The congregation of Israel had God?s laws on inheritance and designated older men to resolve disputes of that sort. and receive judgment. Then the judge identifies the parties and their attorneys and describes the nature of the case. It is the civic duty of all Canadian citizens 18 years of . know that I have requested exemption. Not every employer will pay someone who is on jury duty. However, I never got to actually sit on the jury. Exemptions, however, are not granted everywhere. (Rom. Not all reporting for jury duty necessarily sit as jurors in a trial. (Mark 15:1; Acts 5:27-34) There was no provision for the average Jew to be on a civil jury. (Compare Genesis 39:17-20; 1 Timothy 5:22.) Find a convention of Jehovah's Witnesses Exemptions, however, are not granted everywhere. Though years have now passed, her conscience still troubles her; she feels that she was part of a miscarriage of justice. Her in NC you only get paid I think $12/day but most employers still pay you your salary. (1 Pet. The legal requirements for serving on a jury and the provisions for exemption vary from place to place. Lack of child or dependent care. As for time, the first time it was a waste of two days. (Mark 15:1; Acts 5:27-34) There was no provision for the average Jew to be on a civil jury. In a civil case, the jury might award damages or compensation. Paul wrote: "It is Gods minister to you for your good. They were paid $35 per day for jury duty. HELENA A Montana jury has ruled that the Jehovah's Witnesses organization must pay $34 million to a woman who says the church covered up her sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a . 2:1-4; Acts 5:29) Hence, some Christians have concluded that they ought to accept jury duty. ?Acts 24:10; 25:10, 11. Jehovah's Witnesses to use the time during which the blood transfusion can be postponed to furnish documentary evidence of the patient's refusal of blood transfusion, if such exists. Non-Exempt Employees. The Bible does not mention jury duty, so he cannot say, It is against my religion to serve on any jury. Depending on the case, he might state that serving on the jury for a particular case is against his personal conscience. Even as a dub I thought jury duty would be a "different" experience. Then the judge identifies the parties and their attorneys and describes the nature of the case. A professional judge guided them on points of evidence. i think otherwise he would have done it. 99.9% of Witnesses will write a letter to the courts asking that During my 38 yrs as a witness I was called to jury duty three times. Juries are an important part of the criminal justice system in America. never been on a jury but I have been in the standby pool for my District court. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, While I was waiting to be put on a case, they gave us a piece of paper of instruciton. For example, on a grand jury . (Exodus 18:13-22; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 21:18-21) By the time Jesus was on earth, the judicial function was handled by the Sanhedrin, the Jewish high court. New languages available: Arosi, Ayiwo, Bauro, Kibala, Kuvale (Mucubal), Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language. (1 Thessalonians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:15) When a Jew asked Jesus to judge a matter about inheritance, he responded: "Man, who appointed me judge or apportioner over you persons?" Mail : Clerk's Office, 901 Richland Street, Columbia, SC . ?Galatians 6:5. my dad was once called on for jury duty, thankfully jehovah saw fit to break his leg when the congregation went ice skating, so he got out of it on medical grounds. What should a Christian do when called for jury duty? Jehovah's Witness Rules About Divorce Jehovah's Witnesses are not allowed to: Apply for a divorce without proving to the elders that their spouse is guilty of adultery. But if you are doing what is bad, be in fear: for it is not without purpose that it bears the sword; for it is Gods minister, an avenger to express wrath upon the one practicing what is bad." Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus is Michael the archangel, the highest created being. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.". Copyright 2001-2015 Jehovah's Witness Discussion Forum | JW.Org Community Information. jehovahisgod, Feb 21, 2017. Witness leaders said in a statement that they "welcome an opportunity to explain our beliefs and practices to government officials.". Paul directed the brothers to expel the wrongdoer. In the event of absences due to jury duty, witness duty, or temporary military duty, if an employee works any part of a week and misses the rest of the week for jury, witness, or military duty, he or she must receive the full salary for the workweek, but if they miss a full week, no pay is due for that week (see 29 C.F.R. Each time I explained to the court that I felt in good conscience that I wouldn't make a good juror as I was a JW and to judge a person was not up to me but up to God. Several elders and MS have served on juries here. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? Unfortunately, skipping jury duty simply because you do not want to attend can create a long list of new issues you will have to deal with. So, even though I'm a little excited and looking forward to it at this time, my real opinion will come out after it is over. (Matt. For publication downloads, please visit jw.org. friends. Nine Dollars . Moreover, Jesus was not sent to earth to arbitrate in such a matter, but was commissioned to use his time preaching the Kingdom good news. The part I don't like is that they pay you $9.00 for the day and that doesn't come close to covering gas and parking expense, so I'm using public transportation rather than drive into Pittsburgh traffic. latest But finally she agreed to vote for acquittal. This Biblical counsel certainly should alert Christians to be slow about getting involved in others personal differences, especially those outside the congregation. If his conscientious scruples are not accepted as disqualifying him for jury duty, the Christian may feel that he will have to refuse to serve in order not to violate his conscience. they be exempted from service due to religious convictions (such as Plaintiff is identified by the pseudonym J.W. (Daniel 3:1-12; Luke 2:1-4) There are, though, factors that sincere Christians can consider. This is something I'm looking forward to in a lot of ways just for the "new experience" it will give me. They generally do not feel they should, but it is their favorite hobby! Announcement. Thus it can be seen why serving on a jury might lead to serious conflicts of conscience. Of course, if the hardship was great I guess I would be saying something else. God?s people recognize Jehovah as the Supreme Judge. Surgeons highly value and respect patient autonomy and simultaneously desire to provide high . The women say they reported the abuse to church elders, who handled the matter internally after consulting with the national organization. They can actually investigate things. Some may automatically be disqualified, such as convicted felons and the mentally incompetent. . It is not as if secular courts are fundamentally wrong. This contradicts countless scriptures which . My honey was called to jury duty. Next day he went back to the judge and told him he was a JW. The case that prompted Wednesday's ruling involved two women, now 32 and 21, who allege a family member sexually abused them and a third family member in Thompson Falls in the 1990s and 2000s. Christians strive ?to mind their own business,? During the trial she realized that on her job at the hospital she had seen X rays of the victim, which were rejected as evidence at the trial. This can explain why the WTS has distanced itself officially and does not have an official position for or against jury duty. My first trial, murder. The lawsuit claimed the local and national Jehovah's Witnesses organizations were negligent and violated a Montana law that requires them to report abuse to outside authorities. Where this prevails, a Christian must decide how to respond when directed to report for jury duty. MANY persons look to the court or judicial system for justice. However, I would rather spend the time on jury duty than having to go to the Grand Boasting Session. You will need to provide a letter from your superior. Some Christians have viewed jury service as rendering to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. However, they cut it down to a waste of the morning the second time. Jose Serrano, 69, of Lancaster County is alleged to have molested six young girls, including his own daughter, in 2011. Elsewhere, what is known as common law prevails, and juries are part of the judicial process. So could he agree, such as when being examined for jury selection, to make his decisions strictly according to civil law? (Luke 4:18, 43) Jesus? MANY persons look to the court or judicial system for justice. "Watchtower instructed everyone involved that they were not to report the matter to authorities. 22:21) Since the Bible does not pointedly discuss jury duty, each one must personally decide what to do after considering all that is involved in jury service, as well as Bible principles and his own conscience. A Montana law caps punitive damage awards at 3 percent of a company's net worth or $10 million, whichever is less. Even if you are called to jury duty, it does not necessarily mean you will serve. by HappyDad What does this mean emulate what you respect in your friends? Go to your doctor and tell him/her that you have been suffering from panic attacks lately and feel you cannot be confined to a small space for a period of time. In a criminal case, they are to determine whether the evidence supports a guilty verdict. 1866.But there is no assurance from this record or elsewhere that if the names of all adult Jehovah's Witnesses were added to the master jury box source, the same religious tenets that compel these people to decline participation in the electoral process of government would not lead them to attempt to refuse . How come it's only people who don't want it that get it? The nurse, having studied the Bible with Jehovah?s Witnesses, resisted for days. A jury of 12 or so persons hears the evidence and determines guilt or innocence. Serve on jury duty. (a) An employer shall not deprive an employee of the employee's employment, or threaten or otherwise coerce the employee with respect thereto, because the employee receives a summons, responds thereto, serves as a juror, or attends court for prospective jury service. As far as they personally are concerned, Jehovah?s witnesses generally do not feel that they should sit as judges of other people. . I would love that duty. What if a Christian does not feel that his conscience permits him to serve on a particular jury? ONLINE LIBRARY. Just take a pillow with you and a coin to flip during deliberations. by beksbks A regular jury only hears what is given to them, but a grand jury is the mother lode. Some Christians have also reflected on the types of cases that jurors might face. Definitely a place to be if you want to do something that has impact. A different problem is illustrated with a nurse in Texas who was a juror at the trial of a young man, son of a prominent family, who was accused of beating to death another youth. You sit in judgment of your peers. Will require an attendance sheet to verify jury service. The apostle Paul urged "holy ones" in Corinth to settle differences within the congregation. Citizenship and the lack of it profoundly impacted various legal and political rights, the most notable of which were suffrage rights at both the federal and state level, the right to hold certain government offices, jury duty, military service in the United States Armed Forces, as well as many other activities, besides access to government . If so guilty if not not guilty. will be judging and it could become an issue of conscience When the life of an accused person is involved, this could mean incurring bloodguilt. Don't know about times past, but I think it's a conscience matter now. The jury awarded the 21-year-old woman $4 million for her injuries, plus $30 million in punitive damages against Watchtower and $1 million in punitive damages against the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, another Jehovah's Witness corporation that communicates with congregations across the U.S. . Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Which item does not have a food-contact surface? The court opinion reported that he, "stated that it violated his personal freedom of conscience to serve as a juror and that he felt he had authority under his religious beliefs to serve within his congregation with power to judge or decide but not to so serve outside his congregation and cited quotations from the scriptures to support his belief." How do JW's get out of it??? g80 1/22 pp. Other lands used juries made up of citizens. Naturally, if you live where the possibility exists of being called for jury duty, you might well ask, Should a Christian serve on a jury? Animated videos that teach children to listen & obey their parents & God. What scriptures do you think he had in mind? You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! When confronted with an opportunity to handle a legal dispute, their Exemplar the Lord Jesus Christ turned it down, saying: "Who appointed me judge or . In 2012, a jury awarded Conti $28 million, believed to be the largest . 12 Replies 29-31 - Awake!1980 Questions From Readers (2 occurrences) 49.Serve on jury duty 50. Had to ask to be dismissed because I was still undergoing Chemo treatments and didn't have the strength or energy to attend. (1 Corinthians 6:1) He defended himself in the Roman judicial setting, even appealing his case to Caesar. I was summoned once. not getting involved in "other people?s matters." "?1 Peter 2:14. (Gen. 9:5, 6) Or a case could involve abortion, divorce, child custody, or another issue on which the Christian follows God?s thinking even when the law of the land differs. 13:1-7, The Jerusalem Bible. (Some may be exempted because they have strong personal, conscientious objections to jury service.) 5:12, 13. Your jury vote gets diluted by 12, and in many courts a sole vote can hang a jury. . ?Matthew 5:41. "There's a strange validation that came from that. ?Daniel 3:16-18. I was looking forward to it. One must pay for his/her own lunch also! Can someone tell me why we were not allowed to to this? Attend other Christian churches . *** w97 4/1 pp. a. Not every employer will pay someone who is on jury duty. 3:16) Other Christians, though, have accepted jury duty but have asked to be excused from those cases where they felt their Bible-based thinking would be at variance with secular laws. When a summons is issued by the court to be a part of a certain trial. Secular courts are a function of "the superior authorities." . what part of the country are you in ! wrote the letter to the courts. Such "stand placed in their relative positions by God," and they make and enforce laws. not sit on a jury. Pay during witness duty will not exceed the pay for the employee's normal workday and the employee's workweek. Unlike the other jurors, she could not accept the claim that the injuries came from an accidental fall. Still others have accepted any jury assignment, feeling that it is Caesar?s right to oblige persons to serve in the civil capacity of hearing evidence and honestly deciding on questions of fact or guilt. In some states, the employer has the right to request proof from the local court system that the employee was summoned to the court for jury duty. In a civil case, the jury might award damages or compensation. The first time, I was an active witless and dogged it during selection (I got on the bench and came up with a lame excuse to get out). The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom1997, The Watchtower Announcing Jehovahs Kingdom1973. Jehovahs witnesses recognize that what people do with reference to jury duty is a personal matter, governed by the dictates of conscience. Court may postpone jury service to another term. However, the context shows that Jesus was speaking about a personal or private type of judging, such as criticizing the personal habits and preferences of others. In a criminal case, they are to determine whether the evidence supports a guilty verdict. If I'm part of the selection, it could be one day, a few, or many, depending on the case. Jehovah's Witnesses believe salvation is obtained by a combination of faith, good works, and obedience. Any adult Canadian citizen can be considered for jury duty. 1978 (Personal matters but WTS discourages jury duty). In some lands, the judicial system uses juries selected from the citizenry. I never wanted to do it until the OJ trial. Many Christians have in good conscience concluded that Bible principles do not rule out appearing, even as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego complied with the directive of the Babylonian government to appear on the plain of Dura and as Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem at the direction of the Roman authorities. . The jury duty excuse letter template is an opportunity for the juror to grasp. As time went by, the jury system changed into an arrangement whereby a group of citizens were to hear a case and reach a verdict based on evidence. For example, in 1966 the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia upheld a Christian who refused jury duty. He and the attorneys examine each potential juror. Though years have now passed, her conscience still troubles her; she feels that she was part of a miscarriage of justice. We are happy to help those interested in the Bible or in our worldwide work. especially if you are not given all the facts in the trial. I'm on standby jury duty myself this week, call in and see if your number is included, as of Wednesday, haven't been called yet. matters should be confined to the congregation, rather than be a juror in a secular court of law. Sorry, there was an error loading the video. So could he agree, such as when being examined for jury selection, to make his decisions strictly according to civil law? But even if you live where such juries are not used, you can profitably consider the question, for some of the relevant Bible principles can apply to you if you are asked to judge in a dispute on your job or to mediate some dispute in your neighborhood. This is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by Jehovah's Witnesses. (John 15:19; Isa. Welcome. What they did thereafter was another matter, as the Bible shows. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged" ( Matthew 7:1-2 ), or as we might say in modern language, "Don't convict others of sin ." Christ's disciples should not engage in the trying, judging, sentencing or punishing of others. Former Jehovah's Witnesses who have testified before a state grand jury say investigators are seeking to shatter the wall of secrecy around the religion's leaders and their response to sex abuse complaints. The state is there to serve God for your benefit. Unlike the other jurors, she could not accept the claim that the injuries came from an accidental fall. ", Attorneys for the Jehovah's Witnesses said in court filings that Montana law exempts elders from reporting "internal ecclesiastical proceedings on a congregation member's serious sin.". Yet, authorities are increasingly eliminating exemptions so that all are obliged to report for jury duty, perhaps repeatedly over the years. Where this prevails, a Christian must decide how to respond when directed to report for jury duty. Jury legislation has a long history which we describe in paragraphs 2.2-2.7. Still, most people have only a vague idea of how juries are selected and what they do. For example, in the United States, a grand jury of from 12 to 23 members decides whether there is enough evidence for a person to be indicted for a criminal offense; it does not determine guilt or innocence. In that case he should prepare himself to face whatever consequences may arise as a result of his decision. It's all good. trial Pilate wanted to be "innocent of the blood of this man." But finally she agreed to vote for acquittal. What scriptures do you think he had in mind? The second time, I didn't even make it through voir dire--and got dismissed that day. While the Bible upholds a governments right to execute a murderer, the individual asked to serve as a juror might question whether he could decide solely on the information presented at a trial. Under the New Covenant, God clearly states that . File - In this Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, file photo, the iconic Watchtower sign is seen on the roof of 25-30 Columbia Heights, then world headquarters of the Jehovah's Witnesses, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Serving as a juror is often described as a valid civic duty. This view is of interest to Christians because of what the apostle Paul wrote about governmental superior authorities. He counseled: You must all obey the governing authorities. How old would you be if you graduated high school in 1977? WhatistheattitudeofJehovah'sWitnessestowardjuryduty?U.S.A. The Bible does not mention jury duty, so he cannot say, ?It is against my religion to serve on any jury.? The court ruled that the Jehovah's Witnesses illegally failed to report the abuse, and the jury awarded her $4 million in actual damages and $31 million in punitive damages. I think that JWs should encourage jury duty. I think I should call a few people here for "jury duty.". You're awesome, Blondie! I've already done the preliminary questionaire online and have to check (also online) the day before my scheduled appearance date to see if I must show up or if it has been cancelled. A Pennsylvania grand jury is investigating Jehovah's Witnesses for alleged sex-abuse cover-up, man who testified says. A professional judge guided them on points of evidence. Video lessons designed to help parents train their children to become Jehovah's friend. If his conscientious scruples are not accepted as disqualifying him for jury duty, the Christian may feel that he will have to refuse to serve in order not to violate his conscience. jw It was felt that since they knew the accused, their judgment would be fairer than procedures in which he tried to prove his innocence by combat or by surviving some ordeal. At least three grand jury witnesses said investigators want to question governing body members, who work out of the organization . Then it was, I wanted my turn. . Sometimes they recommend which sentence stipulated by law should be applied. [612-25] Protection of jurors' employment. Use one of the following options to contact Jehovah's Witnesses in your area. (Deuteronomy 1:16, 17) Valid as such points are, responding to a direction to report for jury duty is different from involving oneself in the business of others. This is a petit (small) jury, in contrast with a grand jury. - The Jehovah's Witnesses must pay $35 million to a woman who says the church's national organization ordered Montana clergy members not to report her sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a. MANY persons look to the court or judicial system for justice. Then the apostle added: "For what do I have to do with judging those outside? Elsewhere, what is known as common law prevails, and juries are part of the judicial process. Secular courts are a function of "the superior authorities." jw I would love that duty. (Luke 12:13, 14) Jesus came to declare the Kingdom good news, not to arbitrate legal matters. #15. English. Paul counseled: "Render to all [the superior authorities] their dues, to him who calls for the tax, the tax; to him who calls for the tribute, the tribute; to him who calls for fear, such fear." As time went by, the jury system changed into an arrangement whereby a group of citizens were to hear a case and reach a verdict based on evidence. But a distinctive feature of "common law" countries is the use of juries composed of average citizens. "?Matthew 27:24, 25. What they did thereafter was another matter, as the Bible shows.Daniel 3:16-18. ! The third family member who claimed abuse was not a plaintiff in the lawsuit. In balancing factors, Christians should consider whether they can submit to certain demands made by Caesar. Other lands used juries made up of citizens. Not enough people vote. Military duty If you are serving in the military, then this may be a reasonable excuse from jury duty. 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