This is funny I mean really. The article is stating what Jehovahs witnesses believe... not what the paper thinks of them.
My wife found this one... this is her first catch that she found herself and she is tickled pink LOL
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20130701/religion-and-morals/
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/849511/Jehovahs-Witnesses-a-list-of-basic-beliefs.html?pg=all
Watchtower July 2013 says: "
HOW DO JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEASURE UP?
Jehovah’s Witnesses “promote strong family ties and develop productive and honest citizens,” states The Deseret News of Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. The newspaper added: “Members believe in a strong moral code. They believe smoking, overdrinking, drug misuse, gambling, sexual promiscuity and homosexuality are spiritually damaging practices.”
The paper actually says, "B eliefs are based on the principles found in the Holy Bible, leaders say, and they view first-century Christianity as their model. They believe living Bible principles give purpose to life, promote strong family ties and develop productive and honest citizens.
Here's a capsule look at some other key Jehovah's Witnesses doctrines and beliefs:
- Members believe in a strong moral code. They believe smoking, overdrinking, drug misuse, gambling, sexual promiscuity and homosexuality are spiritually damaging practices. They teach honesty and good work habits. Members can be disfellowshipped for serious un-Christian conduct — such as theft, drunkenness and adultery — but these people are not shunned and can continue to attend church meetings.