the sheeple have always been indoctrinated to think of themselves as witnesses for jehovah.. but the 8m followers of the jw governing body are now told a biblical truth - that they are witnesses for jesus!.
december 2022 study watchtower, p.21, par.
17 = "one of the primary reasons why satan wages war against god’s people is that they “have the work of bearing witness concerning jesus.” (rev.
There was a time when they called themselves Jehovah`s Christian witnesses isn`t that so ?
But I do agree they should be emphasizing Jesus name and not Jehovah`s ,that`s not to take place until the thousand years of Christ `s reign ends and he hands everything back to the father Jehovah.
see: https://7news.com.au/news/crime/senior-jehovahs-witnesses-member-charged-with-rape-torture-and-assault-of-teenage-boys-c-8044666.
"senior jehovah’s witnesses member charged with rape, torture and assault of teenage boys...".
the 61 year-old man "faces 21 counts of rape, 17 counts of sexual assault, 13 counts of procuring sexual acts by false pretence and one count each of incest, torture and common assault.".
The only intel that I have heard from a local is that he is not currently an ElderI
JW`s trying to soften the blow and distance themselves from him after it becomes public knowledge.
In other words he was an Elder when he committed the alleged offences.
see: https://7news.com.au/news/crime/senior-jehovahs-witnesses-member-charged-with-rape-torture-and-assault-of-teenage-boys-c-8044666.
"senior jehovah’s witnesses member charged with rape, torture and assault of teenage boys...".
the 61 year-old man "faces 21 counts of rape, 17 counts of sexual assault, 13 counts of procuring sexual acts by false pretence and one count each of incest, torture and common assault.".
Imagine going from D2D or standing by a cart witnessing in that area for the next few weeks ?
I bet witness activity has almost come to a standstill
I must bring this subject up if I see a cart or a JW comes to my door
yes, that is an actual question in the awake magazine.
jw kids lives are already miserable enough trying to obey all the ignorant rules of the wt.. no sports, no school dance, no holidays.... just field service.
as if that isn't enough.... let's take away their puppy dogs too!.
I think all dogs should piss on the carts in protest.
how many of you would have spent the hours "pioneering" if it weren't for the pats on the back and being looked up to as someone special in the congregation?
i will admit that back in late 1970's i attempted to aux pioneer during a campaign because it was promoted and seemed the right thing to do,but i didn't get the hours and it was stressful trying to...and i didn't feel like a cheerful giver.
i never attempted it again.
I vaguely remember vacation pioneering in the early 80`s most of the time working alone I got to hate it ,couldn`t wait for it to be over .
our witness friend who during covid grew his beard has been hassled by elders who asked him "why" he chose to have facial growth.
he for real, had to give an answer why.
this is pharasees total rubbish.
When I was an active JW I tried the beard thing and at the time I grew a goatee that was well groomed ,I soon got the attention of the P,O, as they were called at that time.
And I was pressured to give it up .Many years later I tried it again and got a slap on my wrist so to speak and had to give it away again.
I`ve been out since 1993 and haven`t been without a well groomed beard since then .
hi everyone, been lurking and decided to join in.. nice to see everyone from other forums, especially you, redhorsewoman!
love,.
puppylove.
??? I`m confused 22 years ago ?
there are certain wt terms that sound biblical but really just puff up the pride.
hundreds of times the wt has used the term honest-hearted in their literature.
it sounds biblical, if for no other reason because we hear it so often in jw circles.
If anyone is not honest hearted it is the Jehovah`s Witnesses themselves !
If they were honest hearted they wouldn`t be Jehovah`s Witnesses
Remember the green book ? "Your will be Done on Earth " had a lot to say about this and how the 60`s and 70`s would fulfil Daniels prophecy if my memory serves me correctly.
jehovah's witnesses basically define the term "apostate" as someone who was once a member of the "organization" (a jehovah's witness) but no longer follows the teachings, rules, regulations and practices.
the society gives their official definition in the following manner: "apostasy is abandoning or deserting the worship and service of god, actually a rebellion against jehovah god.
some apostates profess to know and serve god but reject teachings or requirements set out in his word.
In trying to protect their members from being influenced by apostates the GB twist the meaning of the word to include a hatred of former friends and associates the former members had.
And this is just not true .The "apostates" don`t cut off association with in many cases life long friends ,it`s the JW`s who do so.
