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  Why did God permit Scriptures to be corrupted?

  by economy in

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  if someone informs you that your shop caught fire, and firefighters are on the job, you will run to the spot.

  however, if you had already sold that property on the previous day (which this messenger is ignorant of), you are likely to respond, saying: shop is not mine..

  situation is same with god.

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  Heaven

  Yes, the Bible is a compilation of ancient Bronze/Iron Age, Middle Eastern stories spanning over 1,000 years authored by desert dwellers attempting to explain the unexplainable. While it does contain a smattering of historical reference, it mostly contains factual errors, forgeries, exaggerations, superstition, fantasy, and contradictions.

  It is Science's pursuit of truth no matter where it leads us that has truly advanced our knowledge. I highly recommend reading a Science book over the Bible any day.
  
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  Candace Conti - Consequence for Elders

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  bodies of elders around the world will soon (tm) receive a nicely worded letter from the christian congregation of jehovah's witnesses, telling them that local elders are now responsible for ensuring that no perverts are allowed to be alone with any children on any kind of witness business, otherwise, the boe will be accountable to the courts - not the org!.

  however, if the elders are aware that bro.

  & sister oblivious sometimes ask bro.

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  Heaven

  The legal precedent has at least been set for other cases like it, to come forward.

  The Zalkin Law Firm reports they have a number of cases in the pipeline. Botchtower is about to get hammered.

  The Borg's typical response is to deflect responsibility. Any elder aware of these types of issues would be wise to step down. I am so glad my Dad is out of this crap now.
  
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  Many years of abuse

  by Still Totally ADD in

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  i remember when i signed up on this site as totally add which was 5 years ago plus.

  i had a horror story to tell about the abuses i went through as a child in this cult.

  since then mentally i am much better.

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  Heaven

  Heaven I hope you are wrong that this group can get worse but I see were you are coming from.

  Hey STADD... it's all about the leadership in these groups. They cycle too, based on the times. The latest Catholic Pope has softened their stance on homosexuality but then says "critics of religion should expect to be punched." The leaders of religion are psychotic to me. And it just takes one nut job at the top to tip the scale towards extremism.

  I will be building a 10 x 20 ft. greenhouse next month.

  Oooo, this sounds cool. If you can, please post some pics. Would love to see it.
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  Many years of abuse

  by Still Totally ADD in

  1. jw
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  i remember when i signed up on this site as totally add which was 5 years ago plus.

  i had a horror story to tell about the abuses i went through as a child in this cult.

  since then mentally i am much better.

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  Heaven

  (((( Still Total ADD )))) So glad you are doing much better without the dogma from Botchtower. It really is 100% unnecessary.

  By exposing the manipulations of the WT cult, an opportunity for greater choice and freedom is opened for all of us.

  I think it is important for all of us who have been abused by this organization to speak out against it.

  This group could get worse. They could become a variant of extremism like ISIS. I hope it goes the other way... that it realizes the error of its ways and effects some positive change.

  How is your garden doing? :0)
  
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  Is door to door activity over?

  by badcompany in

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  just curious about others experience.

  i've been living just a few miles from a kingdom hall for 9 years.

  i've been called on 0 times.

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  Heaven

  I work from home full time now. They aren't knocking on my door. I did not receive an invite to the Memorial this year either.
  
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  Thinking of Becoming One of Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if you become one of jehovah's witnesses, here are five points which will not be driven home to you until after you have been baptized as "one of jw's":.

  1) you will be required to commit as much of your time and financial resources as you are able - to further the aims & acquisitions of the billion dollar corporation known as the wtbts/ccojw - namely, to recruit new members and to increase their worldwide real estate empire.. 2) you will be required to terminate "worldly" association with former friends.. 3) you will be "expected" to attend each and every meeting, assembly, convention, and kh televised broadcasts which are arranged by the self-proclaimed "governing body" (g.b.

  ) in brooklyn, n.y.. 4) you will be required to blindly accept any decisions/directions issuing forth from the g.b., even if you disagree with it.

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  Performance is MANDATORY in this religion. You HAVE TO go door to door. If you don't then you aren't 'witnessing'.

  As my Dad's dementia worsened, I watch him become despondent because he knew he couldn't do what they expected of him and he beat himself up over it.
  

  Children are also expected to do Field Serve-Us. And what about people who are incapable due to being physically and/or mentally challenged?
  

  And about blood transfusions, well, just hope you don't ever need one.
  
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  Symptoms of Spiritual Weakness - Elder's Manual

  by cappytan in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  lack of self-control in eating, drinking, and pursuit of pleasure;.

  so, let me get this straight.

  enjoying a fancy meal, appreciating the finer qualities of libations and deciding to enjoy life by pursuing pleasures (bike riding, hiking, camping, fishing, reading, movies, golfing, etc.

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  Heaven

  Gotta agree with Oubliette. Not a phrase found in the Bible. Just more made-up BS from Botchtower.
  
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  Praying in Public?

  by Garrett in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hellloooo fellow apostates, mentally diseased devil worshippers :) how is everyone?.

  today, i listened to a song about praying and how one can pray anywhere.

  well, this song brought back the horror of sitting in restaurants, mcdonalds, coffee shops etc and having a group of brothers and sister bow their head and pray for what seemed to be an eternity.

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  Heaven

  I have a Catholic friend who prays, silently, before every meal, including when we all go out to a restaurant. It's a bit awkward but we all just ignore it.

  We are an eclectic bunch. An atheist, a Catholic, a Jew, and I'm not sure about our fourth friend. She could be Buddhist but she hasn't said yet. She is Chinese and believes wearing red underwear during Chinese New Year brings luck.
  
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  Is This a JW on The TV show called Horders?

  by greenhornet in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  http://www.aetv.com/hoarders/video/stacey-roi.

  this is the link.

  however it may not work because i am logged in on my account.

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  Heaven

  In my Father's congregation, there was an older lady who was a hoarder. Her husband left her. I told my Dad this woman needed psychological help and asked him if anyone helped her get to a counsellor. The answer was No. This is typical in JW world. Don't go and get real help, just Pray More and Wait on Jehovah.
  
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  Are Jehovah's Witnesses Happy?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i know of the local congregation's issues, per an elder i know quite well.

  he has said that nearly everyone in the congregation is suffering emotionally and mentally.

  he said he has never seen so many witnesses with so many problems.

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  Heaven

  Are Jehovah's Witnesses Happy?

  Not the ones in my family.