting us to join their religion.
Patriotism Druze are to be very patriotic to the lands in which they live, including paying the ultimate sacrifice, if necessary. Patriotism to one's country is considered idolatry. JWs do not stand for national anthems, and will never serve in the military.

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