The changes are also online.
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2014 Watchtower Library CD (very discreetly) changed the Insight article on Faithful and Discreet Slave
by Gilgamesh inthe updated article on the "fds" makes several changes although it still lists the article/entry as if it had come from the 1988 edition of insight on the scriptures, vol.
(1co 3:2, 5; 4:1, 2; compare mt 4:4.
at the same time the individual members making up such composite body, or the domestics making up the house of god (mt 24:45; heb 3:6; eph 2:19), would also be recipients of the food dispensed.
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JWLEAKS.ORG website is back online
by jwleaks injust to let everyone know our website is back online after being offline for the past few days.
no conspiracy, no shut-down, no attack from watchtower attorneys.
just our plain stupid oversight.
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Just to let everyone know our website is back online after being offline for the past few days. No conspiracy, no shut-down, no attack from Watchtower attorneys. Just our plain stupid oversight. We forgot to update our domain name mapping registration. Thanks for all the messages and emails.
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Need help compiling a list of the latest changes in doctrine and practices
by jwfacts ini have former jws looking at jwfacts.com in order to update themselves with what is happening with the religion, so that they can better understand their jw family.
it thought it would help if there was a page devoted to what has changed since 2000. .
2012 oct release of jw.org - jws encouraged to download their own publications and use ipads at meetings and field service.
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Apostates were "mentally diseased." A changed to these words in the Revised New World translation.
Comparison:
Watchtower, July 15, 2011 "Apostates are mentally diseased...(1 Tim 6:3,4)"
New World translation Reference Bible (1984) - 1 Timothy 6:4 - "mentally diseased"
Revised New World translation (2013) - 1 Timothy 6:4 - "obsessed"
The word "obsessed" nullifies the below comment found in the Watchtower July 15, 2011 if the new revised version of the bible was used:
Suppose that a doctor told you to avoid contact with someone who is infected with a contagious, deadly disease. You would know what the doctor means, and you would strictly heed his warning. Well, apostates are "obsessed," and they seek to infect others with their disloyal teachings. (1 Tim. 6:3, 4) Jehovah, the Great Physician, tells us to avoid contact with them. We know what he means, but are we determined to heed his warning in all respects?
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Serena Williams
by New day ini am a big tennis fan and today i watched serena williams win the australian open, one of the four tournaments which make up the pinnacle of achievement in the tennis world, the grand slam.
in her victory speech the first thing she said was that she thanked her god jehovah for the victory.
now i know that rumours have circulated for a long time as to whether she is a baptised witness or not, but she is definitely associated with witnesses .
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jwleaks
Interesting situation. So Serena was praying to her god, Jehovah, to help her win. And she won.
While at the same time potentially up to 4.56 million of Serena's fans were praying to their personal god, which according to the theology of Jehovah's Witnesses is primarily Satan, to help her to win. And she won.
Poor Maria Sharapova. Looks like Serena Williams and co. have both baselines covered. -
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Woke up this morning to the realization that the future is now
by campaign of hate inas the title of the thread says, i woke up this morning realizing more than ever that we should, each and every one of us, live for today and what we can accomplish today, rather than constantly looking toward the future.. i'm not implying we shouldn't make plans, plans are healthy and advisable, especially if you have healthy commitments.. but i realized the reason why nothing in my life ever seems to get done, is because i put things off, and look ahead 10 years down the line, then a few days later realize how much work needs to be put into that said task, then i don't do anything.
and so the cycle seems to repeat itself.. what i think i'm trying to say is that worthwhile endeavors that have a reward at the end, but take many years to get there, need to be challenged one day at a time.
i now understand that to get to where we want to be 10 years down the line, we need to focus on today and the hard work that needs to be out into a task one day at a time.
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Today is always yesterdays future. The flip side is it is always tomorrows past. Therefore you have enough time to change the future, thereby changing what you thought what the past. -
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BOE letters
by Pistoff ini am looking for as many scans of boe letters as i can find; pm me if you have a link.. .
pistoff.
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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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Oubliette ... the quote is genuine and have been republished verbatim. They are the closing words in the last few pages of the Children book. -
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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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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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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
