the GB-- prefer that someone else sticks his neck out, so that they can use their potential martyrdom as a selling point
Like the "Palestinians" who put missile launchers near schools and hospitals
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Encouraged to do something = forced/intimidated
by neat blue dog inin a recent article there was this experience from el salvador:.
"during the meeting, brother baltasar perla, sr., who later became a member of the branch committee, asked all the elders present to give him their government-issued identity cards.
he then informed the elders that their names and addresses would be included in a written request to the government for legal recognition... then explained to us that since our names and addresses would be in that document, if the authorities ever wanted to ban our work, we would be the first ones they would come after and the first ones to be thrown in jail.
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Encouraged to do something = forced/intimidated
by neat blue dog inin a recent article there was this experience from el salvador:.
"during the meeting, brother baltasar perla, sr., who later became a member of the branch committee, asked all the elders present to give him their government-issued identity cards.
he then informed the elders that their names and addresses would be included in a written request to the government for legal recognition... then explained to us that since our names and addresses would be in that document, if the authorities ever wanted to ban our work, we would be the first ones they would come after and the first ones to be thrown in jail.
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neat blue dog
In a recent article there was this experience from El Salvador:
"During the meeting, Brother Baltasar Perla, Sr., who later became a member of the Branch Committee, asked all the elders present to give him their government-issued identity cards. He then informed the elders that their names and addresses would be included in a written request to the government for legal recognition... then explained to us that since our names and addresses would be in that document, if the authorities ever wanted to ban our work, we would be the first ones they would come after and the first ones to be thrown in jail. Brother Perla... offered to return the identity card to anyone who was afraid. No one asked for his card back."
Well of course they didn't, who would dare? It's the same today with many "personal decisions", we all know the concept of choice is just an illusion, that is if you know what's good for you or want to retain your standing and social network. But this one is just an extreme example of putting these men in a potentially dangerous situation, without consulting their families, and just outright ordering them to do it... followed by an obligatory but meaningless option to the contrary.
It also is right in line with their request to obey any and all directions including ones that don't make sense.
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Who is partaking of the upcoming memorial in April 15, 2022
by bola ini am plan to partake of the emblem for the first time.
i have informed my elders of my heavenly call during the time they met with me for my reinstatement last year on june, 2022. i informed my congo secretary also.
who else is intending to partake.
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neat blue dog
Yes I will be, but at home privately as I've been doing for some years. The ceremony at the hall I only go to for family and is completely unrelated in my mind. I wouldn't want to 'partake' there as it has a whole different connotation to JWs than to most Christians.
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THIS MAN Changed your life - Did you know that?
by Terry inthis man changed your life - did you know that?.
our story begins 6 years later in 1782 in pittsfield, massachusetts.
there is a family of 16 children called the miller family.
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neat blue dog
Thanks Terry, great reminders. BTW this is a great way to reverse witness as a pimo. JWs are always keen on bashing Christendom, so talk about the millerites, their failings and their splinter groups. Talk about everything but JWs, and if the similarities fit, well that's on the listener because you aren't criticizing or even talking about JWs.
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2022-Private-Accommodations-and-2022 Lapel Cards!
by Atlantis in2022--instructions for submitting a private accommodations offer.. 2022-"pursue peace”!-- 2022 convention of jehovah's witnesses.https://www.filemail.com/d/ynrjehcvypywnqzorhttps://we.tl/t-wqq7d52klhatlantis!.
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neat blue dog
So it looks like public conventions are a go for this year? We didn't get badges for the virtual conventions, at least not in my area. Also, now we make hotel arrangements through JW dot Org?
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Black Mass and the Memorial
by raymond frantz inmemorial is upon us and looking for material to fi my next video.i wonder if you can help.i know there is a loose connection between black mass and the memorial because both desecrate and disrespect the host but does any one know when the arrangement of passing the bread and the wine started and by whom?.
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neat blue dog
There is no single known originator or ceremony. A list of known recorded stories and legends in historical order can be found here:
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Who are the 144,000? Considering the immediate context of Revelation chapter 7
by raymond frantz inwho are the 144,000?
a critical examination of the teaching of the 144,000 from the perspective of an ex jx considering context and other references .this is from a series of videos called new light where i scrutinise all the major teachings of the watchtower.. https://youtu.be/aaseuzr-sxs.
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neat blue dog
Everyone who puts faith in Jesus, yes
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Who are the 144,000? Considering the immediate context of Revelation chapter 7
by raymond frantz inwho are the 144,000?
a critical examination of the teaching of the 144,000 from the perspective of an ex jx considering context and other references .this is from a series of videos called new light where i scrutinise all the major teachings of the watchtower.. https://youtu.be/aaseuzr-sxs.
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neat blue dog
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JWs are always the victims... Depending on where you're standing
by neat blue dog intwo wt pictures of an adult child leaving home, one to be a jw, and one to leave the jws.
in one, the caption says his family are 'opposing' him, but in the other he's apparently hurting them.
depends on where you're standing.. .
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neat blue dog
Two WT pictures of an adult child leaving home, one to BE a JW, and one to LEAVE the JWs. In one, the caption says his family are 'opposing' him, but in the other he's apparently hurting them. Depends on where you're standing.
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Who are the 144,000? Considering the immediate context of Revelation chapter 7
by raymond frantz inwho are the 144,000?
a critical examination of the teaching of the 144,000 from the perspective of an ex jx considering context and other references .this is from a series of videos called new light where i scrutinise all the major teachings of the watchtower.. https://youtu.be/aaseuzr-sxs.
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neat blue dog
There is a basis, as you have probably read wt commentary and scriptural basis
Yes and it was all very shallow based on literally a few out of context scriptures. Even Jesus' answer to the Sadducees about marriage in the resurrection leaves no doubt. There is "THE" resurrection, not heavenly and earthly. Jesus said there is "one hope", not two. The two flocks that will become one aren't heavenly and earthly, but Jews and all others that get grafted in.
Rom. 6:3, "do you not know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?" He says ALL of us. Now verse 5, "If we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will CERTAINLY also be united with him in the likeness of his resurrection." In what body was Jesus resurrected?