Yup... so in other words, disfellowshipped family members should be treated just as if they are dead!
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Today's Text - Shun Your Disfellowshipped Family Members & Friends!
by Divergent inyet another sickening reminder for jw's to use emotional blackmail!.
wednesday, june 22. stop keeping company with anyone called a brother who is sexually immoral.—1 cor.
5:11.. a heartrending experience for aaron’s family is recorded at leviticus 10:1-11. they must have been devastated when fire from heaven consumed aaron’s sons nadab and abihu at the tabernacle.
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Today's Text - Shun Your Disfellowshipped Family Members & Friends!
by Divergent inyet another sickening reminder for jw's to use emotional blackmail!.
wednesday, june 22. stop keeping company with anyone called a brother who is sexually immoral.—1 cor.
5:11.. a heartrending experience for aaron’s family is recorded at leviticus 10:1-11. they must have been devastated when fire from heaven consumed aaron’s sons nadab and abihu at the tabernacle.
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OEJ, thanks for bringing up the other points. I thought the 2nd part of the text was stupid too!
But what if we were invited to attend and participate in a church wedding of a non-Witness relative? No explicit Scriptural command forbids us to attend, but there are Bible principles involved in making such a decision. Of course, we try to avoid offending our relatives, but it is usually best to speak with them in a kind, though straightforward, way—well in advance of the event. w14 11/15 3:5-7
If there is NO explicit Scriptural command as they themselves say, then it should rightfully be a conscience matter. HOWEVER, they say there are Bible principles involved (without providing any) and go on to say that "we try to avoid offending our relatives" and "speak with them in a kind, thorough, straightforward way--well in advance of the event." Which could ONLY lead to one conclusion - that JW's should NOT attend!
JW's have gone way beyond the things mentioned, as what was said by OneEyedJoe!
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Today's Text - Shun Your Disfellowshipped Family Members & Friends!
by Divergent inyet another sickening reminder for jw's to use emotional blackmail!.
wednesday, june 22. stop keeping company with anyone called a brother who is sexually immoral.—1 cor.
5:11.. a heartrending experience for aaron’s family is recorded at leviticus 10:1-11. they must have been devastated when fire from heaven consumed aaron’s sons nadab and abihu at the tabernacle.
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Yet another sickening reminder for JW's to use emotional blackmail!
Wednesday, June 22
Stop keeping company with anyone called a brother who is sexually immoral.—1 Cor. 5:11.
A heartrending experience for Aaron’s family is recorded at Leviticus 10:1-11. They must have been devastated when fire from heaven consumed Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu at the tabernacle. What a test of faith it was for Aaron and his family not to mourn their dead relatives! Are you personally proving yourself holy with regard to not associating with family members or others who have been disfellowshipped? We may not face as severe a test as that experienced by Aaron and his family. But what if we were invited to attend and participate in a church wedding of a non-Witness relative? No explicit Scriptural command forbids us to attend, but there are Bible principles involved in making such a decision. Of course, we try to avoid offending our relatives, but it is usually best to speak with them in a kind, though straightforward, way—well in advance of the event. w14 11/15 3:5-7See what they did there? They have made it explicit that shunning = proving yourself holy. In other words, if you do not shun, you are UNHOLY. If you are not holy, you are not acceptable to Jokehova. If you are not acceptable to Jokehova, then you will be destroyed at Armageddon together with those who you did not shun! A "loving" reminder indeed!
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My 1,000th Post! =)
by Divergent inafter 2 years on the forum, i've finally reached my 1,000th post!.
post #1,000 is dedicated to everyone who i have communicated with & the friends i've made here.
also, to simon who is the reason why we are all here in the first place - thank you for your hard work in making this site what it is.
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Thanks everyone for your kind words & witty comments!
Island Man, I thought I was doing fine until you came along & guilt-tripped me...
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JWR Alumni
by marlborobarbie inhey y'all.
i just wanted to officially make my debut on https://www.jehovahs-witness.com and introduce myself.
i'm an old jwrer, and it looks like i'll be dropping in on here now for cult updates and friendly conversation.. a little about myself:.
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Hello & welcome. Make yourselves comfortable in your new home. You came to the right place =)
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My 1,000th Post! =)
by Divergent inafter 2 years on the forum, i've finally reached my 1,000th post!.
post #1,000 is dedicated to everyone who i have communicated with & the friends i've made here.
also, to simon who is the reason why we are all here in the first place - thank you for your hard work in making this site what it is.
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A screenshot of the magic number...
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My 1,000th Post! =)
by Divergent inafter 2 years on the forum, i've finally reached my 1,000th post!.
post #1,000 is dedicated to everyone who i have communicated with & the friends i've made here.
also, to simon who is the reason why we are all here in the first place - thank you for your hard work in making this site what it is.
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After 2 years on the forum, I've finally reached my 1,000th post!
Post #1,000 is dedicated to everyone who I have communicated with & to all the friends I've made here. This is for you! =)
Also, to Simon who is the reason why we are all here in the first place - thank you for your hard work in making this site what it is. Appreciate it very much!
I came to this site as a stumbled but still-in JW & here I am 2 years later - inactive & faded. I've learned a lot, adjusted my point of view in many areas, & have a better perspective of things now. I no longer let myself be controlled by a cult with burdensome nonsensical man-made rules & currently enjoy a MUCH better quality of life. I am happy, & I am FREE!
This is Divergent signing off with post #1,000. Cheers to everyone & here's a toast to all of us!
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Filipino man claims death threats from members of powerful Christian church - Iglesia Ni Cristo
by OrphanCrow inlowell menorca says he fears persecution from the iglesia ni cristo.
they say his claims are 'fabrications''.
by eric rankin, gavin fisher, cbc news posted: jun 14, 2016 2:00 am pt last updated: jun 14, 2016 10:52 am pt.
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I visited the Philippines Bethel in Quezon City, and guess what I saw besides it?
A huge Iglesia Ni Cristo church!!!
2 cults side by side... how appropriate!
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JW Broadcasting is the likely end of the road for JWs
by oldskool ini started leaving the group in 04', and quit following what they do around 08'.
my recent posts express my reaction to what has happened since.. i just "tuned in" to the jw broadcasting episode for may 2016. it is worth a viewing.
gb member anthony morris describes what is basically the thrust of why this entire effort exists.
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JW's condemn "wordly" people for telling their children about Santa Claus & making it seem like he is real when he is in fact merely a fictional character
BUT wait... aren't they doing the SAME to their kids with Caleb & Sophia???
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Kevin the WT anti-hero
by jookbeard inmaybe its a bit too early yet to gauge the fall out from the r&f about the sheer lunacy from the rc's "loyalty" videos, any reports so far?
these rc's clearly have pushed the boundaries of sanity even from them and it includes the truly sickening "disfellowshipping" video also.the only real result of these kind of insane video productions is that it will only haemorrhage more of their members didn't they learn from the sparlock the wizard videos?
clearly not, not too worry though kevin made the right decision.
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Kevin???
