Russian Jehovah's Witnesses: how are you coping with the government sanctioned persecution?

Vot is OK, she graduated in July and left Russia in August. She is now happily serving Jehovah in the 'JW Paradise' called Zambia :-D

She is no longer privy to certain details as to what is happening over there, but is confident that no matter what happens, Jehovah will continue to take care of the brothers in Russia :-)

Jehovah keeps all faithful ones in his memory, like Job, the apostles, and just ordinary everyday persons who die faithful to him. I knew many who suffered in concentration camps when I was a young Christian in Germany. There is nothing wrong in asking Jehovah to "keep them in his memory," though. I think you've been given some very nice answers and plenty of information to read and study in that reguard. I'm happy this Q&A forum exists for just this very reason;and happy so many were here for you and your questions. And yes, ask your study conductor he can supply scriptures that will answer all your questions and guide you.

This reminds me of Hitler's regime in the 1930's. He began with the propaganda that had ordinary citizens turning against their neighbors who were Jews. When the government got more powerful and began committing crimes against the Jews like destroying their homes and businesses, no one objected because they were already programmed to resent that group of people.

People can be easily manipulated unless they stop and say "how would I feel if I were in his shoes?" Obviously the Russian authorities feel they are above their own written law and the law of human decency.

http://www.jw-media.org/

VOT!!! It is so good to hear from you and that you are doing great in serving Jehovah!!!

We sure miss your answers here on R&S!!

I live in Russia and I've never heard of such things in local news or newspapers.

Imprisoning people for their faith is not nice.

im from united states but they wouldnt be aloud to talk about it b/c it would be endagering them their familys and their congregation.

edit-yeah i know what you mean i often worry about and pray for our brother and sisters that are under persecution...and i cant wait for jehovah to relive them of that like he did in united states

Just mention the word Mango and look who shows up ;o}

wow VOT! Yes! We all missed you. WOW! So, the persecution goes on, they will stand firm for God will make them stand!

Vot is OK - take my word.

Maybe the Jehovah's Witnesses should stop breaking the law.