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  Merry Christmas

  by jhine in

  1. social
  2. humour

  i don't think that it's too early for my annual merry christmas thread .

  merry christmas everyone.

  jan .

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  Merry Xmas to one and all , I`ll have to resurrect my past card exchange.

  And get busy.
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  Norway: Society hires a Law Firm

  by Festus in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  maybe society's own lawyers are so bad that they need to hire top notch lawyer's.. funny i thought jehoober would not need any help.. anyway here are the links.

  media.

  jehovas vitner mistet statsstøtten – vil saksøke staten – vårt land (vl.no).

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  The GB have different standards to be met than the R&F , but what I say is what`s good for the goose is good for the gander .

  In other words dont do as I do do as I say .
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  Tony & JW made it to Norweigian media - even a pic of "dat broadcast"

  by Festus in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  well well am3 made it to norweigian media with hsi rant about religouse persecution.. hereis the link.. share your thoughts.. ble nektet statstøtte: jehovas vitner vurderer juridiske skritt – vårt land (vl.no) .

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  The subsidy for Jehovah's Witnesses' 12,686 members last year amounted to approximately NOK 16 million.

  This is on top of what they have been getting from R&F donations from members .

  Were you as a Jehovah`s Witness aware that the Govt. gave your organization / religion NOK 16 million ?

  Pedersen says that, with the help of the newly established department for religious freedom, they are now considering what legal steps they can take.

  On the one hand they, the JW`s, state that the worldly governments are in control of satan the devil the God of this system of things and on the other hand they expect to be re-imbursed financially by the same governments they say are going to be destroyed at armageddon ? ? ?

  Are they hypocrites ? you decide.!
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  Striving for more

  by punkofnice in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i hate my life!

  i have to say it, but i do.. i have a sneaking suspicion that because i was raised in the dangerous jehovah borgness cult, that this is the reason.

  i was told if god didn't watch me masturbating or smoking, then he'd let me live forever in perfect conditions.. i left the borg and as a result my jw wife left me and re-married another gung ho jobo.

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  punkofnice, I am truly sorry you are going through this punk and it`s hard to know what words to say to truly comfort someone in this position but if I can add to what ThomasMore said

  I won't recommend anything other than a good dog who keeps you grounded. Mine reminds me that someone depends on me and I am needed. I just can't let him down, and he never stops treating me like I am significant to his happiness.

  And I might add " nobody loves you like a dog does."

  They are a great joy and comfort . But make sure you get one as a pup and you will grow old together .

  Take care Bro.

  
  
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  So after many years I’m back for a bit

  by truthsetsonefree in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have been out for a long time now and have kept busy.

  but tonight my jw mom asked me what is happening in norway.

  so i researched and wow!

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  Watchtowers hypocritically complains about their own rights being infringed, whist interfering with the right of freedom of thought and religion of their own members!!

  Yes, including children that are being shunned and disfellowshiped for breaking their rules and regulations .

  BASTARDS.

  PS ,Welcome back tsof
  
  
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  Can you answer my questions, please?

  by Sandie in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have three questions.

  i would be most grateful if someone could respond for me, please.

  thank you.. 1. can jehovah's witnesses practice faith with the bible as a guide, or is it crucial to include the teachings of the watchtower society?

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  #1. JW`s, the r&f have to rely on the interpretation the Governing body puts on scriptures ,they don`t beleive you can read the Bible on your own without them to get the true meaning conveyed in the Bible.

  #2. This all relates to how you / they interpret the bible passages in question

  #3. Do Jehovah's Witnesses have assurance of salvation?

  No they don`t , and this also relates to how they interpret the bible passages in question.

  To answer your 3 questions in one sweep is to understand the JW religion is a dictatorial religion ,it is our way or the highway ,if you don`t agree with the GB to the letter ,you wont be accepted as a practicing Jehovah`s Witness.
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  Does praying for “all those who are in positions of authority,” include the 'deep state' and all subsequent coverup's?

  by was a new boy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  definition of deep state.

  : an alleged secret network of especially nonelected government officials and sometimes private entities (as in the financial services and defense industries) operating extralegally to influence and enact government policy.

  the power of the deep state comes from experience, knowledge, relationships, insight, craft, special skills, traditions, and shared values.

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  The First to Timothy 2:1,2

  'First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made concerning all sorts of men, concerning kings and all those who are in high positions, so that we may go on leading a calm and quiet life with complete godly devotion and seriousness.'

  2Cor.4:4 The God of this system of things has blinded the mind of unbeleivers etc etc,

  Praying to the God of this system of things ? Who is in oppostition to what the true GOD of the Bible stands for ?

  If you beleive the Bible record ?
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  What New Projects are Financed by the Governing Body ?

  by smiddy3 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  are these projects going to be a noose around their neck that they won`t be able to fullfill their obligations ?.

  and complete these projects ?.

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  smiddy3

  Are these projects going to be a noose around their neck that they won`t be able to fullfill their obligations ?

  And complete these Projects ?
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  2022--December--S-147--Announcements And Reminders!

  by Atlantis in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  will they start appointing "teen-agers"?

  who knows, nothing is shocking when it comes to the tower.

  paragraph 1 says: "teens or even "younger" for responsibilities in the congregation.. 2022-december-s-147-announcements and reminders.. click the image to enlarge.. page 1--https://postimg.cc/hhh8c3sd page-2--https://postimg.cc/pnzpzfjh if this keeps up they will be asking babies in diapers to give the instruction talks.

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  Paragraph 1 says: "Teens or even "younger" for responsibilities in the congregation.

  If that doesn`t spell out desperation in the organizatiion I don`t know what will .

  They obviuosly don`t have anywhere near enough mature males to fill these roles.

  Next thing you know they will be appealing for sisters with head coverings to fill these vacant rolls as no qualified brothers are available.

  Watch this space .
  
  
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  Is Your Name in “the Book of Life?"

  by BruceX in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  here are 2 reviews about the recent watchtower study article "is your name in “the book of life?':.

  https://beroeans.net/2022/11/24/wt-fantasy/.

  https://michaeljfelker.com/2022/11/16/is-your-name-in-the-book-of-life-watchtower-study-review-september-2022/.

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  Mum .I never thought of that ? maybe my name IS in the Book of Life that is if it really exists?

  Could there be an alternative book ? I hope not.