if youve followed the news lately there are more and more child abuse cases popping up.
one lawyer said he has over 28 cases in the pipeline that are going to be coming out soon.
on december 1 st a new one just popped up.
And let me tell you all that this is not the only religion that provides a safe heaven for all type of abusers.
How I wish that it was a Federal crime throughout the USA to not turn in abusers to the legal authorities. Punishable by loss of tax exemption. If so, you would sure see the Org and all other religious orgs changing their policies.
SL
once you really start thinking about it, the whole paradise idea is kind of depressing.
i remember growing up as kids my sister was the first to tell my parents (admittedly very courageously) that she wasn't sure she wanted to live in paradise, it sounded boring living forever.
i thought she was dumb for thinking that, i mean playing with lions!!!!
If it lives up to biblical description, it will be awesome. I sincerely hope, if real, I get a chance to experience it.
We imperfect humans cannot even begin to grasp the concept of eternity, but we strive for it. Why else would the industry of beauty, medicine and well being is so huge?! Life. We want as much as we can get.
The only thing I think would seriously suck is if we had to continue worshipping so much. Ideally would be fine if only a day of thanks was assigned and be done with it for the year. A Thanksgiving of sorts.
SL
which bible translation is the best, according to biblical scholars, anybody knows?
please chime in.. i plan on getting it and doing comparison with the new world translation.
sl.
Which Bible translation is the best, according to Biblical Scholars, anybody knows? Please chime in.
I plan on getting it and doing comparison with the New World Translation.
SL
allow me to begin with a clarification: when i say i am one of jehovah's witnesses, i don't mean that i am an advocate of the watchtower society or a devotee of some of its more controversial false teachings.
i mean that i am a christian, a disciple of jesus christ dedicated to jehovah god, and who remains in union with my brothers and sisters who make up the family of faith that globally refers to itself as jehovah's witnesses.
some totally understand the distinction between the family of brothers and sisters and the corporate organization known as the watchtower society (wts).
In my case, I remain because there is much to lose in terms of family and friendships. Now that TTATT is evident, it is guilt-free the missing of meetings, the low service hours, the pure enjoyment of life is indescribable liberating!
SL
i have been a little troubled with the explanation on the new world translation given during sunday's meeting.
the mag read that with less words the understanding would be more clear, and offered examples where certain texts had 27 words and now only have 19 words and the meaning is clearer.
i am not okay with said explanation.
Earnest,
Interesting point. However, as all things JW go, I suspect the re-writing of the WBTS bible fits in with their current agenda of doctrinal changes. Crafty.
SL
i have been a little troubled with the explanation on the new world translation given during sunday's meeting.
the mag read that with less words the understanding would be more clear, and offered examples where certain texts had 27 words and now only have 19 words and the meaning is clearer.
i am not okay with said explanation.
I have been a little troubled with the explanation on the New World Translation given during Sunday's meeting. The mag read that with less words the understanding would be more clear, and offered examples where certain texts had 27 words and now only have 19 words and the meaning is clearer.
I am not okay with said explanation. How about the biblical text itself which reads that we are not supposed to alter the Word Of God? That there would be punishment for anyone that either added or took away any words?
SL
hey everybody, been here lurking for years now... i tired of all the gb 2.0 shit and need to fade successfullydo we have a guide, i am very tempted to go out with a bang, but i want my wife with me, she aint a strong witness and would happily trust me ... i love her a lot.
status as of now,,, read coc isocf, been through jw facts and am convinced this religion is bs, also a ms now :( damn.
There is this couple at the cong that started attending school during the meeting evenings, and he even took a job that required traveling. Have not seen them in a while but hear that they are doing well and are happy. One more set of survivors!
SL
would like to hear about any experiences anyone has had with the so called ' anointed ' .
I have known of three loonies in the Spanish congs that claim to be anointed, but all that deal with them know they are just 'nutty'. Funny characters they are.
SL
so the head of the elders the cobe or whatever their called was the one who talked with me when i had doubts.
or i should say came running when my wife called the elders on me.
he while not really looking at my 10+ page document proving one of their major doctrines wrong and trying to find out my true motives.
Young people are all about being connected and finding out stuff in the Web. They are leaving in droves. Mentally they are just gone. Good for them. This is otter bs and such a huge waste of time!
SL
heyo!.
i'm quite interested in knowing the average age of those of us who use this forum.
i made a quick strawpoll that you can find at the following link: http://strawpoll.me/4340636 just pick an age and click "vote" if you wish to participate.. admins: if this breaks any rules, i apologize in advance..
50s here! Feeling every bit of them years.
Getting old sucks the big one!
SL
