Posts by fokyc

As you will notice, the monthly publication that has for many years been called "Kingdom Ministry" has had its name changed to "Our Kingdom Service," beginning with this January 1976 issue. In this way the thought of service expressed by the Greek Scripture term di·a·ko·ni′a is more fully conveyed. This change primarily affects just a few languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Why these? Because in the other languages in which this monthly publication is printed, the title already contains the corresponding word for "service," the reason being that there had been a problem in translating "ministry" accurately into those languages. So this new title in our language will bring the name of this publication into closer harmony with that used elsewhere around the world.

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Today's WT Study Stupidity About Df'ing

by metatron in

jw
friends

in today's watchtower study, towards the end, you had one of those typical comments by a former df'ed witness expressing appreciation for being shunned.

these comments always remind me of a stalinist show trial in which the accused enthusiastically accepts being executed for the greater good (probably to save his family).. after this kind of nonsense is expressed, you will get a flurry of self righteous comments emphasizing how important it is to shun your disfellowshipped relatives, so that they can come back in the "truth".. oh, really?

do any of these people raising their hand realize that, if the "success" of disfellowshipping depends on your shunning, then the "repentant" person is "coming back in the truth" for the sake of their relatives -and not because of fearing jehovah !!!???.

fokyc

Jehovah's Witnesses keep lying and lying and lying

Brilliant, the mark of all real JW's: lying.

Five years ago I would never have believed it possible; but it is correct they just lie and lie and lie again!

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Where can I find a biblical timeline?

by Listener in

i was wondering if there are any comprehensive timelines available, jw or otherwise?

i am looking for a diagram that lists the biblical characters and events and the years they were born/died and occurred - all in a summary type format.. .

fokyc

This is 24 pages! from Ministry Ideaz:

http://ministryideaz.com/downloads/THE_PROMISED_SEED_100%25_24pgs.pdf

This is a 'master file' for on screen viewing:

http://ministryideaz.com/downloads/THEPROMISEDSEED.pdf

Have a look at their website for some others.

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Is this normal witness behavior?

by confusedstudent in

jw
friends

i quit my bible study a couple days ago after taking a month or two to work up the guts.

have been getting harassing emails/phone calls blah blah blah.

but i got an email today telling me that an unbelieving spouse can be "sanctified" by his believing mate.

fokyc

YES! It is 'normal behaviour' for a large number of JW's.

Just ignore them and enjoy your life together; you have had a fortunate escape!

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How many of you have had Feni or Fenny from Goa,India??

by on the rocks in

jw
friends

fokyc

You didn't tell posters what it is!

http://www.goavacationguide.com/feni.html

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i hate everyone of you and your guts.

by lil princess in

jw
friends

naw, just kidding.

i have gleaned so much from so many diverse individuals and have learned so much about our similarities.

i honestly consider you all my friends... no circle jerk please.

fokyc

You had me worried with that Title!

So glad you didn't mean it!

Best wishes.

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Got the personal Memorial invite last night.

by wobble in

jw
friends

we were sitting on the patio out the back of the house having acouple of drinks before we went out for a meal, i can't eat on an empty stomach, have to have a drink first !.

the doorbell rang, i answered it, and it was a "sister" i have known all my 61 years of life, with a mem.

invite in her hand, i told her to keep it, we already had one.

fokyc

Anybody who is desperate for an invitation!

Here is your own to the memorial and the special talk:

http://www.box.net/shared/8co1lu3q1p

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I just got my memorial invite

by twinkle toes in

well technically it is an anniversary invite/special talk invite.

the car group was just here.

i was home but hiding and my husband got the door.. i want to tell them exactly why i am not going , but i haven't got my head quite there yet.. i think i am gonna have to just decline!.

fokyc

Isaacaustin, The picture in the invitation is the latest from the FDS;

they know exactly what Jesus looks like now! You can't mustn't argue about it.

He has obviously had a make over this year!