As the Watchtower is a business, it is of no surprise it would use a topic being used by mass media to sell its product.
truth_b_known
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New WT on "Hate" is actually a little bit based
by neat blue dog inthe new public wt on hate, especially racial hate just came out and seeing as how left-leaning the org is in regards to so many non-sexual things (like mandates and lockdowns, guns, war, patriotism, freedom of thought and speech, climate change, etc.
) i was fully expecting the magazine to lean into the media lies of black victimhood, etc.
however was pleasantly surprised to see a few valid thoughts, such as this opening image of everything seemingly being blamed on the white man.. .
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Biblical Anachronisms in JW Literature
by neat blue dog inin a recent post ffghost made a comment about how they're always inserting modern concepts into biblical narratives to make it relatable to jw's organization.
here are some that come to mind:.
- the capitalized term "governing body" when referring to the older men in jerusalem (really just another group of christians that paul outspokenly disagreed with and didn't look to for approval).
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truth_b_known
That Jehovah has always had an appointed "organization".
First, the nation of Israel - an entire monarchy of one ethnic group who were the sole worshippers of Jehovah was an organization.
Second, the ragtag group of Jews who accepted Jesus and began Christianity was the next incarnation of Jehovah's appointed organization.
Finally, a religious book publishing company established in the late 18th century in New York, NY, USA officially becomes Jehovah's appointed organization.
There is nothing more important to Jehovah's Witnesses than His "organization". It is amazing how it went from a nation state to a group of door-to-door salesman.
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What are some of the weird teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses, past and present?
by Vanderhoven7 ini just picked up a few from mark jones as follows:.
i see is that the vast majority of jws don't seem to understand what their religion actually teaches.. the more controversial or embarrassing doctrine - although still official doctrine that has never been rescinded - is just not talked about anymore in the magazines.
there are dinosaurs living on venus.https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/2fowhx/dinosaurs_on_venus/.
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truth_b_known
It's the teachings that have nothing to do with the Bible that always bring the biggest shock value.
- If a woman doesn't scream for help while she is being raped it means she consents and has committed fornication.
- Demons made dinosaur bones to get people to believe in evolution.
- If you are sick take and air bath, which includes jumping up and down.
- Eternal life is dependent on loyalty to 8 men who are neither inspired of God or infallible.
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Did the apostle Paul, Priscilla and Aquila sell their tents to the Roman army?
by hoser inapparently they made leather tents for the roman army.
i had searched this site but i couldn’t find that this topic had been discussed yet.
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truth_b_known
Could catch, Hoser. I never gave it thought, but it makes sense.
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Newly wed--todays WT
by road to nowhere insince i am still "in" i "studied".
it takes all of 3 minutes to skim the article.
points;.
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truth_b_known
Rent, dont buy,-- rents here is easily over 2000
Work part time-- the biggest cause of strife is poverty
More ignorant advice from those who live off the sweat of other's work.Rent, don't buy. All you are doing is paying the mortgage of the homeowner.
Work part time. Less money and no benefits. No health insurance. No retirement.
I remember very well that the Apostle Paul supported himself through the making and selling of tents. How many tents have the Governing Body made this week to earn their keep in their ivory tower?
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truth_b_known
Reporter: Did you tell your members to do this?
Watchtower: We gave no such order.
Reporter: Have you told your members to stop doing this?
Watchtower: <deafening silence>
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The 1 Corinthians 13 Test
by truth_b_known ini will not take credit for the following.
the idea came to me during a funeral (non-jw).
the so of the deceased read 1 corinthians 13:4-8a.
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truth_b_known
I leg you too, PunkofNice. I leg you too.
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McFree v. Watchtower!
by Atlantis inmcfree v. watchtower.
a us federal judge has ruled against watch tower pennsylvania, denying their dmca subpoena to identify the creator of the jehovah's witness parody videos known as "dubtown.. .
see last page (page 20).
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truth_b_known
I recall hearing from time to time that brothers would do repair work on Kingdom Halls/Assembly Halls and then give an invoice to the Elders. Many times said invoice would be returned with a note that simply stated, "Thank you for your contribution."
Imagine mailing the legal bill the Watchtower racked up and send it to all active Witnesses with a note that read, "Thank you for your contribution."
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All Along The Watchtower......Apostate Version
by BluesBrother inapostate lyrics to a bob dylan/jimi hendrix classic .
https://youtube.com/watch?v=zgjpxoyclba&feature=share.
i know nothing of the singer but he is not bad at all.
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truth_b_known
In the spirit of time the original song was written and performed - Right on, man!
The hour is getting late.
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Beware of the scribes who devour the houses of the widows
by raymond frantz inthis verse from the gospel of luke came to mind considering how many poor jws donate in the hope that they will get a new kingdom hall only to find out that their money have been stolen..
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truth_b_known
Growing up the Book Study was a big deal. I always remembered hearing as a kid that one day we might only be able to meet in homes during the Great Tribulation. Conventions was the other big thing.
Now all meetings have to be at a Kingdom Hall and Conventions are being held at Assembly Halls. Meanwhile, the super studio is being build so that no structure will be needed. All Watchtower properties can be sold for a profit.