xjwsforChrist

I can't WAIT to show him this!!!!

But I am flummoxed that since almost 20,000 JWs have already died and more than 17,000"Bethel family members" have been vaccinated, why the hush-hush? Why aren't they encouraging ALL JWs to get vaccinated?? What, regular Publishers are immune to COVID? Yet, how many of the almost 20,000 were Regular Publishers (or Pioneers, whatever, but not Bethelites or Special Pioneers, etc.)?

Outlaw, didn’t you share on here somewhere that JWs opened up a Kingdom Hall parking lot ( not sure) to administer vaccines to anyone???
That should show they’re pro vaccine.....JM

While there has been some discomfort in religious circles, the majority have been at the forefront of being vaccinated, setting an example for their congregations. For example, prior to the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in Malawi, Jehovah’s Witness was the first independent Christian denomination in Malawi to endorse the vaccine.

Minister of Health, Khumbize Chiponda described the endorsement as an important milestone, especially considering some of the rules around medical and surgical care, in particular blood transfusions, amongst Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Opposed to Vaccination?

No. Jehovah’s Witnesses are not opposed to vaccination. We view vaccination as a personal decision for each Christian to make. Many of Jehovah’s Witnesses choose to get vaccinated.

We seek quality medical care and appreciate the many advancements of medical science to reduce the risk of serious illness. We are grateful for the commitment and dedication of health-care professionals, especially in times of crises.

Jehovah’s Witnesses cooperate with public health officials. For example, since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Jehovah’s Witnesses have continued to publish reminders in hundreds of languages on this website, encouraging adherence to local safety guidelines. These include the importance of physical distancing and of following regulations on public gatherings, quarantining, hand washing, and the wearing of face coverings as well as other practical measures required or recommended by the authorities.—Romans 13:1, 2.

For decades, the publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses have emphasized the following principles:

Health-care decisions are a personal matter.—Galatians 6:5.


“[This magazine] does not recommend any one type of medicine or therapy over another and does not offer medical advice. Its aim is simply to present facts and to leave it to the reader to make judgments and decisions.”—Awake!, February 8, 1987.

“The question as to whether you and your children should be vaccinated is something for personal decision.”—Awake!, August 22, 1965.

We seek medical treatment because we place a high value on life.—Acts 17:28.

“Witnesses avail themselves of the various medical skills to assist them with their health problems. They love life and want to do whatever is reasonable and Scriptural to prolong it.”—The Watchtower, July 1, 1975.

“Jehovah’s Witnesses gladly accept medicine and medical treatment. They want to maintain good health and to prolong life. In fact, like the first-century Christian Luke, some of Jehovah’s Witnesses are physicians. . . . Jehovah’s Witnesses certainly appreciate the hard work and dedication of those who provide medical care. They are also grateful for the welcome relief from illness that those individuals provide.”—The Watchtower, February 1, 2011.

"Thank you but we still not gonna do it. Personal choice they still said to Liza"

"Thank you but we still not gonna do it. Personal choice they still said to Liza"

SHE works in the hospital.

Vaccines are going to be mandated for people working in hospitals very soon.

Also, there is the 1st Amendment and while the WTBTS is (no longer) against vaccinations, they are saying it is a personal choice (and so one can choose per their conscience - sigh).

Now, the feds CAN threaten to withhold funding from medical-related companies if their employees don't get vaccinated... and I think that's occurring now (i.e., an employer of such many people must have at least such percentage of employees vaccinated by such a date, etc.).

So, worry? Be anxious? About COVID, vaccines, conspiracies? Can't do it. WON'T do it. Life is already way too short.