in may's "we will never solicit for money, but now we're going to solicit you for the next hour" broadcast, we kept hearing about all the "facts" that the gb would like for us to know.. hmm...what facts did they leave out?.
-- $millions have been spent in out-of-court settlements of child abuse cases.
-- $untold amounts are being spent on legal defense of wt policies related to child abuse.
Well, I still attend regularly for the sake of keeping my family and life-long relationships intact, so it's only fair in my mind that we as a family unit contribute to the local KH expenses. However, I am now comfortable with treating it as a gym membership of sorts, therefore, it will be much less starting next month.
SL
in may's "we will never solicit for money, but now we're going to solicit you for the next hour" broadcast, we kept hearing about all the "facts" that the gb would like for us to know.. hmm...what facts did they leave out?.
-- $millions have been spent in out-of-court settlements of child abuse cases.
-- $untold amounts are being spent on legal defense of wt policies related to child abuse.
As a matter of fact, I am lowering my monthly contribution for local expenses. I have not contributed for the worldwide work in years. Those jerks better smarten up about finances!
Seems like they are not following Jesus' advice to sit down and calculate prior to beginning any projects.
SL
well after a full watchtower study last week about how we should not read to much into bible account as types and antitypes, we had a whole study article on what the 10 wise virgins now means.
interesting though is the fact that only in 2007/8 they taught that the discreet virgins were the annointed ones who waited for christ's return in 1914 and the foolish ones were the ones who fell away in 1914 because the end didn't come.
now though, we have new light!
I have come to the realization the WTBTS is like a 'think tank'. Every so often the crap will change.
For a God that is using this Org as a mouth piece, he sure changes his mind on what his word, the bible, really means!
Wow!
SL
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
