Through the years there have been many with opposing views to the teachings of the Orthodox Church. People who have those opposing views are called heretics, and the groups opposing the church are heresies. Many people have the idea that heresies are bad, when in reality they are people or groups that have a different view on matters such as Jesus, Holy Spirit, religion, etc. This paper will focus on the Jehovah’s Witness heresy. Jehovah’s witnesses are a heresy because their view on Christology and Trinity differ from the orthodox beliefs.
Historical Background Jehovah witnesses with out a doubt have some very unorthodox believes. Before we get into their heretical teaching let’s talk about where this religion originated. Many may not know
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In 1879, he sought to popularize his aberrant ideas on doctrine.” Russell publishing his ideas is what gave birth to the watchtower. Jehovah’s whiteness for years now, have been going from door to door handing out the watchtowers publications. These publications have all their beliefs and their interpretation of scriptures. Another name that has been given to Jehovah’s Witnesses is the watchtower organization. Even though the roots and beliefs of Jehovah’s witnesses have been around for a while, it wasn’t until Russell that Jehovah’s witnesses was …show more content…
Orthodox beliefs were established in councils a long time ago. There are many heresies today and Jehovah’s witnesses are one them. “The concept of the imminent End of the World is central to the assumptions and activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses, who believe the most major Bible prophecies are being fulfilled in the twentieth century.” The idea of the end being near goes way back to the first apostles. This idea was lost when people started realizing that the end wasn’t near and they had to continue living their life. Jehovah’s witnesses are one of they few religions who still believe the end is