Posts by berrygerry

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Who would say that there is no "evil slave" besides the evil slave?

by berrygerry in

question fit for blondie types.. happiness book:.

"19 one tactic that he has used is by encouraging the view that there is no devil or satan.

he is like a criminal who spreads the idea that a crime syndicate does not exist, thus lulling persons into a false security.".

berrygerry

Hi MG52

A major tipping point for me.

w 2013/7/15

Was Jesus foretelling that there would be an evil slave class in the last days? No. Granted, some individuals have manifested a spirit similar to that of the evil slave described by Jesus. We would call them apostates, whether they were of the anointed or of the “great crowd.” (Rev. 7:9) But such ones do not make up an evil slave class. Jesus did not say that he would appoint an evil slave . His words here are actually a warning directed to the faithful and discreet slave.

RADICAL change from previous teachings.

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Who would say that there is no "evil slave" besides the evil slave?

by berrygerry in

question fit for blondie types.. happiness book:.

"19 one tactic that he has used is by encouraging the view that there is no devil or satan.

he is like a criminal who spreads the idea that a crime syndicate does not exist, thus lulling persons into a false security.".

berrygerry

Question fit for Blondie types.

Happiness book:

"19 One tactic that he has used is by encouraging the view that there is no Devil or Satan. He is like a criminal who spreads the idea that a crime syndicate does not exist, thus lulling persons into a false security."

The Devil wants to present as if there is no Devil.

Who therefore would want to present, after many, many decades to the contrary, that there is no "evil slave?"

Legit question.

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'Big Eyes' Movie is the story of art couple Margaret (an XJW) and Walter Keane

by AndersonsInfo in

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friends

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/04/tim-burton-big-eyes-new-movie-margaret-walter-keane-amy-adams-christoph-waltz_n_3013705.html.

tim burton 'big eyes' movie tells the story of art couple margaret and walter keane.

tim burton, a filmmaker known for his own brand of ghoulish cartoon characters, is taking on the world of wide-eyed artist, margaret keane, in a new movie aptly titled "big eyes.".

berrygerry

That's ironic.

I was reading that '75 article 2 days ago.

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Want to make Money $ with a Web Site?

by sarahsmile in

has anyone had success with a high traffic website or blog ?.

it might take a team of people to accomplish.. ads pay and people count, lots and lots of people.

does jehovahs-witness.net make money every time someone looks at the web site?

berrygerry

This is a stupid thread.

Anyone who has hosted sites knows that the revenue on this site in dollar per hour terms would be laughable.

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Want to make Money $ with a Web Site?

by sarahsmile in

has anyone had success with a high traffic website or blog ?.

it might take a team of people to accomplish.. ads pay and people count, lots and lots of people.

does jehovahs-witness.net make money every time someone looks at the web site?

berrygerry

Not with a visit.

With a click on the ads, yes.

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Help me help my DF'd friend

by OneEyedJoe in

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friends

so i got a text from a friend of mine today telling me that he'd been df'd.

since i'm still nominally a witness, this puts me in a tricky spot.

i intend to tell him in no uncertain terms that i will not shun him, but i'm not sure where to go beyond that.

berrygerry

I would text:

Is it okay if I ask why?

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Comparing the JW's failure to triumph to my triumph at failure

by Terry in

i failed to be the perfect jehovah's witness.. you might say ironically in that failure to be a perfect jw, i triumphed.. i almost succeeded in seeing life as us vs. them.

i took pride in my humility!.

i bowed to the dictates of a faceless hierarchy claiming divine authority, claiming to be the mouthpiece of god.. these cunning men could simultaneously claim to be only human, fallible and yet--guided by the divine!.

berrygerry

Nice post, Terry.

It is such a conundrum - we're not perfect, but God is speaking directly to us - so, you must obey, even if we're wrong at the cost of your life or your well-being.

It is so contrary to God being a Father, who loves his children.

What father wants his children to fail or to suffer to prove their love or loyalty to him?

The worst of saying what is a parent.

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I got asked THE QUESTION !!

by Tech49 in

a little experience that happened very recently:.

another brother, an elder, and i were talking, i was explaining to him and giving him several examples of how a couple of the elders in our congregation were blatantly trying to run their own show, parading themselves around as "representatives" of the body, when the other brothers didnt know what the hell they were talking about.

they are using their "elder powers" to bully and push people around, causing a bit of angst and hurt feelings.

berrygerry

Good argument with CTR DD

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JW.ORG has competition!!

by sparky1 in

even the mennonites won't be left behind in having an out of date and hard to use website!

this announcement was 2 months ago but still is rather interesting.

"we are pleased to announce that a new mennonite church usa website will be launched over the weekend of july 5-6!

berrygerry

At least they post their procedures for all to see and know.

http://resources.mennoniteusa.org/about/confession-of-faith-in-a-mennonite-perspective-1995/article-14-discipline-in-the-church/

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How Did A Proven "Fake," "Phony" Arrangement ["governing body"] ...Become The "Faithful & Discreet Slave" Arrangement???

by Littleleslie in

question:.

how did a proven "fake," "phony" arrangement [like "governing body" arrangement]...become the "faithful & discreet slave" arrangement???.

so then if it can be proven, the "governing body" term and arrangement is a farce, a fake, a made-up nonscriptural arrangement itself, (made up and concocted by nathan knorr & frederick franz in 1944) then how can this fake arrangement now suddenly become the "faithful & discreet slave" that jesus spoke of?

berrygerry

Maria Russell told Charles Taze that he was the "faithful and wise servant."

So it began.