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The book of Enoch as compared to Jude and 2 Peter
by frankiespeakin in
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here's the book of enoch link for those interested:.

lets compare the book of jude, 2peter and1enoch and notice some startling similarities:.

jude -14 yes, the seventh one [in line] from adam, enoch, (enoch 60: 8 ) prophesied also regarding them, when he said (enoch 1:9): "look!
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Witnesses having children
by JH in
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i remember when i started mingling with the jw's in the mid 80's, they said that it was too late in this system to have children.

the great tribulation just around the corner made it a bad idea to have children, they said.. today with just about "zero increase" having children is a way of ensuring future witnesses.

i didn't set foot in a kh in 2 years, but if i remember well, the only new faces i saw were children that became adults.. i wonder if they still discourage witnesses from having children...or do they see it as something good now, since not many are joining?
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Franz and Penton
by dothemath in
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would some of you still be in the organization if these two individual's reforms had been adopted?.

ironically..........i think the society is gradually moving in the direction of some of their ideas......... 0ne example..........i recall a tv interview in which james penton (whom i met when he was still a witness) made the argument that blood transfusions should be allowed in an emergency ........and used the example of david and his men eating the "show bread" while on the run from saul........normally totally off-limits but okay in this case.. this thinking was of course condemned by the society........but i wouldn't be surprised if that idea resurfaces some day because of all the back-tracking on this stand, as well as many blood components now being allowed.
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Las Vegas
by dothemath in
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i heard some time ago that have never been any district conventions in las vegas........anyone know for sure?

there must at least be circuit assemblies ........... if this is true........where do all these ones have to go for a district convention?........

(la is about 6 hours, last time i travelled it)
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Are We Powerless To Beat The Watchtower At Its Own Game?
by minimus in
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the watchtower tries to slander and abuse anyone not on their side.

anyone that disagrees with them, "runs ahead of jehovah".

we are called "apostates" because we dare prove why the society is wrong.
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The Society has given up on "holiday witnessing"
by dothemath in
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up until a few years ago......every dec. km had a part encouraging everyone to go in the ministry on the holidays.......christmas day, etc.. no one ever got too excited about it in our cong.

.........it was pretty much a joke to everyone even when commenting on it during the meeting part.. that no longer seems to be the case..........haven't seen any parts like this for a few years now......i guess they've given up completely.. the meeting part usually included some "fine experiences"......but i have heard exactly the opposite from some who actually tried it one time.. have any of you ever went in service on christmas day?
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Is this Islam?
by Sirona in
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i'm always willing to give a religion a chance, especially when i don't know much about it.

does this represent islam's view of women?.
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So you think I'm a hypocrite?
by dothemath in
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........reply to joker 10.

.......i just noticed your post........can't say i blame you for thinking that.

i mentioned i'm currently an elder and don't plan on leaving the organization...........but i probably won't be an elder much longer......as i'm not exactly the "ball of fire" they want.
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marriage = jw + jw
by HapEMelissa in
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does the marriage of an active jw have to be to another active and practicing jw?
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this website is having an impact
by dothemath in
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hello.........this is a first for me- i've been reading some of your messages for some time now, and i must say you guys study your watchtower far better than i ever did.

i'm still a part of the congregation (and an elder), but i have to say i agree with many of your criticisms of the organization.

we've become just like the pharisees that jesus condemned............at our last assembly, the do and co warned against apostate material over and over again..........so i certainly think you're having a tremendous impact on their actions.