The following chart provides a quick-reference guide to the major similarities and differences between the beliefs and practices of Jehovah's Witnesses and mainstream Protestant Christianity. As is always the case with charts and summaries, the information is simplified for brevity and should be used alongside more complete explanations. The beliefs listed for both Witnesses and Protestant Christians represent those of most, but not all, churches or individuals within that tradition.
Compare Jehovah's Witnesses and Protestant Christianity
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| texts |
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| God |
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| Trinity |
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| Jesus |
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| Holy Spirit |
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| results of the Fall |
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| free will |
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| purpose of Jesus' life |
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| death of Jesus |
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| resurrection of Jesus |
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| salvation |
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| second chance after death |
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| afterlife |
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| hell |
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| house of worship |
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| doctrine of sacraments |
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| symbols |
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| holidays |
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| politics |
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| blood transfusions |
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