The group emerged from the Bible Student movement founded in the late 1870s by Charles Taze Russell, who also co-founded Zions Watch Tower Tract Society in 1881 to organize and print the movements publications.

How old is the Jehovah Witness religion?

Jehovahs Witnesses originated as a branch of the Bible Student movement, which developed in the United States in the 1870s among followers of Christian restorationist minister Charles Taze Russell. Bible Student missionaries were sent to England in 1881 and the first overseas branch was opened in London in 1900.

Who is the oldest Jehovahs Witness?

Leopold Engleitner Leopold Engleitner (23 July 1905 – 21 April 2013) was an Austrian conscientious objector, as a Jehovahs Witnesses, and a concentration camp survivor who spoke publicly and with students about his experiences.

Can a JW kiss?

Dont forget your relationship to God comes FIRST before anyone. In conclusion, Christian JW must not french kiss any girl who isnt their spouse. But for the non religious, this is all noise.