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  Watchtower & accepting money from government

  by observer in

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  2. beliefs

  was there ever any printed statement about that?

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  some goverments give money to organized religions according theirs memberships.

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  observer

  Blondie & rebel8,
  
  
  In Finland the government considers giving some tax collected money to sects. They do it because church of state already gets money from government, so this is for fairness.
  
  
  They interviewed headman of finnish Jehovah's Witnesses in national television and he said, that "we're not begging money but if other sects are given it, we should also be given in the name of fairness".
  
  
  Apparently, "fairness" towards state doesn't apply because Jehovah's Witnesses here don't carry out civilian service althought other conscientious objectors are send to jail (JW's are not jailed because they have an exempt law that frees them both military service and alternative service).
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  Watchtower & accepting money from government

  by observer in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  was there ever any printed statement about that?

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  some goverments give money to organized religions according theirs memberships.

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  observer

  Was there ever any printed statement about that?
  
  Some goverments give money to organized religions according theirs memberships.
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  Details on "Advance Health Care Directive"

  by ezekiel3 in

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  2. medical

  the ?blood card?

  and dpa have been combined into one document that folds into a business card size.

  (unfolded it measures 6.75 x 8.5 inches / 17 x 21.5 cm.

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  observer

  >>..and asked that no DPA/blood card should be completed until we receive further information from 'mother'. >>
  
  Is there anything new about this?
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  Woohooooooo WE Won !!!!!!

  by observer in

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  2. friends

  woohooooooo we won !!!!!!

  world cup of hockey semifinal!!

  finland - usa 2-1 .

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  bebu & Pole: Really? It's a small world :)
  
  
  Matty: I try to remember that :) (I just quoted the name of the tournament)
  
  
  arrowstar: Yes it was, quite a thriller! I was on my knees praying in the end at least.. :D
  
  
  run dont walk: Final is going to be exciting! (comes out here 2.00AM..) I hope Finnish team is not too happy about the victory at semifinal, otherwise team Canada will beat them too easily!
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  Woohooooooo WE Won !!!!!!

  by observer in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  woohooooooo we won !!!!!!

  world cup of hockey semifinal!!

  finland - usa 2-1 .

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  observer

  Woohooooooo WE Won !!!!!!
  
  World Cup Of Hockey Semifinal!!
  
  Finland - USA 2-1
  
  http://www.wch04.com/scores/index.html
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  How many showers do you have per day.........?

  by vitty in

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  i`ve just had my third, one this morning, one at lunchtime after the gym and one now as i have been sitting in the sun and needed to wash all that smelly suncream off, and i might have one before bed.. .

  what`s your record?

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  observer

  vittvin,
  
  btw did you know that your screen name means "white wine" in swedish.. :)
  
  ..and about your question: 2 times is sufficient for me (mostly).
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  Wanted: Cheap housing, warm weather and part time work

  by Leander in

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  2. friends

  well i think i finally have had enough of chicago.

  sitting in traffic today for 2 hours just trying to get to work made me realize i'm wasting my time and my life doing things i hate.

  so i've decided to look for a new home where the weather is warm, jobs are plentiful and the cost of living is cheaper.

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  Cuba?
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  Had the 'talk' w/ my dad last night.....

  by TallTexan in

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  2. experiences

  if y'all remember, i posted a couple of days ago that i'd had the 'talk' w/ my mom and it went really well.

  well, at her request, i had the 'talk' w/ my dad.

  mind you, he's been in the truth since the mid-50's, elder, pioneer, etc, etc.

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  observer

  >>Ok im new here..whats the deal with the UN website? Im totally intrigued....
  
  http://www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/watchtower.pdf
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  DC Releases

  by stillajwexelder in

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  2. scandals

  as soon as anyone knows the new releases can you post on this site please?

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  observer

  I'm interested in this part of program:
  
  4:35 ?Keep on the Watch??The Hour of Judgment Has Arrived
  
  Has there been any New Light or is it same old crap?
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  Birthdays..... Now A Conscience Matter

  by Latte in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  from our readers (awake!

  july 8 2004)

  pinatas i read with interest the article ?the pinata - an ancient tradition?

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  I think birthdays are definitely not a Conscience Matter according that article. It clearly states: "For example, the Bible definitely puts birthdays celebrations in a bad light." I think that is what a JW should (according WTS) think about it. Or am I wrong?