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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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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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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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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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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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." -
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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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From 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.” Christ thus indicated that those who dispense this “food” would be conscientious, prudent, and discerning in providing spiritual food for the household of faith.—Matt. 24:45-47.
In our time, Christ’s anointed brothers use the Writing Department in Brooklyn, New York, to provide spiritual information in the form of magazines, brochures, books, and other printed and electronic material. This spiritual food, like physical food, has to be well prepared. Even Bible writers, who were directed by holy spirit, made sure that they recorded information that was thoroughly researched and accurate. Luke, for example, spoke to many eyewitnesses and “traced all things from the start with accuracy.”—Luke 1:1-4.
The Writing Department follows the pattern of ‘tracing all things with accuracy.’ But where can reliable information be found? While the Internet is a convenient and quick source of vast amounts of information, our researchers do not rely on blogs or poorly documented Web entries written by unidentified or unqualified persons. For example, Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, warns that some articles on its own site “contain significant misinformation, unencyclopedic content, or vandalism,” adding that “users need to be aware of this.” Thus, the Writing Department looks to standard reference works, articles written by recognized experts, and books produced by respected publishers.
The Writing Department itself has a comprehensive library with thousands of books. Additionally, our researchers make use of nearby public and academic libraries. They can also obtain specialized material from other sources by means of interlibrary loans. One of the large university libraries that our researchers use has some five million books, 58,000 periodicals, 5.4 million microforms, and thousands of electronic databases. The Writing Department also maintains a large archive of clippings, experiences, and historical information that is constantly being updated with material from local sources as well as from our branch offices around the world.
Of course, it is as Ecclesiastes 12:12 reminds us: “To the making of many books there is no end.” Even reputable sources may contain false information. So how do we check for quality, accuracy, and reliability?
Take, for example, the following statement in the brochure Was Life Created? about spider silk being one of the strongest materials on earth: “If enlarged to the size of a football field, a web of dragline silk 0.4 inch thick with strands 1.6 inches apart could stop a jumbo jet in flight!” Although the source for this statement was a reputable science magazine, it was not the original source, and the original source was ambiguous. Therefore, it became necessary to contact the researcher who made the original statement and check how hereached this conclusion. Our researchers also had to find the formula and the information needed to calculate for themselves what impact a jumbo jet might have on a spiderweb the size of a football field. Many hours of research and meticulous calculations eventually confirmed the accuracy of this astounding piece of information.
At times, though, even a seemingly reputable source may fail to corroborate details adequately. For example: Gandhi has been quoted as saying at his ashram (religious retreat) to Lord Irwin: “When your country and mine shall get together on the teachings laid down by Christ in this Sermon on the Mount, we shall have solved the problems not only of our countries but those of the whole world.” However, a thorough investigation of this statement revealed that there is no evidence that Lord Irwin ever visited Gandhi at his ashram, raising unanswered questions about where, when, and whether Gandhi made this statement. Hence, our publications do not use this particular quote anymore.
Or you may have read about the incident involving Sir Isaac Newton and a model of the solar system. Reportedly, a visiting atheist asked: “Who made it?” When Newton answered, “Nobody!” the atheist replied, “You must think I am a fool!” Newton is then said to have told the atheist that his puny imitation of the much grander solar system proves that there has to be a designer or maker. As appealing as this account may be, historical sources, as well as Newton scholars and biographers, cannot provide evidence that this conversation really occurred. Interestingly, the earliest references to this incident appeared in the early 1800’s using, not Newton’s name, but the name of German scholar Athanasius Kircher. Consequently, our Writing Department no longer uses this account in our publications.
Sometimes even minor statements require additional research to confirm their accuracy. For instance, a brother may say in his life story that he was born in Czechoslovakia in 1915. But Czechoslovakia did not come into existence until 1918. So, where was he born? Settling the question might require examining old maps or historical records.
Then, too, a brother may state in his experience that he was baptized in San Francisco on a specific date. Careful scrutiny, however, might reveal that there was no convention or assembly on that date in that city. How can such a discrepancy be reconciled? Individual memories can at times be fragile. While the brother would probably not get confused about the place of his baptism, he might not accurately recall the date of the event. It is usually possible to confirm the accuracy of details by cross-checking various sources of information.
In summary, the Writing Department insists on using only material that is accurate and truthful, even regarding seemingly insignificant details. As a result, “the faithful and discreet slave” can consistently supply spiritual food that brings honor to “the God of truth,” Jehovah.—Ps. 31:5.
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What I Saw & Heard in the Oral Argument Hearing on January 14, 2015
by ABibleStudent inim not an attorney and i could not record the hearing, so please forgive me if i make mistakes in relating what i remember of the oral argument hearing for jane doe (i.e., candace conti) versus the watchtower bible & tract society on january 14, 2015 and the length of this post.. i arrived at the civic center/union plaza in san francisco, ca about 7:30. the area is very nice with a few homeless people sleeping in the park across from the courthouse.
it took me about 10 minutes to find the clerks office for the court on the first floor, which opened at 8:00.. once the clerks office opened, the two clerks who i talked with were very polite and helpful.
the arguments for jane doe (i.e., candace conti) versus the watchtower bible & tract society were scheduled 5th out of (i think) 8. while i was in the office a cameraman and another person for nbc arrived asking about the hearing for candace contis case.. the courtroom for the 1st appellate court is on the 4th floor and takes up most of that floor.
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ABibleStudent Robert, did you notice as to whether the Watchtower Society or the North Fremont Congregation had a New World Bible on the table when they appealed the unfavorable legal decision?
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S-61-E Elder checklist for C.O. visit
by wifibandit infull set: http://imgur.com/a/7k2rj .
pdf: https://mega.co.nz/#!jo8g3ssj.
use key:srn2ww5-whppvrokxfv5wjczahbhhz7de3h2skqfcje.
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I found this point interesting. A little check up to make sure the paying of dues is being reviewed annually.
*** g74 11/8 p. 13 ***Jehovah’s witnesses too have expenses to meet in order to maintain their places of worship. But they sponsor no gambling, hold no bazaars, pass no collection plates, have no paying of dues. Contributions are all voluntary and unsolicited.
