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This would be for the Jehovah Witness expert. We have a ...


Sent to General Experts October 12, 2005 7:57 p.m.
This would be for the Jehovah Witness expert. We have a young lady that works for us in a cafe located in a ice rink. She is Jehovah Witness and doesnt celebrate birthdays but is confused as to whether she can help us prepare and serve pizza and drink for the "Birthday Party Package" that we offer. Can you tell us whether or not that would be against the Jehovah Witness beliefs?
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October 12, 2005 8:06 p.m. (8 minutes and 51 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
You are correct that as Jehovah's Witnesses we do not celebrate our birthday or the birthday's of other people.

Her decision to participate in the event would, however, have to be her own. I assume her parents are not witnesses? If they are, then she should definitely consult them on the matter. Her local elders would also be able to provide some fine counsel on the matter.

JW beliefs are not based on restriction and black and white rules of what can and can not be done, and in this matter, it is unlikely that anyone, other then maybe her parents if she is underaged, will tell her what she can or can not do. While it is true that there are somethings that are clearly shown from the bible to be wrong or inappropriate, other things require us to rely on our bible trained conscience and help from God's Holy Spirit.

She would do well to review these articles from the Watchtower.

October 15, 2000 - page 24
April 15, 1999 - page 28-29

I hope this helps.


Edited by darthweef on October 12 2005 at 8:08pm
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