Morpheus - good idea on the satire warning. ^^^^^ SATIRE WARNING ^^^^^
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Hi everyone, this is my first post.
by John Aquila inhey everyone, this is my first post.
i was contacted by the witnesses in1965, baptized in that same year at age 15. i was appointed an elder in 1975 and served as an elder for 20 years..
it hasnt been long since i learn ttatt and when i totally woke up.
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Hi everyone, this is my first post.
by John Aquila inhey everyone, this is my first post.
i was contacted by the witnesses in1965, baptized in that same year at age 15. i was appointed an elder in 1975 and served as an elder for 20 years..
it hasnt been long since i learn ttatt and when i totally woke up.
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jwleaks
I had a similar experience bumping into an elder, a circuit overseer to be exact, not dressed for the occasion. He was hot footing it out of an apartment right above DNA Footwear in Brooklyn, NY. I had gone to DNA to buy a pair of UGG boots, the Australian brand. Anyway, I chased him and took a photo. Enjoy.
[EDIT - grammar error]
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Remember Those in Full-Time Service (1945 - 2015)
by jwleaks inthe saddest story ever told.
despite being childhood sweethearts, in the year 1941 they decided to postpone marriage and remain single and childless in this system so as to put the the theocracy first, albeit under the control of the watch tower society.. in the final pages of the children book john and eunice walk silently through the fields and stop by a great tree on the river bank where they had sometime before discussed their future plans.
the young lovers seat themselves down and look over the landscape.
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The Saddest Story Ever Told
Do you remember the two Jehovah's Witness characters, John Alden (20) and Eunice Rogers (18), from the 1941 book Children published by Watchtower and written by J F Rutherford?
Despite being childhood sweethearts, in the year 1941 they decided to postpone marriage and remain single and childless in this system so as to put the THE THEOCRACY first, albeit under the control of the Watch Tower Society.
In the final pages of the Children book John and Eunice walk silently through the fields and stop by a great tree on the river bank where they had sometime before discussed their future plans. The young lovers seat themselves down and look over the landscape. John turns to Eunice.
"We have walked through these broad fields many times, during our childhood days. But today these fields mean much more to us than ever before. They belong to the Lord, and He will beautify them for his children. Armageddon is surely near, and during that time the Lord will clean off the earth everything that offends and is disagreeable. Then, by His grace, we shall begin our life with a greater vision and prolonged oy. Now we see by faith the great THEOCRACY, and we are wholly and unreservedly committed to that righteous government. From now on we shall journey for ever together in the earth. Our hope is that within a few years our marriage may be consummated and, by the Lord's grace, we shall have sweet children that will be an honor to the Lord. We can well defer our marriage until lasting peace comes to the earth. Now we must add nothing to our burdens, but be free and equipped to serve the Lord. When THE THEOCRACY is in full sway it will not be burdensome to have a family. Then we may often walk through these broad fields, amidst the beautiful forests and environments, and will walk with our beloved children by our side and tell them all we have to learn from the Lord, and together we shall all be quick to obey our Leader and our King, Christ Jesus."
"I recall, John dear, that your father will be asking you for your decision as to the future and what you shall do."
"Eunice, my decision is made. I shall shun politics, religion, and commerce, and I shall avoid the cities and the enticements thereof. We are both committed for ever to THE THEOCRACY. Our present duty is plain. We must now be witnesses to the name of Jehovah and to his kingdom. Our place of residence we can continue with our parents as long as it is God's will to have it so, and we shall engage in the service of the Lord by carrying his message of his name and kingdom to others who are hungering for righteousness. We shall, by God's grace, be forever the children of the great King, and our children shall be forever with us, subjects of the kingdom. We have found refuge in Christ and we shall abide here until the blessed time when we may have part in fulfilling the divine mandate. We shall not see each other very often for a time, but we can have like thoughts every day of the glorious prospect that is set before us. I suggest that our first thought on awakening each morning be expressed by repeating these words of the psalmist : "Bless the Lord, O my soul : and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.'-Psalm : 1, 2."
To this young man and young woman all the environments now appeared more beautiful. The birds in the trees seemed to be singing the praises of Jehovah and His King. So, hand in hand, they joined heir voices with them in song and gave thanks to God for His manifold blessings bestowed upon them.
Evidently Armageddon wasn't as near as Jehovah's Witnesses believed.
John Alden (24) and Eunice Rogers (22) in 1945
John Alden (94) and Eunice Rogers (92) in 2015
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Atheists and Agnostics: Will You Be Attending the Jehovah's Witnesses Circuit Assembly in Georgia USA this Sunday (25 January 2015)
by jwleaks inalbany herald.
tuesday, january 20, 205. albany an assembly meant to bring the lessons of the bible into practical terms for everyday life is being conducted in albany by the jehovahs witnesses community this weekend.. a one-day assembly is planned to start at 9:30 a.m. and end shortly after 4 p.m. on sunday.
taking place at the albany civic center, it will include bible-based talks, demonstrations and interviews from the circuit assembly of jehovahs witnesses as part of their 2014-15 program.. the theme is keep seeking jehovahs righteousness, which is based on matthew 6:33.. everett berry, spokesman for the event, said the assembly is a semi-annual event attracting witnesses and non-witnesses from florida and southern georgia.. sessions will take place concerning biblical principles and how they can be applied to school or work.
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Good news, there is a Circuit Assembly on both the Saturday and the Sunday. They're just no advertising the Florida Jehovah's Witness assembly in the newspaper. Maybe it's because "There are those who are disfellowshipped and apostate who come."
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Informative and interesting website recommendations please.
by nicolaou ini've got into a bit of a rut visiting the same half dozen or so sites most of the time.
i'd love to hear your suggestions for good sites featuring popular science (esp' astronomy and evolutionary biology), natural history, poetry and english literature.
and anything fun and surprising you might like to spring on me would be welcome too!
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jwleaks
As I kid I used to sit in front of the fireplace and read our families 40 year collection of National Geographic magazines. Now, as an adult, I can sit in front of the fireplace and read my National Geographic articles on an iPad.
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WT's subtle attack on Wikipedia!
by Wonderment indid anyone notice this wt's subtle attack on wikipedia?
they wrote (from the 2011 yearbook of jehovah's witnesses, pp.
9-10. source: 'tracing all things with accuracy'):.
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On any Wikipedia page I have found that the three most useful sections are: References, Further Reading, and External links. -
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Atheists and Agnostics: Will You Be Attending the Jehovah's Witnesses Circuit Assembly in Georgia USA this Sunday (25 January 2015)
by jwleaks inalbany herald.
tuesday, january 20, 205. albany an assembly meant to bring the lessons of the bible into practical terms for everyday life is being conducted in albany by the jehovahs witnesses community this weekend.. a one-day assembly is planned to start at 9:30 a.m. and end shortly after 4 p.m. on sunday.
taking place at the albany civic center, it will include bible-based talks, demonstrations and interviews from the circuit assembly of jehovahs witnesses as part of their 2014-15 program.. the theme is keep seeking jehovahs righteousness, which is based on matthew 6:33.. everett berry, spokesman for the event, said the assembly is a semi-annual event attracting witnesses and non-witnesses from florida and southern georgia.. sessions will take place concerning biblical principles and how they can be applied to school or work.
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Tuesday, January 20, 205
ALBANY — An assembly meant to bring the lessons of the Bible into practical terms for everyday life is being conducted in Albany by the Jehovah’s Witnesses community this weekend.
A one-day assembly is planned to start at 9:30 a.m. and end shortly after 4 p.m. on Sunday. Taking place at the Albany Civic Center, it will include Bible-based talks, demonstrations and interviews from the Circuit Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses as part of their 2014-15 program.
The theme is “Keep Seeking Jehovah’s Righteousness,” which is based on Matthew 6:33.
Everett Berry, spokesman for the event, said the assembly is a semi-annual event attracting witnesses and non-witnesses from Florida and southern Georgia.
Sessions will take place concerning biblical principles and how they can be applied to school or work. There will also be song, prayer, dedication and baptism. Sessions dealing with how to distinguish right from wrong, seeking righteousness, soundness of mind, materialism and youthful desires will be among the topics featured.
“There are those who are atheists and agnostic who come,” Berry said. “It doesn’t matter. We want folks to know (what we have learned from the Bible).”
Entry and seats are free, and it is open to the public. In past events, Berry said about 2,000 people have attended, a good portion being non-members.
“We always get a very good response,” he said. “The program is very lively.
“They always come out (learning something). It’s not just a matter of preaching and singing. (The biblical principles) apply to everyone, not just us.”
For more information, visit www.jw.org
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Dear typer-ers, you're doing it wrong!
by Simon inthere are many things wrong with the world, many injustices and crimes committed.
what if we could stop one of them?
wouldn't it make the world a slightly better place?
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jwleaks
Guilty as charged, that is for the double line between paragraphs. This happened on my last post. I compiled the information in a word doc and then cut-and-paste and presto. See below link. Although I must admit it does make it easier to read.
Any Suggestions for a Campaign Strategy - How About 1925?JW LEAKS
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'Tracing All Things With Accuracy' - How the Watchtower Society's Writing Department never makes a mistake
by jwleaks infrom the 2011 yearbook of jehovah's witnesses.. source: 'tracing all things with accuracy'.
tracing all things with accuracy.
jesus said that the faithful slave would be discreet in giving the domestics their food at the proper time.
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Don't forget that the Watchtower writers also quote their own Bible out of context as well as their own historical Watchtower articles out of context -
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WT for March 15, 2015: “Consider the context”
by Doug Mason inmy study on the watchtower magazine for march 15, 2015 is available at:.
http://www.jwstudies.com/the_watchtower_and_the_contexts_of_jesus__stories.pdf.
this watchtower presents jesus stories at matthew 25: the ten virgins; the talents; and the final judgment (sheep and goats).
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Doug, on page 11 you state "there are probably about 15,000 JWs who consider themselves Spirit-Anointed."
Just a change suggestion:
According to the latest figures published in the 2015 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses there are 14,121 JWs who consider themselves Spirit-Anointed."
