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Sometimes we get questions like, do Jehovah's Witnesses like pizza, or can Jehovah's Witnesses listen to music, or do Jehovah's Witnesses go to work, ... etc.
Even though the rules Jehovah's Witnesses live by are strict by world standards, they are people just like you and I. They have personal likes, dislikes, hobbies, and interests.
They are individuals with different personalities. Some for example are very outgoing and the life of the party. Others are quiet and reserved. Some are happy and confident. Others are unhappy and insecure.
They are just like people who belong to other religions except their beliefs are different. Because there are so many things they can't do, it's easy to think that they can't do anything. This is not true. Even though certain rules must be followed, they still have plenty of freedom to decide how they will live their life.
Examples Of Things Jehovah's Witnesses Can Do.
Here are some things Jehovah's Witness can do. It's a partial list. We are confident that there are many more.
Send and receive emails
Chat with other JW's online
Video conferencing with other JW's
Talk on the phone
Go to public school
Parents can attend parent - teacher conferences
Stand for the national anthem if everyone else is standing a singing (See Flag)
Stand for the national anthem if they don't have a seat and everyone else is already standing
Lower and raise a flag at work if it's not part of a ceremony
Go to college
Restrictions On What They Can Do.
Of course everything a Jehovah's Witness does must be in harmony with their beliefs. e.g. they can dance but that doesn't mean they can do suggestive, erotic dancing in a public place. They can sing, but that doesn't mean they sing holiday songs. They can drink alcohol, but that doesn't mean it's ok to get drunk.
Jehovah's Witnesses believe in 'clean' living. Everything they do is in moderation.
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