Having been quite involved in the assistance after the Cedar Fire last October, I can say with confidence that the local JWs were not lending any assistance to the general population in San Diego.
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WT Sends 27 Semi- trucks to help the state of FL
by JT inwatchtower bible & tract society of new york.
25 columbia heights, brooklyn, 11201.
revenue: $951 million.
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I finally went to CHURCH----and didn't feel guilty!
by findingme ini've was df'd over 6 years ago after spending all of my life a jw.
i remember thinking i could never step foot in a church out of guilt or fear.
however, i am feeling a loss of some kind of christian fellowship....i think i read a few other posts regarding this need for some of you.. i knew i would not go back to a kh, either.
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It makes me feel kind of wishy washy and very vulnerable to be so open (I'd learned to close myself off when I was JW), but there is always someone there to give me a hug, and tell me I've come a long way, and that it'll take time to heal.People listen, and comment on their own healing after dealing with authoritarian religions (and there are others who are at the same junture that I am with whom I can talk), but no one tells me how it "should" be, or that I should just pray more and rely on God more. And I am realizing that I need to give in to this grieving process so I can move on.
For several years, I was SO afraid of opening up to people; now I don't know why I waited so long. I do become weepy sometimes when I relate my past and compare it to my present circumstances. What a difference! To think I once thought I could never find the true me.....
Do not be afraid to open up to your new Christian friends. Most of us that have never been in the WTBTS do not understand what it is like. Most of think that a JW is just an overly zealous Christian and that is a big reason for the I am a ______ and go to _____ church. We are not educated. You are able to teach them so that they do not slam their doors or give a quick response.
If it was not for reading the posting on this site I would not have had a clue. I just thought that the WTBTS's doctrines were wrong. But most Christians are not going to come to this site and read. The few JWs that came to church where I attend never opened up. I am now better prepared for the next one that does come to services.
So all that was to say thank you for openning up and to all the other exJWs that open up on this board and to other Christians they know.
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Predictions and Prophecy - Your turn baby!
by Pathofthorns inwe all know the organization hasn't been shy about making predictions for what could happen in the future as far as the world and world conditions go.. now its your turn to state where the organization will be in 2 years, 5 years and 10 years.
what will "conditions" be like?
what are your hopes?
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NeonMadman, Great post. I have not had time to digest your last post and will be gone till next week. Triple A
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Predictions and Prophecy - Your turn baby!
by Pathofthorns inwe all know the organization hasn't been shy about making predictions for what could happen in the future as far as the world and world conditions go.. now its your turn to state where the organization will be in 2 years, 5 years and 10 years.
what will "conditions" be like?
what are your hopes?
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Thanks again NeonMadman, for the reseach and clairification.
I did have one thought as I went through your post. The WTBTS after the death of the first and at the time only "Faithful and Discreet Slave" claimed that Charles T. Russell continued to guide the Bible Students. Till Rutherford was able to move it to the organization and the "Anointed" class. Do you think that once the "Anointed" class is gone from earth, they would continue thier guidance through the "Nethinim" class and "Chieftain" class?
Again this is my understand. To become a member of the "Anointed" class today, an "Anointed" has to die apostate. If there are little over 8,000 "Anointed" today. The most that could continue on would have to 8,000 if all pass away.
Since the WTBTS does not have a list of who makes up this class. A list should be started by those whom post here and attend the memorial that observe who today partake of the elements. It may take a while, but at some point when new ones claim to be "Anionted" we could ask which name on the list they are replacing. Also provide it to the WTBTS so they know as well.
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Predictions and Prophecy - Your turn baby!
by Pathofthorns inwe all know the organization hasn't been shy about making predictions for what could happen in the future as far as the world and world conditions go.. now its your turn to state where the organization will be in 2 years, 5 years and 10 years.
what will "conditions" be like?
what are your hopes?
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Thanks for the thoughtful insight, which is why I like coming to this board.
Concerning your response about the GB. It was my understanding that the younger GB members are being called Chieftains. And this title was being groomed for being able to take over all the duties of the Annointed. I do not know this for a fact, but that is something I read somewhere along the way.
I have trouble with the WTBTS becoming main stream. If they do, what would be the reason for coming to them? Why buy their books, when they have nothing earthshakenly different than other religions. It is possible, The Seventh Day Adventist are supposedly recognizing that Jesus is Divine and they are not the only True Religion.
There is something to say for staying small in size. ONe things that makes the Marines different from the Army Soldier is their smaller size. Which gives them an eletist outlook, so they always try harder.
Triple A
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Predictions and Prophecy - Your turn baby!
by Pathofthorns inwe all know the organization hasn't been shy about making predictions for what could happen in the future as far as the world and world conditions go.. now its your turn to state where the organization will be in 2 years, 5 years and 10 years.
what will "conditions" be like?
what are your hopes?
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Thanks Country Girl,
Wonder if there is away to slow them down in the undeveloped countries?
Triple A
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Predictions and Prophecy - Your turn baby!
by Pathofthorns inwe all know the organization hasn't been shy about making predictions for what could happen in the future as far as the world and world conditions go.. now its your turn to state where the organization will be in 2 years, 5 years and 10 years.
what will "conditions" be like?
what are your hopes?
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Going back through old threads. This is now four years into the first five years. I was curious as to how those that posted here look at where the org has gone over these last four years. Also curious as to how people feel today about where the WTBTS will be in the next five years.
I do beleive that we see some of the trouble that was thought to happen. But there doe not seem to have been a big sweeping change.
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If wars were outlawed.......................
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do you think the world would be a better place or not and please explain why.
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Would it be better if the decision wasn't in the hand of the governments, but instead left up to a majority vote?(ie the whole counties population)
China wins with 1/5 of the world population.
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Did You Think That You Would Be In Paradise By 2004?
by minimus ini never did.
i hoped it could be true but i never took any stock in dates....what about you?
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Minimus, I was asking about 2004. Why the question about being in Paradise by 2004? I just got it. Non thought that this date would ever occur. Thanks, Triple A
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Did You Think That You Would Be In Paradise By 2004?
by minimus ini never did.
i hoped it could be true but i never took any stock in dates....what about you?
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Can anyone shed some light on how the WTBTS is pointing to this year? Or direct me to another thread or web site.
Thanks,
Triple A