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  Is Blind Obedience to group of men supported by Scripture?

  by nugget in

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  i have been pondering over the demands made by the governing body for absolute loyalty and unquestioning obedience to their interpretation of scripture.

  is this a reasonable request and is it in line with scripture?

  alternatively is there in fact a scriptural defence for taking personal responsibility for beliefs and having a questioning attitude when being told what is to be believed.. there are ample scriptural warnings about trusting in men psalm 146 v 3 warns us not to put our trust in nobles or earthly men and galatians 1 v 8 goes even further stating that even if an angel were to preach to us something contrary to the teachings of christ it should be ignored.

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  Obadiah

  Great Post Nugget.

  My letter of warning to my congregation pretty much mirrored what you said. (I sent one to almost every member) I have also written articles dealing with the scriptures you quoted at Obadiah Blogs. (You can Google Obadiah Blogs if you want to read them.)

  It's ironically hypocritical that for thirty somewhat years we were told to go door to door asking people to read the literature and look up the scriptures and make sure that what was written was in the Bible. When I did this with my letter...many were reluctant to read it and reason on the scriptures. After sending a second letter, I was disfellowshipped for "causing divisions". (compare what Jesus says in Luke 12:51) I asked one elder if he would at least read the letter and look up the scriptures...he said "Oh no we would not read anyones letter...that's how it all starts". Hypocrites... I should have said "but isn't that what we ask the householders to do?" I wasn't quick enough...I was just dumbfounded.

  Anyway...great post.

  Agape, Obadiah
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  Why did god make Mosquitos, ticks, and leeches?

  by Comatose in

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  they drink blood which he is against.. they are a nuisance and would be hell in paradise.

  they just seem to be pests with no beneficial or redeeming characteristics.

  no jw could give you a satisfactory answer to that.

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  Obadiah

  Hi, I can offer some insight on Mosquitoes, First of all remember that all creation has been affected by imperfection. That would include all creation. Now as for the tiny Mosquito, this is my opinion based on facts that I know.

  All living mammals exhale and give off carbon dioxide as a result of metabolism. Some of us give off more carbon dioxide than others due to our sweet nutritional habits. Mosquitos are attracted to us by following a slip-stream of this carbon dioxide. This is how they zero in on us or in simple layman terms...how they find us.

  Now...decaying fruits and vegetables in nature also makes carbon dioxide (as they ferment and decay). It is my belief that the original purpose of the tiny mosquito as well as some other annoying insects was to help this decaying & fermenting "cycle" . The mosquitoes would be attracted to the decaying and fermenting fruit due to the "slip-stream" of carbon dioxide that is given by the fruit. The mosquito would benefit from "biting into" the fermenting fruit to get to the "sugar" inside. The sugar is what the mosquito wants after all. (unless they are looking for a little "buzz" from the alcohol) Imagine thousands of these little buggers imbibing at a fermenting fruit bar.

  This may be why some of us with "sweeter" fluid inside of us attract more of these annoying insects.

  This is my best guess.

  Agape, Obadiah.
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  Does The WTBTS Use Spies To Find The Rebellious?

  by Cold Steel in

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  some people are outspoken critics of the society even while being part of it.

  they may do this because of their families or because they have doubts about their doubts.

  have you heard any examples of elders sending people forth to ferret out doubters and people who may spread discontent?

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  Obadiah

  Please note:

  I do not wish to instill paranoia, but truth be told...the Organization has an internet committee staffed by many "Geeks" who know quite well how to get around this media. It would not surprise me if they had "Hackers" as well. (The Society doesn't consider it a crime to break the law if it is for the Organization's sake) They believe God would understand. They obviously have enough money...but would they be motivated to "spy" on you and your "research".

  Do you remember that they asked everyone in the congregation for their e-mails and cell phone numbers...just in case of "emergency"? With this information anyone of us can be "tracted" as to where we visit on the internet, if that person who owns the domain that you signed up on decides to use that personal information. Advertisers do it all the time.

  I have been pointedly told by fellow servants that if a person... (you)...are visiting "Apostate sites" on the internet "We will know it". This leads to an interesting possibility. It has been pointed out to me that the Society has bought up many "Domain Names" on the internet to have some control of the content and allow them to have this sort of tracking ability.

  ...It appears that Robert King has "Sold Out" his domain name to some other party. (Robert...I hope you got more than 30 pieces of Silver for it) Officially the site ( e-jehovah's witnesses) has "changed hands". Even "the picture" of him looking over those on the couch has now changed to a sign for the "Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses".

  If the Society can "buy" his site, what does it mean for other sites?

  I just thought we might want to be a little more cautious as to how much "personal information" we leave on any site...even in Personal Message notes.

  "Cautious as serpents...yet innocent as doves".

  Agape, Obadiah.
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  INTOLERANCE

  by EdenOne in

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  jehovah made man a free agent, holding him responsible for his intelligent acts.

  jehovah never prevents man from expressing his mind.

  intolerance does not at all apply to jehovah and those who faithfully obey him.

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  Obadiah

  Yes it does seem that the Organization has become exactly what they accused the Catholic Church of. I remember reading an article on one of the magazines in the 50 s about the Catholic Church in Ireland not allowing "Indepent Thinking".

  This Organization has become the "Beast"-Org (Borg) . Yes they would deny it in court, but in practice everyone in the KH knows that you don't express your "Own" opinions or do any research outside of the Society's literature if it is to "understand" the truth. Especially if you share it with others...(pretty much why I was tossed out.) The mind has been convinced that you would not be loyal to God if you didn't accept what is coming down the "channel". "What's the matter...not satisfied with what God has provided?" ...how ungrateful.

  Well Cold Steel referred to it will...as you judge...so you will be judged. Also with what ever measure you measure out it will be measured out to you.

  Thanks for posting this Eden.

  Agape, Obadiah.
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  new evil slave teaching, and its significance

  by Fistandantilus in

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  for a while, i thought why would they change this teaching?.

  how would it help there agenda?.

  then i read the thread, new ray franz?.

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  Obadiah

  And so it becomes evident who really is "that slave"...the evil one...who beats his fellow slaves.

  WT ignores Jesus warnings "IF ever"... When Jesus returns he will severly beat that evil slave.

  See this Link: (Luke 12: 42-46)...fulfilled

  Agape, Obadiah
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  AVOID Unprofitable Quesions ................................Especially now

  by Watchtower-Free in

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  just thought i would bring up this gem of a article from our rich spiritual heritage.. .

  watchtower 62 6/15 pp.

  380-383 avoid unprofitable questions ***.

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  Obadiah

  OMG... I was LOL so much it hurt..."Body Snatchers" Avatar ...(Free Watchtower)...I literally saw this when I dared to express my thoughts on scriptures...especially when it didn't conform to the "current understanding". It's good to see that people get it..."Not allowed to question...must have the mark of this Beast-ORG (BORG) on your forehead...only it's thinking...and the Beast's mark on your hand... do it their way. If you don't then....AGHHHH ! "Body Snatchers" Alarm goes out.

  Steve 2 is correct...we expect others to have independent thinking and "Question the teachings of their Religion"...but once they become one of "US" ...it is Verbotten".

  Good subject...especially now....

  Agape, and may the force be with you...OBE. (Obadiah)
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  Is The Governing Body Guilty Of Religious Abuse? See Religious Abuse @ Wikipedia

  by frankiespeakin in

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  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/religious_abuse.

  religious abuse refers to any abuse that is administered under the guise of religion and can include psychological trauma, harassment or humiliation.

  abuse can also include misuse of religion for selfish, secular, or ideological ends such as abuse of a clerical position to perpetrate abuse, such as in the catholic sex abuse cases.[1].

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  Obadiah

  Are they? Hmmm....I guess I would say DUH ! And not only them but also the Beast-ORG...(BORG)

  Thanks for the wiki articles.

  Agape, Obadiah.
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  “New light” Watchtower magazine leaked from organization weeks ahead of general release

  by cedars in

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  2. beliefs

  http://jwsurvey.org/governing-body-2/new-light-watchtower-magazine-leaked-from-organization-weeks-ahead-of-general-release.

  if doctrinal explanations are missing from the article, it is because they are also missing from the magazine.. i would like to give my thanks again to my source for supplying me with the magazine article weeks ahead of its scheduled release.

  it showed remarkable courage, because risks were taken.

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  Obadiah

  Nice job Cedars, felt like I was reading the "current" news. It's nice to know that others see this too.

  I wrote a couple of articles similar to this subject.

  They can be found at Obadiah Blogs Welcome http://obadiah-blogs.blogspot.com/

  ...third post down has list of all the Articles.

  Here are the two related to your subject, if you or others wish to view them.

  http://holyspiritorgoverningbody-obadiah.blogspot.com/

  http://obadiah-1914andthefaithfulslavetoday.blogspot.com/

  Again, nice job.

  Agape, Obadiah