Yes, Hamsterbait. . .Every decision an individual makes is a personal choice.
I never understood why JWs have to be told and reminded over and over, verbally and in print, that "it's their personal choice/decision".
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JW says shunning a personal decision
by blondie inorganization member tressa ballard, 62, left the jehovah's witnesses in 1990 and has since embraced evangelical christianity.
the colorado springs resident sometimes speaks at the meetings about how four of her five children who remained in the church refuse to talk to her since she left the faith.
"people can leave, but they will be shunned by family and friends," ballard said.. .
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A religion with nothing to Celebrate
by eyeslice inhow sad that the witnesses have nothing to celebrate.
the more i think about it since i stopped going to the meetings, the more i feel that spirituality and religion are about opportunities to give thanks and to celebrate life with family and friends.
christenings or name giving ceremonies celebrate the gift of a new life to a family.
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sleeplessinkauai
Hi all. . .can anyone please tell me why Jehovah's Witnesses CAN celebrate high school graduations. I have never understood that and would really appreciate knowing the reasoning behind that. I mean, if they don't celebrate birthdays in part because they believe they should not be puffed up with pride, why is graduation OK. Isn't graduation a ceremony to celebrate one's personal achievements and that's definitely something to be proud of.
So, please, why is it that JWs can celebrate and partake in high school graduation ceremonies?