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  The WatchTower is God's Word

  by Yerusalyim in

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  sitting thru the watchtower study yesterday with my stepson, i noticed something i'd missed while reading the study article myself a few days ago.. without having a wt present i'll quote as best i can and hope someone can find me a direct quote.

  in the third study article the society quotes deuteronomy 6:4-9 which says in part, and these words which i command you this day shall be upon your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sin in your house, and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise.

  (rsv).

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  urkel

  Yeru and Amazing,

  I found the quote you spoke of, it's not quite as damning as you might think, but it is interesting. The article refered to is from the May 15, 2001 WatchTower and is the third study article. On page 22 paragraph 5 the WT cites Dueteronomy 6:5-7 verbatim. Then on page 26 paragraph 15 they do this,
  

  Is it your custom to share field service experiences or points from the latest Watchtower and Awake! magazines "when you walk on the road?" Do you remember to thank Jehovah in prayer for each day of life and for his bountiful provisions "when you lie down and when you get up?" (Deuteronomy 6:6-9 When your children see love for God reflected in everything you do, this will help them to make the truth their own.

  So, yes, since the directo quote from Dueteronomy is speaking of God's Torah, His Commandments, it would seem that the "thinking Christian" would equate the WatchTower and Awake, and the "bountiful provisions" of the Society with God's word. Good call Yeru.
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  Appealing to the heart w/JWs

  by Introspection in

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  it seems to me that a head on discussion about how the doctrines may not make sense wouldn't always work, in fact it would seem that it's an exceptional jw who sits down logically and concludes "hmm, yes i see my beliefs were incorrect, therefore i will change them today.

  thank you for that very informative information.

  " while it may sound trite, i think the key is to appeal to people's hearts.. i guess this often happens spontaneously and can't be planned, after all it depends on the state of mind of both parties involved.

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  urkel

  JW's have hearts? Well, I guess they do, most Elders seem to turn theirs in at time of appointment though.

  I think Yerusalyim is the best poster on the board.
  URKEL
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  Wondering whether or not to join the Air Force

  by Patrick_Ryan in

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  i'm new here and i have some questions about joining the air force or not.

  i'm 21 years old, i was raised as a jehovah's witness but stopped going when i was 13 because i was a kid and thought it was boring (like school).

  even after i quit going i still done things that were right or i tried to still live by what i was taught and i'm greatful that i was raised that way because it kept me out of a lot of trouble and made me who i am today.

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  urkel

  Go ahead Join the Air FOrce, Learn to fly! Remember, Cornelius was an active duty memeber of the Roman Legions when he was baptized.

  I think Yerusalyim is the best poster on the board.
  URKEL
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  Who are these elders???

  by freakshow in

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  having only started to study with a jw she has yet to inform me of these elders, the book she gave me says a little, but after reading this board i see there is more i have yet to learn.

  who are these elders?

  i'm picturing a bunch of old men in velvet purple robes sitting around a circular table.

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  urkel

  Elders are real actual live people, they have (nominally) regular jobs to pay their way as being an Elder doesn't earn them a dime. They're generally recommended by other Elders and then approved from on high. Some are old men, some are fairly young. RUN away from this study. The JW's are a cult.

  I think Yerusalyim is the best poster on the board.
  URKEL
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  Hi Folks Newbie on Board

  by urkel in

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  thought it would be rude to post without at least saying hello, and i look forward to hearing from you all.. .

  i think yerusalyim is the best poster on the board.. urkel

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  urkel

  Thought it would be rude to post without at least saying HELLO, and I look forward to hearing from you all.

  I think Yerusalyim is the best poster on the board.
  URKEL
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  a woman's right to choose.....

  by peaceloveharmony in

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  hey everyone, i was hesitant to post this article i read because abortion debates can turn so ugly so fast.

  so i thought about it for and decided i should post it because it is important for those of us who value the right the choose to be aware of what that really means here in the us.

  this article is from the weekly alternative newspaper here in the minneapolis/st.

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  urkel

  Miss Tina,
  Did you know that more women died in 1974 from legal abortions, than died in 1972 from ILLEGAL abortions?

  I think Yerusalyim is the best poster on the board.
  URKEL