Originally posted by FMFThis assumes that we want others to petition on our behalf when as far as I know they only political institution (using your rather broad and all encompassing definition of political that you seem to harbour) we have used is the judicial system and attempted to legally establish our form of worship. If you know of any other group that we have petitioned then please let it be known. If not then your question is without precedent and actually makes NO SENSE.
What political action would you like to see non-JWs take to support your group in its current predicament in Russia?
21 Apr 17
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Originally posted by galveston75If I had my way your dangerous religious beliefs would be banned everywhere. Your views on blood transfusions and the way your leaders bully dissenters in the membership is outrageous.
https://www.jw.org/en/news/legal/by-region/russia/vasiliy-kalin-statement-on-ban-of-jehovahs-witnesses/
21 Apr 17
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI am interested in galveston75's answer.
This assumes that we want others to petition on our behalf when as far as I know they only political institution (using your rather broad and all encompassing definition of political that you seem to harbour) we have used is the judicial system and attempted to legally establish our form of worship. If you know of any other group that we have petit ...[text shortened]... se let it be known. If not then your question is without precedent and actually makes NO SENSE.
21 Apr 17
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI used to live in Trinidad and Tobago. JW's would knock on our door in their sunday best clothes.
The Russian Justice Ministry is moving to label Jehovah's Witnesses as terrorists and ban their worship, sparking a global letter- writing campaign appealing to Kremlin and Supreme Court officials for relief.
Some 8,000 Jehovah's Witnesses in Trinidad and Tobago are being encouraged to write letters to Russia.
The Governing Body of Jehovah's Wi ...[text shortened]... m on April 5.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20170327/news/russia-witnesses-a-terrorist-group
21 Apr 17
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Originally posted by AshiitakaI live here [T&T] and we get a visit from them almost every Sunday. When I have the time I enjoy giving them a good history and track record of their organisation. What part of Trinidad did you live?
I used to live in Trinidad and Tobago. JW's would knock on our door in their sunday best clothes.
21 Apr 17
Originally posted by Rajk999I was very young, but I still remember the sugar plantations, and ant infestations. I didn't understand "jehovah's witnesses" were at that age (age 4), but I remembered them visiting on Sundays. The whole island was dead quiet due to everyone being at church.
Nice.
21 Apr 17
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Originally posted by AshiitakaOn Saturday.
I used to live in Trinidad and Tobago. JW's would knock on our door in their sunday best clothes.
At least they come around here on Saturdays.
I always assumed it was because they were all at Kingdom Hall on Sunday.
Maybe it's actually because they worship on Saturday and come around after so they don't have to get dressed up two days in a row, I dunno. They seem to have other things which are common with the SDA, so why not, I'm just not sure.
21 Apr 17
Originally posted by AshiitakaIts still is a kind of a primitive environment and very laid back.
I was very young, but I still remember the sugar plantations, and ant infestations. I didn't understand "jehovah's witnesses" were at that age (age 4), but I remembered them visiting on Sundays. The whole island was dead quiet due to everyone being at church.