Project By Ina Amargo Erica Bailey Alana Bradbury Tyson Haderlie and Rachel LoPorto History amp Identity Erica Bailey Identity F ounded by Charles Taze Russell in 1870 Restored Teachings ID: 441184
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Jehovah’s Witnesses
Project By: Ina Amargo, Erica Bailey, Alana Bradbury, Tyson Haderlie, and Rachel
LoPortoSlide2
History &Identity
Erica BaileySlide3
IdentityFounded by Charles
Taze
Russell in
1870
Restored Teachings
Believes that they are the true ChristiansThey reject central teachings of historic Christianity
Tyson HaderlieSlide4
HistoryCharles Taze Russell started as a bible study
I
nterested
in studying Christ’s
return
Zion’s WatchtowerGroup became Zion’s Watch Tower Tract Society in 1884
Tyson HaderlieSlide5
HistoryThe Scriptures
Russell died in 1916
J.F. Rutherford (1916-1942)
Millennial Dawnists
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Awake Magazine
Door-to-Door
Nathan
H. Knorr
(1942-1977)
Watchtower
Bible School of
Gilead
Frederick William Franz (1977-1992)
Milton G. Henschel (1992-Present).
Tyson HaderlieSlide6
Introduction, Beliefs, Rituals & PracticesErica BaileySlide7
Religion & Rituals
The Jehovah’s Witnesses consider themselves Christians
They do not honor religious symbols, such as the cross,
They claim to follow the teachings of the Bible strictly
They believe theirs is the one true religion
For this reason, they attempt to convert others frequentlyThey feel a sense of obligation to spread their teachings Door to Door Missionary Work
Alana BradburySlide8
More Religious PracticesWorldwideOver 7 million members
They
do note celebrate Christmas, birthdays, or other holidays
Their only known celebration comes to honor the death of Christ
Politically neutral
Do not voteDo not salute flag
Alana BradburySlide9
Health Beliefs & PracticesMore open to modern health care in recent yearsBlood
transfusions is against their beliefs
This is
often is a point of conflict between witnesses and
their health care providersCautioned against using psychologists/psychiatric carePsychiatric medications are now considered acceptable if they are used strictly for correcting chemical imbalances in the brain
the use of these medications is now likened to that of insulin, Witnesses
think that death is an extension of life and most do not fear death
Alana BradburySlide10
Language & Communication StyleThe language is dependent upon where they live
Found world wide and in many languages
They communicate openly and honestly
R
eligious teachings at the forefront of their behavior
They are considered polite and law abiding
Alana BradburySlide11
Family & CommunityErica BaileySlide12
FamilyEvery member is importantBe humbleForgive one another
Rachel LoPortoSlide13
Husband
Head of the household
Treats your wife with respect
Honor your wife
Rachel LoPortoSlide14
WifeHusband is the head of the householdDo not belittle your husbandDo not disagree over opinions
Abide by your husband
Respect your husband
Love your husband
Love your children
Homemaker
Rachel LoPortoSlide15
ChildrenTrust in parents to protect youBe obedientResist peer pressure
Rachel LoPortoSlide16
Community
Practice giving, and people will give to you
Doing good for others is self-gratifying
Be a blessing to the community rather than a burden
Rachel LoPortoSlide17
Family Health and WellnessParents are the example for their childrenParents needs to educate children about good healthCouples
need to be healthy for one another
Health leads to a better way to serve God
Rachel LoPortoSlide18
Pain, Diet and CustomsErica BaileySlide19
PainAccept the use of pain medicationSome may prefer holistic avenues to manage painResponse to Pain is standard
Ina AmargoSlide20
Dietary PracticesOnly one major restriction:Meat can be eaten only if all blood is drained or cooked
Ina AmargoSlide21
Social CustomsDo not approve of DishonestyLying Gambling
Stealing
Sexual
misconduct
Substance
abuseIna AmargoSlide22
Social CustomsDo not approve ofAngry behaviorSuperstitious behavior
False Religions
Birthdays
Fear of the Dead
Ina AmargoSlide23
Social CustomsDo not approve ofDrunkenness“Soiling the mind”
Clean thoughts
Ina AmargoSlide24
Case Study: Hypertension Education
Erica BaileySlide25
Case StudyMr. S. Claus is a male of undetermined age. He was admitted to the hospital three days ago with a diagnosis of pneumonia; however, he is being discharged home tomorrow. He reports that work has been very busy, and that he has been under a great deal of stress. Mr. Claus’ lungs sound just about normal, with no coughing or shortness of breath. While being in the hospital, it has been noted that Mr. Claus has had some high blood pressure with average readings around 145/102. Mr. Claus says to you the nurse “The doctor says I have high blood pressure, and that I need to make some changes in my life, can you tell me what that means?”. From your previous discussions with Mr. Claus, you know that he is a Jehovah’s Witness.
What is the plan?
Erica BaileySlide26
Standard InterventionsSuggest to the patient to establish a daily routine of taking his/her medications.Encourage a change in dietary habits.
Help patient examine and modify his lifestyle (reducing stress and exercising regularly
)
Take Blood Pressure every day and keep a journal of the reading
Erica BaileySlide27
Hypertension Teaching for the Jehovah’s WitnessWould not deny treatment
They do not believe in “faith healing”
Teach about side effects of medication
Diet Modification
Narrated and Applied to Case Study by: Erica Bailey
Information from: Alana Bradbury and Tyson HaderlieSlide28
Hypertension Teaching for the Jehovah’s WitnessHealthy
Serves God Better
If he is healthier, he can be a better head of his household
Role Model
Narrated and Applied to Case Study by: Erica Bailey
Information from: Rachel LoPortoSlide29
ReferencesSlide30
ReferencesDubose, P. & Penton, J. (2002). Religious beliefs and healthcare decisions. The Jehovah’s Witness Tradition (1-16). Retrieved from:
http
://www.che.org/members/ethics/docs/1266/Jehovahs%20Witness.pdf
Hypertension Education. (2013, January 1). Retrieved December 2, 2014, from
https://my.intermountain.net/pen/Pages/home.aspx Jehovah’s Witnesses. (2011, March). You can improve your health. AWAKE! Retrieved from http://www.jw.org
Jehovah’s Witnesses. (n.d.). The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York
, 1-4. Retrieved December 2, 2014, from jehova_witness.pdf
Jehovah’s Witnesses. (2014). Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
of Pennsylvania
.
http
://www.jw.orgSlide31
ReferencesJehovah’s Witnesses: Do Jehovah’s witnesses break up families or build them up? (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2014, from
http://www.jw.org
Jehovah's Witness Ethics. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2014, from
http
://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/witnesses/witnessethics/ethics_1.shtmlJehovah’s Witnesses: How to make your family life happy. (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2014, from http://www.jw.org
Jehovah’s Witnesses: Why should I help others? (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2014, from http
://www.jw.org
Stroup,H
. (1946). The Jehovah’s witnesses.
The Journal of Religion (26,
3). P 220-222.
Retrieved
from:
http://www.jstor.org/stable/1197173Wilson, P. (2005). Jehovah's Witness children: when religion and the law collide. Pediatric Nursing, 17(3), 34-37