some of their beliefs, especially about who god is and what his plans are for humans and the earth, are different from what is taught in most christian churches. jehovah's witnesses believe that only 144,000 people will go to heavenrev 7:1-17,rev 14:1 and that all the other people who obey god will live forever on a paradise earth. they do not believe that god is a trinity. they believe jesus died on a pole (also called '[torture] stake') rather than a cross. god rejects worship that uses images or symbols, including the cross "idolatry" ex 20:4-6. they teach that when people die, they remain in the grave until god resurrects them after god's kingdom, or government, is ruling over earth.