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  giving to jehovah part this week

  by road to nowhere in

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  i love it!!

  the brother started by saying we know our donations don't go to the local brothers -- you don't see us wearing gold rings, fancy jewelry (watches?

  ) wonder if he notices who does?.

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  truth_b_known

  Since 1991 when the WBTS went to the voluntary contribution model for its literature we have seen numerous cut back and cost saving measures take place. Yet, it seems the coffers of the WBTS can never be satisfied. You would think the WBTS would produce their NWT Bible and 1 study book which is only updated with "New Light".

  Instead there is a constant production of new literature and periodicals featuring centuries worth of redundant information. Why? ITS A BUSINESS PRETENDING TO BE A RELIGION.
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  What do the Angels do?

  by LovingLifeNow in

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  so what exactly have they been doing now , with the exception of intervening thousands of years ago, what exactly do they do in heaven?

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  The book of Genesis records that about a third of them are voyeurs and like to watch you bathe.
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  Do you celebrate Christmas?

  by LovingLifeNow in

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  do you celebrate and how long have you been out?

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  3 years for me and yes i do..

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  truth_b_known

  This year will mark my 9th Christmas celebrated. However, I like to joke around and remind people that Christmas is actually the Norse holiday of Yule. I call it my "Yule Tree" and instead of a star as a topper of my tree I have put a Thor action figure.

  I buy my family and a few close friends presents. I like the work Christmas lunch with the white elephant gift exchange. Christmas day it is enjoyable to watch my kids open their presents.
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  'Tactical Contact' - UK Police

  by LoveUniHateExams in

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  2. current

  take a look at this, fellow forum members .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5d7eoodv3e .

  f**king brilliant xd.

  thoughts?.

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  truth_b_known

  Criminals thrive on society's understanding. If you are more concerned over criminals than the law abiding public, the criminals will win every time.
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  One scripture Jesus quoted that the Watchtower Society forgets to teach/apply

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  14 and this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.. .

  19 go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[b] the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that i have commanded you.

  and behold, i am with you always, to the end of the age.”.

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  truth_b_known

  If memory serves, my father taught me that in order to be a Christian back in the 1st century you literally had to sell all your belongings and give the money to the congregation. In turn, you were provided a place to sleep and meals when you weren't out preaching. Christianity was literally a commune religion.
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  Ridiculous Picture!

  by Iamallcool in

  1. jw
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  https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-study-january-2019/do-not-be-anxious-i-am-your-god/.

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  truth_b_known

  It happened in Russian recently.

  It happened in Germany during World War II.

  I can happen again.

  It's the where and why questions that have to be answered.
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  Explain Your Avatar

  by new boy in

  1. jw
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  i know this thread has been done before.

  however maybe some of the new comers might like to know.. my avatar is the cover of my first novel "your crazy life.

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  truth_b_known

  My avatar is the one given to me when I opened my account. I commented on it in one of my very first posts as being ironic as it is a purple triangle. That brought a lot of laughs from the users of this site. So I just kept it.

  My username is just a play on "The Truth," which is also an ironic term used by a cult that is nothing of the sort.
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  How do you determine whether any religion is good or bad since...

  by TerryWalstrom in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so, yesterday whilst playing chess i had a discussion ranging widely topically in which my chess opponent asked me, "how do you determine whether any religion is good or bad since there is so much basic disagreement on interpretations of text?

  "i replied this way:"does this particular god need to be treated like an adult, or as a spoiled child with a churlish temper?

  that's a good place to start.

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  truth_b_known

  Did your god make you perfect, with the ability to bring honor to yourself though noble acts or did your god make you imperfect with no ability to do anything honorable but deserve death in his/her eyes?

  Hail Thor Odinson!
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  It's My Birthday Today

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  today is my 34th birthday.

  or, my 3rd birthday that i've actually acknowledged seeing as i was raised in the cult.. i woke up this morning to my 4yo running into my room and wishing me a "happy birthday daddy!".

  i got a card from my ex-jw brother and i bought myself a birthday gift - a new 50mm lens for my nikon camera (photography is a hobby i took up since leaving the cult).. i dont know about you guys, but birthdays is still something i have to make a conscious effort to acknowledge and enjoy.

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  truth_b_known

  I almost forgot - Happy birthday Pale Emperor!
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  It's My Birthday Today

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  today is my 34th birthday.

  or, my 3rd birthday that i've actually acknowledged seeing as i was raised in the cult.. i woke up this morning to my 4yo running into my room and wishing me a "happy birthday daddy!".

  i got a card from my ex-jw brother and i bought myself a birthday gift - a new 50mm lens for my nikon camera (photography is a hobby i took up since leaving the cult).. i dont know about you guys, but birthdays is still something i have to make a conscious effort to acknowledge and enjoy.

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  truth_b_known

  As a born-in Witness that only started celebrating birthdays and holidays in the past 7 years I find them to mean a lot. I enjoy receiving birthday greetings and gifts, but enjoy even more giving them. One of my happiest memories is the first time decorating the inside of our house for Christmas. My sons were probably 3 and 8. I remember the pure joy in their faces.