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The Watchtower is overseen by the Writing Committee of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses. [9] [10] The Watchtower is the official means of sharing Jehovah's Witness beliefs, [11] and includes articles relating to biblical prophecies, Christian conduct and morals, and the history of religion and the Bible.
The meetings are largely devoted to study of Watch Tower Society literature and the Bible. Jehovah's Witnesses have "considerable worldwide uniformity", as all congregations study the same materials on a schedule. [147] Outsiders are encouraged to attend. [207] Congregations meet for two sessions each week: one on a weekday and one on a weekend.
The group disseminates instructions regarding activities and acceptable behavior through The Watchtower magazine and through other official publications, and at conventions and congregation meetings. Jehovah's Witnesses endeavor to remain "separate from the world", [2] which they regard as a place of moral contamination and under the control of ...
Jehovah's Witnesses previously offered their literature for a price determined by the branch office in each country, to cover printing costs. [13] Since 2000, Jehovah's Witnesses have offered their publications free of charge globally. [14] [15] Printing is funded by voluntary donations from Witnesses and members of the public. [16]
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All meetings are generally synchronous, so that all congregations are studying the same material at the same meeting. Meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses open and close with prayer. Hymns called Kingdom songs are usually sung at meetings held in the Kingdom Hall, as well as at assemblies and conventions. Dress for meetings is local formal attire.
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