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I believe it is important to distinguish clearly between three different categories: combatant military service, non-combatant military service, and alternative civilian service. These are not interchangeable terms, and confusing them can lead to an inaccurate understanding of the position of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 1. Combatant military service: Combatant military service involves serving in the armed forces and participating in military operations, including the use of weapons and participation in warfare. Jehovah’s Witnesses maintain Christian neutrality and do not participate in warfare. Their position is based on biblical principles, including: Isaiah 2:2-4; John 17:16; Matthew 26:52; John 13:34, 35. 2. Non-combatant military service: Non-combatant military service involves performing military duties without directly participating in combat or using weapons. Examples may include military cooks, medics, drivers, administrators, construction workers and other support personnel. Although these individuals may not engage in combat, their service can still be military service if they are members of the armed forces and operate within the military command structure. Depending on the country's legislation and military regulations, this may involve military enlistment, an oath of allegiance, military uniform, military discipline and provisions or remuneration provided through the armed forces. The important distinction is that the absence of weapons does not, by itself, transform military service into civilian service. There is a particularly relevant question in the book Keep Yourselves in God’s Love: “What are my reasons for not supporting any political parties or performing any type of military service?” This wording is significant because it refers to “any type of military service,” not merely combat duties. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1102008064&par=67&srcid=share 3. Alternative non-military civilian service: Alternative civilian service is fundamentally different from military service. It involves performing civilian duties instead of military service, under civilian administration and outside military control or supervision. Some governments provide compulsory civilian service, such as useful community work, as a non-military alternative for individuals who conscientiously object to military service. Civilian national service administered by civilian authorities. Alternative civilian service is not treated as military service simply because it is required by the State. 4. The official submission to the United Nations, March 21, 2022: An especially important source is the document submitted by the Office of Public Information of Jehovah’s Witnesses to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Its title is: Information on Conscientious Objection to Military Service Involving Jehovah’s Witnesses. The document states: “Jehovah’s Witnesses do not oppose national service per se. Their conscience simply does not allow them to participate in one form of national service—military service.” It then explains: “As a group, Jehovah’s Witnesses are, in many cases, willing to perform alternative civilian service that is not under the control or supervision of the military.” These statements establish an important distinction between national service in general and military service. The document further explains that the willingness to perform alternative civilian service depends on its being outside military control and supervision. A Bible-Based Viewpoint: The same submission contains a section entitled “A Bible-Based Viewpoint.” It explains that Jehovah’s Witnesses respect governmental authority, obey the law, pay taxes and cooperate with governmental efforts to provide for public welfare. It also states that during the Second World War Jehovah’s Witnesses maintained neutrality and that they have not taken up arms in the conflicts mentioned in the document. The submission then states: “Jehovah’s Witnesses are grateful when Governments either exempt them from military service altogether or allow their conscientious believers to perform non-military civilian national service.” This is particularly important because it expressly distinguishes: —Military service. —Non-military civilian national service. —The document also clarifies that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not interfere with those who choose to serve in the armed forces. 5. Three distinct categories. The distinction can be summarized as follows: 1. Combatant military service: Military service involving participation in warfare and combat duties. 2. Non-combatant military service: Military service without direct participation in combat. The individual may perform support duties but remains within the armed forces and their military structure. 3. Alternative civilian service: Non-military national service performed under civilian administration and outside military control or supervision. The third category must not be confused with the second. A person does not automatically become a civilian service worker simply because he or she does not carry a weapon. It is also important to examine the actual legal status of a particular position. Military uniforms, oaths, command structures, discipline and the source of provisions or remuneration can help establish whether a position is military in nature. “KEEP YOURSELVES IN GOD’S LOVE”, CHAPTER 5, pp. 50-61, How to Keep Separate From the World https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1102008064&srcid=share w96 5/1 pp. 15-20, Paying Back Caesar’s Things to Caesar https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1996332&srctype=wol&srcid=share INFORMATION ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE INVOLVING JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/OPIJW-HRC50.pdf

Just got it! Thanks.

The information has been updated to show she is going to London. You all take care of her next year, she is one of my congregation granddaughters 😁

Babylon is the world empire of false religion. All religions. The main one is Christendom (Christian religions). The Catholic Church is the mother church, a prostitute. The daughters, also prostitutes, represent the Protestant churches.

Thank you..my elder just spoke with me since it is easier for me to understand and ask questions directly instead of text , wait, and go back and forth. He confirmed my understanding that all religions that teach in error , which there is only one true religion, fall under BtG. He did direct me to look up origins of Catholicism on our website and articles re: Constantine. He said since I am a nurse I will readily understand metastatic and how cancer spreads from a primary source. Catholic means universal. Roman Catholic Church: The term eventually became particularly associated with the church centered in Rome and under the authority of the pope. Something interesting to consider The word Catholic itself does not mean false religion. It describes the claim to universality. But consider Jesus' words at John 18:36: “My Kingdom is no part of this world.” That raises an important distinction: Jesus' congregation was to be united worldwide, but it was not to become a worldly political power. And that brings us back to Revelation 17. Here is an interesting question for further study: How did an organization claiming universal Christian authority become so intertwined with kings, emperors, governments, and political affairs? That historical development is worth examining alongside Revelation 17:1-5. https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/pure-worship/survives/bring-end-to-your-prostitution/ also my pioneer sister just gave me this link.

Which is a wildly different than 34 accusations of rape, which was my point. I'm sure he's done many seedy financial crimes - not sure if any will be relevant to him trying to keep the house and senate, though.

His criminal conviction was discharged. And then there's the Emoluments Clause and accusations of profiteering.

Is that because you live in a land dominated by Christendom? Is there such a thing as a primary target if they all are attacked at once?

As i understand in pure worship book 15:6 BtG is Satan's Religious Organization that spread false doctrine that causes to have many denominations and sects. So BtG is not a specific denomination.

I have always understood that Christendom is the primary target of Babylon the Great!

My group and I were just selected for London! So excited. My first time as a delegate

Dear Br. Yi, Your post definitely belongs to this sub forum : Comfort, Consolation, Support & Recovery This area is closed to public view especially for a subject that is quite personal. Contact a moderator to shift your Topic and renamed the title. Regarding the problem you are now facing, I would recommend that you do not be super focused on your need to find a spouse. Sometimes one’s desperation can scared away a potential mate. Jehovah will provide whatever it is that you need to get through these troublesome times. I would recommend looking for JW friends in nearby countries like Indonesia. It doesn’t have to do with matrimony in mind. Wishing you all the best in your search for friends

I've applied for Greece... but somehow I'm doubting if we get invited haha[emoji28][emoji2371] Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-S911B met Tapatalk

@chuck83I still read all false religion is included in BtG but the word Mother has really confused me. its like for 30 years I've never noticed 'Mother' . Does that mean the Catholic Church is an instigator /leader? I'm sorry if I am not making sense but now you know what it feels like to be inside this mind. Its relentless.

Was that delegate code where your Group code used to be? Or is it separate from the Application page?

I recall one missionary told me that legally the society cannot tell anyone not to joining a military force as they would be guilty of inciting "disaffection " thus defined as "the Incitement to Disaffection Act 1934 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that made it an offence to endeavour to seduce a member of HM Forces from his "duty or allegiance to His Majesty", thus expanding the ambit of the law." Any decision not to fight is based on someone's trained concience based on their Bible knowledge and love for neighbour

Wales is our #1 choice. Would be amazing to get invited! And I would be thrilled to pet a sheep or get sheep themed gifts!

So we’re currently working on gifts for the Wales international. I’ve seen so many ideas, saw loads on Pinterest if you’re able to look on there. In wales sheep are pretty famous so think a lot of gifts will be sheep based

also waiting here to receive the answer 🫣

One suggestion would be to create something that evokes the region—incorporating specific local features or artwork that draws on elements from the city.

Let's not get too carried away. Jesus said only worry about today. Trump has already been impeached TWICE last time he was President. The impeachment process is a long process. The process is divided into two main stages: impeachment in the House of Representatives and the trial in the Senate. First the investigation by the House of Representatives. This would take months. If the investigating committee finds enough reason to proceed, then they write up the list of charges, which would take days. Then the House votes and if the majority are in favor of impeachment, then it moves on to the next phase in the Senate. The trial takes place in the Senate and will take days or weeks. Two-thirds of the Senate, that's 67 votes, need to be in favor for a conviction to happen. For the Democrats to get enough votes to convict Trump of anything, the Democrats would need to win 20 out of the 35 Senate races tomorrow. That's a big hill. If the Senate votes in favor of conviction, that could mean anything and depends on what the actual charges are. The penalty could range from a stern lecture to possibly removal from office. To date no US President has ever been removed from office. On average the impeachment process takes 3 to 4 months. The earliest such an impeachment could occur is sometime in January 2027.

I'd rather focus on the information than the source. Is there anything AI got wrong?

I want to get started on gifts for the international convention in Brisbane. Wondering does anyone have ideas? Thanks Brothers Sent from my moto g75 5G using Tapatalk

It will be available in a few hours. The code for this month of November will likely be jwb-143.