Truthexplorer
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Is Reform inevitable for Watchtower
by Truthexplorer ingiven that it is highly likely that things are going to change in relation to watchtowers policy on safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in australia (re australian royal commission), and england and wales (re charity commission).
could this be the start to reforming the watchtower organisation.
albeit, they are being forced to change their safeguarding policy by the laws of the land, but it may set a precedent.
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Anyone got pictures of the interior of Bethel NY
by Truthexplorer injust wondered what bethel in ny looks like from the inside.
i would like to get a real sense of what the corridors of bethel looks like now or in the past.
i have seen the odd pic here or there, but would like to see more.
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daughter questions me about mothers day!
by Truthexplorer inmy daughter came home from school and said they are doing some cards at school for mother's day and asked me if that was ok. i looked and just smiled and said darlin, just make a lovely mothers day card and make sure to put lots of love from dad on it too .
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The other sheep
by Truthexplorer ini recently spoke to my mother and wife (separately) to explain what jesus meant when he was talking in john ch 10 about 'the other sheep'.
for my wife, i wrote out in pencil and 'diagrammes' the explanation.
she of course said i was criticizing the society.
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Number of bible students in 1914
by Truthexplorer inhaving read last weeks wt, i was a little stunned to say the least at the number of bible students in 1914. all this time, i had assumed there was probably in the region of a few hundred thousand worldwide at that time, particularly as they had been about since the 1870's.
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was anyone else stunned to discover there was only about '5100' in 1914. te.
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exodus 7:1
by Truthexplorer inhi all, ive decided to come back to the forum.
am needing to let of some steam in regards to things in general as finding myself frustrated once again with wt rules policies etc which i will discuss in future threads.
i just wanted to ask your thoughts about ex 7:1 as it says that the lord made moses god to pharaoh.
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An excerpt from Plato's Republic, the 'Allegory of the Cave'.
by Truthexplorer inan excerpt from plato's republic, the 'allegory of the cave' is a classic commentary on the human condition.
it is a story of open-mindedness and the power of possibility.. .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69f7ghasodm.
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SOME similiarities between Putin and the GB
by Truthexplorer ini was watching a french news programme today that looked at why putin has quite a high following within russia despite the fact he rules with an iron fist.
the journalist highlighted the fact that putin is happy for individuals to question his policies (within reason) 'as long as' you support him as president.
it was only afterwards i got to thinking....who is it that jehovah's witnesses aren't allowed to question whatsoever?
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Lack of tolerance shown by elder bodies
by Truthexplorer inthis question is specifically to ex elders or anyone with some insight to my question.. i read in the flock book (which i downloaded of the internet recently .
take the initiative to help anyone in the congregation who has taken some false step: do your best to readjust him (gal 6:1).
it then mentions the following: .
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Parallels to Galations 4:17
by Truthexplorer inin my daily reading of the kjv bible, i came across the scripture at gal 4:17.. in reading in context, it would appear that anyone who did not agree with the galation congregation and their teachings would be excluded.
apparently there were a number of infuential individuals who were harking back to the mosaic law and that christians in that congregation were to fall in line otherwise they were out on their ear (excluded); - a my way or the highway attitude that seemed to be manifesting itself, something that paul was trying to address.. it is incredible to think that this very thing is happening throughout the congregations of jehovahs witnesses worlwide today...ie you must accept without question the societies teachings and interpretation of scripture for fear of being excluded (disfellowshipped).
the fear of being excluded prevents many from pursuing truth because you will be perceived to be an enemy just as paul was viewed by some of these influential ones within the galatian congregation (gal 4:16).