Topics Started by Inkie
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Anyone read William Barclay's works?
by eyeslice ini wandered into a "christian" book store the other day, i was out of town on business, not sure that i would do it in my own town, where i might get spotted and ratted on to the elders.. i bought a copy of one of william barclay's book, a study of john's gospel.. as i read it, i keep thinking how good it is compared with the watchtower!
the society bangs on about the abundance of spiritual food but i find the watchtower and most other society literature shallow and unchallenging.
i can speed read a watchtower in about 5 minutes and still keep abreast with "new light".. this guy, barclay, however really knew his stuff and was not afraid to go into detail.
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Looking for a book for my family
by Elsewhere ini have been looking for a book to send to my biological family.
so far most have been about someone who was abused and therefore drawn to the organization and later disillusioned.
i am was a third generation jw, which means that even my parents were born into it and is all they really know.
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Respecting God-given Authority
by Marvin Shilmer inrespecting god-given authority.
the watchtower bible and tract society (wts) teaches jehovah's witnesses (jws) that "anointed servants" of god are endowed with an appointment of authority over christians.
the basis of this teaching is the biblical text of matthew 24:45-47, which reads, .
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What would Jesus...drive?
by detective inhmmmm.
yes... but would jesus have an "i love me" bumper sticker?.
from the boston channel.... group asks 'what would jesus drive?'.
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Another SERIOUS WTBTS False Teaching...
by AGuest inmay you all have peace!.
based on the "insight" and "aid" books... mary, the sister of lazarus, and mary the magdalene are two different people.
according to the bible, however, they are one... and the same:.
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What Was the Most Unbelievable Thing You've Heard?
by minimus inwhat's the most unbelievable thing you've ever heard while you were a witness?
one thing that stands out for me is being told that i would never go thru junior or high school because the end was right around the corner.....what about you??
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Homosexual Adultery is NOT Grounds for Divorce!
by UnDisfellowshipped inquote from the watchtower january 1st 1972 issue, pages 31-32: .
questions from readers .
do homosexual acts on the part of a married person constitute a scriptural ground for divorce, freeing the innocent mate to remarry?
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Wait until you hear this
by jeannie ini called info today and asked for the number for the wt in brooklyn...and sure enough..the info operator said they are no longer listed..she thought it was very strange since she gave out this number many times..and cynthia also told me they arent on the internet either....anyway this is me (cosurvivor) jeannie..i am pooped!!!
what a week...the march was great..the people wonderful...the new friendships amazing...larry thanks so much for the pix and for helping me get the permits...i had a great time at the hotel and didnt want to leave..i loved hooking up with ericka and her mom..laurie..cynthia..pat..sherry..and of course the anderson, pandellos and the bowens...received a call over the weekend while i was away..(left the day after the march) one of the supporters and mother of a survivor..was visited by the elders here in ny..i will have to call her tonight since she is working now..will let you all know what happened...to all the girls and ttboy..and others..i miss you all !!!
gutsy..we really hit it off didnt we?
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What is a christian
by A Paduan inin light of a recent thread by ozzie showing the wt reaffirming salvation by works, i wanted to put forward a post questioning what a christian is.
my own belief is that christianity is about kindness that marginalises the fears surrounding any self-cost (any, even spiritual - i believe that's a secret truth).
the belief in salvation by works is the belief in a trade - a buying and selling.
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Whatever happened to...
by Inkie ingoodboy?
goodboy from h20?
i was reading down the list and saw badboy and was reminded of goodboy and wondered if he posts here under a different moniker?