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by Skip_2_My_Lou on January 27th, 2007

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This one is soley for the Jehovahs Witnesses: Can you serve the Army and be a Jehovahs Witness at the same time? if so do you know of any?

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  • by Wendora on January 30th, 2007

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    Jehovah’s Witnesses refused to put on military uniforms and take up arms but, during the past half century and more, they have also declined to do noncombatant service or to accept other work assignments as a substitute for military service. Why? Because they have studied God’s requirements and then made a personal, conscientious decision. No one tells them what they must do. Nor do they interfere with what others choose to do. But when called on to explain their position, Jehovah’s Witnesses have made it known that, as persons who have presented themselves to God in dedication, they are obligated to use their bodies in his service and cannot now hand these over to earthly masters who are acting contrary to God’s purpose.—Rom. 6:12-14; 12:1, 2; Mic. 4:3.


    Neutrality

    Definition: The position of those who do not take sides with or give support to either of two or more contending parties. It is a fact of ancient and modern-day history that in every nation and under all circumstances true Christians have endeavored to maintain complete neutrality as to conflicts between factions of the world. They do not interfere with what others do about sharing in patriotic ceremonies, serving in the armed forces, joining a political party, running for a political office, or voting. But they themselves worship only Jehovah, the God of the Bible; they have dedicated their lives unreservedly to him and give their full support to his Kingdom.

    In light of the above, I can tell you that no one who is active Jehovah's Witness would ever engage in any kind of military service. Someone can claim to be whatever they want but strict neutrality is a component of being a servant of Jehovah. If you know someone who is in active military service and they are talking to you about Jehovah, they are either studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses or are a former member.

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    • Thanks for that! +3

      Skip_2_My_Lou

      by Skip_2_My_Lou on January 30th, 2007

    • You are very welcome, if you have any further questions about any JW belief, please visit www.watchtower.org and use the search feature for the topic.

      Wendora

      by Wendora on January 30th, 2007

    • Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate it :) wish I could give you more points, lol

      Skip_2_My_Lou

      by Skip_2_My_Lou on January 30th, 2007

    • bravo great answer

      Vesper

      by Vesper on January 31st, 2007

    • excellent answer good honest reasoning.

      Charmaine Jay

      by Charmaine Jay on July 25th, 2007

    • But why the objection to alternate service such as medical care or something. If you don't somehow contribute to your community and society you are getting a free ride on the backs of others. You could even establish your own alternative within the JW's to do this. Be seen as an organization that does something more than just preach.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on August 14th, 2008

    • I swear though if I get into top 1000, I'm out of here. That is simply too much time and life wasted typing. There is a real world to be involved in too.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on August 14th, 2008

    • Then go on.

      Charmaine Jay

      by Charmaine Jay on May 16th, 2009

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