years ago, when i was still a publisher, i had a very interesting conversation with a lady in the field service.
we were talking about punishment for sin and so on.
she believed in hellfire.
Yes, if death means that sins are forgiven and a resurrection is assured, then EVERY witness should be HAPPY to see all people die....right?
Why be upset when a tragedy occcurs that takes lives? Simply be happy that those killed people "are guaranteed a resurrection "
(Insert sarcasm alert here)
i don't know whether anyone else has posted a thread on this development:.
http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/10908a67-70c5-4103-94cc-dac096fdb585/case-study-54,-march-2017,-sydney.
Will this be broadcast live via the web as before?
i don't know whether anyone else has posted a thread on this development:.
http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/10908a67-70c5-4103-94cc-dac096fdb585/case-study-54,-march-2017,-sydney.
Fantastic!
Wait and see how the society spins this as "more falsehoods and persecution"
has anyone noticed the wt's most recent shell-game revisionism in the november study tractazine, relating to the shifting of its "babylonish captivity" doctrine, from a 3 1/2-year period around the ww 1 years, to a period now spanning about 16 centuries, or from the 4th century (constantine's legal recognition of christianity) to 1919?.
So they "came out of captivity " starting with CTRussell??
Really?
So his pyramidology teachings and pagan symbolism was ok?
We're Rutherford's ideas about the "ancient worthies" being ressurected back to live in Beth Sarim ok?
been lurking since early this year.
there are many of us out there (at least in this area, central u.s.) who are waking up and crossing the line to talk to each other about it.
in our area, several elders, ministerial servants and pioneers are actively and openly sharing info with each other daily.
Welcome to the "real life"
Once we allow ourselves to be free of the FOG (Fear, Obligation, Guilt) that a lifetime as a witness has burdened us with, life truly begins.
Contrary to what the society teaches, we DO NOT become evil sinners either. We actually become less judgemental of our fellow man and community, and more inclined to see the good in this world.
Life is NOT bad outside of the witness bubble.
at mine the conductor was somewhat awkward and minimal and there were nervous chuckles from the audience.
two people, including an elder, gave reasonable comments that it's okay as long as it's not extreme styles, etc.
but then another one of the elders commented that nothing has changed and they still aren't proper locally.
Once again, it's all about outward appearances....
we are all familiar with the classic use by the society of proverbs 4:18 about "light getting brighter".
they say it applies to revealed truth, and doctrinal changes etc.. have you ever just read that chapter (and even the surrounding chapters) in full??.
it has nothing to do with doctrinal changes or teachings.. it has to do with acquiring wisdom and life skills in order to live a successful life.
Yes, If I am in a dark room and am holding a cat, as the light gets brighter or switches on, I am not suddenly holding a turtle!
Since when does "new light" change the very teaching itself?
And yet that is what the society has done over the years...
at mine the conductor was somewhat awkward and minimal and there were nervous chuckles from the audience.
two people, including an elder, gave reasonable comments that it's okay as long as it's not extreme styles, etc.
but then another one of the elders commented that nothing has changed and they still aren't proper locally.
That paragraph is one of the most insipid and pointless ever written!
It says NOTHING! It contradicts itself!
The "double -speak" and lack of clear "direction" means that each area of the world will have different bully elders imposing their own ideas...
Seriously, as you have all said, since when did GOD get so hung up on men NOT growing the natural beard he created us with??
The way the society focusses on such an issue sounds like the Scribes and Pharasees "adding to the law" and making "the word of God invalid by their traditions"!
in my area i'd guess 30% of the men maybe more have some kind of beard.
this craps gotta wake up somebody still in!.
That paragraph is one of the most insipid and pointless ever written!
It says NOTHING! It contradicts itself!
The "double -speak" and lack of clear "direction" means that each area of the world will have different bully elders imposing their own ideas...
Seriously, as you have all said, since when did GOD get so hung up on men NOT growing the natural beard he created us with??
The way the society focusses on such an issue sounds like the Scribes and Pharasees "adding to the law" and making "word of God invalid by their traditions"!
we are all familiar with the classic use by the society of proverbs 4:18 about "light getting brighter".
they say it applies to revealed truth, and doctrinal changes etc.. have you ever just read that chapter (and even the surrounding chapters) in full??.
it has nothing to do with doctrinal changes or teachings.. it has to do with acquiring wisdom and life skills in order to live a successful life.
Yer...us Aussies are not quick to take offence!. You can "take the piss" out of us anyday...hahaha
