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There is more information in the December 22, 2005 awake on this. Very interesting reading!

There is now an update on JW Russia. The last paragraph: "Further, the court appointed the procedure for the proceedings: first the interrogation of witnesses, after questioning the defendant and, finally, the arguments of the parties. Schedule of hearings for the next month: April 24, 25, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 30 May 2018. The beginning is at 10:30."

Brother Vuyani... I cannot seem to open this mp3 format, to get the transcript... I am here in the states....do you have it in another format...If not I understand.. Thanks!

Have to say, have watched this three times...finally copied down all the references he mentioned..and looked up...took notes...think I'm finally remembering this better!

I too have 'met' God in service. While doing cart witnessing had a man approach telling us that he was God, in fact he believed that all of us are God because.....................God is in our heart...therefore we are all God. Have not heard this 'reasoning ' before!

Excellent talk.....very encouraging to hear before heading out for the day! One worth re-listening to.

Good reminders for all of us...even if we think we are 'rooted' firmly.

Vatican now says it's ok to believe in God and the big bang theory! https://m.phys.org/news/2017-05-vatican-celebrates-big-dispel-faith-science.html

Again...I want to thank everyone...and for Jehovah for drawing me to him...I started studying in 1985. At the time, my then husband, was in the military in Germany. The sister that studied with me...was German..but supported the English congregation. I grew up Lutheran..and when asking one minister in one country a question..I would get a different answer in another country. How blessed I feel, each time I come to this site..to know we 'all speak in agreement' no matter what country we are from! I thank you, brothers and sisters...and Jehovah, ...for such a wonderful brotherhood... I hope to meet each on you someday!

Haven't read anything for today, yet!...

Just read today's 'hearing'....things seem to be going in circles!....but the best part is adjourned till April 12!

When I visit www.jw-russia.org ... I see that they are still 'arguing' and that they will resume again tomorrow... "The court announces a break in the hearing until April 7, 2017 10:00. Entrance to the building will be open from 9:00 am."

Also on JW.ORG...under legal developments.... "...Mark Sanderson, who is a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses and who was present at the hearing, stated: “It is disconcerting that the Supreme Court dismissed or denied most motions filed by the Administrative Center. Representatives of many embassies and human rights organizations were present for this hearing. The world is watching.”"

Gigi...can you please explain your statement "...Just as your own mother suffered governmental persecution for her religion," I cannot find any information regarding Putin's mother suffering persecution because of her religion. Can you enlighten me?.thanks

A friend of mine, who is a CO in Texas calculated, somehow, that If every JW wrote one letter to each of the six officials, the pile would be over 25 miles high!

Just an fyi.... Not sure if it has been mentioned yet... But there has been a slight adjustment in how the letters are to be addressed..to speed up delivery. If you go to the pdf file, instructions, the words RUSSIAN FEDERATION is now at the bottom of the envelope all in caps...

I too love all the information from so many diverse individuals.. comments people have made give me insight on something I have not thought of before... explain items that help my personal study... Thank You Everyone!

Interesting reading.... http://m.startribune.com/religious-right-looking-to-trump-for-protections/412519583/

Found this article interesting http://www.biblefriendlybooks.com/2016/10/should-christians-celebrate-halloween.html?m=1

What's next for after school activities! www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/an-after-school-satan-club-could-be-coming-to-your-kids-elementary-school/2016/07/30/63f485e6-5427-11e6-88eb-7dda4e2f2aec_story.html?postshare=3341469983687749&tid=ss_fb-bottom

As always...a good article by Bill Underwood http://www.examiner.com/article/the-church-s-role-world-war-one?CID=examiner_alerts_article

YES Larry Graham is an elder...he gave a wonderful talk at our convention last year Y

This is a good thinking question... I would like to know how Noahs daughter-in-laws came to love Jehovah when their own family obviously, did not.

To add to articles out there..came across this recent one.... http://dailycaller.com/2015/10/16/state-department-christianity-under-attack-worldwide/