Posts by doubtfull1799

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The Bible Texts Watchtower has never commented on

by ILoveTTATT2 in

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the watchtower library is a great tool to learn more about the watchtower itself.

for example, answering the question "does the word "organization" ever appear in the bible"?

is easy to answer using it.

doubtfull1799

I dont think they've ever commented on JOHN 5:31. At least I cant find a reference to that verse in the online indexes.
Perhaps because this quote is the most pertinent to the problem of the identity of the Faithful & discreet slave? The GB bear witness about themselves, which as the verse says is a false witness.

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Transcripts for Case Study 54 available

by OrphanCrow in

available now in either a pdf or word format:.

http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/10908a67-70c5-4103-94cc-dac096fdb585/case-study-54,-march-2017,-sydney.

doubtfull1799

Yes I thought that was a nit of a lie. As far as I now the Watchtower library only goes back to 1950. The online version only goes back to 2000.

I've never heard of a Bethel edition or a Research Suite. @jwleaks can you please provide more info on what they contain?

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Book That Helped Me - My Recommended Reading List

by doubtfull1799 in

these are the books that led to my awakening:.

the art of thinking clearly - rolf dobelli.

how to defend the christian faith: advice from an evolutionist - john w.loftus.

doubtfull1799

Yes smiddy, I have. Over the last 18 months or so. 1984 for the third time!

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What is the basis for advising “Don’t pursue higher studies”?

by venus in

two elders who visited my friend last week encouraged her not to pursue higher studies.

it seems they are dishing out the same old stuff: “the end is imminent, and this is the time to do more in the service; hence don’t waste your resources on higher studies.”.

i wonder whether there was some official communiqué (something that is sent out recently like letter to the elders, or kingdom ministry article …).

doubtfull1799

1. Bad association

2. Indoctrination in worldly thinking & philosophy

3. Time wasted that is not beneficial to the ministry

I think that about sums it up.

Real reason: Keep you away from learning critical thinking skills!

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Book That Helped Me - My Recommended Reading List

by doubtfull1799 in

these are the books that led to my awakening:.

the art of thinking clearly - rolf dobelli.

how to defend the christian faith: advice from an evolutionist - john w.loftus.

doubtfull1799

Thanks Saethydd, am currently reading it already.

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Book That Helped Me - My Recommended Reading List

by doubtfull1799 in

these are the books that led to my awakening:.

the art of thinking clearly - rolf dobelli.

how to defend the christian faith: advice from an evolutionist - john w.loftus.

doubtfull1799

These are the books that led to my awakening:

The Art of Thinking Clearly - Rolf Dobelli

How to Defend the Christian Faith: Advice From an Evolutionist - John W.Loftus

Evolution - What the Fossils Say and Why it Matters - Donald R. Prothero

Crisis of Conscience - Raymond Franz

Apocalypse Delayed - Penton

The Quest for the Historical Israel - Israel Finkelstein

The Finished Mystery - WTB&TS

Captives of a Concept - Don Cameron

1984 - George Orwell (What a genius!)

Some other books I found really helpful in sorting out the mess (in no particular order):

The Invention of Religion - Alexander Drake

Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of your Life - Richard W. Paul

Cognitive Illusions: A Handbook on Fallacies & Biases... - Rudiger F. Pohl

The Invention of Nature - Andrea Wulf

A History of Religion in the Old Testament Period - Rainer Albertz

Waking Up - Sam Harris

Rock of Ages - Stephen J. Gould

The Pursuit of the Millennium - Norman Cohn

The Battle For God - Karen Armstrong

Angels & Women - J.G.Smith

Questioning the Millennium - Stephen J. Gould

How Jesus became God - Bart D. Ehrman

The Better Angels of our Nature - Steven Pinker

The Moral Arc - Michael Shermer

Irrationality - Stuart Sutherland

What also helped me was reading many books on Scientology & North Korea and noticing the similarities!

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A Special Thanks ESPECIALLY to ATHEISTS

by David_Jay in

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as most of you know there has been a rise in antisemitism in the world as of late, especially in the united states where i live where many of our jewish community centers and schools have been subjected to bomb threats.

around the world many jewish cemeteries have been vandalized too.. while i have left the forum earlier this year due to a need to move on with my own healing path (and realizing this forum is doing quite well with the many bright minds already among the crowd), i have briefly returned mainly to write this note of gratitude (though i did post a few times too while i have been here).. it has been touching and very helpful when muslims, christians, and people of other faiths have stood with those of us in the jewish community to protest this wave of hostility against my people.

there have been many public displays of solidarity with us against these acts of hatred and prejudice and some personal notes from friends letting me know i am not alone.. some of you have been among those who have voiced your concern for me and other jews during this time.

doubtfull1799

Appreciate your comments David_Jay. It's just further proof that belief in God does not automatically equal moral behaviour and vise versa. On a side note I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed many of your posts that provided a "Jewish" perspective on debates on Biblical meaning & interpretation. They were most enlightening and gave me a different perspective I never had before. So thank you.

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How did you feel when you got baptized?

by Schnufti in

back in 2005, i remember sitting in the stadium in the special rows with 42 others.

8000 people were looking at us - maybe even with a binocular - while listening to the speech.

my family and my friends among them, being all proud of me.. i don't remember being enthusiastic.

doubtfull1799

I was baptised at 14 and I don't remember much about it other than I didn't feel any different. Which kind of surprised me at the time because I guess I expected to feel something different. I never really admitted that to anyone or thought about it much as I assumed it was just something wrong with me. Another little niggle I suppressed and buried....

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Which is worse according to the GB: Child Abuse or Apostasy??

by stuckinarut2 in

so we all know how the organization conducts itself regarding child abuse.

the multitude of legal cases worldwide including the current australian royal commission as well as anecdotal accounts prove their attitude.. perpetrators have not been reported to authorities, and data bases of such have been kept sealed even when demanded by the courts!.

however, when it comes to those of us who have simply left the organization due to learning the truth, the society spares no effort in spreading gossip and ensuring that one's name and reputation is ruined.. so gb, which crime is worse?

doubtfull1799

I think officially and theoretically they are both considered abhorrent, neither one is worse than the other. However in practice, they are obviously much more pro-active & strict when dealing with apostasy, so that probably reveals the truth of the matter if we believe actions speak louder than words?

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March Broadcast Governing Body Truly Enjoy our new Facility Warwick

by Buster k in

hello everyone first post, i will leave my whole story for another post.

but i would like to say hello to everyone and wish everyone here much love and support.

and i should also note of my self i might say things that are odd or makes no sense, but then that is my humour.

doubtfull1799

Welcome Buster k and thanks for your thoughts on the broadcast.