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Religious Icons and Symbols- Jehovah's Witnesses

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Personal and religious items

  • There are no particular items worn by members.
  • Jehovah's Witnesses are likely to want to have their personal copy of the Christian Bible on hand along with perhaps some of their Bible-based literature.

 

Use of religious symbols

  • Jehovah's Witnesses are likely to be uncomfortable in the presence of religious icons. Symbols and icons such as the crucifix, plain dross, candles and images of Mary (Mother of Jesus), icons of saints, etc., are not appropriate within the tradition.
  • No Christian or other icons should be displayed in the mortuary areas when in use for the funeral of a Witness.