Posts by iCeltic

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WTS successfully refutes bogus UN conspiracy theory/hoax

by trthskr in

http://jehovahsjudgment.co.uk/watchtower-un-ngo/translatable.html.

there will be more to come folks, when i'm allowed to start another topic.

cheers.. to respond to the posting below (since i can't reply right now), it's because they weren't aware of the change until then..

iCeltic

trthskr - azazel asked you politely to piss off, I wish you would, I now find you an irritating little shite. Sorry but it had to be said. This person is not listening to any reason and, as has been pointed out, didnt give a reply after 2 pages of evidence but instead posted a stupid you tube video. Piss off is me being as polite as I can to you.

It's hard enough dealing with all the crap the Watchtower has done to me without some arsehole spouting pish non stop.

Answer questions properly, give evidence of your claims, quote publications/dates or just F off.

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2011 Watchtower publisher statistics with analysis

by jwfacts in

the 2012 yearbook has released the publisher statistics for the 2011 service year.

a scan of the report can be found at http://www.jwfacts.com/images/2011-publisher-report.pdf and i have started updating the graphs at http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/statistics.php.

as expected, it is following on from similar trends to the last 15 years.

iCeltic

I'm sorry David, but I find it hard to believe you when you say if you thought it was an anti-JW site you would have avoided it. Please, if anything, be honest here. You have tried to argue your case (at times being disrespectful to Paul by quoting him JW "facts" which isn't the best behaviour) but it falls on its face.

The "facts" are that throughout the history of Watchtower it has said you must have Watchtower to understand the bible. It never made that something you can pick or choose for yourself. You don't go the "Bible" study on a Sunday, you go to the "Watchtower" study, why? Yes of course it says read the bible, no one is saying any different to that but the "facts" are watchtower tells you that you cannot "read" and understand the bible without using their publications.

I found Ray Franz, through his books, to be humble, honest and not self serving, just my opinion mind you. Watchtowers insistence on study through its publications only is not an opinion, that is a "fact".

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WTS successfully refutes bogus UN conspiracy theory/hoax

by trthskr in

http://jehovahsjudgment.co.uk/watchtower-un-ngo/translatable.html.

there will be more to come folks, when i'm allowed to start another topic.

cheers.. to respond to the posting below (since i can't reply right now), it's because they weren't aware of the change until then..

iCeltic

Sorry, wrong thread completely.

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"We needed to use the library"... and other wacky Watchtower excuses.

by cedars in

i'm sure we're all familiar with the crazy excuse that the watch tower society leadership came up with to justify their nine year period as a un ngo (non governmental organization).

amazingly, this seems to make perfect sense with watch tower apologists, who don't stop for a moment to ponder the following:.

you don't need to be a un ngo to use the un libraryif it was so innocent for them to hold un ngo status just to use the library, why did they withdraw their status when the issue received media attention?that aside, we are now witnessing the unravelling of fresh scandals to hit the society, most notably:.

iCeltic

Cheers for the answers, I know when I was there going to the book study was bearable, unlike the rest of the meetings.

If any elders/ex elders have that letter I'd love to see it.

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"We needed to use the library"... and other wacky Watchtower excuses.

by cedars in

i'm sure we're all familiar with the crazy excuse that the watch tower society leadership came up with to justify their nine year period as a un ngo (non governmental organization).

amazingly, this seems to make perfect sense with watch tower apologists, who don't stop for a moment to ponder the following:.

you don't need to be a un ngo to use the un libraryif it was so innocent for them to hold un ngo status just to use the library, why did they withdraw their status when the issue received media attention?that aside, we are now witnessing the unravelling of fresh scandals to hit the society, most notably:.

iCeltic

Slimboyfat - I've heard that before about ending the group study because of high fuel prices, is there a quote on that? Just curious.

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Foolproof Dating Tip for Men

by MeanMrMustard in

i am prompted to impart this piece of priceless information upon all men, due to the number of dating topics posted lately.. some women like to size you up by the animals you like.

if given the choice among animals, choose the cutest one.

it doesn't matter that you hate them.

iCeltic

Fully agree with your last sentence, Terry :)

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Any actual Witnesses here?

by trthskr in

jw
friends

i found this site hoping to read topics submitted by jw's so i could learn more, but it just seems to be everyone else here except them.

just about every topic and member is just bashing jw's and their teachings.

this site should be renamed "jwbashertrolls.net".

iCeltic

' The 1975 thing was just a rumor started by a congregant and not even sanctioned by the GB.'

That's the best one yet.

And, if like you said that you only read their printed material, that you are in fact not a witness, can you tell us where exactly you read that quote about 1975 please? Page/title/publication date will be just fine. Thanks in advance.

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Well, the pdf of the March 2012 WT is hot off the press!

by serenitynow! in

and it does not disappoint.

the first century brothers are on the cover, going door to door with what look like leather messenger bags.. the first article is entitled, are all "christians" christian.

and you can tell by the picture that anyone with a beard or goatee is definitely not a real christian.. the next article, remain in my word has this quote that condemns catholics but seems eerily close to what jws believe:.

iCeltic

It's hard to tell sometimes just by reading text

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Well, the pdf of the March 2012 WT is hot off the press!

by serenitynow! in

and it does not disappoint.

the first century brothers are on the cover, going door to door with what look like leather messenger bags.. the first article is entitled, are all "christians" christian.

and you can tell by the picture that anyone with a beard or goatee is definitely not a real christian.. the next article, remain in my word has this quote that condemns catholics but seems eerily close to what jws believe:.

iCeltic

No Room For George - pointing things out isn't hating. (not sure if you are being funny or if you mean that)

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FOUR DAYS LEFT to have your say in the 2011 survey!!

by cedars in

sorry to be an absolute pain with this, but i'm sure you realise that there are many lurkers on this forum who will be unaware of the global survey, which slams shut at midnight on new year's eve.. so, if you're visiting this forum for the first time, and haven't yet voiced your opinion on the jw global survey, please click here!.

some stats for those who are interested:.

so far over 1,038 have participated.. 49% of voters are either active or inactive jehovah's witnesses.. the most contentious teaching of the governing body remains their reasoning surrounding higher education, with 95% objecting to this.. the society's shunning policy still holds second place with 91% of votes.. .

iCeltic

Done