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  Apostasy Trial - Part 3

  by defender of truth in

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  www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/04/26/heres-part-three-of-a-secretly-videotaped-jehovahs-witness-apostasy-trial/

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  May’s ‘study WT’ admits having taught “far-fetched” ideas

  by wheelwithinwheel in

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  not on the front page, not in the study articles, but carefully camouflaged in the questions from readers on page 18 (watchtower march 15, 2015).

  you can bet most jws wont even read it..

  there is no apology...just the usual excuses..

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  Does anyone have a copy of the BOE letter regarding the KH money grab?

  by ToesUp in

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  if anyone has a copy of the letter regarding the kingdom hall money grab (including the 2 pages the congregation did not see) can you please post a copy or copy and paste it.. thanks!.

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  Bethel 'Happy Song' subliminal message

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  The Bible Does Not Say - But ...

  by berrygerry in

  1. watchtower
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  painfully reading an article of may 15, 2015 (extra-simplified edition) and again observed this phraseology: the bible does not say, but .... so, did satan hope to tempt her with the luxurious palaces of pharaoh and abimelech?

  did satan think that she would betray her husband and even jehovah by marrying one of those kings?

  the bible does not say, but it is very likely that the devil would have been overjoyed if sarah had lost the opportunity to become part of the messiahs family line.. .

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  Would you give your life for those that shun you?

  by Esse quam videri in

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  'no one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.'.

  many have been hurt by the practice of shunning.

  family members, [former?

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  'No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.'

  Many have been hurt by the practice of shunning. Family members, [former?] friends, etc. My questions are these.

  Though these ones have shunned you or are doing so presently, would you sacrifice your life to save theirs? Has their behaviour changed the way you really, deep down, care for them?
  
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  The poor and deprived life of JW children.

  by Esse quam videri in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i find it hard to believe that adults on this forum make such a big deal about not celebrating birthdays, x-mas, easter, halloween, etc, etc, etc.

  i grew up as a jw kid and it actually made me feel good, being different from the other kids in school.

  we went to meetings.

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  I want to thank everyone for their interesting comments. Each one has a valuable story to tell. My intention was not to demean, belittle or diminish anyone. I certainly did not throw my opinion out there to fish for provocative comments. If and when I have time I will address some of comments made. We have much to teach each other.
  
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  What happens when an elder bullys witnesses, both young and old

  by fulltimestudent in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  mental and physical intimidation (bullying) while young increases the probability of mental illness as an adult.

  that's the conclusion of a recent study.. "bullying may be more scarring than child maltreatment because while society recognizes child abuse as a serious problem, and supports its victims, people just don't see bullying the same way, wolke said.

  "there're still people out there who think that bullying is a normal rite of passage you go through and toughen up, etc.," he said.but bullying leaves people with poor self-esteem and a lasting sense of distrust of other people, he told live science.

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  Give it back to these bullying elders in spades. Caleb's mother provided us with the best righteous 'beat down' of all.

  Mom: '.. you don't want to make Jehovah sad, do you?'

  Caleb: '.. No.'

  Mom: ' ..I don't want you to make Jehovah sad either...'

  Now back to your 'bully elder'.

  scene #1

  You: Brother Bully, I noticed you parked too close to the lines in the parking lot. Now someone will have to fight to get their car door open. That will make Jehovah sad. You don't want to make Jehovah sad, do you?

  Br. Bully: Hunh? No.

  You: I don't want you to make Jehovah sad either.

  scene #2

  You; Br. Bully, I noticed you didn't properly wipe you feet when you walked into the Kingdom Hall. Now someone will have to clean up after you and that will make Jehovah sad. You don't want to make Jehovah sad do you?

  Br. Bully: Hunh? No.

  You: I don't want you to make Jehovah sad either.

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  You: Br. Bully, I noticed you didn't look up all the scriptures with the speaker during the public talk. You looked up 6 but missed 4 others. If you set a bad example to the congregation it will make Jehovah sad. You don't want to make Jehovah sad do you?

  Br. Bully: NO !!!!!!!

  You: I don't want you to make Jehovah sad either.
  

  You get the idea. Be creative, use your imagination, always looking for a lesson to teach Br. Bully.
  

  How can anyone argue with your logic? It wins every time. It's perfect WT speak. You are always the righteous one, always on Jehovah's side. Pick a bully and ride him. Drive him into the ground. Give him a good taste of his own medicine, but in a nice, theocratic way.
  
  
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  LOL -

  by Bloody Hotdogs! in

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  tee hee hee.

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  Don't Miss the Meetings - Hebrews 10:24, 25 Re-examined

  by Oubliette in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i recently got an unsolicited lecture from a well-intentioned but nevertheless misguided jw friend.

  the gist of it was that i needed to go to all the meetings or i would miss out on "everlasting life.".

  i responded that i do not need to go to meetings to have a relationship with god.

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