Russia
The UN supports the ban of Jehovah's Witnesses. True or false?
False - Many in the UN Human Rights division are actually the ones fighting in cases to free Jehovah's Witnesses. Michelle Bachelet, who is the UN High Commisioner of Human Rights said, “The harsh sentence imposed on [a Witness prisoner] creates a dangerous precedent, and effectively criminalises the right to freedom of religion or belief, for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia—in contravention of the State’s obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.”
When were Jehovah's Witnesses officially banned in Singapore?
2002
What continent is Eritrea located in?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) South America
c) Africa - Eritrea is a country in South Africa
How many witnesses died during the hurricane?
a) 2
b) 1
c) 4
d) 0
e) none of the above
d) 0 - While the hurricane was in the Caribbean, 0 brothers and sisters have died
In the first picture of the couple praying for their personal problems, what 3 things did they pray for?
1. To help their child in school
2. To help one of their sick parents
3. To help one of their bible students
Bro. Dennis Christensen was arrested for 6 years. True or false?
How many Jehovah's Witnesses are currently imprisoned in Singapore as of August 2022?
a) 32
b) 16
c) 14
d) 21
e) 9
c) 14 - As of August 18, 2022, 14 Witnesses have been imprisoned
How many witnesses are imprisoned in Eritrea as of August 2022?
a) 47
b) 23
c) 19
d) 11
e) 31
c) 19 - As of August 19, 2022, 19 brothers and sisters are imprisoned in Eritrea
How many kingdom halls were damaged?
a) 21
b) 17
c) 11
d) 14
e) 23
b) 17 - 15 kingdom halls faced minor damages, and 2 faced major damages
In the second picture of just the brother praying, what 3 things did he thank Jehovah for in prayer?
2. Our beautiful Earth
3. Nutritious food
When was Bro. Dennis Christensen released?
a) Februrary 2022
b) June 2022
c) March 2022
d) December 2021
e) May 2022
e) May 2022 - Bro. Dennis Christensen was released on May 24, 2022
Does the UN support Singapore's decision to ban Witnesses?
No - The UN actually imposes to every member country to “recognize that conscientious objection to military service should be considered a legitimate exercise of the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”
When was the work of Jehovah's Witnesses banned in Eritrea?
a) 2004
b) 2002
c) 2011
d) 1996
e) 2007
b) 2002 - All religions other than certain Muslim and Christian denominations were banned in May 2002, however Eritrea has imprisoned brothers and sisters since 1994
When did the hurricane impact the Caribbean?
a) September 20, 2022
b) September 12, 2022
c) September 18, 2022
d) September 26, 2022
e) none of the above
c) September 18, 2022
In the third picture of the sister praying for others, what 3 things did she pray for?
1. Help those suffering with natural disasters
2. Bless the governing body
3. Help those suffering with persecution
How many brothers are arrested as of August 2022?
a) 67
b) 102
c) 88
d) 53
e) 94
c) 88 - As of August 18, 2022, 88 brothers and sisters have been imprisoned
If Jehovah's Witness men reject military service, how long are they imprisoned for?
a) 30 months
b) 1 year
c) 48 weeks
d) 1 year and 6 months
e) none of the above
a) 30 months - When a young man turns 18 years of age, he is required to enter Singapore’s military. If he rejects, he is put in jail for 12 months. He is asked again once he is free. If he rejects again, he is imprisoned for another 18 months. So in total they are imprisoned for 30 months.
a) 11
b) 2
c) 4
d) 7
e) 9
c) 4 - 4 witnesses died in prison, however 3 elderly brothers and sisters died shortly after being released due to the harsh conditions in prison
Name 2 countries that were affected by the hurricane
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico (and 3 small islands nearby), and Guadeloupe and Martinique
Ezekiel, Daniel, Isaiah, and John
What year did the Russian government file a case of claiming Jehovah's Witnesses as extremists?
a) 2017
b) 2015
c) 2010
d) 2009
e) none of the above
d) 2009 - The case was filed and the government appealed in 2017
Why are Jehovah's Witnesses banned in Singapore?
For not serving in the military
Why are Jehovah's Witnesses banned in Eritrea?
The government hasn't disclosed any specific reasons, however the country has a law that only some Christian and Muslim denominations can live in Eritrea
How many witnesses were displaced (forced to move) during the hurricane? (Closest answer wins!)
In total out of all the 6 places that were impacted, 149 brothers and sisters were displaced during the hurricane
David likened prayer to the sacred incense prepared at the at the tabernacle. Name the 4 materials that are in the incense.
Stacte drops (நறுமணப் பிசின்), onycha (ஒனிக்கா), perfumed galbanum (கல்பான்), and pure frankincense (சுத்தமான சாம்பிராணி).