Semantics really....
While they may not say they are "prophets" , they do say that they are "gods channel" and the only organisation "chosen by God".
So no matter how they spin it, they claim to speak for god.
That is no different to a "Prophet"
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Geoffrey Jackson, Deuteronomy 18:22
by Spoletta innot sure if this has been commented on, but while reading a discussion, deuteronomy 18:22 was mentioned.
i looked it up, and was struck by its connection to a remark made by geoffrey jackson during his arc testimony.
the gist of the scripture is that if a prophet declares something is from god and it doesn't come true, he is speaking presumptuously, and should not be feared.
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My JW Sister Called Me Last Night
by pale.emperor inmy sister called me quite out of the blue last night.
she's a full on active jw and actively shunning me like the rest of the family are.
i dont quite know the reason why she felt last night was the right time to call but im glad she did.
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stuckinarut2
Yes, it is mind numbingly and astoundingly frustrating to try and reason with people who have a closed mind...or a "brainwashed mind"
And yes, it's outstanding to believe that we once were the same....arrogantly convinced that we alone "had the TRUTH"
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Have the Elders ever been instructed by their bethel to call the police for abuse?
by StephaneLaliberte inright now, there are a lot of talks on this topic in quebec and, at the mid week meeting, they are reading the letter sent in 2002 where it states that the elders will call the authorities if the law forces them to.
the strange thing is, it looks like even when there are laws to that effect, jws seem to believe that it does not apply to them.
for instance, i know that they do not report anything in quebec, even if it is the law!
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stuckinarut2
Why should it take a LAW to make people report such things?
Would it not be reasonable that the (god-given) conscience should prompt someone to report?
If one heard of an attempted or actual murder, does that need a LAW to prompt someone to report to the police??
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I just want to say thank you
by Sevan ini've been gone for a while doing other research, checking out other forums.. this forum is the first place i went when i very first started waking up and i just want to say thank you.
from the bottom of my heart thank you.. you guys were so helpful, so kind and so supportive.
you guys got me and were there for me when my whole world was crashing in on me.
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stuckinarut2
Yes! This forum community has proven to be a powerful and life saving place.
Thanks to Simon for creating and hosting it, and thanks to everyone who helps one another out!
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Indoctrination or Education? Grooming Minds
by Tech49 indear friends,.
i came across this video a while back.
after thinking about it for some time, i wanted to share.
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stuckinarut2
yes, brilliant video
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Numbers 31:17 and 18
by schnell innow therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.
but all the women children that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.. *sigh*.
it's not that i haven't seen this passage before.
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stuckinarut2
Hey Schnell, you need to go to youtube and watch "messed up bible stories"
Enjoy their great take on all these sorts of accounts!
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Numbers 31:17 and 18
by schnell innow therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.
but all the women children that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.. *sigh*.
it's not that i haven't seen this passage before.
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stuckinarut2
Yes!
When we start seeing these accounts as they truly are: Disturbing and Disgusting, there is simply no excusing it!
If someone acted like that today, witnesses would rightly condemn him...so why not then?
After all, isn't there a scripture that says "Jehovah is the same always. He never changes"?
Hmmm....
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This could prove to be awkward!
by Thisismein1972 inimagine noting the not at homes down in this village.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/fucking%2c_austria?wprov=sfla1.
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stuckinarut2
If there is a large group of people in that Scottish town, it would be a "lot of Twatts!"
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WELL BEARDS ARE STILL A NO NO!!!!!!
by DwainBowman inwell beards are still a no no!!!!!!.
in a new letter from the branch/gb nut's, beards are not acceptable in the us branch area!!!!!!.
my eldub brother in law, shared this today.
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stuckinarut2
Seriously, this is just like the scribes and pharasees...."making endless rules" and "binding heavy loads on the shoulders of men"
WAKE UP witnesses! This kind of inappropriate control over personal choices is a sure sign OF A CULT!
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Pervert`s go-ahead to watch over kids ( A JW ? ) With A Childcare Centre
by smiddy infrom an article in the herald sun newspaper wed.dec.7,2016 ," a convicted perverts plan to open a childcare centre have been given the green light by the victorian civil and administration tribunal".
" he was found guilty of wilfully and obscenely exposing himself on five seperate occasions between 1982 and 1997.".
apparently" he masturbated in front of two 16 year old school girls asking them if they had a good look and if they enjoyed that.".
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stuckinarut2
As the ARC said : This shows a lack of understanding of the nature of ones who offend"
I would like everyone to be given the benefit of the doubt, and the chance to change...but to do so with caution. Not to allow him to open a CHILD CARE centre for freaks sake!