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  Kids ... and baptism.

  by Tallon in

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  i have noticed, from reading posts on this and other related websites, what to me is an alarming practice taking place within the jw's.

  and that is the baptism of kids.. on a recent discussion posted by pe ( video of the girl now forced to shun her sister) this child was baptised at 9 years old.

  all of us who were baptised at a much older age know of the many questions one needs to give serious consideration and understanding of to become eligible for baptism, not to mention the two baptism questions asked before being dunked.. surely the organisation must know that children of such a young age are not mature enough to fully grasp the seriousness, demands and consequences of making such a decision.. another point; if jesus is the example to follow, then why did he only get baptised at age 30, and he was perfect!.

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  Yes, it's a well discussed topic, yet very important especially nowadays as the society actively praises and promotes younger and younger baptisms....(even on JW broadcasting)

  Let's sum it up: a child is too young to:

  Get a drivers licence

  Buy or consume alcohol

  Enrol to vote

  See a doctor alone or choose own medical treatment

  Open a bank account

  Choose to leave school

  Buy a house

  Get a job

  Operate machinery

  Travel overseas unaccompanied

  Get married or have sex

  etc etc....

  Yet the society will say they are old enough to do "The most important thing in life-baptism"

  Go figure....
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  Watchtower's unscriptual boasting about works

  by Diogenesister in

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  2. bible

  nothing big here, just a little musing on this scripture at ephesians 2.8-9 that definately states that only faith saves, not works, in case men start to boast about their amazing works.

  "8for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of god, 9not of works, that no one would boast.

  well my word, i would definately say witnesses *do nothing but boast*, especially now on jw broadcast.

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  Great point.

  Also, Jesus supposedly said "when making gifts of mercy, do not let your right hand know what your left is doing"

  The organisation does indeed love making great proclamations about its work, especially to help fellow witnesses in natural disasters! No humility or modesty there....
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  If you had two years to live what changes in lifestyle would you do?

  by Chook in

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  2. experiences

  re-evaluating time and tying lose ends can be complex.

  don't worry this chook won't go down without a fight.

  just think if i had a short period of time i would let my hair down .

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  Are you ok mate?

  Is this a hypothetical question, or have you been given some bad health news?

  Much love!
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  The special talk is now BEFORE the Memorial

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  august 11, 2017 to all bodies of elders re: 2018 memorial invitations and date of special talk .

  fyi:.

  the 2018 memorial will be held on saturday, march 31, 2018.. the 2019 memorial will be held on friday, april 19, 2019..

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  Note to speakers:

  "The special talk will especially focus on the special point that only especially chosen special ones can partake of the special memorial emblems on the special night of the memorial. Take special note of this special point please. This note is especially important for the especially chosen special speakers who are assigned this special privilege of delivering this special talk."

  Your special bothers.

  The GB.
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  2017 Convention Recording: JWs Applaud 10yo Girl For Shunning Her Own Sister

  by pale.emperor in

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  2. beliefs

  this poor girl was baptized at 9yo.

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  she isnt old enough to buy alcohol, to vote, to decide her own medical treatment, to buy a pet, to travel alone... yet she was deemed old enough to dedicate her life to a religion that will cut her off from her family if she ever leaves.. here she is applauded for shunning her own sister who tried to keep in contact with her after waking up.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yzgnfda8ki.

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  We all know that 1 Tim says that in the "last days people would have NO NATURAL AFFECTION"

  Seems quite clear that JW is fulfilling that by its promotion of shunning amongst family members!
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  New Cringe Worthy Music Video From July Broadcast

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  the song is supposedly about marveling at god's creation but instead includes over the top adoration of the elders, conventions, and family worship.

  lol getting a brother who sounds like a wannabe josh groban only adds to the cheesiness.

  https://youtu.be/tzxf25gvs_m.

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  Well said wing commander!
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  Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses video

  by Nicholaus Kopernicus in

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  a friend sent me this link to a very interesting video.

  more adverse publicity for the wtbts.

  (apologies if already posted).

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  Great clip!

  But yes, is there more? As Jaydee says, the reporter did say "over the next hour"....
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  Something to wear at the next meeting?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  The badge could especially be worn right alongside all those stupid JW.ORG and Caleb and Sophia badges!
  
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  Something to wear at the next meeting?

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  Something to wear at the next meeting?

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