Abstract
Culture is one of the defining concepts of nursing and is becoming more of an issue as demographics and population shift in the United States. If nurses are to provide truly holistic care, they must be prepared to cross the cultural divide and care for patients in the manner that they prefer. Understanding that there is vast diversity within every cultural group, nurses must rise above the stereotypes of any particular culture. Cultural and spiritual assessment is an important step towards providing safe, effective care with optimal outcomes. This paper discusses this point of view through the case study of a Cuban Jehovah's Witness.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Cultural Assessment
Client History/Overview
Communications
Family Roles and Organization
Biocultural Ecology
High-Risk Behaviors
Nutrition
Pregnancy and Childbearing Practices
Death Rituals
Health Care Practices
Health Care Practitioners
Spiritual Assessment
F: Faith or Beliefs
I: Importance and Influence
C: Community
A: Address/Application
Summary

From the Paper
" Rice and beans provide the staple of the diet at home. It is customary for them to have bread at every meal. Salads are rarely served. Yucca and fried plantains are served with meals at least three times per week. In order for her to feel cared for, IH would desire a visit from the dietician. She does not really like vegetables and prefers her meals to be mostly carbohydrates. IH purchases and prepares all of the meals for her family. Cooking is not considered the males role. They do eat at restaurants occasionally on the weekends. Restaurant food choices include Mexican, Italian, and Chinese. They abstain from foods containing blood, which results in a predominately vegetarian diet. Fish is acceptable. Her dietary patterns would be highly considered in her care planning. She would be offended if she was served the traditional regular hospital breakfast of bacon and eggs."

Tags:nursing demographics america, case study, stereotypes outcomes

Abstract
This paper comes to prove that Jehovah's Witness is a cult. It offers a definition of what a cult is, and continues to explore the history and beliefs of the Jehovah's Witness following and how is distorts the essential doctrines of Christianity. In conclusion, the author discusses the danger of cults and the responsibility of the church to discredit them.
Introduction
History of Jehovah Witness
Jehovah Witness Beliefs
Distortion in this Cult
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The Jehovah's Witnesses deem themselves to be Christians because they believe they are serving the true and living God. Like many cults, they think they are the only true church on earth. Yet, they reject the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the personhood of the Holy Spirit, Jesus' physical resurrection, and salvation by grace through faith. The Jehovah's Witnesses are dispirited from looking into Jehovah's Witness history or old Watchtower literature which is replete with contradictions, altered doctrines, and false prophecies. Instead, they are instruct repeatedly against basic Christian doctrines (Trinity, deity of Christ, etc) and into the notion that they alone are the true servants of God and that all others are either in "Christendom" or simply unbelievers. Primarily, the Jehovah's Witness organization is a mind control organization that uses its people to pass out literature and send in "donations" to the headquarters in Brooklyn, New York."

Tags:religion, Christianity, beliefs, indoctrination

Abstract
This paper provides an insight into the Jehovah's Witness religion. The author has used the method of interviewing two of her friends who entered this religion to gain much of the information, as well as literature published by the movement itself.

Outline:
Introduction of the Religion
Interviewing Activity
Interview Summary

From the Paper
"Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the Holy Trinity. Instead, they believe that God is a single person, who does not know all things and is not everywhere. The Holy Trinity is one of the major beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church. The Church believes that God has three personas: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Catholics also believe that God is omniscient and omnipotent. He is omniscient because He knows all things, having created the universe. He knows all things because He is everywhere. He is omnipotent because there is nothing impossible to Him. He can do anything, things which may be incomprehensible to Man, because He is the Creator and His will be done. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Holy Spirit is only an active force used by God as an instrument to accomplish His Will."

Tags:salvation, omnipotent, commitment

Abstract
This paper examines the group known as Jehovah's Witnesses. The paper describes the history and purpose of the group, as well as the steps involved in becoming a member. The paper also presents a summary of an interview with Pam, a Jehovah's Witness, about her religious beliefs and the church itself. In addition, the paper briefly compares Jehovah's Witnesses to Christianity.

From the Paper
"Although both the Jehovah's and Christians share the commonality of believing God and his teachings through the bible, there are many fundamental doctrinal differences between the two religions. These doctrinal differences may be what separates their popularity among the vast majority of religious believers within the world. Christianity's much more passive belief attracts a very diverse audience because it does not require the life changing habits that the Jehovah's demand within their worship. Despite their difference however, both Christians and Jehovah's believe in spreading the Word of God to others through the teachings of the bible. Their commitment to sharing the Word of God is considered by all to be an invaluable service to the spiritual community. Ultimately both of these religions use the word of God to bring people closer and to develop a greater understanding of religion, therefore they serve similar purposes in helping to spread the word of God. While their teachings have seen a severe backlash from many different governments and societies because of their neutrality during political conflicts, Jehovah's are responsible for bringing religious tolerance to many different countries around the world. Many of Jehovah's Witnesses humble and conservative demeanors attract naysayer and negative attention on their unwillingness to cohesively transition into communities and societies; however they are admired for the spirituality and their devotion to their religion. In today's world religious tolerance has allowed Jehovah's to coexist within almost all countries in the world."

Tags:God, missionary, baptism

From the Paper
"This study will provide an examination of the Jehovah's Witnesses. The study will include consideration of the religion's philosophy, its history and development, family life, religious practices, beliefs and practices regarding blood transfusions, and other related aspects of the religion.

Even the quickest glance at the literature on religion, particularly the religions of the United States, will reveal to the reader that Jehovah's Witnesses are members of a truly unique religion.
In the first Place, the Witnesses are the only religion known best for its proselytizing door-to-door. As Whalen writes, "Chances are at least three people call at your home year after year: the tax assessor, the Fuller Brush man, and a Witness of Jehovah. The Witness considers his 'product' far more important (...)"

Abstract
The author of this paper attended a Jehovah's Witness service "Memorial for Christ's Death" (akin to a Passover Celebration or Easter Service). In a personal observation, the author notes the social interaction and comments on the differences between members and "outsiders". Details of the service are also included, textually and graphically.

From the Paper
"I do feel that the people I met were sincere in their belief that they were practicing God s will, but what was the hidden agenda . I definitely conformed to the social standard operating procedures regardless of my religion. Their meeting place, the Kingdom Hall is subtle thus reinforcing the passive attitude of the attendees. I think way the Witnesses dressed distinguishes them from society. Even though I was clean and presentable I felt different. I think that they present themselves as interested (introducing themselves) and helpful (sharing the hymn book) to convince outsiders that they are a caring organization. If one is convinced that they are an organization to be trusted then perhaps the ultimate goal of converting new recruits can be reached."

Tags:Kingdom, Hall, church, Jesus, Christ

Abstract
The paper is written by an author who describes the loss of her religious beliefs. The author explains that she was once a Jehovah's Witness but now struggles with her belief in God and with religion all together. The author also details periods in her life in which she went door to door and was homeschooled specifically so that she could "dedicate much of my time to my "ministry." I hated it from day one." The author continues on to chronical other personal events that caused her shift in faith; such as, when she left home on her 18th birthday to marry "a lapsed Catholic Taoist." And, how she left her religion not because she doubted that it was the truth, but because she hated it. She writes, "I hated the cliques, the self-righteousness, the hypocrisy, the gossipy backstabbing, the holier-than-thou attitudes I saw all around me, but I still felt that it was the truth. I knew nothing else." The author concludes by saying, "Me, I'm on the fence. If I believe completely in the God described in the Bible, none of us will ever be able to please Him and we're all screwed. I have to believe in a loving, just God who lets the world suffer to prove a point to a disobedient angel."

From the Paper
"The fact of the matter is that I become exhausted dusting away the misconceptions people have about a religion and way of life that does not interest me and that I do not wish to be connected with. I'm not sure why this is; if someone came up to me and attempted to bait me by saying, "I've heard that Stalin was a really nice guy once you got to know him," I would bite that hook so quickly it would make your head spin! I would wax on for hours about collectivization and unacknowledged genocides, and how Communism is a great idea that doesn't work on people. But I have no interest in either defending or defaming the religion that I was brought up in."

Tags:ministry, truth, misconceptions, Jahova's, Witness

Abstract
This paper first describes a scenario in which a Jehova's Witness patient who is bleeding to death, requests to abstain from a blood transfusion due to his religious beliefs. This leads to a discussion of the dilemma commonly faced by nurses: observe the patient's religious beliefs and watch him die or proceed with the treatment, despite his wishes? The paper explains that according to the ANA standards of professional performance, the nurse would be obligated to abstain from the treatment. The author then describes that despite this contradicting her own moral principle of beneficence, she would respect the patient's wishes and not proceed with the blood transfusion.

From the Paper
"Practicing nursing according to the ANA Standards of Professional Performance is extremely important. When facing an ethical dilemma, remembering to preserve the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights would be an important part of ethically solving the dilemma. Basing nursing care on the moral principles of nonmaleficence and beneficence will help me make better decisions with regard to my patients' care. Finally, believing in the ethic of reciprocity will help me practice nursing by doing what is best for my patients each and every time, based on what I would want for myself if in the same situation. Taking these particular ethics and morals with me into my nursing practice will make my career as a nurse a successful one."

Tags:jehovah's witness, ethics, religious beliefs, medical care, blood transfusion

Abstract
This paper explores the faiths of Rastafarians, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists and Hindus, in order to examine the means by which their respective spiritual beliefs alter or deny medical treatment.The methodology of the research and its results are outlined. The paper notes the implications of this research for medical practitioners and concludes that the faster medical practitioners come to accept the fact that science is being affected by religion, the more efficient they will be in their practice. Finally, the paper offers recommendations for physicians who treat patients of different faiths.

Outline:
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Methodology of Research
Results
Discussion, Implications, Conclusion, and Recommendations

From the Paper
"The medical practitioner for all intents and purposes is a worshipper of science, and empirical knowledge, or common sense. Relying on empirical results, the medical practitioner prescribes courses of treatment according to their most educated and informed guesses about the conditions and outcomes of diseases needing treatment. However, for many faiths, there are higher ideals or greater spiritual priorities than medical science, or any science at all. And this is their choice. The medical practitioner, including doctors and nurses, must accept and account for the fact that their recommendations for treatment will not always be heeded, even if they are in the greatest interests of patients from a rational scientific and medical perspective."

Tags:Rastafarians, Jehovah's, Witnesses, Christian, Science, Hinduism, diet, blood, transfusions, transplants

Abstract
This paper examines the case of Minersville vs. Gobitis, from 1940 in which the Gobitis family who were Jehovah's Witnesses, were denied a free elementary school education because of their refusal to salute the flag in Minersville Pennsylvania. The Minersville School district ultimately won. It analyzes the justification of the presiding Justice Frankfurter that religion does need to be protected by the government and his views on the promotion of nationalism. It examines later cases all between the state and religion and the changes in legislation over the years on the topic.

From the Paper
"The Gobitis family believed that their rights to freedom of religion and their right to due process had indeed been violated when their children were denied an education. The case would ultimately have to be decided by the Supreme Court of the United States. The Minersville School district, believing that they were standing on firm ground with this requirement, fought the battle out in the Supreme Court and ultimately won. However, the question still remains of whether or not the decision was fair, or if the decision may have been made due to bias towards the Jehovah's Witnesses in society."

Tags:jehovah's, witnesses, school, church, state