I saw a headline saying Chile is demanding religious organizations fly the nations flag.
Is this accurate? Is the Society complying?
https://jwsurvey.org/tag/jehovahs-witnesses
KH flying Chilean Flags??
by Vanderhoven7 14 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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Atlantis
This letter says it's ok to display a flag, as long as worship or ceremonies are not involved.
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waton
Thinking: what about a ship used by jw missionaries, and vessels are required to fly the flag of the nation of their registry.
would the blue JWORG do? the new earthly symbol of the 1914 kingdom? or are the local colours de rigueur ? for an imaginary HMS "'Lookbryn" ?
seriously though, in the 1930 the government ordered all to fly the swastika, but since no ceremony is involved, could/should a ZJ have done so, or
a local jw done so in Malawi?
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mickbobcat
If this is true the Org sure has changed. I know of one person who quit the Post office because she had to raise and lower the US flag. The elders told her it was up to her conscience but you know how that goes if they say that the right choice is not to do it. The cult is really going down hill.
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DATA-DOG
Anything to avoid taxes...
DD
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Vanderhoven7
Thanks Atlantis.
Right on DATA
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BluesBrother
From Wikipedia. ..
"The Fiestas Patrias (literally Homeland Holidays)[1] of Chile consist of two days, with a third one added on some years:
- 18 September, in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810, and marking the beginning of the Chilean Independence process.
- 19 September, known as the "Day of the Glories of the Army"............
- In Chile, it is mandatory to hang the Chilean flag from every building in the country on 18 and 19 September (and 21 May as well).[8] The flag should be in perfect condition, hung from a white pole or from the front of every building, horizontally or vertically. If hung vertically, the star should always be in the upper left corner, visible from the front of the building. Violation of this rule is punishable with fines in local currency of up to 40,000 pesos (about US$80),[9] although it is not strictly enforced."
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In view of the above I Dont see how they can say that no principle is involved . Displaying the flag tells the community that you are patriots and supporting " the glorious army"....
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menrov
"...as long as worship or ceremonies are not involved"..... then it is ok and we raise the national flag though the flag represents nationalism, patriotism and that you support that. BUT do not celebrate a birthday or in anyway participate, because well....you might lose God as your friend.
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minimus
Wow