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  John Aquila Brown ?

  by eva luna in

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  i was wondering if anyone has a pdf of the book,.

  'the even tide' by.

  john aquila brown.. it is out of print it seems.

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  Basically, the teachings of Russell were an amalgam of Brown's and William Miller's teachings, with a dose of his own ideas as well as pyramid dimensions. In fact, he paid Nelson Barbour, a Millerite, to write "Three Worlds and the Harvest of This World" in 1877. They later went seperate ways, and Russell started printing his own material in 1879.

  The examination of early Adventism is always interesting, and shows that this religion has always borrowed heavily from other religious viewpoints. Yes there is nothing new under the sun!

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  First [brief] conversation w/elder for years

  by AK - Jeff in

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  in my area, i am labeled an 'active apostate', among other things i am sure.

  i live in a very small town, and bump into elders who hate me beyond words.

  if they could, i am sure they would gladly stone me before the entire villiage while chanting 'apostate, apostate.'.

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  To what, a proven apostate organization?

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  more good work from Toledo Squad

  by bigmac in

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  Who or what is Toledo Squad?

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  Do you think GB members are in fear of each other?

  by usualusername in

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  2. scandals

  do you think gb members are scared of each other in case they say or do something stupid?

  (a la raymond franz).

  uun.

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  I think that they were very afraid to add new members as the old guard were dying off. That is why they dwindled down to only 7 members. Mark Sanderson must have sucked a lot of d**ks before they finally approved him. They are trying to make sure that power will not shift from them to new members.

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  Since You Were In A Cult Do You Consider Yourself Still Dysfunctional?

  by minimus in

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  yes, i said "still"..

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  At least I put the "Funk" in dysfunction.

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  WTS: Why Some Conspiracy Theories Are Important

  by metatron in

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  it may seem that some popular conspiracy theories have nothing to do with ending watchtower oppressions.

  the matter is otherwise.. i would judge that most experienced posters here grow tired ( been there, done that) waiting for the watchtower to implode.

  it seems as if, despite evidence of its decline, it manages to endure, however pathetically and will continue to do so, somehow.. maybe not.. besides certain legal issues (that could push it over a financial cliff), there are other matters, not in mainstream belief, that could quickly end it.

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  Something bad happens, the end is close. Something good happens, the nations are saying "Peace and Security," and the end is close.

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  Is it not hypocritical of the WTB&TS to acknowledge women can be a part of the 144000 annointed ones to rule with Christ ,yet deny them a place on the Governing Body ?

  by smiddy in

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  if jehovah and jesus see fit to allow women to be a part of the ruling elite in heaven for a thousand years , who are the g.b.to deny them that privelidge on earth ?

  the basis of family life since adam & eve is the complimentary balance of male and female input ,so shouldnt that rule also apply to the governing of a christian congregation ?.

  smiddy.

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  Wow, good point! I never thought of that aspect of the new teaching about the GB being the faithful & discreet slave. It seems ridiculous.

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  Whats your opinion of the WTS. apologizing now for its past wrongful teachings ?

  by Finkelstein in

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  2. beliefs

  something happened recently by the wts.

  that doesn't rarely often and that is the wts.

  executive editors apologizing for the organization's past mistakes and proclamations.

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  If there is a "but" in an apology, the apology is being given by a butt (or butts).

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  Distrust and paranoia among faders

  by cedars in

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  hi guys.

  i'm interested in knowing whether any other faders out there ever find themselves feeling a little paranoid about establishing contact with other faders or former jws, just in case the unthinkable happens and things turn sour.. personally, i'm now fairly comfortable with the idea that i will be disfellowshipped or disassociated within the next year or so.

  i see it as inevitable, and an essential transition in order to do what i want to do with my life.

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  I totally understand the fears of faders. My closest ex-JW friends are faders, and I would NEVER do anything to endanger their lives with friends and family. I do however, offer the opportunity for faders to contact me anonymously if THEY need someone safe to talk to. I will give out my contact information to certain people. If someone needs to talk, I am safe. I have references, LOL.

  It doesn't matter to me if they give me their information or not. I just want to give support where I can. But I also understand that the faders who choose not to are NOT paranoid, they have good reason to be guarded.

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  I Got disfellowshiped..wana die!

  by Chichi89 in

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  i jus got dissfellowshiped at th last week..i feel like dying..i attended th meetings yesterday and ita ws jus horrible..came back home in tears....... people i used to cal my friends nw cant look me in the eye..so heartbroken confused and giving up on life !.

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  chichi,

  I know how you feel. I felt the same way 11 years ago when I got disfellowshipped. I felt so much pain and abandonment when all of my friends decided to shun me. I have no idea what your living situation is, but if possible branch out and make new, unconditional friends. Find support groups locally, and use this site for support when possible.

  It WILL get better. Just have the courage to never give up!

  You can do this.

  I am sending you a big hug.

  zed