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  Space just got Girl-Bossed!!!!

  by DATA-DOG in

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  the founding members of the:.

  advanced.

  taskforce.

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  TonusOH

  I'm just glad for this rare moment when everyone can agree on what a woman is.
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  Bible Study Approaching Its End

  by Fallen_Winter in

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  i have been engaging in bible study with my bible study conductor for the past two years.

  i am on lesson 48 of enjoy life forever book and it is only a matter of time before i complete lesson 60 which is the final lesson.

  my bible study conductor informed me today that once i complete lesson 60, i won’t be receiving any more studies as i have been given all of the information that i need to make a decision.

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  Fallen_Winter: How will I navigate life without spiritual support?

  Surely the JWs are not the only source for Biblical study and spiritual support in your area. Are there no other churches in your area? You might find people who would be happy to study/read the Bible with you and have discussions without the implied (or stated) obligation to become a full member or be cut off.
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  The Wild Beast Has Begun Eating the Whore 

  by Sea Breeze in

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  looks like the wt got one prediction right!

  actually, it just proves that the governments really are god's minister.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkuaxwi4hey&ab_channel=fixingmyfaith.

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  TonusOH

  From https://balkaninsight.com/2025/04/07/czech-state-comes-knocking-on-door-of-jehovahs-witnesses-with-deregistration-threat/

  Deregistration of a religious association – which would be a first in Czechia – does not mean a ban on practicing the religion, but the loss of additional rights given to officially recognised churches, including the legal status and possession of a bank account, the ability to perform marriages, or to teach in its own theological schools.

  This is the worst possible fate for the organization. The primary restriction is financial. They can continue to meet, pray, and preach. But raising funds won't be as easy. And it's not the same kind of persecution as being banned. They are being asked to stop certain policies, which will make people more aware of those practices.

  More governments need to do this. You can practice your religion, but it's not as easy to raise money, and your flaws will be put on blast.
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  God’s wisdom in allowing bearded JWs July 25 Watchtower

  by Listener in

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  2. bible

  the july 2025 watchtower has a paragraph that claims that it was the superior power and wisdom of jehovah that guided the gb into allowing jws to grow beards.. the study article is ‘can you still learn from basic bible teachings?’ under the subheading ‘jehovah is the creator’ paragraph 7 states-.

  “ 7. what did rahela do to accept a change in direction?.

  your answer.

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  Ron W: I hate the way they try to include 'Jehovah' into every pathetic facet of their lives..

  ...unless it is something that went wrong, and then they remind us that unforseen circumstance may befall us at any time. They never come to the realization that Jehovah sure is fickle.
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  Sisters can now wear pants. Any more important changes

  by Witness 007 in

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  alot of my witness friends were excited sisters can now wear pants and you can say hi to disfellowshiped folks but what about important stuff child molesters in the congregation you need 2 witnesses blood fractions are fine but not whole blood????

  607 bce is from the 1880s wrong....anything else?

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  Maybe the reason we celebrate birthdays is because we like to get together and party. I mean, holy crap, what kind of an organization makes you justify wanting to have a good time with some friends/family? lol.
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  1975 debacle

  by Gman2001 in

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  did the borg ever apologize for 1975?.

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  TonusOH

  Perhaps nothing shows how deep the mind control goes than the way so many JWs accepted the blame for 1975. My mother always has insisted that the organization only ever said that we had to remain vigilant and made no statements that could be read as predictions or definitive statements about the end. Many JWs adopted this view even when they had read those statements and heard those talks.
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  WASHINGTON ST PASSES BILL MANDATING CLERGY REPORTING CHILD ABUSE

  by blondie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://www.thereflector.com/stories/washington-legislature-passes-bill-to-make-clergy-mandatory-reporters-of-child-abuse,378913 .

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  It should be pointed out that nothing stops a person, clergy or otherwise, from advising victims to report such crimes. The authorities are not limited by the two witness rule and have much more robust forensic tools and investigative approaches than a layperson does.

  And, of course, if the general attitude was to report such crimes instead of worrying about tarnishing the organization's image, you could also make it a clear policy that this should always be done. Then, it becomes less of an issue whether the clergy should prioritize privacy over the safety of children.
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  God’s wisdom in allowing bearded JWs July 25 Watchtower

  by Listener in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the july 2025 watchtower has a paragraph that claims that it was the superior power and wisdom of jehovah that guided the gb into allowing jws to grow beards.. the study article is ‘can you still learn from basic bible teachings?’ under the subheading ‘jehovah is the creator’ paragraph 7 states-.

  “ 7. what did rahela do to accept a change in direction?.

  your answer.

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  TonusOH

  If you believe that growing a beard was once a disfellowshipping offense, you might be a Jehovah's Witness!
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  Blood decisions are now your problem: WT JULY 2025

  by raymond frantz in

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  2. bible

  the following is from the latest study watchtower july 2025, study article 28, paragraph 17:.

  each christian must make up his or her own mind about whether to accept or to reject these fractions.

  we may find it a challenge to understand this matter fully, but making decisions like this is part of the load that each of us must carry.

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  The amount of resources they have put into this issue must be staggering. I wonder... would those hospital liason committees even exist if not for the need to make sure JWs don't get blood transfusions? I am guessing 'no.'
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  Sisters can now wear pants. Any more important changes

  by Witness 007 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  alot of my witness friends were excited sisters can now wear pants and you can say hi to disfellowshiped folks but what about important stuff child molesters in the congregation you need 2 witnesses blood fractions are fine but not whole blood????

  607 bce is from the 1880s wrong....anything else?

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  TonusOH

  The two witness rule has a couple of problems. One, eyewitness testimony is easily the least reliable form of evidence. Two, it is laughably easy to abuse, thus derailing the very justice it is supposed to serve.

  I mean, it's fine for old-time religious investigations, like trying to determine if little Johnny has been whacking off to porn mags when he thinks no one is watching. It sucks for pretty much anything else. It's not a substitute for a forensic investigation in any case that actually matters.