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  California Supreme Court Case - S226656

  by Gayle in

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  http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/maincasescreen.cfm?dist=0&doc_id=2109889&doc_no=s226656&search=party&start=1&query_partylastnameororg=watchtower bible and tract.

  started 5/27/2015.

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  666 State Street

  Yes, that is very funny. Watchtower's explanation of 666 has something to do with falling short of perfection times three (7 is perfect). Maybe their attorney's will fall short of perfection too, times three for emphasis!
  
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  Is it possible to use this thread to compile watchtowers Armageddon illustrations

  by jambon1 in

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  i was informed today by a jw that the watchtower doesn't use images and propaganda to instil fear.

  i would really like to see a compilation of all their armageddon illustrations.

  maybe a thread or web page already exists that had this content.. the one i am really wanting is the most recent picture of the witnesses in the basement during the tribulation.. this will be a massive help so thank you..

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  In the basement photo above, the caption raises a point of contradiction (on Watchtower's part) to me. It says....

  During the "great tribulation," we will need to remain closely associated with our local congregation

  It's a contradiction because Watchtower took away the arrangement for doing just that, the Congregation Book Study. One of the prime reasons the Book Study was started was to have an organized meeting arrangement for times of persecution.

  In an assembly wrap-up article in 1953 the Watchtower said....
  

  “Then followed another meaty five-part symposium: “The Value of the Congregational Book Study.” Strategic location is important because of its being a service center; its conductor must set a good example in field service and be kind and patient. It serves as a training ground for new ones, to start out in the field and speak up at meetings. It is of special value in times of bans when only small groups can come together.” (W 10-1-53 p591)

  Watchtower has long said that the great tribulation is just around the corner. In the past the leadership at least acted like they believed it. Now it's just empty words, and tribulation images are nothing more than blatant scare tactics.
  
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  Is it possible to use this thread to compile watchtowers Armageddon illustrations

  by jambon1 in

  1. jw
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  i was informed today by a jw that the watchtower doesn't use images and propaganda to instil fear.

  i would really like to see a compilation of all their armageddon illustrations.

  maybe a thread or web page already exists that had this content.. the one i am really wanting is the most recent picture of the witnesses in the basement during the tribulation.. this will be a massive help so thank you..

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  Is it possible to use this thread to compile watchtowers Armageddon illustrations

  by jambon1 in

  1. jw
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  i was informed today by a jw that the watchtower doesn't use images and propaganda to instil fear.

  i would really like to see a compilation of all their armageddon illustrations.

  maybe a thread or web page already exists that had this content.. the one i am really wanting is the most recent picture of the witnesses in the basement during the tribulation.. this will be a massive help so thank you..

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  Thank you OrphanCrow for that pic. I remembered it but didn't know where it could be found. Here is a crop of one part of it, which appears to be designed to scare small children.

  
  
  
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  Geoffrey Jackson Bio!

  by elkatire1980 in

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  in the watchtower august 15 in the topic: "let the many islands rejoice" appears the following paragraph: .

  then, however, it came time for a serious decision.

  would i accept a scholarship to go to university?

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  Watchtower-Free, that is a good pair of photos that makes a good point.
  

  Do you know where the pic with Anthony Morris and the cartoon kids came from? Was it published by the Society somewhere?
  
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  Question Box: Should JW's use the Internet to witness to people abroad?

  by cappytan in

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  i hadn't seen this posted here yet.. source via wifibandit on exjw subreddit.. what are your thoughts/comments on this?.

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  Is this from a magazine? A Kingdom Ministry? What is the issue or date?
  
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  latest sketch as the round of art and exhibitions starts again for another year

  by nugget in

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  Hey, a picture so nice it came up twice!
  
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  latest sketch as the round of art and exhibitions starts again for another year

  by nugget in

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  No pic is visible yet, but I would love to see it. Congratulations on the book cover and the local shop. Hope your success gets better and better!
  
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  National Public Radio (NPR) broadcasts today about JWs. Do you want to hear the secrets of what this religion has been keeping under wraps?

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  2. scandals

  to all those who frequent this discussion board:.

  we just wanted you to know that an investigative public radio program named reveal, produced by cir (center for investigative reporting) and prx, will present today, saturday, february 14th, the results of new investigations uncovering hidden stories.

  in this weeks story, there will be three different topics covered.

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  A thought regarding Gerrit Losch's refusal to appear in court.

  Watchtower constantly tells JWs to 'take every opportunity to give a thorough witness.' Why didn't Gerrit Losch apply the same advice to himself?

  The scriptures are clear on what he should have done.

  “...people will hand you over to local courts, and you will be beaten in synagogues and be put on the stand before governors and kings for my sake, for a witness to them” (Mark 13:9, NWT)

  18 Why, YOU will be haled before governors and kings for my sake, for a witness to them and the nations. 19 However, when they deliver YOU up, do not become anxious about how or what YOU are to speak; for what YOU are to speak will be given YOU in that hour; 20 for the ones speaking are not just YOU, but it is the spirit of YOUR Father that speaks by YOU. (Mt 10:18-20, NWT)

  
  

  For Gerrit Losch not to have followed the above scriptures speaks volumes about the Watchtower organization; even the Governing Body do not believe for a second that they are guided or protected by holy spirit, nor do they believe the Bible.

  I have been awake to the true nature of this organization for years, but if I was still in, Losch's refusal to appear before the court to "give a thorough witness" would have been an eye opener for me.
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  Comment someone gave on Today's Watchtower re: great tribulation 

  by cappytan in

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  "we may get instructions that don't make sense or they may defy logic, but we must be obedient to the faithful slave if we want to survive.".

  all i could think about was that these were the same kind of people that would have gulped down the kool aid at jonestown without hesitation.. pardon the language, but what the actual f**k?

  even when i wasn't a doubter and bought in to the organization, it was always with a view to what was in line with scripture.

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  Isaiah 1:18 (King James)
  

  "18 Come now, and let us reason together..."

  I remember an elder who would often quote this scripture to show people the true religion must always make sense, be reasonable.

  How the thinking of JWs has changed!