Posts by MaybeSo

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Don't You Think It's Odd That "Jehovah" Was Invented By A Catholic Monk?...

by minimus in

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and that jehovah's witnesses are proud to use that name?.

MaybeSo

On a recent Watchtower study they said: "It is believed the name of god is translated: Jehovah". That way they can't be held accountable for missusing it or translating it wrong.

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The Bible-TV Mini-Seriers

by MaybeSo in

i usually like to watch netflix on my lunch hour.

i had nothing interesting to watch in the last few days so i decided to give this show a try.

it's interesting but there are a few things missing from the bible and there area additional scenes and dialogue.

I usually like to watch Netflix on my lunch hour. I had nothing interesting to watch in the last few days so I decided to give this show a try. It's interesting but there are a few things missing from the Bible and there area additional scenes and dialogue. I guess it's still a show after all and accuracy takes the back seat sometimes.

Have you watched it? What do you think?

To me, it's just another form of entertainment but at the same time it's nice to look at a different point of view. Some stuff is kind of an eye opener, like how Abraham was supposed to kill his own son and how all the first born kids of the Egyptians had to be killed to prove a point.

Anyways, I'd be interested to read your point of view.

Thanks!

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An increase in security at this summer's conventions??

by gingerbread in

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we've heard from friends in two separate congregations in our city that convention security will be tight.. the brothers made announcements this week and reminded everyone to be sure to wear their name badges.

those that don't may be questioned and have their belongings searched.

the same will be happen to anyone arriving during the sessions.

MaybeSo

The direction given to the attendants for the next International convention in the SW part of the US was: If someone causes problems or needs to be escorted out, security personnel will be called. Not JW security, the venue's security-off duty police officers or the venue's security personnel.

Attendants are not to touch any individuals causing a problem but in the case they get physical, gloves are off. The attendant can defend himself and/or his family.

No other guidance or information was given about security searches other than the expected searches done by the venue's entrance personnel.

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Do you think it will be easier or harder to be appointed elder under the new arrangment?

by toto555 in

will it be easier or harder to be made an elder without all the nepotism and favortism under the new 'co appointing elder arrangment'?

what are your thoughts?

how do you think this arrangement is going to work?

MaybeSo

I will never be appointed MS... my average hours are like 4/month and that's adding an hour that I spend getting ready to go to service per month

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Why are you here ?

by LogCon in

are you on the earth so see how much you can give or how much you can get ?.

how so ?.

MaybeSo

Not really sure yet...

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WT 2014 - 08 - 15 ..... but congregations are not required to do this.

by fastJehu in

you are older?

you have no pc or tablet?

you can't handle computers?.

MaybeSo

Most of the time there is no paper in the hall's printer. More expenses means less money for the big wigs! ...Sounds so much like a corporation doesn't it?

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An increase in security at this summer's conventions??

by gingerbread in

jw
friends

we've heard from friends in two separate congregations in our city that convention security will be tight.. the brothers made announcements this week and reminded everyone to be sure to wear their name badges.

those that don't may be questioned and have their belongings searched.

the same will be happen to anyone arriving during the sessions.

MaybeSo

In most stadiums they will have their own security and police enforcement. The JW can't do anything about it, it's a city ordinance or the venue's policy, since the International conventions will be held in major NFL stadiums, you can expect some of this security searches just like you would be searched when you attend major sporting events.

The attendants will not be doing the searching, their training (there's a video showing them what to do and so on) does not include any security searches and stuff.

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is this where Beliefnet went?

by OutInTheCold in

hello, some of you old friends and not so much.

i'm wondering why my 13 year-old account from beliefnet is in your database.. interesting.... so that's how you get your numbers for "members".

from other forums.. lol.

MaybeSo

Every time I post something I feel like Simon is taking a little bit of me......

Simon, you are truly scary.

Of course I'm joking people.

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Apostate Infiltrated December 2013 Kingdom Ministry

by MaybeSo in

on this week's km:.

"a pioneer in brazil tells people: why not ?ndout more about the bibles contents?

many people are doing this with an open mind, with no obligation to any religious a?liation.you may be surprised by what you learn.

MaybeSo

On this week's KM:

"A pioneer in Brazil tells people: “Why not ﬁndout more about the Bible’s contents? Many people are doing this with an open mind, with no obligation to any religious aﬃliation.You may be surprised by what you learn.”

This pioneer is obviously been in JWN and passed his message under the Borg's eyes directly to the rest of the flock. Who would suggest such a thing, to study without any obligation to any religious afiiliation? Don't they know you need the Watchtower to find out more about the Bible? Wait... maybe they do and that's why this pioneer brother said you'll be surprised by what you learn.

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Cost of new Kingdom Halls?

by Blttex in

i have been told that the cost to build a new kingdom hall is $500k +.

i have a background in commercial construction and this seems pretty high to me, considering all the free labor.

that is just the cost of the building, excluding the lot price.

MaybeSo

Blondie, I've seen where they pass a small piece of paper where the rank and file would indicate how much they could contribute at once or monthly. They did this recently that I know of and it seems to be a consistent practice.

I can see this being effective as the joyful brothers commit to an amount written in paper just to be reminded of their resolution if they don't cough it up later on. And if they ever decide to try to take back what they paid for...well you know what happens with their own bulding that they paid for.