I like how there first two references in the encyclopedia have the word "probably" in reference to the origins of the practice. Then, after the first two references they make the connection that it IS a pagan practice. Using that logic you could say whatever you want. Pathetic reasoning. Some GB asshole didn't like the practice and wanted an article written on it pretty much.
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Toasting is Pagan - How many contradictions can fit in 2 pages, I found 5?
by jwfacts inthe watchtower 2007 feb 15 pp.30-31 explains why jehovah's witnesses are not to toast.
what is astounding is that for each point they then go on an explain why the point is irrelevant, yet still conclude toasting is wrong.
what did people think when reading this?
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Premarital sex--how prevalent?
by wafflesandpancakes inin my old congregation, everyone seems clean.
mostly chaste courtship, kingdom hall wedding, blah blah.. well there are lots of cases of fondling but they were soon forgotton.
when my husband and i confessed to sex before marriage, the elders were disgusted.
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Every single couple in my circle of friends a couple years ago either were privately reproved or dfd before or after they were married except for a few that were widely know to have been messing around and just never confessed to anyone.
It was a large group of people and it includes several pioneer couples and elders kids.
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Inviting disfellowshipped to the memorial
by wannaexit ini read in a european ex jw forum that this year they are making a special effort to invite not only the inactive but also a special effort is made to invite all disfellowshipped.
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i don't know if this as always been a common practice, or something started anew so they can boast about the numbers of attendees..
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Jehovah's Witnesses: A Clear Decline
by Hadriel init is rather clear that the internet is to put it mildly, wrecking the world of the watchtower bible & tract society.
if not for foreign language i doubt there would be much growth at all.. digital trends and analytics are very real.
i live this analytics world i assure you to some degree you can take it to the bank.
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There is a link in the post to the mirror which leads to the pew research site which leads to a data explorer tool on a global religion site. On a mobile device here so couldn't play with the site too much but it seems legitimate. -
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TWISTING context to produce false LIGHT (Tricks our Governing Body uses)
by Terry inas a jehovah's witness:.
two things finally struck me:.
1. i was really in a grown up kindergarten and .
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We relate this to the governing body and the watchtower but every religious organization that is looked up to by any follower base turns the scriptures into whatever they want as well through any variety of connections, some with context usage, some without.
JWs are a Cult and religion is mind control. The bible is a fairy tale.
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Worshipping the Governing Body
by Sour Grapes init is very obvious that jehovah's witlesses worship the faithful and discreet slave.
during last sunday's washtowel study, everyone bowed before them for the excellent job they did in translating the new bible into so many languages and for the direction they give to the congregation.
(i guess i sorta thought that jesus was in charge of the congregations.
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I only went to a couple months of meetings after I learned TTATT but I remember cringing all the time. The praise and admiration for the FDS/GB was sickening. -
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Should I get babtized?
by BlackWolf ini know this sounds like a ridiculous question but i was talking with my mom in the car today and of course we got on the topic of getting babtized again.
she told me that jehovah holds me accountable for my sins regardless of wether i am babtized or not so i have no reason to be holding back because it won't change anything.
my parents are the type of super strict jw who will shun you just for not being a witness.
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No. You absolutely should not get baptized. The simple fact that you are asking if you should means you shouldn't. -
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New Apostasy Trial on YouTube
by Listener ina guy by the name of son of thunder has just uploaded his apostasy trial.
it is really impressive and this guy knows his stuff.
he is very engaging and a pleasure to listen to.
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Vanderhoven7an hour ago
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Re: Quarterly Organizational Accomplishments Video Series
by pixel indear brothers:.
we are pleased to inform you that a new series of short videos will be produced to emphasize the acceleration of the worldwide work of jehovah’s witnesses.
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bradford
Isn't it always the JW way to try and mock commend first, then after you get em all warm and fuzzy, tell em what they need to do in order to not get murdered by Jesus at Armageddon? (donate money, it's all Jesus wants)
In this case it is more opportunities to "commend" the flock for their donations, explain what has supposedly been done with said donations, and then explain how there is this huge need for more money because of all this work that is left to do and ask for more money but say "we aren't asking" we are just sharing with you this information and you can decide what you want to do with that information.
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Music Video: Would Jesus Wear a Rolex on JW Broadcasting? - PARODY
by cappytan inthis took quite a while this evening.
so worth it though.
hope you enjoy!
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bradford
I needed a good laugh. Thank you!