i was inspired by @lastmanstanding to check out the jan 15 1892 watchtower and came across this little gem from the same article covering russell's trip to europe.
i think this will be particularly interesting to the aussies here considering our ongoing debate about the treatment of immigrants and refugees.
the people are generally intelligent, industrious, busy and comfortably clothed and fed—far beyond our previous suppo sitions.
Good thread !
Yes, it is simply mind blowing to see that we are far more advanced as humans nowadays, and yet the Society would have us believe things are getting worse each year prior to the big day of Armageddon!
Why do we rightly find such racist outbursts as offensive now? If the idea is that the world is more degraded, then our views should be getting worse right?
the jw lawyer clearly stated that disfellowshipping only applies to spiritual association, but everyday family contact is ok..
That is EXACTLY the stuff my father said to me when I showed him the Aust Royal Commission findings!
as it's highly unlikely i'll ever go to warwick, i found lloyd evans latest video fascinating.
i had no idea that the whole 'museum' (if you can call it that) was so big.
notice the credit card machines by the entrance.
Well said phoebe!
for those of us who have left our high-control religious upbringing, and have woken up to the reality of life on the outside, you may enjoy this podcast series!.
https://howtoheretic.com/about/.
these guys were raised as devout mormons.
That's awesome dubstepped! You know, I was hoping these guys could interview a JW!
Can you contact them and make yourself available?? You would be fantastic for it!!
the mind numbing gilead graduation part 1/part 2 will now replace the usually fast moving, lets get this family worship over with, monthly broadcasts several times a year.
praise jehovah for giving us 7 men, who put their underwear on one leg at a time like the rest of us, to help us keep pace with god's sovereign and celestial chariot.
barf.. https://tv.jw.org/#en/mediaitems/webhomeslider/pub-jwb_201712_1_video.
Yes, Gorby, I think you have a point! After all,how much can they keep recycling the same stuff over and over again?
as it's highly unlikely i'll ever go to warwick, i found lloyd evans latest video fascinating.
i had no idea that the whole 'museum' (if you can call it that) was so big.
notice the credit card machines by the entrance.
It was amazing to see how much they still highlighted CT Russel, even though the WT has recently tried to minimise his role!
And Yes, as Steve2 said, where were all the controversial disturbing parts of Russel's life?
i have the first volumes of the watchtower from the 1800's to the 1900's.. .
i will highlight vol.
2 january 15, 1892 to help the reader understand the truth regarding russell and his supposed appointment as, what the watchtower this year referred to, "he certainly was that minister" ...making vague reference to his being called "the laodicean minister" (found on his tombstone).
Yes, it is somewhat puzzling to think that Jesus and Jehovah felt that THIS man was the best available in order to convey "The Truth" through.
seen in the 03/2018 watchtower study :.
"during the 2017 service year, more than 284,000 “rightly disposed” individuals symbolized their dedication to jehovah by water baptism.".
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-study-march-2018/baptism-requirement-for-christians/.
Yes!
What is really important is the actual numbers who woke up and LEFT!
for those of us who have left our high-control religious upbringing, and have woken up to the reality of life on the outside, you may enjoy this podcast series!.
https://howtoheretic.com/about/.
these guys were raised as devout mormons.
For those of us who have left our high-control religious upbringing, and have woken up to the reality of life on the outside, you may enjoy this podcast series!
https://howtoheretic.com/about/
These guys were raised as devout Mormons. And wow, let me tell you, it is NOT all that different to us!
They are fun, and very insightful. They cover a wide range of topics, and have some great guests on.
In some ways they remind me of the Witness raised guys: https://www.theprodigalboys.com/
Do yourself a favour and check them out!
my excuse is that i was born in the religion.
but if someone wasn’t, why would they become one?.
Brilliantly written PE!
Spot on!
