personally i feel really sorry for these people.
free to do anything they want now because of changed circumstances they are deluded to waste more of their time and (no doubt) money putting in more time to this religious cult.. it breaks my heart reading their story.. https://www.thecharlottepost.com/news/2022/12/15/life-and-religion/living-the-balanced-and-more-focused-simple-life/.
Bullshit.
The ONLY reason he's able to retire comfortably is because decades ago he made the "materialistic" (responsible) choice to go into business, buy a home and plan ahead financially. Back in the day he'd probably be viewed as "spiritually weak" for pursuing such things, but now that he's reaping the benefits he's an example apparently.
in the latest copy of the elders textbook someone kindly made available to us on this website, i see that "independently organized meetings for spiritual feeding" are still not allowed.
no wonder because independent research would let the scales fall from the eyes.. the gb still insisting that they are guided by the (always lower case) holy spirit and the bible!!
not that the rank and file members need the bible or holy spirit themselves because they are fed through meetings, conventions, assemblies, jw broadcasting and the publications.
Ironic because private study groups critical of established orthodoxy is EXACTLY how the Bible Students started, but somehow THAT is viewed as noble.
well, that went by the wayside quickly.
another flip-flop by the indiscrete slave?.
december 12, 2022what’s new.
well, that went by the wayside quickly.
another flip-flop by the indiscrete slave?.
december 12, 2022what’s new.
hey, all.
i had an old memory pop into my head today about an oddly worded announcement made by an elder at a meeting back when i was a bible study.
i couldn't find anything in the wol nor on google about it, so i wondered if this was just some rogue one-off, or if this is the way things used to be announced.
James Jack what decade are you posting from, they just say "so and so is reproved", that's it.
hey, all.
i had an old memory pop into my head today about an oddly worded announcement made by an elder at a meeting back when i was a bible study.
i couldn't find anything in the wol nor on google about it, so i wondered if this was just some rogue one-off, or if this is the way things used to be announced.
it was every jw taking part in the preaching work.
lol.. (matthew 24:45) “who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?.
w50 7/1 p. 199 par.
Imagine, JWs we're appointed as the one true religion in 1919 and for over a century didn't know who the slave was, including those supposedly part of it. Generations (yes, plural) of BS and JWs lived and died and didn't know who was supposed to be taking the lead apparently.
who can spot the double-talk in this quote from a new pr brochure series meant for government and media relations?.
the religious activity of jehovah’s witnesses worldwide is overseen by an administrative body, which jehovah’s witnesses refer to as “the governing body.” this group follows the pattern of the first century “apostles and elders” in jerusalem, who shared bible-based information and enabled individual believers to make their own decisions.
(acts 15:2) the governing body recognizes that each individual “will carry his own load” and respects his right of free will to make decisions, as he will bear the responsibility for the results..
Who can spot the double-talk in this quote from a new PR brochure series meant for government and media relations?
The religious activity of Jehovah’s Witnesses
worldwide is overseen by an administrative
body, which Jehovah’s Witnesses refer to as “the
Governing Body.” This group follows the pattern
of the first century “apostles and elders” in
Jerusalem, who shared Bible-based information
and enabled individual believers to make their
own decisions. (Acts 15:2) The Governing Body
recognizes that each individual “will carry his own
load” and respects his right of free will to make
decisions, as he will bear the responsibility for the
results.
That angel with a violin 🤣
so i grew up as a witness but i’m no longer active, i have some family that still practices very seriously.
but i don’t want to ask them my question.
but what does the bible and teaching’s of jw’s say about early hominids?
Neanderthals were human, just a lost genetic strain all of which adapt over time like any creature. Even today there is huge variety in bone structure, shape and size but we don't call them all different species. There are artifacts of civilization such as tools, clothing and burial so they weren't stereotypical cavemen. I believe WT has mentioned this as well.
