I don't know, but one time I got a talking-to for merely being seen standing for the National Anthem.
Will JW's elders Disfellowship or Disassociate or Reprove a JW for flag-sal
by booker-t 12 Replies latest jw friends
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Swan
Actually, I think if someone were openly saluting the flag and 2 or more JWs saw them doing so, the elders might consider that the person had disassociated themselves, similar to joining the military or some religious group. They might try talking to the person first, but some BOEs feel that is not necessary in the case of disassociation.
Blondie's right. It's considered being political and Jehovah's Witnesses are suppose to be neutral regarding nationalism. Their allegiance is to Jehovah (and his Earthly Organization). Any JW pledging allegiance to the flag is considered to be a statement of renouncing their faith and becoming a member of the organization fro which the flag stands.
Of course, JWs are still allowed to join the United Nations as long as they keep it a secret and nobody finds out.
Tammy
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Lapuce
It reminds me of a time I caught an elder's son smoking (He was 13 or 14), noting happend to him as his dad was an elder but also a pioneer, I was told that it was a closed case because I had no other witness with me.