Da.Furious

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  If you are still in the organization, do you enjoy the meetings ?

  by Iamallcool in

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  rate it from 1 to 10. thanks!

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  2 : just to make sure i have enough for a side discussion.
  
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  Signs That Armageddon is "Any Day Now"

  by Nevuela in

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  my "anointed" roommate told me a good one today.

  as we were discussing psychotropic medications, she brought up a friend of hers who was recently forced off of "benzodiazepine" (there is no one drug by this name; rather, it is a specific classification of drug).

  she claimed that many people are being forced off of the medication(s) due to "concerns over side effects," and that her friend is suffering from withdrawal on top of whatever symptoms the drug was previously helping to control (she didn't elaborate and i didn't feel comfortable asking, sorry).. my roommate then went on record to say (i'm paraphrasing here) "this is why armageddon has to happen very soon, because satan is using this system to make all these people suffer psychologically to drive them into the streets and go crazy.

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  The thing i don't understand is how they come up with the theory of Armageddon coming any time! If they read the bible it clearly says that the Great Tribulation will come first, of which during this time the religion will be taken down followed by JWs. After all this Armageddon will come. Did i miss anything, unless we are in the great tribulation.
  

  It is simple!
  
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  August 2016 CLAM Videos

  by wifibandit in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uju5z6oj1d4.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiinm1irn18.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wazmfjxyjc.

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  Have you noticed the setting?
  

  * 2 brothers or 2 Sisters, one taking the lead - this is normal

  * 1 Brother and 1 Sister - always the brother takes the lead and a sister may read a scripture

  Never a sister taking the lead and brother standing in the back. Unless i missed one.
  
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  For those who are still in... What do you do about field service?

  by Wait For It in

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  for those of you who are still in because of family circumstances, what do you do about field service?

  do you still go regularly, sporadically or not at all?.

  if you do still go, how do you manage?

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  usually i dont do in FS, i put in a fake report. When asked i say it do informal witnessing when i am out and about and witness to friends and colleagues over a beer!

  When i get harassed i show up on a Saturday.
  
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  Can a Person Resign From Being One of Jehovah’s Witnesses? (JW.org FAQ)

  by Da.Furious in

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  found this in my rss feed of, as new faq on jw.org:.

  the answer was .

  a person can resign from our organization in two ways:.

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  Da.Furious

  Found this in my RSS feed of, as new FAQ on jw.org:

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  "Yes. A person can resign from our organization in two ways:

  • By formal request. Either orally or in writing, a person can state his decision that he no longer wants to be known as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

  • By action. A person can take an action that places him outside our worldwide brotherhood. (1 Peter 5:9) For example, he might join another religion and make known his intention to remain part of it.—1 John 2:19.

  What if a person no longer preaches or attends your meetings? Do you view that person as having resigned?

  No, we do not. Resigning, or disassociating oneself, is different from becoming weak in faith. Often, those who for a time slow down or stop in their worship have not abandoned their faith but are suffering from discouragement. Rather than shunning such ones, we try to give them consolation and support. (1 Thessalonians 5:14; Jude 22) If the person wants help, congregation elders take the lead in providing spiritual assistance.—Galatians 6:1; 1 Peter 5:1-3.

  However, the elders are not authorized to coerce or pressure someone to remain as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Each person makes his own choice regarding religion. (Joshua 24:15) We believe that those who worship God must do so willingly, from the heart.—Psalm 110:3;Matthew 22:37."

  The interesting part they make it sound as if it is an easy thing to be done without any issues. Yes you can leave if you want at any time. They have hidden the fact that this means you lose the community, friends and family.

  In a sneaky way they mention the shunning, but for someone new who is hearing about the practice and researching, he will see that these guys are normal and alow you to change your mind! WRONG, 4th paragraph states half way through it states: "Rather than shunning [spiritually weak] ..." so spiritually weak are not shunned but the ones who decide to leave are shunned.

  This FAQ should include the following:

  Yes, a person can resign from our organization in two way in which both result in shunning:
  

  This is very good piece of PR.

  Da Furious
  
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  Found this on Socila Media - Father reinstated after 16 years

  by Da.Furious in

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  found this on social media.

  i understand the feeling having someone reinstates especially after 16 years.

  but why did they have to suffer this long.

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  Found this on social media. I understand the feeling having someone reinstates especially after 16 years. But why did they have to suffer this long. And at the end they thank jehovah for being merciful!? The only people decided his fate are local elders.

  
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  Letter # 2 to the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses

  by WITNESS-FOR-WATCHTOWER-REFORM in

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  just sent this letter off to the governing body.

  i also sent a copy to the britain branch.

  the governing body.

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  No one will contact him. And he will not get a response. He provided and email address.
  
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  Do you play the lottery?

  by Iamallcool in

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  for me, i have only purchased just one powerball ticket in my life, that was few years ago and i am thinking about buying some more in the near future.

  maybe i should push my luck even more this time.

  i am going to buy 10 tickets.

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  I play sometimes when jackpot is high. But thinking of getting on it regularly. This will be offset from my KH contributions. At least in the UK the some of the lottery funding goes to good cause.
  
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  New Feature on JW Library

  by neat blue dog in

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  there are a couple new tabs on the app, one of which is the 'meetings' tab.

  can you guess what the other one is?.

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  Just checked the app on my phone and it is there! I thought it was integrated to the app, but it takes you to the website. Unfortunately they dont Amex. So nothing from me (as if i contribute).
  
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  Medal of Valor given by Obama to JW Grandmother - Check her Lapel Pin

  by Da.Furious in

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  this grandmother found the best way to advertise jw.org by wearing a huge lapel pin.. .

  some of the comments are really interesting.. link to article:.

  http://www.phillyvoice.com/obama-award-medal-valor-family-slain-philadelphia-police-officer-robert-wilson-iii-monday/.

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  Very true. It is so annoying and disgusting. I bet she got brownie points at the local KH or maybe she will get an appearance on JW TV.

  The first picture is interesting:

  

  She is standing with a raised head, show of strength or something. While Obama is head down, sorry for the loss!

  She is there to advertise not respect.