steve2: Is there some way this can be presented so that it is crystal clear what was actually in the demonstrations and what was added? I guess some will think it should be obvious - but this is where misunderstandings arise because we end up wrongly attributing something to JW organization that was never said.
Circuit Assembly Theme: Maintain Love for Jehovah!
2.30pm - Young Ones – Prove That Jehovah Is Your Best Friend (15 minutes)
Note to speaker: Warmly encourage young ones to prove their friendship with Jehovah by observing his commandments and defending his standards
TWO-PART DEMONSTRATION (2 minutes)
Note: Please adhere closely to the script. Rehearse thoroughly so that the demonstration will be natural and conversational, neither comical nor overly dramatic. The Witness teenager should avoid a self-righteous tone in the second portion of the demonstration. Select participants who are appropriate for their parts in age, manner, and appearance. Both participants should be exemplary in defending their faith. Participants may use their real names if preferred
[A Witness teenager named Hannah and a non-Witness classmate named Emily are standing and talking after school]
Emily: I think it’s so cool that Ashley and Jessica have come out as being lesbian, don’t you?
Hannah: [Grimaces] Actually, I think they’re disgusting.
Emily: Wow, Hannah, that sounds so prejudiced! Is that you talking, or just your religion?
Hannah: [Abruptly] It’s what the Bible says, Emily. Lesbians are disgusting.
Emily: [Sarcastically] Whatever.
Speaker: [Interjects] Could Hannah have done a better job of expressing God’s standards, doing so in a way that made them clearer and more appealing to Emily? Let’s give her another chance.
Emily: I think it’s so cool that Ashley and Jessica have come out as being lesbian, don’t you?
Hannah: [Calmly] Well, I respect Ashley and Jessica, but I can’t say I approve of what they’re doing.
Emily: Wow, Hannah, that sounds so prejudiced! Is that you talking, or just your religion?
Hannah: It’s my view, Emily, but it’s based on the Bible. You know, some people think that the Bible says things about how homosexuals should be treated that aren’t actually there.
Emily: What do you mean?
Hannah: For example, the Bible says that we should respect all people, regardless of their sexual preference.
Emily: But I thought you were prejudiced against gays and lesbians.
Hannah: Not at all — I reject homosexual conduct, not people.
Emily: I don’t get it.
Hannah: Well . . . [Pauses] I also choose not to smoke. In fact, I find the thought of it sickening. But suppose you were a smoker. I wouldn’t be prejudiced against you for your view, just as you wouldn’t be prejudiced against me for my view — right?
Emily: I guess so.
Hannah: It’s the same with our differing views of homosexuality. Everybody has the right to choose. Based on what I’ve learned from the Bible, I’ve made a lifestyle choice to reject homosexuality, and I appreciate those who respect my right to make that choice.
Emily: I never thought of it that way.
[Participants exit; speaker resumes]
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