Comparison Chart: Jehovah's Witnesses vs. Mormonism

Mormonism and the Jehovah's Witnesses are two well-known religions in the United States. The two faiths have much in common: they were founded within approximately 50 years of each other in the 19th century on the American East Coast; both began with founders who were dissatisfied with mainstream Christianity; neither believe in the Trinity; neither use the cross symbol; and adherents of both faiths participate in missionary activities.

Yet Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses don't believe the same things about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. They disagree on the nature of the afterlife and on the importance of religious holidays and they have different sacred books.

This comparison chart summarizes the main similarities and differences of these two American-born faiths.

Jehovah's Witnesses Mormonism (LDS)
religious authority
texts
God
Trinity
Jesus
Holy Spirit
results of the Fall
free will
purpose of Jesus' life
death of Jesus
resurrection of Jesus
salvation
second chance after death
afterlife
hell
house of worship
doctrine of sacraments
symbols
holidays
politics
blood transfusions