Post by Isapop on Sept 25, 2017 16:17:21 GMT
CoolJGS said:
"It's like blaming them for getting arrested for preaching"
Not at all. It's questioning why the WT would make it permissible for a JW to violate God's law about blood if the secular law requires it, but on the other hand make it impermissible to do so when faced with other secular laws (preaching, military service). In other words, why shouldn't a JW think, "Why do WT leaders expect me to go prison rather than obey an order to join the army, but don't expect that parent to disobey that order about a blood transfusion?"
"It's a violation of God's Law only if they choose it, not if it's forced."
Then the same principle would have to apply when laws "force" JWs to do other things that violate God's law. Obeying a law to join the military or obeying a law banning preaching would likewise not be violations of God's law, since they have been "forced" by the law.
"What do you think a JW would need to do in order to ensure they aren't given a blood transfusion?"
To be consistent with the WT's view on other matters, treat a transfusion the way they would treat (as in your example) a rape. Do everything in one's physical power to resist. A court order is not force. A court order still leaves the parent with the choice to disobey and face the penalties. That's what the WT expects of JWs in other areas.
"It's like blaming them for getting arrested for preaching"
Not at all. It's questioning why the WT would make it permissible for a JW to violate God's law about blood if the secular law requires it, but on the other hand make it impermissible to do so when faced with other secular laws (preaching, military service). In other words, why shouldn't a JW think, "Why do WT leaders expect me to go prison rather than obey an order to join the army, but don't expect that parent to disobey that order about a blood transfusion?"
"It's a violation of God's Law only if they choose it, not if it's forced."
Then the same principle would have to apply when laws "force" JWs to do other things that violate God's law. Obeying a law to join the military or obeying a law banning preaching would likewise not be violations of God's law, since they have been "forced" by the law.
"What do you think a JW would need to do in order to ensure they aren't given a blood transfusion?"
To be consistent with the WT's view on other matters, treat a transfusion the way they would treat (as in your example) a rape. Do everything in one's physical power to resist. A court order is not force. A court order still leaves the parent with the choice to disobey and face the penalties. That's what the WT expects of JWs in other areas.