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  QUITTING QUIETLY here is the Canadian version of the document

  by gone for good in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  a while back, i suggested that an easy, quick, quiet exit with the signing and dating of a concise and irrefutable document would spur faders and pimos to preempt the elders' interference by quitting quietly first , before a fade or a confrontation.

  here is the document .

  https://1drv.ms/w/s!avoitfxyvyqghq3gbmkhfyqp_jqp?e=8bttg1.

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  neat blue dog

  This would result in the Elders discreetly circulating the "memo" (verbally) that you are no longer one of JW's

  Says who? Is there any precedent for this? Or wishful thinking?
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  Suing The Music Industry

  by Lost in the fog in

  1. social
  2. current

  jehovah’s witnesses file copyright lawsuit in response to blundering christmas album - listen, obey, and be blessed.

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  https://www.toptutorials.co.uk/jehovahs-witnesses-file-copyright-lawsuit-in-response-to-blundering-christmas-album-torrentfreak/.

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  I have to say that is a beautiful rendition, better than the official version.
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  Wikipedia information on JW Child Abuse

  by James Jack in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/jehovah%27s_witnesses%27_handling_of_child_sex_abuse?fbclid=iwar2h8k_mj0brwi8-nncabgfxkal7gcgpfooudsj_bxkbftbgnaeig4b6c2y#united_states.

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  neat blue dog

  Articles like that are one of the reasons they bashed wikipedia in print a few years ago, implying that most articles are vandalised and have fake information.
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  More JW left ideology examples

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the latest gb update ramps up the fear of the plandemic even more, and introduces a whiteboard animation that advocates staying at home, wearing masks and social distancing.. https://www.jw.org/finder?locale=en&category=latestvideos&item=pub-jwb_202012_12_video&docid=1011214&applanguage=e.

  then there's another 'save the planet' type article that mentions debunked and unrealistic green new deal-esque talking points such as alternative energy, switching to a plant based diet and less manufacturing.. https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/peace-happiness/save-earth/.

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  neat blue dog

  However I learned that 7500 Witnesses worldwide have died from the virus.

  Which is not much higher than the overall annual death rate from all causes. The problem is that he's making it sound like an unprecedented disaster. (Similar to when they brag that hundreds are baptized every day, yet fail to mention that hundreds of thousands are born and die every day as well.)

  I am so glad that here in the U.K. Fighting the virus, as well as the need for less destructive economic practices are not seen as political issues or “left” policies .

  If you think this is an american issue you might want to look elsewhere:

  https://youtu.be/xhMdQmxzhbc
  

  https://youtu.be/PqicULWpIRw
  

  And if you think the science is settled you might want to keep looking:

  https://newtube.app/TonyHeller
  
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  More JW left ideology examples

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the latest gb update ramps up the fear of the plandemic even more, and introduces a whiteboard animation that advocates staying at home, wearing masks and social distancing.. https://www.jw.org/finder?locale=en&category=latestvideos&item=pub-jwb_202012_12_video&docid=1011214&applanguage=e.

  then there's another 'save the planet' type article that mentions debunked and unrealistic green new deal-esque talking points such as alternative energy, switching to a plant based diet and less manufacturing.. https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/peace-happiness/save-earth/.

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  neat blue dog

  The latest GB update ramps up the fear of the plandemic even more, and introduces a whiteboard animation that advocates staying at home, wearing masks and social distancing.

  https://www.jw.org/finder?locale=en&category=LatestVideos&item=pub-jwb_202012_12_VIDEO&docid=1011214&applanguage=E
  

  Then there's another 'save the planet' type article that mentions debunked and unrealistic Green New Deal-esque talking points such as alternative energy, switching to a plant based diet and less manufacturing.

  https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/peace-happiness/save-earth/
  
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  Kingdom Halls are been opened up now.

  by joe134cd in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my fathers best friend passed away a couple of days ago.

  admittedly, i live in a country that is covid free, although the local dubbies are still following the advice of not meeting in the hall.

  with the death of my fathers friend, the local boe must have had a change of heart.

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  In the US they doubled down and said no unapproved entrance into the Hall and even then no two people who don't live together
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  Adultery, Divorce, Remarry

  by azl0058 in

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  2. relationships

  my brother (who is a witness) has been married for 8 years.

  he and his wife (also a witness) got married young, but he never really tried in the marriage, but she also lost his trust early on.

  he says that it was his fault though because he pushed her away.. anyways, he met this new girl (not a witness) and told his wife that he wanted to separate.

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  This apparently is a common idea, because the Elders book explicitly denounces using adultery to free yourself and get a new mate, and it said it will delay any reinstatement longer than usual.
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  Reading the Watchtower publications will give you an university education.

  by Overrated in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the watchtower said that reading their stuff would get you a college education.

  can anyone recall that gem?

  my parents sure bought into that crap.

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  neat blue dog

  They've been saying that since 1914. In the intro to the Photo Drama, Russell says on camera that 'it has been said that watching the four parts is more beneficial than a year in college'.

  That's another line they've been using ever since as well, saying 'it has been said' or that something 'has been defined as', followed by something only they would say, but making it sound as if taken from objective sources.
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  Merry Christmas

  by jhine in

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  2. entertainment

  i don't think that it is too early to wish everyone a merry christmas and invite you all to join with me in sending festive greetings to everyone .

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  neat blue dog

  Merry Christmas! 💓
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  Steps to Salvation: JW vs. Bible

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this sunday's watchtower:.

  1.study every weekdevote the needed time and effort to study regularlyif possible, study twice a week2.prepare for each study sessionread the lesson beforehandhighlight key words or phrases that answer each study questionthink of how the material applies to them3.communicate with jehovah every daylisten to jehovah by reading the bible dailythink of what the bible is teaching about jehovahspeak to jehovah by praying each day4.develop a personal relationship with jehovahsee jehovah as a real personappreciate jehovah’s beautiful qualities and personalitylearn to love jehovah from the heart5.attend congregation meetingsaccept this as part of the bible study programsee the benefits they can receive by attending the meetingsmeet others whose good example they can imitate.

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  neat blue dog

  this Sunday's Watchtower:

  1. 1.Study every week
     Devote the needed time and effort to study regularly
     If possible, study twice a week
     2.Prepare for each study session
     Read the lesson beforehand
     Highlight key words or phrases that answer each study question
     Think of how the material applies to them
     3.Communicate with Jehovah every day
     Listen to Jehovah by reading the Bible daily
     Think of what the Bible is teaching about Jehovah
     Speak to Jehovah by praying each day
     4.Develop a personal relationship with Jehovah
     See Jehovah as a real Person
     Appreciate Jehovah’s beautiful qualities and personality
     Learn to love Jehovah from the heart
     5.Attend congregation meetings
     Accept this as part of the Bible study program
     See the benefits they can receive by attending the meetings
     Meet others whose good example they can imitate

  vs. Bible:

  Acts 16:30,31

  what must I do to get saved? They said: Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will get saved, you and your household