Brandon

Exactly, having this correct balance has proven difficult for many witnesses to apply (and virtually impossible for mainstream Christians to understand as they happily engage with the political systems). We do not believe in abortion, gay marriage, or violence. We also recommend to others (RVs, neighbours, etc) that following the bible on these issues is the happiest way to live, but we do not try to force others to follow our moral code even when provoked to do so, for example when an anti-abortion instigator might tell us “you don’t vote? So you’re ok with killing babies then…” it takes great shrewdness and self control to assure oneself of one’s faithfulness in the face of politically charged people around us

Same. it’s about to get a lot worse: tabloids are already reporting (unconfirmed) that “trans ideology” material was found where the shooter was, and Elon Musk is calling “the left” the “party of murder.” All of this craziness has drowned out the more pressing news of the same day: Russia sent drones into NATO airspace for the first time since their invasion of Ukraine, triggering Poland to invoke article 4 of NATO. One couple in Poland was watching the news about Russian military drones invading their country, and within minutes, one of the drones crashed straight into their home. It seems Satan has Americans sufficiently distracted for Putin to invade Europe without them even noticing… this escalation is significant and comes just a week after Putin (along with heads of Iran and North Korea) met with the president of China in Beijing where they flexed their military muscle during military parades and signed other agreements.

Here are the seven dates I’m aware of July 3–5, 2026 – St. John’s, Newfoundland July 3–5, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland July 3–5, 2026 – Taiwan July 10–12, 2026 – Porto, Portugal July 26–28, 2026 – Brazil July 31 – August 2, 2026 – Calgary, Alberta November 27–29, 2026 – San Diego, USA

So yearly intl conventions is now confirmed?

Is there any protection for those under 18 who agree with their parents on not wanting blood? I think it’s sometimes called “mature minors” laws around health choices

In 2024 the Federal Supreme Court (STF) ruled that competent adults who are Jehovah’s Witnesses may refuse medical procedures that involve blood transfusion — and the state (SUS) must, when necessary, provide available alternative treatments and cover costs

According to to ChatGPT The virtual-plenary vote is still being processed and the virtual session is scheduled to finish on 18 August 2025, so a final outcome (full composition of votes) could appear by then. And we need 6 votes total to solidify our medical rights as JWs in Brazil, although I think this decision will only affect adult witnesses.

In practical terms, what does that mean? What’s the status of the case?

https://web.archive.org/web/20170906105003/https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/kingdom-hall-true-worship/ does anyone know why it’s gone?

Oh really? haha it was my best guess and honestly, I didn’t think it would work 🤣

No. What was it for?

I wonder if it’s possible that notes that were from or attached to publications that you had not downloaded yet were discarded during the import of the backup file? I might suggest deleting JW Library and then re-downloading it, but do not import your backup file until after you’ve downloaded the Bible and all the other publications

No, it’s completely unrelated to FaceTime. I mean yes it can also be used in FaceTime but it is an accessibility feature. It can be enabled in settings and/or added to your control centre to easily be toggled on and off at will (the latter is how I use it). there is no “live captions” app it works on older iPhones too although the quality may vary. My mom has an iPhone XR and she has the option but I find the transcription more accurate on iPhone 12 and newer

Although it's marketed as a feature for deaf and hard of hearing, I’ve found turning on Live Captions on my iPhone helps me get more out of the meeting. Anyone else using this (or the android equivalent “live transcribe”) to help with their learning style? Basically it types out in near-realtime everything being said so you can read it on your phone or tablet screen. It also lets you look back at what was said earlier — no more asking your neighbour “what verse was it?” I use it also at the Spanish meeting as I am still learning the language and sometimes misunderstand a word when spoken, but seeing it written jogs my memory of the meaning.

Well for starters it’s possible for a non profit to own a for profit company. secondly, a non profit is actually allowed to make a profit, contrary to misconceptions. it just can’t freely distribute the surplus to directors or presidents. It cannot have shareholders.