I have this theory :
I think that they are already prepared to change the 144,000 doctrine in a major way. Either it's not a literal #, or maybe revert back to the 2 parts of heaven theory from way back. When this change is made sometime in the next five years they will need very close and tight control over the congregations. Eliminating small groups is the first step in that.
Out there, I know.
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Do you think the legal department is behind the book study change?
by DT indo you think the governing body is really concerned about gas prices, or are they just trying to protect themselves from pedophilia lawsuits and liability claims for accidents in private homes?
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Copy of New Bookstudy Arrangement Letter
by grassyknoll07 inthis site has a copy of the letter.
it's in spanish.
http://www.extj.com/foro/view_topic.php?id=3679&forum_id=1
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Why the hell wait until Jan 1, 2009 to institute this arrangement? My fu**ing burden is right now! Transportation costs are high...RIGHT NOW!
What a stupid fu**ing joke.
Yeah, you're SOOOOO great Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, thank you SOOOOOO much for lessening my burden on Tuesday nights, what a magical wonderful use of your "God given power"!
I LOOOOOVVVE YOU GOVERNING BODY!!!
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So I was thinking about the earthquake we had last week...
by TheSilence inand i was thinking about my reaction to it.
i woke up at 4:40 in the morning because the bed was shaking and the thought process in my head went along these lines, "the bed is shaking.
mike is out of town.
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There's been lots of talk in my congregation about the earthquake. Lots of ooooos and aaaaahs about how we are SOOOO in the last part of the last days. Makes me sick to hear them so happy that these things happen. Some can't wait for huge natural disasters, despite the death and economic toll, to either A) Prove we are in the "last days" B) Assist in JW on JW relief to prove how loving and righteous they are C) Take advantage of people's emotional states to convert/recruit them.
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Who really OWNS each Kingdom Hall?
by gaiagirl inare the kh's owned by the local congregation, the trustees of the local congregation, wtbts, etc?
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Three congregations in my circuit dissolved in the last 2 years.
It really hurts people.
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How did the new light go down in your hall?
by Mickey mouse injust curious.
will share my experience later..
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I don't know either, I left after the talk because I could feel my emotions getting out of control just thinking about the study. My wife was very unhappy that I left. I'm going to catch hell for this in a couple of hours.
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You tell me what I saw, if not Angels then what?
by middleman inthis happened to me years ago when i was still living in nashville tn.
i was driving home from work one day and i was in the turn lane getting ready to take a left.
i had a green arrow and i proceeded into the intersection.
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--edited for having no constructive content...shouldn't post while drinking...sorry if any offense was taken--
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What are the best and worst congregations in the Midwest
by laneh inwhat do you think, either way?
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Near CrazyBlondeB. CoMo wasn't so crazy, Moberly though... l
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The greatest enemy of a False Prophet
by Honesty intimes proves whether one who predicts, conjects or prophesies is a false prophet or not.. .
how many times does a false prophet have to be proved wrong by time to be a false prophet?.
you may say to yourself, how can we recognize a message the lord has not spoken?
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Thank you!
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My new toy ...
by sacolton in(multiple arcade machine emulator) cabinet!.
over 3,000 arcade games to choose from!.
... and no quarters needed!.
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That's awesome! I'm excited to see a fellow retro gamer on here. Did you build that one yourself?
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Coming to a KH near you...the generation/new light WT
by Mickey mouse innext weekend congregations around the world will be studying the wt article on the new definition of a "generation".. i would think there will be an epidemic of cognitive dissonance.
this must be the first time there has been a change of doctrine on a singular topic twice in 13 years.
for those still in like me, use the opportunity to get your partner thinking..
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I'm trying to build up the courage to make this WT study my last meeting.
The WT says this regarding the new teaching of the generation being annointed :
w08 02-15 pg. 23-24 par. 12 "On what basis may we draw that conclusion? By carefully considering the context."
Oh, I'm considering the context alright. Did it suddenly dawn on them to JUST NOW "carefully consider the context"?!
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