dear lurking jw's:.
if you were in a cult, how would you know?
cults don't call themselves cults.
Maybe this quote: http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2010446?q=%22Governing+Body+Committees%22&p=par#h=8
Governing Body Committees
In 1976, all activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses were brought under the supervision of the six committees of the Governing Body.
dear lurking jw's:.
if you were in a cult, how would you know?
cults don't call themselves cults.
cappytan
1. Ruled by a man or group of men. YES - Governing Body
cynicism-mode-on:
The Governing Body follows the pattern set by “the apostles and elders in Jerusalem” in the first century, who made important decisions on behalf of the entire Christian congregation. (Acts 15:2) Like those faithful men, the members of the Governing Body are not the leaders of our organization.
Source: http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/governing-body/
cynicism-mode-off
official current list as published by watchtower >>> here.
official list of governing body of jehovahs witnesses helpers.
list of governing body of jehovahs witnesses helpers.
... no comment ....
The Governing Body follows the pattern set by “the apostles and elders in Jerusalem” in the first century, who made important decisions on behalf of the entire Christian congregation. (Acts 15:2) Like those faithful men, the members of the Governing Body are not the leaders of our organization.
i met this amazing girl about 6years ago at my local congregation.
i was 100% in back then.
about 3years ago i woke up spiritually and kept it undercover till a few months ago.. this girl is still very in (but she doesnt really do the things a reaaal jw should do.
1tMakesNoSence
I feel that since she does things with me she isnt allowed to, I can just as well support her going to the study and one or two door knockings a month for the rest of my life.
Welcome on board.
Could you support your "wife" also, if she will be a pioneer? Then you have some more door knockings to support.
Will she come with problems to you - or will she visit her elders in the congregation?
the "don't buy ice cream give us the money video" that is the subject of other threads.. i am not very good with computer stuff - would someone tell me where it is to be found on jworg please?
i can't find it.. thanks..
In the video the girl is flying.
We can't fly.
So this is witchcraft.
Sparlock is witchcraft and must be in the trashcan.
So this video also must ......
i went on my tablet today and clicked "yes" that i attended the convention (they probably tracked my ip and two elders will show up on my door step).
i scanned through the new brochure on bringing those who have left back.
i noticed that not once they mentioned anyone who was df!
Like _Morpheus wrote 2 months ago:
More here: new-release-brochure-return-jehovah-those-who-faded-left
_Morpheus2 months ago
Marvins thread tittle completly glosses the topic! I didnt even bother clicking because it didnt seem interesting (at a glance). However a new broschure directed towards inactive ones does peak my curiosity.... The chapter titles, if accurate, betray an astonishing lack of insight as to why people leave.
Of course that brochure isnt really written for the inactive. Its written, like all things, for the sole consumption of the faithful. Its a way to put reason to those that leave...either they were disgruntled or impatient, in effect. "See! I know thats why my brother or sister or best friend left because i read in this brochure!" After all, those that leave know better. We know exactly what our issues are and no brochure is going to fix. The org knows too. They will never address the real issues because of course they cant, but they can continue to put a smiling face on and look welcoming if for no other reason than to create a sense of comfort among those that stay for the fleecing.
as of this june (i've already given my may contributions which are substantial) i am no longer giving money to support useless building projects that serve no good purpose.
i am no longer giving money at conventions or assemblies.
i am no longer giving money toward the circuit overseers upkeep.
Hold Me-Thrill Me
I will, though, continue giving money to those in the congregation who are in need. To widows who are in financial difficulty, to brothers and sisters who have lost their job or who can only find part time work.
I have done the same long time.
But think about this:
If I give my money to a JW - he always give a big thank you to JHWH in his prayers.
He always thinks, JHWH gave him the money.
So for me it makes no longer sense to give my money to a JW.
Maybe he will blame JHWH for having not enough money.
Just my 2 cents.
so since the type anti-type doctrine has been dropped 'does this mean peter was right when at luke 12 :41 he said the faithful and discreet slave was just a parable?
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Conversation, if I would ask this my elderly mother:
MOTHER: "Have you asked your elders about this?"
ME: Yes, but they have no satisfying answer.
MOTHER: "So you must have a deeper bible-study!"
ME: I have all this questions, because I studied the last years already too deep.
MOTHER: "You should not study the "old" publications. Ask your elders for a bible-study!"
ME: confused
i think most on here will be familiar with the caller hook up system that many congregations use.
visit about 2 months ago.
during our servant and elders meeting he was talking up the importance of meeting attendance and how we "gods spirit appointed men" must take the lead on making every meeting.
i've just signed up two days ago, but i've been lurking for about a year and a half.
here's my story if you're interested:.
my parents converted when they were in their first semester of college.
Miss Behaving
Thanks for your introducion. A friend of mine is in a simular situation.
No help - no love from JW-people.
All the love, understanding and help (including financial help) is coming from non JWs or fading people like me.
He is in his twenties and going to school again - the best decision he could make.
I'm "inactive" (JWspeak) - because of all the hard facts on JWfacts.
Keep on reading & learning - and let us know about your progress.
A warm welcome from (with a big smile) a "lost sheep" in Europe :-)
