So my cousin is a jahova's witness and he apparently told me he can't come to our 4th of july cookout/fireworks because its against his religion. He told me they are taught not to celebrate earthly governments. Is this the truth or whats going on here??
2007-07-03 05:30:51 · 8 answers · asked by 07AcuraTLTYPE-S 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Jehovah's Witnesses work to remain neutral with regard to politics and nationalism.
Jehovah's Witnesses understand the bible to teach that Almighty God requires exclusive devotion; that is, he requires that worship and unrestricted allegiance belong to Him alone.
(Exodus 20:5) I Jehovah your God am a God exacting exclusive devotion
(Matthew 4:10) Then Jesus said... ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’
Of course, Jehovah's Witnesses are well-known as law-abiding persons. The Scriptures also teach that obedience is owed to secular governments, which the bible calls "the superior authorities". Of course, such subjection is RELATIVE to the unrestricted allegiance which is owed to God.
(Romans 13:1) Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities, for there is no authority except by God; the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God
(Acts 5:29) We must obey God as ruler rather than men
It may be helpful for non-Witnesses to read all of Daniel chapter 3, and note the connections between the ceremony described there and modern pledge of allegiance.
http://watchtower.org/bible/da/chapter_003.htm
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/lmn/index.htm?article=article_10.htm
http://www.jw-media.org/edu_videos/vcfi_e.htm
http://www.jw-media.org/edu_videos/vcut_e.htm
http://www.jw-media.org/vnr/5263723221/22812301.htm
2007-07-05 02:58:40 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but why would their religion stop them from having fun? My family went out to watch Canada Day fireworks, but we're not patriotic Canadians at all. We just think it's fun to watch!
2007-07-03 05:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's true. They cannot celebrate holidays as you do as well. I made the mistake of giving a Christmas present to one once. I'll not do that again.
2007-07-03 05:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by DinahLynne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, they don't celebrate any holidays....had a friend when I was little who was one and she never had a birthday party or a christmas tree or anything. I don't personally get it but whatever floats your boat I suppose....
2007-07-03 05:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by ASH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was right about what he believes. They are not very patriotic. But they are honorable enough to go into a draft.
2007-07-03 05:34:22 · answer #5 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and if their kids are in need of a transplant, they would rather ;let them die.
2007-07-03 05:34:05 · answer #6 · answered by dee_the_genius 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it's true, they don't celebrate birthdays either.
2007-07-03 05:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by million$? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, it's true
2007-07-03 05:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Patty's Tat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋