a sure guarantee that this was bogus (really, any reasoning is required at all?
) was that it did the rounds applied to john denver, annie lennox and others.. basically, they relied on satan (oh yes) for their musical ability (i knew it) and any jws in the audience would be asked to leave because ... (drum roll) ... they blocked the signal to satan so couldn't perform with them present!.
anyone else remember that gem?.
I heard that "Hotel California" was about the devil. Some other religious groups say that as well.
outside of music, I remember some saying bad things about Pokemon because they were monsters, and a girl in my congregation was saying she read that Hello Kitty was satanic. But some other kids jumped in refuting that.
my story is long, heart stopping, tragic, and puzzling.
since i posted what was said to be my last post, i received a private message which sparked my attention about the watchtower.
immediately i did research, and have found not only proof from outside sources, but the watchtower openly admitting it.
Welcome back Brother Mike,
Sorry to hear about your losses, your father and the change with your friend. You have had many big changes in your life which would affect anyone of us going through it. Of course, this does not mean it is time to give up but to keep moving through all obstacles! We're here for support and answers needed. What issue sparked your research? If you don't mind being asked. Continue seeking and researching. There is much to learn out there. Remember, the truth shall set you free.
take care now!
i found this picture while searching through the old watchtowers.
this one is in the july 15, 1975 (spanish).
i don't know what date it would be for the english edition.
I found this picture while searching through the old Watchtowers. This one is in the July 15, 1975 (spanish). I don't know what date it would be for the English edition. It sure reminded me of 9/11.
my husband insists all the men chosen to be prophets were inperfect men.
i agreed.
i do not agree that what they prophacied about; said was from the word of god; could ever be wrong.
The examples JW's use as to "justify" a false or errored message is by saying that the disciples had "wrong expectation" when they asked Christ whether he was going to restore his kingdom at the time. They also use another example about how the disciples didn't understand what Jesus meant when he said that the temple was to be restored in three days (something like that). They didn't get the full meaning until Jesus was resurrected three days later and appeared to them. It's at the bottom of the page
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013003
it's been discussed before:
the subject of feeling nervous came up in sfpw recent thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/268270/2/im-curious-when-you-were-asked-to-do-a-demo-for-a-service-meeting-part-how-did-the-request-make-you-feel#.uqgz_0nd13b.
it reminded me of a sister i knew.
you always knew when you got to the meeting if she had a talk that night.
There was one ministerial servant long ago in my old congregation who would take out his hanky and wipe his forehead while giving talks. He got very nervous. I felt bad for him seeing how he would work up a sweat and wipe often.
this is the title of the 15th chapter in the "what does the bible really teach book".
so i have to study this book and am doing it with an elder.
after taking long breaks inbetween the study, this is the chapter that is coming up.
Thanks guys! I was thinking of bringing up some of those points; the changing doctrines, 1914 (I'm rearching those topics and gathering information). Some of those question you asked jwfacts have gone through my mind before. It would be good to bring them up, thanks.
this is the title of the 15th chapter in the "what does the bible really teach book".
so i have to study this book and am doing it with an elder.
after taking long breaks inbetween the study, this is the chapter that is coming up.
I have family reasons, and from people in the congregation.
this is the title of the 15th chapter in the "what does the bible really teach book".
so i have to study this book and am doing it with an elder.
after taking long breaks inbetween the study, this is the chapter that is coming up.
This is the title of the 15th chapter in the "what does the bible really teach book". So I have to study this book and am doing it with an elder. After taking long breaks inbetween the study, this is the chapter that is coming up. This is the chapter that is suppose to convince you that this is the "truth". Anyway, I was looking for suggestions anyone might have so I can tackle this chapter. I don't fully agree with what it's trying to do and neither do I think there is a single true religion. I don't want to be too upfront or forward about this since I have expectations to meet (I'm born and raised in this religion so I'm expected to be in agreement). But I want to do it in a more subtle way, whether its disagreeing with somethings or putting in questions about certain things or raising certain points. Any suggestions?
if you look at the first page of the kingdom ministry for december (link here), read the talk entitled: "the theocratic ministry school for 2014".
here is a copy of what it says (bold & red mine).
talk by the school overseer.
I'm not surprised if they will make changes, it's expected that they will be coming out with new material and update old stuff. With all this "new light" and revisions, some of the information available is now invalid. So I agree that there will be new bookupcoming big soon. Probably all paperback since they're cutting down on costs. Might be thinner too judging from all the recent books.
the new watchtower public edition titled "the war that chnaged the world" and the awake titled "how to invest your time wisely" for february are up.
looks like they are still sticking to 1914. they do talk about the war and tie it in with the 1914 interpretation.. watchtower public:.
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20140201/.
The new Watchtower Public edition titled "The War that Chnaged the World" and the Awake titled "How to Invest your Time Wisely" for February are up. Looks like they are still sticking to 1914. They do talk about the war and tie it in with the 1914 interpretation.
Watchtower Public:
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20140201/
Awake:
