by badboy 2 Replies latest jw friends
If jws R ministers(we R talking about Britain here), I understand U R considered self-employed if u r a religious minister, so presumely ucan't claim the dole,presumely when U R self-employed, you have 2 made provision 4 a pension(not sure if that is right).
If some1 assumes that that a jw is a religious minister and that anything they say is confidential,but the jw breaks that confidence, could some1 sue 4 breach of confidence?
Another interesting thought.
The COE clergy anyway R going 2 have employment right,right 2 join a trade union.
Is this going 2 apply in jw cases.
Interesting indeed. On this side of the pond the designation minister worked to keep JW's out of the military during WW2. The draft board would consider a young man a minister if he had a certain number of hours in FS. Not sure how many. Now that there is no draft here the requirements of hours for FS have been dropped to remain active. It seems that it was tied to the draft laws somehow.
The party line is still you are an ordained minister as soon as you come up out of the water. In reality the government recognizes only the elders as ministers being authorized to perform marriages and such. I don't know if they can get tax privileges. A Baptist minister for instance does not have to pay sales taxes and I do believe he is exempt from Federal Income Taxes. Correct me if I am wrong.
What kinds of government perks or hinderances apply to JW ministers? Hmmmmmmmm
Loris
