Could Jehovah choose an 8 year old child to be one of the "anointed"?

[Jack Ryan]

If so, then shouldn't parents (and the congregation) not dissuade them from partaking?

[Evacuated]

Yes, in answer to your question. And if their dedication and baptism was accepted, what would be the basis for dissuading them? As we recently discussed in the Watchtower, the only difference between anointed and others is their calling. So, apart from taking the emblems, their behaviour should be no different from any other dedicated 8 year old. And, as they would continue subject to their parents until adulthood, the congregation would support them as it would any other family.

And if that 8 year old should change their viewpoint later, what of it? As long as they wished to serve Jehovah faithfully, they would be supported by family and the congregation whatever their destiny.

I can't help but be reminded of the spirit of Gamaliel's words (Acts 5:39) in many of these discussions about who is and isn't anointed.

[Melinda Mills]

Jay has a double negative in that sentence. I think he is saying we should not dissuade them form partaking, if so.

 

[Evacuated]

I agree with you Melinda Mills. However the opposite view needed addressing I believe, as double negatives can easily be misread.