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  Doctrine or Scripture?

  by kibizzle in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  my h and i are generally good at avoiding the subject, but the other day we got into a "debate" about the "truth".

  anyway, he gave a few reasons why he believes the jws have the "truth" such as the scripture that says "it is better to not have known the truth at all than have known the truth and walked away".

  okay, at the time i was too upset to think rationally and say, "okay, which scripture would that be?

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  Thank you for the scriptures everyone, reading your posts encourages me to get away from the un-christlike ways, judgemental attitudes and lack of love that the WTS fosters! Especially you, tab, BTW, why not share your thoughts on the UN involvement? Kib
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  For those with family in the org...

  by kibizzle in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  ...have they justified the un involvement to you by saying that the wts was only getting information for their magazines, that they weren't "aiding" them in their political work, so the involvement was ok?.

  imo, there is no justification for the un invovement.

  how do you reason with your family when they defend the actions of the wts?

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  Thanks for sharing your experiences guys!:)Kib
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  For those with family in the org...

  by kibizzle in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  ...have they justified the un involvement to you by saying that the wts was only getting information for their magazines, that they weren't "aiding" them in their political work, so the involvement was ok?.

  imo, there is no justification for the un invovement.

  how do you reason with your family when they defend the actions of the wts?

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  ...have they justified the UN involvement to you by saying that the WTS was only getting information for their magazines, that they weren't "aiding" them in their political work, so the involvement was OK?

  IMO, there is no justification for the UN invovement. How do you reason with your family when they defend the actions of the WTS? It seems to me they can justify anything. Really all they would have to do is say "no we were never an NGO" and the RF would believe them.

  It is so frustrating to show them the letter and have them say "well, you got that off the internet, one of Satan's tools what do you expect." and "Oh, Ray Frantz is like Satan, he wanted people to follow him, why do you think he wrote that book, the bible warns about people like him." and (my personal favorite) "God has always used man and the light just keeps getting brighter". as an excuse for all the mistakes (false prophesies). grrrr... Kib
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  Doctrine or Scripture?

  by kibizzle in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  my h and i are generally good at avoiding the subject, but the other day we got into a "debate" about the "truth".

  anyway, he gave a few reasons why he believes the jws have the "truth" such as the scripture that says "it is better to not have known the truth at all than have known the truth and walked away".

  okay, at the time i was too upset to think rationally and say, "okay, which scripture would that be?

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  kibizzle

  My H and I are generally good at avoiding the subject, but the other day we got into a "debate" about the "truth". Anyway, he gave a few reasons why he believes the JWs have the "truth" such as the scripture that says "It is better to not have known the truth at all than have known the truth and walked away".

  Okay, at the time I was too upset to think rationally and say, "Okay, which scripture would that be?" I don't want to bring it up and argue again, but to me this sounds more like a JW philosophy than an actual scripture. If it is one, does anyone know it? I am having alot of trouble finding it. Kib
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  Is there another religion...

  by kibizzle in

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  that any of you know of that teaches everlasting life on earth and emphasizes world unity (aka :won't go to war against another nation so they don't kill any of their own)?

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  that any of you know of that teaches everlasting life on earth and emphasizes world unity (aka :won't go to war against another nation so they don't kill any of their own)? Kib
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  How does the WTS reconcile Matthew 10:22?

  by kibizzle in

  1. watchtower
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  "and you will be objects of hatred by all people on account of my name; but he that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved."(nwt).

  every time i read this all i can think is "then why don't they call themselves jesus' witnesses?

  " has anyone else wondered this or know how the wts's response to this?

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  "And you will be objects of hatred by all people on account of my name; but he that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved."(NWT)

  Every time I read this all I can think is "then why don't they call themselves Jesus' Witnesses?" Has anyone else wondered this or know how the WTS's response to this? I'm sure they have one. Kib
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  PR TO GIVE THE GB CREDIBILITY????

  by Corvin in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i am posting the entire article .

  a bit of a read, but those who are so inclined .

  comments????.

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  If I didn't know better, I'd say they were equating the Society with the Bible there in paragraph 4!
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  Who do you blame for the time you wasted as a DUB?

  by Thunder Rider in

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  think of all the time and energy you wasted sitting in meetings, going door to door and refraining from making friends and having enjoyable association with non dubs.

  think about how much of your finite life is lost to you because you were a witness.

  think about how foolish you looked, hanging on to the false teachings and empty hopes for the future.

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  I blame myself and feel very guilty for what I put my kid through, that is something I'm not sure I can ever forgive myself for.
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  What is Your purpose/point for being here?

  by ScoobySnax in

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  2. friends

  i get asked that question alot, some even ask what exactly my purpose is!

  i can live with it.. if i had to answer my own question, i'd have to say it broken down into a number of points.

  a. i like to see what the latest stuff is happening on the "apostate" side.. b. i like to watch the politics of this group.

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  I just like to drink vino and surf the web. Seriously though, this forum is cheaper than therapy, and you all are more fun!
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  Movies and TV Shows You Didn't Watch Because You Were A JW

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  this week i mentioned how i never saw the movie "ghost" because it was considered "demonistic".

  i also volunteered that that i could not watch "bewitched", although "i dream of jeannie" was a conscience matter......any thing you didn't watch because you were a witness?

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  My H and I are both FREAKS about Lord of the Rings, but he doesn't want our son to have anything to do with Harry Potter!?! I don't get it!