Hi there. My son's father (deceased so I cannot ask him!) was not a Jehovah but his family is. My son goes to preschool at a church where they put on a Christmas show. I have NO idea if it is ok to send this video to his Jehovah family or not. The idea is to watch my son, not to offend them. Is it ok to show them the vid? I never know what i can and cannot talk about!
2007-12-18 12:39:35 · 15 answers · asked by blr8t2 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks everyone. The reason I wanted to send the video is because this was his very first 'event' EVER that he has done. He wouldn't even sing me a song here at home until this little show. It's a really badly done video, and he doesn't do a whole lot, so I think i will not send this one, and see if he learned any more songs at school that are not holiday related. These people are very very into their religion, it consumes a lot of their life. If they were not so into it, I might send the vid, but I have decided to pass. Thanks for all the input!
2007-12-18 13:43:29 · update #1
I'm sure they will not mind as long as they know your intentions are not to offend, but only to show off your son's performance. Jehovah's Witnesses value family and are not as easily offended as people think. But we are just people and, like all people, there are different personality types. Some are more sensitive than others. Some are more indignant than others, (and definitely some are more irritating than others) But many of us are laid back and just try to help people. We are taught to be understanding of other people's viewpoints and help when we see a need. So depending on how they have been with you in the past could help you decide. But no matter what- you should give them the opportunity to choose for themselves and accept their decision. If they prefer not to see it b/c of the Christmas theme, I'm sure they would love to see a video of him doing something else.
2007-12-18 13:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by leximoto 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It seems likely that the family would appreciate the opportunity to decide for themselves if they would be comfortable watching the video. The questioner could perhaps explain her reasoning as she has done here, and it seems likely that many Witnesses would enjoy the gift of being part of their grandson's life.
Please consider including them more in the child's life.
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/archives/index.htm#families
2007-12-19 23:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They will not be offended if your intentions are good. You might consider asking them if they would like to see the video. Searching answers on the Internet it is not such a good idea. Many users who don't simpathise with Jehovah's Witnesses might give some unrealistic answers.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/rq/article_09.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20000622/article_03.htm
2007-12-19 06:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by Alex 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, this video would be offensive to Jehovah's Witnesses. Try sending them video taken when you are on a good 'field trip' with your son, or one of him playing a sport ... and DO NOT send it at or near Christmas time, because JW's do NOT celebrate 'holidays' or even 'birthdays' ...
2007-12-18 20:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kris L 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
why don't you just call them and ask? If it were me and that were my grandson in the show I would love to get the video regardless of my religous beliefs. Or maybe include a nice note/email with the video explaining a little about the video and how you thought it would be nice to share this part of their gandson's life with them.
2007-12-18 20:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by walknred 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think they'd be offended. I wouldn't be. Just give them a quick call. No one's going to yell or belittle you. We're just people too. We know many people do the holiday thing, so it's not a surprise. Most of us used to too. Relax and pick up the phone.
I'm sorry your husband is no longer with the two of you.
2007-12-18 21:13:18 · answer #6 · answered by Suzette R 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
a true Jehovah's Witness would not watch the video and would feel very uncomfortable receiving it.
If it were me, I would let them make the decision about whether or not to be involved with their grandchild in this way. Most true Christian grandparents would want to see their grandchild, so I would ask them while letting them know he's performing in a holiday school event.
2007-12-19 10:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by PediC 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My Grandma (who I'm very close to) and an aunt are JW's. My grandma's pretty liberal in that she always gave us presents earlier in Dec or a few weeks earlier than our birthdays. JW's don't participate in Christmas, but they may enjoy seeing your young son perform, just to see him. Just ask them! Let them know you respect that they don't celebrate x-mas, but you have this video, and they can watch it, if not, you understand.
2007-12-18 20:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by tawniemarie 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a JW but return evil to no one, I would politely explain what the video contains and leave it up to them to decide, in that way you will be free of guilt and have no remorse because of a division.
2007-12-18 20:45:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
They definitely would not appreciate that. I know exactly what you mean though, I was raised a JW, and a lot of stuff is considered "worldly" and this video would fall into that category. You will get used to it, just talk to them and learn more about their beliefs so no one feels uncomfortable.
2007-12-18 20:44:10 · answer #10 · answered by Gigi 2 · 7⤊ 1⤋