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Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Not Use Images in Their Worship?

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Jehovah’s Witnesses obey God’s clear direction not to use images of any sort when they worship him.

Around the globe, Hindus, Buddhists, Catholics, and members of the Orthodox Church view the use of idols, images, or icons as a vital part of their worship. In parts of Africa, people venerate carvings of wood or stone in which a god or the spirit of a god is thought to dwell.

In contrast, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not use any form of idol or icon in their worship. If you visit the places where they meet, known as Kingdom Halls, you will find neither icons of “saints” nor statues of Jesus or Mary. Why not? Note what the Bible says on this subject.

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