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29 Oct 12
31 Oct 12
Originally posted by robbie carrobieDo you think democracy is better than a tyranny? If so, why then is it better not to vote?
For example, most Jehovah's Witnesses and Christadelphians believe that they should
not participate in political events. Forcing them to vote ostensibly denies them their
freedom of religious practice. In some countries with compulsory voting, Jehovah's
Witnesses and others may be excused on these grounds. If however they are forced to
go to ...[text shortened]... they can still use a blank or invalid vote.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_voting
Originally posted by RJHinds"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin
The Patriot Act was an effort to keep U.S. citizens safe from the Islamic terriorists and so was Guantanamo Prisoner of war camps.
The Patriot Act was a power grab, an aim to erode our liberty, which all despot governments are wont to do.
31 Oct 12
Originally posted by ZahlanziSince when did you appoint yourself forum moderator?
dude, drop it already. he already said his views on the matter, he made it quite clear witnesses are free to make their own choices in this matter (unlike blood transfusions which is another issue). Even the suggestions they receive (you shouldn't vote if you can't handle what your chosen official will do in his position. ) leave room for personal decision. ...[text shortened]... her issues you can pick on robbie and his merry men for being obtuse. this is not one of them.
31 Oct 12
Originally posted by robbie carrobieNo, you don't vote because the JW Governing Body instructs you to be politically neutral by not voting; as I've revealed through the WT citation on the previous page.
I dont vote because I believe the Bible teaches us to be politically neutral, , its nothing to do with tyranny or democracy or anything else.
31 Oct 12
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Originally posted by divegeesterI do not vote because i believe the Bible teaches neutrality, as i have stated on
No, you don't vote because the JW Governing Body instructs you to be politically neutral by not voting; as I've revealed through the WT citation on the previous page.
numerous occasions, with reference, I will not waste any more of my precious time,
doing so again and again, you are free of course to believe what you want.
31 Oct 12
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Originally posted by divegeesterhe is not making himself a forum moderator he is simply demonstrating that i have
Since when did you appoint yourself forum moderator?
already stated my position, time and again, with reference. Try reading his link and
educate yourself.
31 Oct 12
Originally posted by robbie carrobieHe may be referring to 1 Timothy 2
you need to cite a specific verse.
First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.
(1Timothy 2:1-6 NASB)
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31 Oct 12
Originally posted by RJHindsYes, but also Romans 13...
He may be referring to 1 Timothy 2
First of all, then, [b]I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who ...[text shortened]... ve Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.
(1Timothy 2:1-6 NASB)[/b]