They were written in Hebrew script and were popular during the early 70's, when I came into the JW's.
As I recall, there was a QFR concerning them.
Anyone else remember?
Remember the YHWH Letters/Buttons/Pins?
by snowbird 19 Replies latest jw experiences
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blondie
km 9/74 p. 8 Question Box
Is it fitting to display the Hebrew or English letters of the Tetragrammaton on automobiles, jewelry and other items?
This is a matter that should rightly be left for each Witness to decide, based on the dictates of his own conscience.
Nevertheless, circumstances vary, and what may be appropriate in one locality may not be fitting in another area. For example, where there is considerable prejudice against Jews, displaying the Tetragrammaton in Hebrew letters could give rise to needless problems due to mistaken identity. And some Jews themselves find the public display the Tetragrammaton objectionable. Also, in some areas there are other reasons why such a practice might be viewed as strange and so create misunderstandings.
On the other hand, some have found that displaying the Tetragrammaton either in English or Hebrew letters has aroused curiosity and given openings for informal witnessing. Then, too, it has served as a means of identifying other Witnesses when traveling.
If a person should decide to display the Tetragrammaton on his car, he should also appreciate the responsibility of not misrepresenting it by disregard for Caesar?s laws or by careless and inconsiderate driving. (hahaha)
As Jehovah?s servants we are responsible to uphold the dignity of his name. This is done primarily by preaching and by setting a good example in Christian living. Should the public display of the Tetragrammaton detract from that, it would obviously not be fitting. Furthermore, we do not want to give others the impression that the Tetragrammaton is the symbol of Jehovah?s witnesses as a whole. We have no organizational symbol to identify ourselves but show that we are Jehovah?s Christian witnesses by living in harmony with God?s will.?John 13:35.
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snowbird
Thank you, Blondie.
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ShirleyW
I remember during assembly times some people would put a piece of cardboard on their car window with YHWH on it so if they were on the road and other Dubs saw it they would honk their horn or wave or something . . . . . sickening to think of that now, such cult like behavior.
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designs
In certain predominantly Jewish neighborhoods is was very offensive.
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cantleave
We have no organizational symbol to identify ourselves
How times have changed
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exwhyzee
I remember people displaying the Tetragrammaton on leather Bible covers, bumper stickers etc back in the 70's especially during Assembly time. As Kids riding in the back of the car from Seattle to the International Assembly in Vancouver Canada we'd wave like fools, at all the people with Watchtowers or YHWH or the Tretragammaton displayed in their back window of their car.
I also remember there being stern warnings that if you displayed these items, you'd have to be especially exemplary in your behavior and in showing driver courtesy, and strictly obey all traffic laws. Wouldn't want to bring reproach on Jehovah's organizaiton.....you'd be held "bloodguilty" if you turned someone away from The TRUTH ® .
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Apognophos
I remember during assembly times some people would put a piece of cardboard on their car window with YHWH on it
In certain predominantly Jewish neighborhoods is was very offensive.
LOL, I never heard about this JW practice. Orthodox Jews must have loved that. Seems a bit like using that cartoon of Muhammad with a bomb turban to let people know you're a cartoonist.
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sarahsmile
Yes,the long drive to assemblies helped identify each other. We used to wave to other car load. If someone had car problems another JW would help. The good old days.
Not around for the pins, but I am sure last year they wore something similar displaying Kingdom Assembly.
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snowbird
Thanks to all who replied.
Ah, yes, the Tetragrammaton is what it's called.
For the life of me, I couldn't think of that on yesterday.