If this happens, the wording needs to be DEAD right. Absolutely no sensationalism, no generalised statements about lack of love, because while this may be true for many individuals here, I've experienced nothing but love personally (apart from the odd idiot) and many who see the banner will be in the same position. It'll be an immediate turn off. Better imo to focus on blood/organ transplants / vaccinations to show the gb have been WRONG before, they could be wrong now. I'd never heard about the organ transplants or vaccinations till I read coc...
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Anti JW Internet Banner Ad Campaign
by kneehighmiah ini would be willing to donate if some of the big anti watchtower activist worked together to create an anti-jw internet banner ad campaign.
one click could change lives.
for example the material on jwfacts could irreversibly damage the faith of even the strongest jw in under an hour.
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I am going insane sitting here in the meeting listening to this repetitive garbage!
by stuckinarut2 inso i am sitting here at the meeting during the "book study".... the study is all about gods protective power!.
oh, yes, protective power....for righteous servants of his.....but what about all those who are trying to be good witnesses, serving the gb, who are not protected from harm?
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
Ha! You sound just like me!
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A nice find if you want to dispute the new "Donation" arrangement.
by DATA-DOG ini will probably use this line in my bible highlights tonight!
it's from the 5/1/1950 wt article " a christian use of material wealth.
the money which is contributed by persons who accept the printed bible-study helps from jehovahs witnesses aids quite a bit in keeping the work going.
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
The "who are doing Jehovah's will" brochure (lesson 24) is a much more up to date quote to use, I agree that as soon as you use anything past, say, the eighties, you're immediately ignored as we've 'moved on' since then...
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A nice find if you want to dispute the new "Donation" arrangement.
by DATA-DOG ini will probably use this line in my bible highlights tonight!
it's from the 5/1/1950 wt article " a christian use of material wealth.
the money which is contributed by persons who accept the printed bible-study helps from jehovahs witnesses aids quite a bit in keeping the work going.
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
I was planning an answer along these lines, but if you read the exodus verse fully, it's God telling the Israelites TO TAKE UP A COLLECTION, to donate, it's not saying that they'll build a temple IF people HAPPEN to donate enough to get it done.
I know the idea is that it should be willingly , from the heart, not a forced amount and all that, but I'm struggling how to word it. After all, the Israelites DID tithe as well....
I suppose it's fairly easy to comment about the difference between Catholics and the collection plate, mormons and the tithing, and our willing attitude, but I think the point could be lost , over peoples heads.
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Short Online Course (Free) on the Fall and Rise of Jerusalem in 587BCE by Tel Aviv University
by digderidoo infor those interested in the fall and rise of jerusalem in 587bce tel aviv university are offering a short 6 week online course through coursera in october 2014.. i have done a couple of coursera courses, they are always of the highest quality put together by scholars of whatever the subject matter is about.
universities tend to offer these as tasters and short introductions into their specialities.. you can get the information on the following link the fall and rise of jerusalem | coursera.
emory university are also offering a course through coursera on the bible's prehistory, purpose, and political future starting may 26th the bible's prehistory, purpose, and political future | coursera.
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
That's interesting . . . Do you know if you have to be online at a particular time , or can it all be done entirely at your own leisure ?
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Quotes from the Watchtower that you agree with 100%
by nicolaou injust curious.
add your quotes with no commentary if you like, it should be obvious why you agree.. the dangers of being deceivedthe really sad fact is that very often the person who is deceived or deluded tends to hold on to his belief in spite of strong evidence proving otherwise.
perhaps he gets so emotionally attached to his belief that he simply shuts his eyes and closes his ears to any evidence that might challenge it.. the watchtower, 01/09/ 2010 p10/11.
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
Marking the HECK out of this thread, it's GOLD!
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Daily Mail Article: UK 'blood recycling' breakthrough will let JWs have major surgery
by AndersonsInfo inhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2614169/uk-blood-recycling-breakthrough-let-jehovahs-witnesses-major-surgery.html.
uk 'blood recycling' breakthrough will let jehovah's witnesses have major surgeryscientist created machine that recycles blood lost in operationswill allow jehovah's witnesses to have major surgery as rules out need for blood transfusions which their faith forbids gadget could save nhs millions by reducing demand for donated bloodby steven adams 26 april 2014 .
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
Isn't this just the cellsaver?
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This week's Bible reading
by JustVisting inthis week's reading included exodus 25:2 where moses was to collect contibutions from those whose heart incites him to.
i commented on this verse and quoted from the watchtower 1879 where it says, "we will not beg or solicite funds...when jehovah fails to provide the necessary funds it will be time to suspend publication.
" mind you, this was the same meeting where the letter was read about the new donation "arrangement" was read.. comments anyone?.
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
There's a good quote from the insight book about this too. Could be good to use. . . .
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For those of us who still attend
by jonahstourguide ini wanted to repost this, i inadvertently posted it in members but all need to see it i think.. .
bible highlights this week.
exodus 25:2.
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
Oh my. This is a really good opportunity to answer and stir up some cog Diss! I'm going to try. They can't chafe at quoting our own literature can they?! I'm sure if I could be arsed to do the Bible reading every week I could find some of these things myself, but I can't, so thanks for posting!
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Helpful Scriptural References - importance of Trust in God not Man
by objectivetruth inpsalms 118:8 - it is better to take refuge in jehovah than to trust in humans.. the scriptures are clear that jesus is the truth - the way - the life : john 4:6 - jesus said to him: i am the way and the truth and the life.
no one comes to the father except through me.
1 timothy 2:4 - whose will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.
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disposable hero of hypocrisy
That's an interesting collection of scriptures, but you know what they'll come back with? "be obedient to those taking the lead", Jesus holds the congregations in his hands, so by supporting the people he's provided, overseers, as there were in the first century, we support Christ. How'd you balance that then?