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I wonder what the Putin-apologists will have to say about this.
The vile Russian Orthodox Church is eliminating competition, just as the gangster-oligarchs who dominate the economy assassinate rivals.
I wonder what the Putin-apologists will have to say about this.
The vile Russian Orthodox Church is eliminating competition, just as the gangster-oligarchs who dominate the economy assassinate rivals.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
Brother Arkadya Akopyan, a 70-year-old retired tailor from the Russian Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, will have his final day in court on December 21, 2018. He has been on trial in the Prohladniy District Court for over a year, defending himself against the accusation that he distributed “extremist” literature and ‘incited religious hatred’ during a Bible discourse at a Kingdom Hall.
In May 2018, the judge ordered the Russian Federal Center of Judicial Expert Studies, to examine a recording of Brother Akopyan’s discourse. On December 4, 2018, the court revealed the results of the so-called expert study, which claimed that Brother Akopyan made statements that incited hatred. It is uncertain whether the judge will issue a verdict on December 21. However, if convicted, Brother Akopyan faces a heavy fine or up to four years in prison.
Brother Akopyan is one of over 100 other Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia facing criminal charges for their faith. Consequently, we pray that all of our brothers and sisters who are standing firm in the faith continue to have the peace that only God can give.—Ephesians 6:11-14, 23.
I wonder what the Putin-apologists will have to say about this.
The vile Russian Orthodox Church is eliminating competition, just as the gangster-oligarchs who dominate the economy assassinate rivals.
The best that Putin's apologists can do. But, hey, you will find wide agreement that JW's can be annoying ... just when you're trying for an extended snooze on Sunday morning, your doorbell rings ... so, in the civilized world, we just say "No, thank you" and shut the door. This is the way it will be in Russia some day as well.According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, this organization is a sect, its activities are prohibited in the territory of the Russian Federation. People there are brainwashed, they quit their jobs, visit homes of ordinary citizens (without any invitation) forcing to enter into religious discussions in order to convert to their faith, which they call no other than the "truth", which they impose very aggressively. Dissenters are threatened with eternal hell, many resort to personal insults. Ordinary citizens have a predominantly negative attitude towards them, not least because of the tough propaganda activities.
According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, this organization is a sect, its activities are prohibited in the territory of the Russian Federation. People there are brainwashed, they quit their jobs, visit homes of ordinary citizens (without any invitation) forcing to enter into religious discussions in order to convert to their faith, which they call no other than the "truth", which they impose very aggressively. Dissenters are threatened with eternal hell, many resort to personal insults. Ordinary citizens have a predominantly negative attitude towards them, not least because of the tough propaganda activities.
Yes, I would consider that aggressive.Which is a lie...we are not aggressive in any way, unless you call talking to everyone we meet about the hope we have of the kingdom
Yes, I would consider that aggressive.
And are Jehovah’s Witnesses willing to listen to the beliefs of other religions or atheists?
Of course. But asking others to listen to your beliefs and refusing to listen to theirs is hypocritical at best.Everyone is free to say they're not interested...even us...:2razz:
Of course. But asking others to listen to your beliefs and refusing to listen to theirs is hypocritical at best.
Personally, I i don’t ask anyone to listen to my beliefs and have little interest in hearing others’ except in certain contexts.
Yeah, but JWs tend to do precisely that, at least hereabouts.Nope, not when they don't come a knockin' it ain't...:2razz:
Judge Oleg Golovashko of the Prohladniy District Court in Russia announced the verdict in the case against Brother Arkadya Akopyan on Thursday, December 27. The court sentenced Brother Akopyan, a 70-year-old retired tailor, to 120 hours of community service based on the absurd accusation that he allegedly commissioned non-Witnesses to distribute extremist literature.
While Brother Akopyan was not sentenced to prison, this conviction is a gross violation of human rights. Therefore, the ruling will be appealed to a higher court.
In the coming weeks, we anticipate a judgment on the case involving Dennis Christensen. We pray that Jehovah continues to support and comfort our brothers and sisters in Russia who are facing imprisonment for their faith.—2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.