Posts by berrygerry

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"Jehovah's people as a whole can never be corrupted..."
by cappytan in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zgds4z-h2i.

transcript below (with key points of interest bolded):.

please open your bibles to phil.
berrygerry

So, how is it that this brother that disappointed me can maintain a good standing?
Forgot to mention that Saul lost his good standing.
Not a good comparison.
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Elders' Authority - Flock Book
by berrygerry in
1. watchtower
2. bible
the biggest surprise in the flock book was the hiding-for 3-years serious sin absolution provision for elders (if with "jehovah's evident blessing").. the second is the remark regarding an inactive person, and the situation:.

"is the person willing to meet with a committee, thus admitting accountability to the christian congregation?".

now, the bible says: i want you to know that the head of every man is the christ; in turn the head of a woman is the man; in turn the head of the christ is god.
berrygerry

The biggest surprise in the Flock book was the hiding-for 3-years serious sin absolution provision for elders (if with "Jehovah's evident blessing").
The second is the remark regarding an inactive person, and the situation:
"Is the person willing to meet with a committee, thus admitting accountability to the Christian congregation?"
Now, the Bible says: “I want you to know that the head of every man is the Christ; in turn the head of a woman is the man; in turn the head of the Christ is God.” (1 Corinthians 11:3)
For me, Corinthians is black-and-white - a Christian man's head is Christ - not ANY man. Therefore, no man is "accountable" to a committee (the Christian congregation).
Any thoughts from elders?
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Bloodlust
by berrygerry in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i'm about half-way through the novel "watch how we walk," written in 2013 by a born-in, jennifer lovegrove.. absolutely worthwhile read.. does this paragraph sum up jw-land?.

"i was paranoid again, like i had been back home, as though someone was scrutinizing and judging me.

although i was alone, it reminded me of being at the kingdom hall.
berrygerry

I'm about half-way through the novel "Watch How We Walk," written in 2013 by a born-in, Jennifer Lovegrove.
Absolutely worthwhile read.
Does this paragraph sum up JW-land?
"I was paranoid again, like I had been back home, as though someone was scrutinizing and judging me. Although I was alone, it reminded me of being at the Kingdom Hall. While the elders preached peace and empathy from the podium, everyone sat and speculated as to who would be the next to be disfellowshipped. Glances darted from behind folded Watchtowers, and every nudge implied knowledge of someone's wrongdoing. A cupped hand at an elder's ear was a conspiracy. Rumours and traitors were rampant. The whispers were ceaseless. There was always bloodlust."
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child custody
by zebulon in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
this is my first post.

i have been an everyday reader of this site for well over three years.

also jwfacts, jwstruggle, silentlambs, etc.
berrygerry

PM sent.
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Apostasy Trial - Part 2 - Satan is Using Google
by berrygerry in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=373zbncuuoq
berrygerry

With all of the apostasty and lawsuits, I'm surprised that they haven't declared that the GT hasn't officially started.
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Deborah Frances-White comedian - on being a JW
by wizzstick in
1. jw
2. experiences
deborah relates her experiences of being a jw in this bbc radio 4 broadcast.. deborah frances white - rolls the dice.

very funny and by and large very accurate.. fruit based economy indeed!.
berrygerry

88JM: Actually, this thread was started before that other one. But, eh, it don't matter. haha
Good case for threads being merged, as some people (moi) are obviously thread-blind. (I did look, didn't see it.)
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Aussie exJW Comedienne on BBC (Limited Time)
by berrygerry in
1. social
2. entertainment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05r3srd.

deborah frances-white - online.. .

spot on - and funny..
berrygerry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05r3srd
Deborah Frances-White - online.
Spot on - and funny.
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Double-Speak - Never Noticed it Like This at the Time
by berrygerry in
1. watchtower
2. bible
blondie posted in another thread the july 15, 2011 extra-simple wt.. paragraph 12 has an amazing double-speak therein..

this idea makes people think only about today.

they do not care about the future or about pleasing god.
berrygerry

Article was 3 lies of Satan.
This was one of them - that there is no future.
The 2 points I observed -
1. Worldly people are criticized for career-building, retirement planning, family planning, etc. (rearranging Titanic deck chairs, et al). Whereas the article says that they are only living for today, and not for the future.
2. (Worldy) people think only about today. We don't and we show it by the way we live - by living only for today.
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Double-Speak - Never Noticed it Like This at the Time
by berrygerry in
1. watchtower
2. bible
blondie posted in another thread the july 15, 2011 extra-simple wt.. paragraph 12 has an amazing double-speak therein..

this idea makes people think only about today.

they do not care about the future or about pleasing god.
berrygerry

Blondie posted in another thread the July 15, 2011 extra-simple WT.

Paragraph 12 has an amazing double-speak therein.

This idea makes people think only about today. They do not care about the future or about pleasing God. We might start to think like them and then become “inactive or unfruitful” in our service to God. (2 Peter 1:8) The truth is that Jehovah will soon change things on the earth, and we must show by the way we live that we really believe this. (Matthew 24:44)

In other words ...
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Apostasy Trial - Part 2 - Accusation Against Elder Needs 3 Witnesses
by berrygerry in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
despite being in for decades, i have never heard this before.. can any elders confirm this, and the reasoning?.
berrygerry

Despite being in for decades, I have never heard this before.
Can any elders confirm this, and the reasoning?