It's so hypocrital since they send their own children to public schools. Why aren't you voting on their education and leaving it to the "wicked world" to decide what happens to them? You live in this country that protects you, and enjoy it's many privilages, like freedom of religion, yet you are openly against it? Why are you against police? Why wouldn't you call the police if someone molested your child?
2007-01-02 09:52:14 · 9 answers · asked by Quicksilver 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If I'm going to live in a democracy I will participate.
2007-01-02 15:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by Monica 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We remain NEUTRAL in all things political. Neutral means neither for nor against. We live in the world and do our best to obey all laws. However, we are no part of the world just as Jesus was no part of the world.
We look to God's Kingdom to take care of all the problems on the earth. We do not look to mankind to solve these things.
Ps 146: 3 Do not put YOUR trust in nobles,
Nor in the son of earthling man, to whom no salvation belongs.
I'm sorry that it is viewed by some as hypocrisy to follow the laws on education for our children, to exercise the God-given right to freedom of religion, and all the other unfounded accusations posted here. We simply try to live our lives the best way we can to bring glory to Jehovah.
2007-01-02 21:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by girlinks 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The answer from them would be,something like this,We only
owe allegiance to Jehovah,They will add Jesus a created being.
Not serve country,but take all benefits;They say, won"t protect
Rights by serving .The tax they pay ,some will pay for your Child or mine to defend them,The police officer has to kill sometimes.
That means" they "or" I "by proxy Kill.
I will give them this,I pulled cotten as a 14 yr old boy to buy clothes for school,The Man I worked for was Jehovah Witness,He always paid me,never had to ask,Some Believers
could take lesson from that.
2007-01-02 18:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by section hand 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are wrong about the police. If a child was molested the police would be called.
They are not openly against this country. They choose not to vote, period.
2007-01-02 17:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by larrydoyle52 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
you must be no part of the world just as i am no part of the world
jesus ordered us to pay taxes and thats what we do i have had to call the police on more then one occasion
2007-01-02 17:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by gary d 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They don't vote, fight in wars, take blood transfusions or salute the flag.
2007-01-02 19:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah's Witnesses are NOT against countries. If there is sexual criminal, the authorities would be notified.
As for Jehovah’s Witnesses, they do not interfere with the right of others to vote; neither do they in any way campaign against political elections. They respect and cooperate with the authorities who are duly elected in such elections. (Romans 13:1-7) (Matthew 22:21; 1Â Peter 3:16.)
First, Jesus Christ said of his followers: “They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world.” (John 17:14) Jehovah’s Witnesses take this principle seriously. Being “no part of the world,” they are neutral in the political affairs of the world.—John 18:36.
Second, the apostle Paul referred to himself as an “ambassador” representing Christ to the people of his day. (Ephesians 6:20; 2Â Corinthians 5:20) Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Christ Jesus is now the enthroned King of God’s heavenly Kingdom, and they, like ambassadors, must announce this to the nations. (Matthew 24:14; Revelation 11:15 - Ambassadors are expected to be neutral and not to interfere in the internal affairs of the countries to which they are sent. As representatives of God’s heavenly Kingdom, Jehovah’s Witnesses feel a similar obligation not to interfere in the politics of the countries where they reside.
A third factor to consider is that those who have a part in voting a person into office may become responsible for what he does. (Compare 1Â Timothy 5:22, The New English Bible.) Christians have to consider carefully whether they want to shoulder that responsibility.
Fourth, Jehovah’s Witnesses greatly value their Christian unity. (Colossians 3:14) When religions get involved in politics, the result is often division among their members. In imitation of Jesus Christ, Jehovah’s Witnesses avoid becoming involved in politics and thus maintain their Christian unity.—Matthew 12:25; John 6:15; 18:36, 37.
Fifth and finally, their keeping out of politics gives Jehovah’s Witnesses freeness of speech to approach people of all political persuasions with the important message of the Kingdom.—Hebrews 10:35.
In view of the Scriptural principles outlined above, in many lands Jehovah’s Witnesses make a personal decision not to vote in political elections, and their freedom to make that decision is supported by the law of the land.
Jehovah’s Witnesses take care to preserve their Christian neutrality and freeness of speech. In all things, they rely on Jehovah God to strengthen them, give them wisdom, and help them avoid compromising their faith in any way. Thus they show confidence in the words of the psalmist: “You are my crag and my stronghold; and for the sake of your name you will lead me and conduct me.”—Psalm 31:3.
They do not interfere with what others do about sharing in patriotic ceremonies, serving in the armed forces, joining a political party, running for a political office, or voting. But they themselves worship only Jehovah, the God of the Bible; they have dedicated their lives unreservedly to him and give their full support to his Kingdom.
Romans 13:1, 5-7: “Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities [governmental rulers], for there is no authority except by God . . . There is therefore compelling reason for you people to be in subjection, not only on account of that wrath but also on account of your conscience. . . . Render to all their dues, to him who calls for the tax, the tax; to him who calls for the tribute, the tribute; to him who calls for fear, such fear; to him who calls for honor, such honor.” (No government could exist without God’s permission. Regardless of the conduct of individual officials, true Christians have shown them respect because of the office they occupied. For example, regardless of the use that governments have made of tax money, worshipers of Jehovah have made honest payment of their taxes in return for those services from which everyone could benefit.)
Mark 12:17: “Jesus then said: ‘Pay back Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.’ ” (So Christians have always recognized that they must not only “pay back” money in the form of taxes to the secular government but also fulfill the superior obligations they have toward God.)
Jehovah's Witnesses know well and conscientiously endeavor to apply the command repeated by Jesus: “You must love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39) Also the counsel recorded by the apostle Paul: “Let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.” (Gal. 6:10.) They have been convinced that the greatest good that they can do for their neighbors is to share with them the good news of God’s Kingdom, which will lastingly solve the problems facing mankind and which opens up to those who embrace it the marvelous prospect of eternal life.
If you would like further information or a free personal home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
2007-01-02 18:12:54 · answer #7 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, I speak for all of my Jehovah brethren when I say "We is what we is."
2007-01-02 17:55:03 · answer #8 · answered by TruBlevr 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
They pay their taxes don't they?!!!!
2007-01-02 17:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋