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  Charitable works are not the foremost consideration of Christians

  by Lostandfound in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  remember that from the sermon outline booklet for field service use.. my question would be, has wt or witnesses performed any charitable works, even as a secondary condition.. i know of none, maybe you do..

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  They do "spiritual charity".......... via their "spiritual paradise" ..... giving "spiritual food".....

  all funded by very mundane money....
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  the 2013 NWT in Dutch ---- when ??

  by menrov in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  we are almost in 2017 and some 3 to 4 years have passed since the release of the 2013 revised nwt.

  also, i am supposed to believe much money has been spent on rto's.

  and as the end is even closer, i should have access to the "best translation ever" in my own language...how else can i be saved???.

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  We are almost in 2017 and some 3 to 4 years have passed since the release of the 2013 revised NWT. Also, I am supposed to believe much money has been spent on RTO's. And as the end is even closer, I should have access to the "best translation ever" in my own language...how else can I be saved???

  So question is: WHEN IS THE NWT IN DUTCH AVAILABLE, be it in hard copy or just digital? What is holding them back?
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  Dutch: JW BIBLE EXPO 2017!

  by darkspilver in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  bible expo 2017: the bible and the name.

  + a unique collection of bibles+ the bible: the most widely translated book+ bible history in the netherlands+ how the name of god has been saved.

  from 19 january through to 2 april 2017thursdays through to sundays from 10:00 to 16:00free entry, free parking and free tours!.

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  Good marketing to name it Bijbelexpo instead of JW promo....I prefer to go to the bible museum in The Netherlands, Also to claim that THEY saved he name....like God would need an organisation to save His name.....
  
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  TV - Revealed: JWs in the Philippines - Investigative Documentaries

  by darkspilver in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  note: although some of the interviews in the following video are in english, the majority is in tagalog/filipino, if that's a problem please don't watch it.. investigative documentaries: jws in the philippines.

  broadcast on thursday 22 december 2016 on the gma news tv in the philippines.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mydu2bq-lwm.

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  Saw it in The Netherlands. Not sure what the purpose is other than just showing what this religion is about. It is not a regular Philippines family, I guess middle to upper class.
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  Extra-Ordinary Meetings taking place at Kingdom Halls at this hour....???

  by AFRIKANMAN in

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  2. friends

  in south africa there are meetings taking place at the kh's at this time involving video hookup as well......anyone know anything or is similar occurring in your neck of the woods this week-end ??

  all involved not just the elite elders ..

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  probably the best ever
  
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  JW convention hallo for sale

  by Gorbatchov in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  on of the two dutch convention halls is for sale .

  official jw website for sale .

  https://congreshal.nl/.

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  JW = Real Estate --> https://www.watchtowerbrooklynrealestate.com/

  Amazing....time is sooooo close therefore we need to be in the real estate business......

  Hypocrites
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  Christmas is Coming!

  by Drifting Away in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so, this will be a time of much confusion.

  being a born in, and wanting to celebrate my first christmas is confusing, nerve wracking, and difficult to comprehend.

  how have others dealt with there first christmas after leaving?

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  That is what I would recommend. Either visit others or invite others. Start small and do what you like to do, not out of revenge against WT. Whether Christmas should be celebrated or not, it is a season to spend more time with family, friends and do (more) good to others (your neighbour).

  Enjoy!
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  Another Outright Lie Published 2/17 WT

  by LostGeneration in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  this info is from the article "who is leading god's people today" feb 17 study edition.. to help them disseminate bible truth in various languages, zion’s watch tower tract society was legally incorporated in 1884, with brother russell as president.

  * he was an outstanding student of the bible, and he fearlessly exposed as false such doctrines as the trinity and the immortality of the soul.

  he discerned that christ would return invisibly and that “the appointed times of the nations” would end in 1914.. pretty sickening article overall about how badass the gb is, though this little gem is printed as well, paragraph 12. the governing body is neither inspired nor infallible.

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  The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible

  
  

  So, why listen to them ????????????? Neither is my boss, my neigbour, my prime minister ....

  so again, why listen and obey the gb??????

  
  
  
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  Jehovah Witnesses sects flock to Hudson Valley Town

  by ToesUp in

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  2. current

  interesting article regarding the properties owned by jw's and other sects.. shawangunk - this ulster county town, with a ridge of quartz mountains rising 2,000 feet, is a mecca for rock climbers.

  in recent years, religious groups have also begun flocking to the mid-hudson valley municipality of 15,000 residents, putting down roots and scooping up tax breaks.. in 2015, the 29 shawangunk properties with religious non-profit status were worth $148 million, up 85 percent since 1999.. “our town is nearly 30 percent exempt,” said town tax assessor curt schoeberl.

  “in the last five or 10 years, the largest tax-exempt group’s growth is religious.

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  Where did Jesus sleep again ???
  
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  November 1, 2016 TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS Re: Using and Maintaining Kingdom Halls

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  november 1, 2016 to all bodies of elders re: using and maintaining kingdom halls.

  table of contents.

  ownership .........................................................................................pars.

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  All may have a share, including children who are properly supervised.
  

  You wonder who should supervise as it is said that Elders nor MS are ever alone with minors......

  Each congregation should assign an elder or a ministerial servant to serve as the cleaning coordinator. He is not responsible for performing all of the cleaning work himself, nor does he have the authority to make decisions that should be made by the body of elders

  And yes, we, WBTS are not like other mainstream religions, because we do not have a hierarchy in the congregation......
  

  It is expected that the majority of the maintenance and repair work will be done by local volunteers from the congregations using the Kingdom Hall and that the costs for such work will be covered by the congregations

  Volunteering is expected. Nice...Of course, do not ask us to pay for repairs.....

  Branch Risk Management Desk

  Really?? Curious about what risks they manage....
  

  It is important that the elders be enthusiastic about and supportive of the maintenance training provided by the LDC

  Truly sincere enthusiasm !!

  It is imperative that the brother selected be well-organized and diligent, yet submissive to the body of elders

  Wow... be submissive to elders....

  Congregation expenses include the reimbursement of the circuit overseer

  Not sure but was Paul reimbursed ? Or Jesus? So much for following first century model......
  

  If funds accumulate in excess of the amounts described in paragraphs 23 and 24, the elders should consider whether to recommend that the congregation(s) pass a resolution to donate the excess funds to Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall construction worldwide.

  Not could but SHOULD...and what worldwide construction do they mean? About all is on hold......

  Unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances, the Life and Ministry Meeting is to be held during the week

  Oh my god, imagine if we missed that life saving meeting ....

  During the Memorial season

  Hmm...where can I find this in the scriptures.....

  Hence, if a publisher were to use the Kingdom Hall connection to access inappropriate websites, his connectivity privilege would be revoked.

  I truly wonder how they are going to monitor this.....

  knowing that our Kingdom Halls play a major role in supporting true worship in this time of the end

  Really?/ I thought Jesus said that rue worship in not by sight and buildings (temple) would no longer be needed / used..
  

  John 4:24 God is spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

  John 4:21 Jesus said to her, “Believe me, woman,50 a time 51 is coming when you will worship 52 the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.

  and bring praise and honor to our loving heavenly Father, Jehovah
  

  Wrong....JW are merely His friend (if you are lucky...). And again proof that Jesus does not play any role, despite Him being the head of the congregations.....