Posts by JW GoneBad

7. Private Meetings Arranged via Videoconference: “The faithful and discreet slave” has provided practical, Scriptural guidance that highlights principles for individuals to consider when deciding whether to organize or attend a social gathering. (Matt. 24:45-47) Rather than making rules, the emphasis should be on applying Bible principles. When Bible principles are applied, social gatherings can be refreshing and bring honor to Jehovah.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24, 31, 32.

8. While there is no objection to wholesome social gatherings, we have received reports that some have begun to arrange additional meetings and events for spiritual instruction, even beginning and ending such meetings with prayer. While the individuals organizing and participating in such meetings likely are well-intentioned, there is no provision for such arrangements.

9. Jehovah’s people receive ample spiritual instruction and encouragement at congregation meetings, assemblies, and conventions as well as through JW Broadcasting and our publications. Under the guidance of his holy spirit and on the basis of his Word of truth, Jehovah provides what is needed through the faithful and discreet slave. Care should be taken not to organize or promote meetings for spiritual feeding beyond what has been provided by the organization. Such meetings could detract from what Jesus Christ is accom-plishing through his congregation on earth today. Adhering to this direction will help all of God’s people to “be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought” and to remain “stabilized in the faith.”—1 Cor. 1:10; Col. 2:6, 7."

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A Month In and Bombs Are Already Falling

by Simon in

so about a month in to biden's presidency and they are already bombing a country.. remind me how trump was going to bring about wwiii with north korea, iran, china and god knows who else?

did he?

no.. but straight back to business as usual for the military industrial complex and crickets from their media buddies..

JW GoneBad

Ah quit your belly-aching y'all...what better way to improve the U.S. economy than to bomb the hell out of other lands without much in the way casualties and flexing our muscle in the process...win...win!

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Do You Support Trump Being Impeached Again?

by minimus in

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friends

it looks like it can happen again and i suspect if it does happen, the senate will not convict either because they can’t convict him since it’s after his presidency or simply because they don’t have sufficient votes..

JW GoneBad

Rocketman123: "Doesn't really matter, the man's political career is over."

Which is what most Republicans secretly want!

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Rush Limbaugh Is Dead

by minimus in

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friends

the conservative icon rush limbaugh passed away today.

he had lung cancer and finally succumbed to the disease.

what is sad and disgusting is how some people are happy and thrilled that he is gone.

JW GoneBad

Like him or don't like him...One things for certain...the dude died with a networth close to $600 million. Would of been nice to of been a beneficiary!

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What “Secret Sins” Do You Think Many JWs Are “Guilty “ Of?

by minimus in

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i know a lot of witnesses that drink a lot!

secret sins people would confess to the elders were masturbation, dating and touching certain areas and anger issues.

some fathers/husbands looked like model figures until you heard from the family that the dictator ms were horrible at home in more ways than one..

JW GoneBad

If it hasn't already been mentioned...it's one of the worst secret sins a JW can be committing & one he dare not reveal...this is the 'sin' of being PIMO. No doubt being a PIMO will also involve some form of apostate type activity on the part of the individual.

It's a must that the JW keep this 'secret sin' to himself/herself or suffer the consequences if one confesses. My guess is this secret sin is rampant & raging out of control among the JW rank & file!

I'm sure that if the GB had their rathers'...they'd rather be dealing with an outbreak of immorality or pedophiles rather than the ongoing disruption of PIMOs in the organization!

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Jehovah is steering the new Ramapo Facility, but somehow needs volunteer labor and donations

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

life and ministry meeting workbook | september 2020. living as christians.

can you contribute your time and energy?.

ramapo, new york.

JW GoneBad

Wow!...Take a look at the size of some of those 'Pot Bellies'!

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Zoom meetings

by molybdenum in

being pimo i attend the meetings regularly over zoom.

( i have to as my wife is a dyed -in - the wool, and stick-in-the mud pioneer witness.

i have no possibility of leaving as it would create havoc in my life and at 68 years of age i just don't want the hassle of having to cope with the ramifications of disassociating myself.

JW GoneBad

WT Zoom meetings may be a staple for the rest of 2021 the way things are looking. The latest talk about the increase in new strains of covid19 popping-up all over the place no doubt means that JWs will remain in lockdown mode for a long time to come. The talk about these new variants being more contagious though less deadly is surely going to keep JWs off the streets...Yay!

I'm wondering what the GB think-tanks are strategizing right about now. Cabin fever is hardly ever a good thing. Physical isolation is not good for the mind, body or one's spirituality. Two years of inactivity for these cult members can not be good for the WT organization as a whole.

"What do we do with all these vacant and un-used Kingdom Halls and Assembly Halls?"...I'm sure is on the minds of the top WT brass. Two years of no use is an awfully long time!

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Stats of bible studies vs baptisms

by joey jojo in

david splane once again 'davesplaning' facts and figures.

10 million bible studies and 200 000 baptisms.

how many of these would be jw kids with no choice?

JW GoneBad

Phizzy: ...as rare as Rocking Horse poo...

That was soo funny...I got to remember that one!👍

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Stay Trump Stay

by Vanderhoven7 in

trump has his supporters.

https://youtube.com/shorts/uflc5szrrgo.

JW GoneBad

It's eerily quiet today on this forum about Trump...especially since it was his last day as President...are you Trumpsters doing okay with that?

It would have been nice if Trump, Melania & his kids would have been at the Biden inauguration today...or is it just as well that Trump & his entourage stayed away?