2006 DC Declaration and Resolution

freedomlover

so I'm still on a witnesses email list and I just got this gem in this morning.....

I thought some of you might like to look at it.

(notice #7)

2006 “DELIVERANCE AT HAND” DISTRICT CONVENTION
INTRODUCTION

According to God's prophetic word and its fulfilment thus far, we are approaching an unprecedented
time of trouble for the present world. Jesus foretold this great prophecy of the conclusion of this system of
things: "There will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the beginning until now, no, nor will
occur again." In view of what was decreed, what position do we as Jehovah's Witnesses, take toward the
world? At times the expression "the world" refers to mankind in general as at John 3: 16; however, the
Bible plainly shows that the term "world" can sometimes refer to human society that is alienated from God.
Note Jesus' words regarding this at John 17:14: "I have given your word to them, but the world has hated
them because they are no part of the world, just as 1 am no part of the world." This is a vitally important
principle by which Jehovah's Witnesses are guided. In view of the foregoing, as Jehovah's Witnesses
assembled at this Deliverance at Hand convention, we make the following declaration and resolve:

1. Because of our love for Jehovah and for our neighbours, we are determined to intensify our
witness to the world of mankind regardless of their race, nationality or station in life.

2.
Having made an unreserved dedication to God, we are determined to give Jehovah our exclusive
devotion. He comes first in our life.

3.
Just as Jesus was no part of the world, neither are we part of human society that is alienated from
God.

4.
Out of loyalty to Jehovah and to his son, Jesus, we are firmly resolved not to compromise the
Bible's righteous principles.

5.
We utterly refuse to become involved with the futile interfaith movements, as well as social
programs and schemes designed to perpetuate a system that God has condemned as a failure.

6.
We will continue to show relative subjection to properly constituted authority, respectfully giving
to Caesar what is Caesar's and rendering to God the things that are God's. We do not take sides
or become involved in political controversies.

7 .
We will resist with all of our strength, the spirit of the world that manifests in it such things as
materialism, unwholesome entertainment, overindulgence in food and alcoholic beverages, the
plague of pornographic material and the curiosity or temptation that lures one into association with
outsiders through Internet chat rooms.

our God. In all these ways we are determined to give evidence of being no part of the world, making that
manifest in every aspect of our life and in our relationship with others. With the help and strength that God
supplies and support from his inspired word, we will maintain a scripturally balanced position regarding
this time of stress and upheaval.

As Jehovah's Witnesses, it is our resolve to remain set apart from the world
in accord with sound scriptural principles. We are determined to pursue this course wholeheartedly so as to
have God's approval. Thus our expectation is to survive the end of this present wicked system of things into
a clean, righteous and enduring new world where we will enjoy God's gift of everlasting life.
All those in favour of adopting this resolution please say "Aye".

avengers

we are determined to intensify our witness to the world of mankind

The poor Dubbs. Go ahead GB. Put more on their shoulders. You don't care what happens to them.

Just as Jesus was no part of the world, neither are we part of human society that is alienated from God.

U.N. Randcam, ( http://www.watchtowernews.org/randcam.htm ) the fine they got for poluting their own property.

Pisses me off. At least now I can see through their deception.

Andy

mrsjones5

5.

We utterly refuse to become involved with the futile interfaith movements, as well as social

programs and schemes designed to perpetuate a system that God has condemned as a failure.

Yep, it's in black and white - no charities, they're a waste of time.

Josie

JH

we are determined to intensify our

witness to the world of mankind regardless of their race, nationality or station in life.

But we shall avoid visiting inactive ones, even though they are our brothers and sisters

Out of loyalty to Jehovah and to his son, Jesus

They forgot to add loyalty to their brothers and sisters, which would make a whole difference as far as love goes in the congregations.

Rooster

avengers

Having made an unreserved dedication to God, we are determined to give Jehovah our exclusive

devotion. He comes first in our life.

hey GB! What about families. You guys give a hoot? Didn't think so.

fullofdoubtnow

I wonder how many of them said "aye" and really meant it?

My bf just wrote a little parody of the resolutions, see what you think:

1

Because of our love for the watchtower society and its’ governing body, we are determined to intensify our book and magazine selling work in the world of mankind, regardless of race, colour of their money or station in life.

2

Having made an unreserved dedication to the watchtower society, we are determined to give the governing body our exclusive devotion. They come first in our life.

3

Just as the governing body is no part of the world, neither are we part of human society that is alienated from the watchtower society.

4

Out of loyalty to the wts, we are firmly resolved not to disobey the governing bodys’ rules, especially the cruel ones

5

We utterly refuse to become involved with other religions or social schemes designed to perpetuate a system which the governing body has condemned as a failure.

6
We will continue to show absolute subjection to the wts, giving them all they ask of us, and we will not become involved in politics unless it suits our leadership to do so.

7

We will resist any temptation to enjoy ourselves in any way because the watchtower god whom we serve deems all forms of entertainment unwholesome.

Tristram

I wonder how many of them said "aye" and really meant it?

I didn't say anything. The whole resolution devolved into ridiculousness.

jambon1

If I had a picture of a big shyte I would post it.

What utter mind numbing, mind controlling, bigoted, judgemental, hypocritical poo poo.

J

MinisterAmos

And it passed to a thunderous roar of "Aye's" even though half the people had no clue that they were referring to charities being "useless" and "futile" in this "failed system".

The thunderous shouts were also to mask the sound of thousands of Super Sisters orgasming at the same time as they imagined the death of 99% of the world's population and day-dreamed about which house they would be moving into.

2006 DC Declaration and Resolution

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