DISCUSS COURT CASE HERE JW.org - Jehovah’s Witnesses Mobilize Global Response to Threat of Ban in Russia

[kejedo]

I am going to try to write part of my letters in Russian: at least Salutation and Complimentay Closing. Suggestions, corrections welcomed.

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[JudyO]

16 minutes ago, Samira said:

I put some thoughts together for our Letter........took some expressions from the jw.org instruction....

not finished now.....but only an idea......

 

We wish to let you know that we appreciate the laws of the Russian government that guarantee freedom of religion to all citizens. 

At the same time we hope that the Russian authorities will stop the legal action being taken against Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia so that our brothers and sisters can continue to come together peacefully for their Christian meetings without fear. 

 

More than 170,000 Witnesses facing be criminally prosecuted merely for meeting for worship, reading the Bible together, or talking to others about their faith

 

Jehovah’s Witnesses  are known worldwide for being good citizens and for our peaceful activities.

 

Our activity as Jehovah’s Witnesses and our publications  encourage love of God and neighbor, love for family, and respect for government. There is absolutely nothing “extremist” or criminal in our Bible-based publications.

 

The Bible tells us in Rom.13:1,2,6,7 to respect the Government and Laws of the country we are living in:

" Let every person* be in subjection to the superior authorities,+ + the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God.+ 2  Therefore, whoever opposes the authority has taken a stand against the arrangement of God;

6  That is why you are also paying taxes; for they are God’s public servants constantly serving this very purpose. 7  Render to all their dues: to the one who calls for the tax, the tax;+ to the one who calls for the tribute, the tribute; to the one who calls for fear, such fear;+ to the one who calls for honor, such honor "

 

Please, please .....rethink your planned actions against your peaceful subjects.

okay, only for grammar's sake, dear sister. Please look at the second sentence: More than 170,000 Witnesses...........can you insert wording to make this correct grammatically? I would love to imitate the tone of your letter--it's great!

[JudyO]

One of the first things I was worried about (like others here) is that our letters won't reach Russia by the court date. However, if the Russian legal system is anything like ours, who knows what could happen between now and then. Jehovah could easily arrange a continuation or postponement. Hey--you never know! And in the meantime, our global brotherhood steps up and millions of letters come pouring in....................sigh........you gotta love it! (No really--it's all about love!)

[Bluebell]

6 minutes ago, JudyO said:

okay, only for grammar's sake, dear sister. Please look at the second sentence: More than 170,000 Witnesses...........can you insert wording to make this correct grammatically? I would love to imitate the tone of your letter--it's great!

don't worry.......my husband (British) will proof read it.......it's only a draft......

[juliansan]

In Germany, every public authority has to read the letters from citizens and has to reply to it. I know, we are not citizens of Russia, but is there a rule, that the officials have at least to read the letters? If yes, I am really sorry for them  

 

Edited March 22, 2017 by juliansan

[Tbs77]

Am I the only one who's more excited about this than the memorial campaign?

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My gut is telling me this is going to be the greatest Memorial campaign ever due to this global letter writing campaign! Time to gallop around "Jericho" before the message of judgment!? Rejoice in the hope! Rejoice in our inestimable privilege!

[Guri]

15 minutes ago, JudyO said:

One of the first things I was worried about (like others here) is that our letters won't reach Russia by the court date.

JudyO,

 

Dear sister Judy, I do understand your concern abut the timing, you are right, in some cases the letters may not reach to its destination on time but eventually it will anyway.  I am also sure that the governing body has thought about timing and despite that, we are encouraged/asked to participate in this essential campaign. I have nearly done my letter and I will show it to one of the elder who serves in our English speaking congregation for proofreading. Then, I hope tomorrow the letter will find its way to Russia, to Mr Medvedev. 

 

I hope it will do its job on time or later.

[Dages]

55 minutes ago, Tbs77 said:

Which Bible Translation are you using? Daniel chapter 12 has only 13 verses! but I get your point!

chapter 11

[Tortuga]

The idea of a group or congregation getting together to have a letter writing party sounds odd to me. My perception is that each individual should prayerfully consider each letter as they write it. Getting together in a group seems more festive than prayerful. Do I need my thinking adjusted on this?

[Skye]

Richard, no one mentioned a party. The OP of this sentiment mentioned a letter-writing campaign. Furthermore, parties aren't always festive - a search party for instance isn't.

 

Just like letter-writing for the ministry is also an activity for which we ask for Jehovah's guidance or blessing, I don't see why a couple of people cannot come together to write letters (that they have prayerfully pre-thought about) in one room. Perhaps even start the activity with a group prayer again.

[JudyO]

Dear President Putin,

I want to let you know that I appreciate the laws of the Russian government that guarantee freedom of religion to all of your citizens, and I understand that you have a heavy responsibility for the safety and welfare of all those who live in your country. The country I live in is also worried about these same things. There is one group of peaceful people who are currently being denied this freedom of religion in your country. More than 170,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses are facing criminal prosecution simply for meeting for worship, studying the Bible together and talking to others about their faith.

Russia’s “Federal Law on Extremist Activity” is being misapplied to Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia. Jehovah’s Witnesses are known worldwide for striving to be good citizens, for encouraging love of God and neighbor, for their love of family and cleanliness, and for their respect for government. We are known for our peaceful activities, and under no circumstances would we ever resort to any activity that could legitimately be construed as “extremist” or criminal in nature. This is a matter of public record, and easily verified. The Bible literature we use encourages obedience to the government.

My own parents were Jehovah’s Witnesses. At an early age, I was taught to be peaceful with my sisters, with my friends and my classmates in school. I was taught to be obedient to my teachers, to my parents and to the governmental authorities. Imagine a country full of people who only want to be peaceful with each other, who obey the laws, and who only want the best for their neighbors. This is what Jehovah’s Witnesses all over the world want for their neighbors, friends and the countries in which they live.

For this reason, I hope that the Russian authorities will stop the legal action being taken against Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia so that our brothers and sisters can continue to come together peacefully for their Christian meetings without fear.  

 Please, President Putin .....reconsider your planned actions against your peaceful subjects. Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

Judy Derby

Edited March 22, 2017 by JudyO

[And_Ray]

Letters to Putin should start with "Esteemed Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin!".
Also when referring to the one we're writing to "you" should be with capital Y, You.
Those are some rules of Russian correspondence.


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[JudyO]

Just now, And_Ray said:

Letters to Putin should start with "Esteemed Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin!".
Also when referring to the one we're writing to "you" should be with capital Y, You.
Those are some rules of Russian correspondence.


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Okay, so I also had this in mind and was checking out the grammar mentioned earlier in the thread while you posted.  Is Dear Esteemed President Putin acceptable? And also, does anyone know if every You should be capitalized? And what about the word "Your" as in Your country...should it also be in caps?

[And_Ray]

You, your, yours, everything in possessive connection with the person you're addressing should be with capital Y.
And if I'm right, no, "Dear" is not acceptable when writing official letter.

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Edit : can anyone confirm or deny my statement about using "Dear"? English is not my native tounge after all.

[Jimspace]

5 minutes ago, And_Ray said:

Letters to Putin should start with "Esteemed Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin!".
Also when referring to the one we're writing to "you" should be with capital Y, You.
Those are some rules of Russian correspondence.
 

Thank you. I was just going to ask about proper introductions. For instance, if writing to the Minister of Justice, should we write "Dear Minister of Justice," or "Dear Minister Alexander Vladimirovich Konovalov"? 

[JudyO]

And what about the other addresses? Should they also be addressed as Esteemed Dmitry.....Medvedev? and Esteemed Yury Chayka? etc. What about the envelopes: Should they be addressed:

 

Prime Minister of Russia

Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev

etc?

Edited March 22, 2017 by JudyO

[Bluebell]

2 minutes ago, JudyO said:

And what about the other addresses? Should they also be addressed as Esteemed Dmitry.....Medvedev? and Esteemed Yury Chayka? etc.

yes...need to know....please....

[And_Ray]

Addresses on envelope should be as written in the instructions PDF on the website.

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[Bluebell]

7 minutes ago, Jimspace said:

Thank you. I was just going to ask about proper introductions. For instance, if writing to the Minister of Justice, should we write "Dear Minister of Justice," or "Dear Minister Alexander Vladimirovich Konovalov"? 

I was thinking about this......

[JudyO]

1 minute ago, Samira said:

I was thinking about this......

I think if acceptable, Dear Minister of Justice would be so much easier.

 

[Bluebell]

2 minutes ago, JudyO said:

I think if acceptable, Dear Minister of Justice would be so much easier.

 

I agree.........it's only Putin.....he is the ruler......and  Esteemed...

[Bluebell]

is this not a tremendous preparation for the time of the great T.?

This campaign brings us closer together....exactly what we need....

It shows in times of need we can rely on our brother's and sister's......

[Intercore]

Can anyone share with me your letters or what did you wrote in that letter? I really want to write it but don't know from where to start and what can I mention. 

Edited March 22, 2017 by Intercore

[juliansan]

The first few letters arrived  

[Guri]

4 minutes ago, juliansan said:

The first few letters arrived  

That is how I imagined the Russian main postal centre after our brothers and sisters have posted the letters.