I've just looked into it and it appears that under the constitution it is legal to not vote on the basis of religious conscientious objection.
Unfortunately, the constitution can only be changed by a majority vote.
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ARC and the Watchtower's no voting rule
by Listener inin australia it is compulsory to vote but none of the jws do vote or even turn up at the polling booth and lodge an invalid vote since they don't want to stumble anyone (the people they meet door knocking).
the government fines people for not voting unless they have a valid excuse.
the jws state that they are conscientious objects due to their religious beliefs.
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ARC and the Watchtower's no voting rule
by Listener inin australia it is compulsory to vote but none of the jws do vote or even turn up at the polling booth and lodge an invalid vote since they don't want to stumble anyone (the people they meet door knocking).
the government fines people for not voting unless they have a valid excuse.
the jws state that they are conscientious objects due to their religious beliefs.
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In Australia it is compulsory to vote but none of the JWs do vote or even turn up at the polling booth and lodge an invalid vote since they don't want to stumble anyone (the people they meet door knocking).
The government fines people for not voting unless they have a valid excuse. The JWs state that they are conscientious objects due to their religious beliefs.
I wonder if it has been brought to the prime ministers attention and if this is a freedom that he is able to remove due to their refusal to join the redress scheme?
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The 1950s NWT (1984)
by HowTheBibleWasCreated ini did a video on this subject once but feel this is a noteworthy topic.
to be honest the old nwt has come under sonsiderable attack from fundie morons attacking it's nt which was translated with a few revisals in 1950.the truth is john 1:1 and 8:58 and other texts, though despite being odd, are within the translation rules as are the inclusion of the word {other} since this was stated in the forward as an interpolation.
jehovah in the nt is odd but certianly lacking as other translations have added more yhwh.. so the ot?
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On the subject of their translations, I find it telling that their method is to translate firstly into English and then from the English translation, translate it into 100s of other languages. I would have thought that would mean those translations, other than the English translation, would be even more inferior.
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2020-10-Publications Approved For Discard! (as of 2020-10-29)
by Atlantis in2020-10--publications approved for discard.. .
reply below and i'll meet you back at the pm breakroom for coffee and a link.. .
petra!.
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They are even throwing out old bibles.
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Always Obey
by neat blue dog inthe life story in the latest wt has a running theme that keeps popping up: if the organization tells you to do something, you do it.
this culminates in the following anecdote:.
we were staying in abrother’s home right next to a kingdom hall.. .
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She talks about a female preparing the bath for her and her husband. Even by JW standards, there is no chain of commandment for obedience in this incident. The organisation is getting weirder all the time with the stuff they are publishing.
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Funky - It must have been, there a new video on JW Borgcast with Herd introducing the 2021 year text.
It's an interesting text that they have chosen. They only use part of Isaiah 30:15 namely -
"Your strength will be in keeping calm and showing trust"
This text was directed at the Israelites as a nation and in full states (KJV) -
"For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not."
The International Standard Version says, in part, "In repentance and rest you will be saved"
They are hardly being quiet by requesting all JWs write multiple letters to the Russian Government or by their Worldwide letter writing program to all Government Officials next month, advising them of the destruction of their Governments.
Neither have they been following this scripture in the ARC or the current UK hearings.
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Finding a mate
by MissMary inso here i am 44 yr old divorced and free to remarry jw sister....first time single since i was 19. but guess what no single brothers in my area.
i’ve tried those stupid jw dating sites and still no luck.
oh yes there are tons of single brothers, but guess what...they all expect a hot barbie to come running into their life.
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Miss Mary, you may not get disfellowshipped but you will certainly be marked for dating an unbeliever of JW doctrine. Basically, that means being shunned and socially isolated. Good on you for upholding such a dispicable policy.
Are you saying that if your ex had been a baptized JW, he would never have slept with someone else?
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Idolatry and usage of JW.ORG logo
by KSFernando incan anyone give difference between cross and pendant with jw.org logo?.
further this logo has become the main identification of a kingdom hall.. can someone give bible reasoning behind this?
against or favour..
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Anna Marina - The CO's wife turns up wearing those earings and sets a trend? Hmm no. I can't even imagine a CO's wife wearing those earings.
Anthony Morris Jnr was laughing about how one JW child wrote in to him, thinking he was Caleb's and Sophie's grandfather. It's not surprising that his wife was caught up with this admiration and was shown wearing a badge with Caleb and Sophie on it. This was in a skit where her and Morris Jnr were pretending to witness at a householder's door.
This means it has been sanctioned by the GB.
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Very good and recent recording of a judicial committee
by StoneWall incame across this today and wished to share it with any that might want to hear.this happened within and over the last few months as you can tell from their references to covid-19 and the precautions they are having to take and you will hear a few dates mentioned as you listen.the first part is good but it gets even better in the second part (final).i'm really impressed with the knowledge this "apostate" has and how well he conducted himself.so much i could say but will let you see for yourself.love to see when others aren't intimidated or humiliated by the so called "loving" brothers on the committee.part 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0tm1mrbfcpart 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i92w4mv5gf0.
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I thought it was amusing in the first video where they had a long argument about not being allowed to have his younger brother present as a Witness but later, the Elders wouldn't address any of his concerns because they weren't there to argue.
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2020-November-9--Donation Announcement! (as of 2020-10-13)
by Atlantis in2020-11-09 donation announcement.. .
donations in support of kingdom interests worldwide.. .
reply below and i'll swing by your pm box with a link.. .
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May Jehovah continue to bless your generous spirit, strengthen you, and comfort you as you faithfully await his deliverance at the end of this system of things.
What they are really saying is that by giving generously (and it has to be generous) you will be blessed by God (not them, they make no commitments for your generosity) and you'll be assured of surviving Armageddon.