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  Need help finding a reference

  by HappyBlessedFree in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was trying to find the watchtower where the gb says they are “neither inspired nor infallible”.

  i thought it was the feb. 2017 watchtower, but i can’t find it.

  thanks!!!

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  Have you ever gotten a straight answer? If yes, what was it?

  by Tenacious in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the light continues to get brighter, yada, yada, yada.. but, the bottom line is the watchtower claims everything comes from jehovah.

  books, magazines, videos, assemblies, to jw broadcast, to gb appointments, to dramas, even the music and sophia and caleb.

  heck, they would claim jehovah provides the toilet paper if they could.

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  What Do You Think Would Make A Witness Decide It Was Now Time To Leave The “Truth”?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  is there anything that will make that loyal witness ever see the light??

  you know, that well respected elder, pioneer, or witness who has been in the “truth “ for decades..

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  July 4 th Independence Day... Do You Know Any Witnesses That Celebrated?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i knew of a ministerial servant that was called out because he used fire crackers on the 4 th of july.

  we had to have an emergency meeting as to his qualifications.

  i remember imploring the body to not make a big issue over this and it was decided to just “counsel” him about being involved in a patriotic holiday.🤨.

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  Do You Have A Negative Outlook Because You Were Once A JW?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it could be argued that exjws have issues in life simply because they were jehovah’s witnesses at a point in their lives.

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  do you think you or we are fairly normal considering we were jehovah’s witnesses or do you think we have a lot of baggage because we are a bit messed up ( even if we don’t even know it)?.

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  The Hell of the POMI!

  by The Bethelite in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i called a jehovah's witness friend of mine a couple weeks ago, yes i still consider him a friend though he would not say the same of me.

  i've known him for almost 40 years.

  our families went on many vacations together including my only trip back to bethel in 1996. this trip was made with 40 other "brothers and sisters.

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  Seventh Day Adventists

  by HappyBlessedFree in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  so i was doing some research on the russell’s origin which we all know is advetism.

  i live close to the mecca of advetists and wanted to learn more about them.

  wow is it interesting!

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  A POMO father's letter to his PIMI son (Warning: This is long!)

  by Roger Kirkpatrick in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my dear son, c---n:.

  i am writing you to express my love for you and the pride that i feel for the man you have become.

  you need to know that i accept you and love you dearly just for who you are and i am immensely proud of the wise choices you made with regard to your education and your career.. as i write you this heartfelt letter, i pray that you will read it entirely and give it your careful consideration.

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  Activism ideas for our local communities

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have been thinking of dignified ways to raise awareness about the toxicity of the jw religion in my local community.. so, yesterday, i phoned my local council head office to query the carts that are set up in several places in our town.. i was very polite and professional, and asked the council clerk if they were aware that a religious cult sets up its propaganda stands on council property near families and children on a regular basis.. i said:.

  "while i am sure they may be very nice people, the group they represent teaches things that appear to me to be in direct conflict with the values and ethics of our local community and council.".

  "their initial message seems pleasant, but i know for example, they are a very misogynistic and homophobic group.

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  Just wondering. . .for those that are Ex-Elders . . .

  by HappyBlessedFree in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  did your conscience ever bother you when you were counseling/reproving/disfellowshipping ones in the congregation?

  did it feel extreme or justified based on your biblical understanding at the time.

  also are there any ex-elders here that dealt with child abuse accusations?

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