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  RED ALERT FOR JULY 15TH STUDY on SUNDAY!

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  in the very first paragraph, matthew 13:38 is to be read - "the field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; but the weeds are the sons of the wicked one..".

  jesus speaks of only two groups, so if you accept the wtbts "anointed" doctrine, then if you haven't got the "heavenly hope", then you've got no hope!.

  simply put, there aren't any 'other sheep' members of jesus' "one flock" mentioned, unless of course theyare also "sons of the kingdom", but of course, that would be ridiculous!!.

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  Doubting Bro

  Attempting to apply logic to WTS doctrine and making a prediction is an act of futility! If they make any significant changes (which I sort of doubt), it will be the kind of stupid "generation" change that leaves everyone scratching their heads.

  Actually, the current changes including what I perceive is the Rapture by a different name, is pretty big yet no one in the study I attended seemed to get it. I actually didn't notice it when I first skimmed through the article. It was only when the paragraph was read that it struck me that they introduced the rapture doctrine. Remember, according to the WTS there are "true Christians" which means annointed and their companions which means non-annointed JWs. So, they could still say that all "Christians" left on earth get raptured before things go sideways and still keep their two-tiered system which I don't believe would ever go away.

  Ah, 99% of JWs could care less about their doctrine. Listen, obey and be blessed is all they need to know.
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  Big JW Changes in The Netherlands (Holland)

  by DeWandelaar in

  1. social
  2. current

  news reached me a couple of days ago of some big changes in the netherlands for jehovah's witnesses.

  a letter from the branch office was read in all congregations so it can easily be verified by lurkers and faders who are still visiting the congregations.. big changes:.

  - they are going to sell one of the two assembly halls.

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  Doubting Bro

  I recently attended a CA and it was announced that the "cost" for the 2 day program was 13k!
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  Let the July 15, 2013 WT games BEGIN!! And may the odds be ever in your favor!!

  by ILoveTTATT in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so... this saturday, around the world, jw's will study the infamous july 15, 2013 wt.

  please comment on all the bs and how the jw's take it, if you are a fader or a lurker.. let the games begin!

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  Doubting Bro

  The AGM is 10-5 but being rebroadcast several times that day and on 10-6 as well. I think my congregation is slotted for 10-6. I'd much rather just read about it here!
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  What is the stand/view of the JWs regarding the Illuminati and conspiracy theory?

  by UBM101 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i mean.... are the dubs pretty much supporters of the conspiracy theory (watching videos, researching etc) or do they avoid such materials/topics?

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  I have a JW relative who believes this stuff. Of course, she also believes My Little Pony's and Smurfs are gateways to the demons.
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  Need Advice On Shunning My Dying Dad, Please Advise!

  by AuntConnie in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  dear jwn,.

  when i was out in field service yesterday i was approached by some sisters asking me how my dying dad was doing.

  i said "i try not to visit him, you will have to ask him yourself.

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  Doubting Bro

  I love AuntConnie's posts. 100% satire but I do know folks that sort of act that way. Brilliant!
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  Casting call for JW reality show...

  by Newly Enlightened in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  i don't know if this is legit or not:.

  http://www.realitywanted.com/call/26136-casting-for-former-jehovahs-witnesses-for-new-docu-series#.uhyvdrtna1s.

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  I hope this gets off the ground!! I'm thinking along the lines of the Breaking Amish sort of show.
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  BOE Letter: Re: Safety precautions when attending spiritual programs

  by pixel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i know atlatis will bring this letter to the forum.

  i just wanted to paste it here and bold the most hilarious, weird thing fro the letter.

  the bold part that i added made me lol.. .

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  Doubting Bro

  I've opened doors for a DC and Sir82's comparison to Black Friday is dead on! I literally stood between the doors and against the wall as people RAN by. I felt like I was running with the bulls!!!!

  I'm not sure what they can do to prevent it. If they opened the doors at 7am, the same thing would happen. DCs are just horrible!!!
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  Shocking talk from 2013 District Convention urges parents to shun disfellowshipped children

  by cedars in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yldwe_6jsu.

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  It's only shocking for someone who has never been a JW. Otherwise, this is the same crap they've been spewing for years. It must have been a manuscript since it was the same talk I heard. I just shook my head through the whole thing.

  Distrubing? Yes. Hate speech? Yes. Shocking to me? uh, no
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  New Child Abuse lawsuit to be filed tomorrow in Ohio against WT and congregation

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  media alert: press conference wednesday, july 31, 2013, 11:00 am .

  civil lawsuit filed against ohio jehovahs witnesses congregation and national organizations by sexual abuse victim .

  childhood victim suffered sexual abuse from congregational leader over a four year period .

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  Doubting Bro

  I think they know what sort of press these types of lawsuits have been getting and is likely a marketing move for the law firm. Which is totally fine with me. After all, these religious institutions have been allowing the abuse of kids for years and these types of suits are the only thing that has facilitated changes within those organizations.

  I hope the victims make those responsible pay for their actions.
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  Former Longtime Elder- Met up with a Former CO,DO

  by James Jackson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  at a convention recently, i met with don wallace, a former co and do.

  he told me he came off the road 6 years ago and is living in scottsboro al.

  him and his wife are in their late 70's.

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  I don't really have an issue with this. Seems like they should take care of their retired COs/DOs and long term Bethelites. I'm actually surprised they appointed him as a special pioneer and are giving him this "pension". Of course, as soon as he doesn't make his hours, BOOM. Hopefully for him he'll be smart enough to do what many JWs do and fudge his numbers!

  I remember my Dad telling me when I was young to live like the system would end tomorrow (ie put the WT first), but plan like it won't happen in my lifetime. That's why I started saving in a retirement plan as soon as I got a full-time job and ended up getting a college degree while serving as an elder (at least I started it while an elder). I always justified it as I was living more simply by diverting a portion of my income to a retirement fund and that I wouldn't be upset if the world ended and I lost it, but I would be a burden if I had nothing and the system was still around.

  I know many JWs with the same mindset. Of course, I also know a ton of crazies that spend every cent they have and don't care about saving. But, I also know non-JWs like that so I'm not sure if its a JW thing or not.