Jehovah's Witnesses in Sweden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jehovah's Witnesses in Sweden |
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The Kingdom Hall in Lund
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| Classification | Nontrinitarian Restorationism |
| Orientation | Jehovah's Witnesses |
| talesman (Speaker) | Georg Svensson |
| Headquarters | Denmark |
| Origin | 1899 or 1909 |
| Members | 23,000 (1992) |
| Publications | Vakttornet |
The Jehovah's Witnesses in Sweden (Swedish: Jehovas vittnen i Sverige) is a part of the worldwide Jehovah's Witnesses organization. This group is guided by its Governing Body, which is located in New York.
The organization has been active in Sweden for a long time, starting around 1899 or 1909. In 1992, there were about 23,000 members in Sweden. About one-tenth of these members were immigrants. These immigrant members often held their religious meetings in different languages.
The main office for the Swedish branch used to be in Arboga. However, in 2012, it moved to a new main office for all of Scandinavia. This new office is located in Holbaek, Denmark.
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What are Jehovah's Witnesses?
Jehovah's Witnesses are a Christian group with some different beliefs. They are known for sharing their faith with people by going door-to-door. They also give out magazines like The Watchtower (called Vakttornet in Swedish).
Their Beliefs
Jehovah's Witnesses are considered Nontrinitarian. This means they do not believe in the Trinity, which is a common belief in many Christian churches. The Trinity teaches that God is one being in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God is only Jehovah, and Jesus is His Son.
They also follow Restorationism. This means they try to practice Christianity in the same way they believe early Christians did. They want to "restore" the original teachings and practices of the first followers of Jesus.
History in Sweden
The Jehovah's Witnesses started their work in Sweden either in 1899 or 1909. Over the years, their community grew. By 1992, they had thousands of members across the country.
Where They Meet
Jehovah's Witnesses meet in places called Kingdom Halls. These are their places of worship and study. The picture in the infobox shows a Kingdom Hall in Lund, Sweden.
Their Headquarters
For many years, the main office for Jehovah's Witnesses in Sweden was in Arboga. This office helped organize their activities and support their members in Sweden. In 2012, the Swedish office joined with other Scandinavian countries. They moved their main office to Holbaek, Denmark. This new office now serves Jehovah's Witnesses across the Scandinavian region.
