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  Needing to Questions Elders to Help Husband Understand

  by Unlikely-pack-6349 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  my husband insist that i talk to the elders.

  it is something i 100% plan on doing for the simple fact of my relationship with him.

  i know some of you may disagree but it seems like the best option for us.. problem/question: .

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  neat blue dog

  Bottom line: there is no way this ends well. If you ever did bring up Elders letters, it would only be distracted by the fact that you aren't supposed to see them, plus that you only could've seen them from 'apostate' sources and therefore they're probably edited to make the org look bad. If you have to meet with them, and if you have to bring something up, I think Magnum gave the best advice.
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  Poll/ So Who Do You Think Will Win The Presidency?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have always felt trump will win again.

  i just don’t see biden winning.. what’s your prediction?.

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  neat blue dog

  I don't think it's a toss up anymore like in decades past. The Democrats have gone so far left and have shot themselves in the foot so many times in the last few years that Trump has a serious edge I believe.
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  Study Book

  by Ding in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what is the watchtower's current study book?.

  is it what does the bible really teach?.

  is it what can the bible teach us?.

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  neat blue dog

  Your second guess was right, "What Can the Bible Teach Us?"

  At first it was touted as a simplified alternate version of the What Does the Bible Really Teach, but soon after it was announced as its' replacement.
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  Why you Should wear a mask.

  by Giordano in

  1. social
  2. current

  from health and science in the week august 14, 2020. page 21.

  "scientists know that face masks can prevent infected people from spreading the corona-virus to others.

  now research suggests that masks can also protect uninfected wearers, by reducing the risk they'll get seriously ill from the virus--or even catch it in the first place.. virologists suspect that people wearing face coverings inhale fewer airborne viral particles, making it easier for their immune system to fight and defeat the intruders.. in one seafood plant in oregon where masked were widely used, 90% of all cases were asymptomatic.. likewise, the asymptomatic rate was above 80 percent on a cruise ship where passengers were issued masks.".

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  This is an interesting concept I haven't heard before, namely, that wearing a mask results in asymptomatic contraction followed by immunity. The question though now is:

  Is asymptomatic contraction already likely with or without masks, because correlation isn't causation?
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  Beards are depicted as normal in heaven but not on earth

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the watchtower—study edition | august 2020. study article 32. walk humbly and modestly with your god.

  jesus is depicted in the heavens.

  next to him stand some of his co-rulers.

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  neat blue dog

  No angels or anointed with dark skin tones

  Excellent point! What would be the justification for that? They say the white hair signifies age and wisdom, but why only Europeans?
  
  
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  World Wide Work Resolution Doubled Overnight

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  during covid-19 crisis our hall decides to double the amount sent to hq from our local account.

  the resolution is unanimously supported, no questions asked.

  has anyone else had this happen?.

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  neat blue dog

  Yes, that happened in my congregation too. The new amount was double the previous one, but they said it so fast I don't know if anybody noticed. Nobody asked questions and it passed. Interesting to know this is happening everywhere.
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  Help locating an article

  by Reazon22 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  a while back i came across an article that provides an illustration of a student challenging his teacher.anyways article went on to say the teacher should allowed the student to prove its point.

  any help would be appreciated..

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  neat blue dog

  It's also worth noting that the Bible Teach book has been officially replaced by the Teach Us book as the primary study aid . . . And this new version omits that illustration. Gee, I wonder why?
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  Covid-19 and JWs and Sweden

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  sweden didn't lock down and are doing well.

  so with the unified pro-lockdown message the jws are promoting, how are they handling things in that country?

  are they still having meetings but keeping it quiet?

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  neat blue dog

  Sweden didn't lock down and are doing well. So with the unified pro-lockdown message the JWs are promoting, how are they handling things in that country? Are they still having meetings but keeping it quiet? I realize they have a vested interest in the plandemic as it always helps with the last days thing.

  PS: This is yet another example of JWs having more in common with liberals than conservatives. At a recent midweek meeting the congregation went beyond even what the GB said and were badmouthing those who don't wear masks.
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  Only in Jehovah's organiz . . . scratch that

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  an experience from the latest magazine.

  only in jehovah's organization!

  oh wait.. jovica, quoted earlier in this series ofarticles, grew up hearing his countrymen,the news, and television programs givenegative reports about a minority group.“i became filled with prejudice—and evenhatred—for those people,” he says.

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  neat blue dog

  An experience from the latest magazine. Only in Jehovah's organization! . . . Oh wait.

  Jovica, quoted earlier in this series of
  articles, grew up hearing his countrymen,
  the news, and television programs give
  negative reports about a minority group.
  “I became filled with prejudice—and even
  hatred—for those people,” he says. “And
  I thought I was completely justified in
  feeling that way.
  “However, while in the army, I had no
  choice but to live and work with fellow
  soldiers from that minority group. In time,
  I learned more about them. I even started
  to learn their language and to listen to
  their folk songs. I began to have pleasant
  dealings with them, and I started to view
  them differently.
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  Hello Guys

  by KW13 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well its been a while since i posted and i wanted to ask what latest 'new light' has been revealed so i can keep up.

  just also wanted to say rest in peace dansk and mouthy amongst others, long time members here and great people.. minimus if you see this good to see you're still active, gumby & uncle bruce also if you stumble on this i wish you both well.

  gumby i know you made many sacrfices mate, i hope you're happy.

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  neat blue dog

  Not with so many qualifiers.