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  A day at the convention.

  by sparrowdown in

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  2. friends

  excerpts from my old meeting notebook.. i think i identified what my problem was: attitude!.

  morning session: symposium, (something about god's will).

  pt 1: what is god's will?.

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  Blah, blah, Blegh
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  Announcement that will "test your faith"

  by tezrichmond in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i saw this exact headline on jw-archive.org and couldn't find no other info about it.

  anyone know anything?.

  possible hoax ha ha.. .

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  Please remember.....EVERY announcement is a test of faith.

  "Brothers, book study group #4 has cleaning tonight." (Brother conductor of Book Study Group #4's faith is tested as he wonders whether he and his wife will be the ONLY ones cleaning the urinals.)
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  Zone Visit: An Announcement That Will "Test Your Faith"

  by breakfast of champions in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is the scuttlebutt in one of the "bethel congregations" by us.. no details as to exactly what this "faith-testing" announcement might be.. anyone else hear any of this pre-zone visit hype?.

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  No....it's not an actual outline from the event
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  Zone Visit: An Announcement That Will "Test Your Faith"

  by breakfast of champions in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is the scuttlebutt in one of the "bethel congregations" by us.. no details as to exactly what this "faith-testing" announcement might be.. anyone else hear any of this pre-zone visit hype?.

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  A Blessing Beyond Measure (15 min)

  Malachi 3:10- blessed beyond measure

  In order to enjoy the blessings of Jehovah one must recognize the blessings he has received from Jehovah.

  Help audience to recognize that they are living in exciting, yet critical times.

  Paul spoke of an "equalizing" ( 1 Cor 16:2). Surplus of those countries experiencing financial prosperity should help to sustain kingdom interests in less fortunate countries.

  The "storehouses" mentioned in Malachi evidently refer to this financial distinction, particularly notable in the time of the end.

  Faithful servants are admonished to bring in the "tenth parts." How does this apply to Jehovahs modern day organization?

  A certain measure of grain or resource given to sustain the theocratic arrangement. Recognized prior to the Mosaic law as approved by God's channel. Abraham willingly gave of his surplus to support and bless the High Priest Melchizedek. (Read Genesis 14:20) He exercised faith in and appreciation for God's chosen one and was blessed.

  To enjoy future blessings, God's people must be willing to support his interests (Matthew 6:10).

  Please read as introduction to following part in symposium:

  Now, Brother ___________________ will consider the following theme, "The Ransom, a Principle of Tithing from the Foundation of the World"
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  What would it take to get you outa there?

  by sparrowdown in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have a question for any still going to meetings but no longer a believer.. is there any situation or announcement that would cause you to.

  draw your line in the sand and walk away?.

  if so, what would be your "last straw" moment?.

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  Mentally I am out. I am waiting for the shoe to drop so that I can leave without it affecting my family. That won't be too far off based on all the foolishness that is touted as truth. Sooner or later, they will state something or demand something that will be so inconceivable to the average JW with half a brain that will allow me to move on without recourse.
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  When did you start getting ANGRY?

  by Separation of Powers in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  when i started the fade....i recognize that i was upset, mainly because of the desillusionment.

  but, over the course of the past several months, i am noticing an increasing anger toward all thing org.

  it can only be described as indignation, not simply upset.

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  @ Muddy Waters

  I can really sympathize with your comment regarding your Aunt. I, too, have had family that I have marginalized due to my affiliation with the ORG only to see them now and how many of them still regard me as family. Your Aunt loved you as FAMILY. That is why she asked to see you. My Aunt did the same before she passed, she just wanted to see me cause she loved me for me, and must have realized that I was just really screwed up with the ORG crap. I am glad you got to see her before she passed. Don't be too hard on yourself, I am sure she saw through all that ORG malarkey to the person you are within.
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  Why the WTBTS is liable for Sex Abuse Cases

  by Coded Logic in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the problem isn't just that kids are getting raped by people in their congregation.

  the problem's also that anytime someone has "serrious charges" brought against them the elders add notes to that jws publisher file.

  and, if the elders don't take the matter to the police or, as is often the case, tell the victims families not to take it to the police either, this establishes a level of accountability.. take daniel fitzwater for example.

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  The Paedophile issue is my single biggest gripe and has been since long before I faded. I heard something the other day that really solidified the issue for me. Penn State had their whole issue with paedophile problem, one commentator condemn Penn State for not addressing the problem even though they knew it existed. He said one of the most profound things I have ever heard and it relates directly to the ORG's mentality. He said, "Penn State was more concerned about the BRAND Penn State then the innocent victim."

  Penn State has always been considered an illustrious university with an illustrious sports program. When those things become more important than the victim, you have a serious problem with your moral compass. Well, what about the ORG? What's wrong with THAT moral compass?
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  I was a poll worker

  by Hortensia in

  1. social
  2. current

  i worked the election yesterday, here in california, poll worker, from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. it was fun and interesting, went pretty smoothly, nice day.

  it was very depressing to come home, look at the news, and find that the republicans now control the senate.. .

  do you think canada would take me?

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  Wow!

  Oh, sorry, I thought you said pole dancer!
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  How many lawsuits can the WTBTS absorb?

  by Coded Logic in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  it seems like the society has been desperately seeking ways to cut costs and boost reviniew (jw.org, kingdom hall programs, etc) over the past four or five years.

  is this because donations are actually down?

  or have they been preparing themselves for these lawsuits?

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  as many as the ATM machines at the assemblies can spew out
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  The Day Armageddon Came

  by Londo111 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my grandfather only had a third grade education and knew little about the bible when jws called on him.

  he was a different breed of jw than those of modern times.

  he truly cared about people and would give them the shirt off his back.

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  Its a shame that he was plagued with so much mental anguish in the end.....My heart goes out to you...Thank you for remembering the man he was, he deserves that.