Yes, this is one of those "what the hell?!" topics that blows the minds of witnesses and those trying to fade!
Sadly, there are MANY similarly disturbing topics and issues!>
Beth-Sarim is just the tip of the iceburg!
how many of you know about this san diego mansion?
i just found out about it recently.
apparently it was built for old testament faithful men to live in upon resurrection in 1925 such as abraham, moses etc.
Yes, this is one of those "what the hell?!" topics that blows the minds of witnesses and those trying to fade!
Sadly, there are MANY similarly disturbing topics and issues!>
Beth-Sarim is just the tip of the iceburg!
i have never understood this.
was it because of legal reasons?
i cant think of any other reason why it wouldn't be allowed, but i know the elders ask you repeatedly that you are not taping.
As blondie pointed out, the bible history shows that all "judicial" meetings were held in public in the city gates so that all witnesses could be present!
That served as a restraint for inappropriate conduct, and a witness so that there could never be any doubt as to what occurred!
But, why would the society allow bible precedence to dictate current procedures!
1) do your studies or training in the group seem to be endless?.
2) did you have to give up things that you liked doing in order to be accepted into the group?
music, places you used to go, clothes, family life, celebrations, etc.).
Great list!
This needs to be seen by every witness!
so that was a "shocker".
i was not able to attend the meeting.
i had a more important one with my other apostate friends in the area.
And yet the society would boast about the growth in numbers as "proof of god's blessing"
So what does a stagnating or decrease prove then hey??
yesterday a letter was read in our congregation.
it said that there have been doctrinal changes in many chapters of the book 'god's kingdom rules' so everyone but especially the conductor must be sure to use the latest update of the book.. this book is only ...how old?
two years?
And yet the scriptures say that "God is the same always, and never changes" (words to that effect)
hebrews 13:8
So did god get things wrong so that stuff requires changing, or could it be that the GB are not speaking on behalf of God afterall?
Can't think for themselves....but need 7 men to do it for them.
yes my holy anionted mom who has cancer is concerned that the loving god jehovah may ask her in heaven to destroy here non believer family including her 5 year old grandchild during armagedon....how messed up are these crazy people!!?
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Dunedain's comments earn a 👍.
Well said sir!
This sort of delusional thinking is not appropriate...and should be called for what it is: crazy!
found a great video on youtube:.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=somadspx0y8.
i think it was actually made by one of our forum members who doesn't post much here anymore.. it is a very good, concise list....
Where is cappytan anyway?
I used to enjoy his input here on the forum!
i think all of us on this forum would like to welcome all the newbies that have joined in the last six months or so ,if i`m not mistaken there seems to be an influx lately.. elders , ms ,and sisters.
speak up and make a comment , are you happy you came here ?.
we`d love to here from you.. smiddy.
Welcome!
Come on in...the water is fine!
i have never understood this.
was it because of legal reasons?
i cant think of any other reason why it wouldn't be allowed, but i know the elders ask you repeatedly that you are not taping.
I agree with nicolaou's comment above.
When I was railroaded into a sham of a meeting behind locked doors in the back room, I objected and said "I'd like to bring someone else in please"
When they denied that, I simply said "well, you won't mind me recording this then" as I started my smartphone app.
They told me I couldn't record it, and I simply replied "well, that's inappropriate for you to dictate. I will record it, and I trust that it will serve to put all of us on notice to behave in a respectful manner"
The circuit overseer in the room said "I don't give you permission to record it!"
To which I said "well, you have dragged me in here under false pretenses, and have acted like bullies...so I WILL be recording it. It's up to you whether you wish to proceed or not"