a couple of highlights from recent "congregation bible studies" (book studies):.
in one chapter of the jesus book, they spin the part that disproves the "earthly hope" into saying the exact opposite of what is obvious:.
“most truly i say to you, i am the door for the sheep.
Back when I first started questioning the WTS, I decided to read the New Testament (using the NWT) straight through, without the use of any WT publication. That was the point I decided they were completely wrong.
Yes, me too! That was THE turning point.
when people complain of being victimized by god's organization, it's actually you, faithful jw, who are the victim, because you're forced to hear it!
don't worry, just go to your safe space, put on the industrial sized headphones that special kids use and repeat calming mantras to yourself .
.. we may be disturbed by false stories that opposers spread about us.
When people complain of being victimized by God's organization, it's actually YOU, faithful JW, who are the victim, because you're forced to hear it! Don't worry, just go to your safe space, put on the industrial sized headphones that special kids use and repeat calming mantras to yourself . . .
we may be disturbed by false stories that opposers spread about us. We may think about the reproach these reports bring on Jehovah’s name and his organization. At such times, Jehovah’s words are of great comfort to us. We need not be unduly anxious. We can be sure that “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard [our] hearts and [our] mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6, 7)
a couple of highlights from recent "congregation bible studies" (book studies):.
in one chapter of the jesus book, they spin the part that disproves the "earthly hope" into saying the exact opposite of what is obvious:.
“most truly i say to you, i am the door for the sheep.
A couple of highlights from recent "Congregation Bible Studies" (Book Studies):
In one chapter of the Jesus book, they spin the part that disproves the "earthly hope" into saying the exact opposite of what is obvious:
“Most truly I say to you, I am the door for the sheep. All those who have come in place of me are thieves and plunderers; but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the door; whoever enters through me will be saved, and that one will go in and out and find pasturage.”—John 10:7-9.
Clearly, Jesus is introducing something new. His listeners know that he is not the door to the Law covenant, which has existed for centuries. So he must be saying that the sheep he ‘leads out’ are to enter another sheepfold. With what result?
Jesus does not end the matter there, though. He observes: “I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; those too I must bring in, and they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock, one shepherd.” (John 10:16) These “other sheep” are “not of this fold.” Hence, they must be of yet another fold, different from the “little flock” who will inherit the Kingdom. These two folds, or pens of sheep, have different destinies.
As long as they're using the word "clearly", what's really clear is that Jesus is saying that the sheep come from two different folds (almost everyone knows this to be Jews and non-Jews), but then it plainly says EVERYONE enters through the ONE door of Jesus to become ONE flock. However they reverse the origination and the destination, saying they will end up in two different places as two flocks, contradicting scripture.
Now onto another chapter, about the blind man who was healed by Jesus but then thrown out of the synagogue:
The Pharisees cannot accept that Jesus gave sight to the man who was born blind, so they call in his parents. The parents know that they face the possibility of being “expelled from the synagogue.” (John 9:22) Such cutting off of fellowship from other Jews would have severe social and economic consequences for the family.
The Pharisees ask two questions: “Is this your son who you say was born blind? How, then, does he now see?” The parents reply: “We know that this is our son and that he was born blind. But how it is that he now sees, we do not know; or who opened his eyes, we do not know.” Even if their son had told them what had happened, the parents are cautious as to how they respond and say: “Ask him. He is of age. He must speak for himself.”—John 9:19-21.
Hence, the Pharisees call the man back and intimidate him by claiming that they have evidence against Jesus.
This story is then applied to JWs getting 'persecuted' out in service or otherwise having a hard time. But the far more obvious correlation is disfellowshipping! They must be totally un-self-aware to write these paragraphs, because it sounds like a condemnation of their own practices, right down to the social consequences, intimidation and looking for evidence.
i’m in germany for work and guess what is next to the bowling alley in karlsruhe?
same thing as a cross.... .
Pete:
I agree with you 100%, but the comparison is valid when you take into account not only the idolatrous adulation the r&f have for the org, but the mindset they accuse Christians of having towards the Cross.
in one country they're david and sophie.
in another they're petra and olena.
i just chanced across this recently.
Oh God when does it end . . .
in one country they're david and sophie.
in another they're petra and olena.
i just chanced across this recently.
In one country they're David and Sophie. In another they're Petra and Olena. I just chanced across this recently. Has anybody heard of this?
i have been in two congregations where someone moved in from the big city and took over with the attitude of the northerners when they go south, i come from where they do it right.
like bulls in china shops they remove people and do the house cleaning like the political org cult it is.
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Yes! Around 20 years ago an Elder was sent to 'help'. Extremely pretentious and opinionated, he has hurt multiple lives. Even though he is no longer the Presiding Overseer, he is still strangely viewed as the local guru, or 'pastor' if you will, and has no qualms about preaching his personal opinions as doctrine, and intimidating those around him who don't give him adulation. Reminds me of the Bible character Haman, who Mordecai wouldn't bow down to. He has it out for me, by the way. 😆
https://thegrio.com/2019/09/13/terrence-howard-announces-hes-done-with-acting-after-empire-ends/amp/.
after leaving the limelight his plans include “bringing the truth to the world.”.
Vidiot:
No you don't understand. JWs are unique from most conservatives. They are anti gun, anti government, anti war, anti any history or heritage but their own. Many members are hippie types who were attracted to the paradise Earth concept and often go for conspiracy theories and alternate medicine. The religious beliefs only came along on the side.
https://thegrio.com/2019/09/13/terrence-howard-announces-hes-done-with-acting-after-empire-ends/amp/.
after leaving the limelight his plans include “bringing the truth to the world.”.
Not surprising. Although JWs have some superficial things in common with conservatives, most are liberal at heart. A.K.A. not wrapped too tight 😅
https://thegrio.com/2019/09/13/terrence-howard-announces-hes-done-with-acting-after-empire-ends/amp/.
after leaving the limelight his plans include “bringing the truth to the world.”.
"wrapped too tight" lol 😂
