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  Angels, Angels everywhere! (need research help)

  by lovelylil in

  1. watchtower
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  just wondering what the societies official stance is on angel decorations or figurines??.

  i guess i did not pay too much attention to this when i was in the borg, probably assuming they would believe having such things in your home was either; opening it up to satan or that it is a form of idolatry.. this q came up in a conversation with my brother today because i was telling him about a new angel figurine i bought for my collection (starting collecting about 3 years ago) and he used to study with the witnesses, so he is like "isn't having those against the bible?".

  he swears he was told this by the elder he studied with but cannot recollect a scripture to support this view.

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  If you are a christian and are wondering about having angel figures. Here's what one christian (not jw) said:

  Nowhere in the Bible does it teach that familiar spirits use things such as angel-shaped objects to come into our homes. An angel figurine is no different in power than a Mickey Mouse or a teddy bear. They are not idols or graven images. They are made of plastic, porcelain, cloth, or other materials. They have no special powers in the spirit world or otherwise. My wife and I have a collection of angels in our home. They are a constant reminder to us that God has created angels to bless, protect, and minister to us. It gives us an opportunity to tell visitors to our home how wonderful God is. An angel figurine is a problem only if a person worships it or prays to it.
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  Angels, Angels everywhere! (need research help)

  by lovelylil in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  just wondering what the societies official stance is on angel decorations or figurines??.

  i guess i did not pay too much attention to this when i was in the borg, probably assuming they would believe having such things in your home was either; opening it up to satan or that it is a form of idolatry.. this q came up in a conversation with my brother today because i was telling him about a new angel figurine i bought for my collection (starting collecting about 3 years ago) and he used to study with the witnesses, so he is like "isn't having those against the bible?".

  he swears he was told this by the elder he studied with but cannot recollect a scripture to support this view.

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  Magick

  a jw who is solid in their faith would know that the society frowns on having any image in their home. even if it represents god, jesus, mary or the angels. they would consider it too close to false religion. it's like decorating your house with pumpkins on Thanksgiving or Halloween, or a Evergreens during Christmas. Besides, it is usually Christendom that manufacture and use of images of angels. (it's really china)

  These are probably the scriptures you'd be read if an Elder decided to councel you:

  "It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service." (Matt. 4:10)

  When the apostle John fell down to worship before the angel who had been instrumental in giving the revelation to him, the angel told him: "Be careful! Do not do that! . . . Worship God."—Rev. 19:10.

  : "We are walking by faith, not by sight." (2 Cor. 5:7)
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  Raymond Franz in Prague

  by Magick in

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  http://youtube.com/watch?v=6c6i0fjiynu

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  http://youtube.com/watch?v=6c6I0fjiYNU
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  How Have You Gone About Making Friends Since Leaving the Witnesses ?

  by flipper in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've noticed lately that some on our board, or perhaps for many of us, that's why i'm writing this , have had a challenge making new friends after leaving the jehovah's witnesses religion.

  it has been a mixed bag for me.

  i have met some through my wife, who is not a witness.

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  *runs in and throws a sardine at OUTLAW*
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  are we inactive or what?

  by inactive? in

  1. watchtower
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  i would like someone to discuss some issues i have.

  i understand all are welcome here, so i am sure some elders or former elders could help me.

  i was a pioneer for 7 years, before that i was a regular auxiliarry pioneer for 3 years, i have been a witness for 17 years.

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  *runs in and pokes inactive? on the forehead*
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  Can anyone tell me why this "test" works...this is SO SPOOKY!

  by FreedomFrog in

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  2. entertainment

  ok, can anyone tell me why this works?

  this is so freakin' cool.

  do the test as it is instructed...don't cheat.

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  green calculator
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  What would you tell CHILDREN of Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by Magick in

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  a lot of us grew up as jehovah's witnesses.

  we had no choice.

  our parents made the choice for us.

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  A lot of us grew up as Jehovah's Witnesses. We had no choice. Our parents made the choice for us. Now we, as grown up 2nd, 3rd even 4th generation Jehovah's witnesses are suffering. We have lived the emotional trainwreck, the heartbreak, the betrayal, the mental anguish and religious abuse. We would not wish this on anyone...especially another generation of innocent children.

  We warn children of the dangers of drugs, fire, smoking, electricity, child molesters, violence, abductors...

  why can't we warn them about the dangers of being a Jehovah's Witness?

  If you could gather all the JW children together. What would you tell them?

  If you could time travel and talk to yourself as a JW child, what would you say?
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  If blondes really were that dumb...

  by WTWizard in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this brings up a mystery.

  there is a long-standing myth about blondes being so dumb.

  then, why don't more of them become jehovah's witlesses?

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  shit. i just dyed my hair brown cuz i was pissed off by the other blonde thread.

  now you're reminding me of how smart i was cuz i was brought up a jw and had a brain to leave.

  someone call the hair lady...i want my blonde hair back!
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  Why aren't there blond asians?

  by Paralipomenon in

  1. jw
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  given the recent discussions on male and female preference on hair color, i started to wonder.

  why do caucasians have the greatest variety in hair color?

  a quick google later and i find someone's comments on it.

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  Magick

  I don't have a comment. I just wanted to post this cute asian baby pic.

  
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  FACEBOOK - How can you protect yourself from the elders?

  by jwfacts in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am a member of facebook and have been able to locate a few long lost friends, including some are exjws.. i have also linked up with some active and inactive jws on facebook that i still keep in touch with.

  however, this means that other jws are able to see who i associate with.

  this has got already one person in trouble.

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  Do what I do, have a JW account and an ex-JW account.

  Holy Dualism Batman!

  I wonder how long this split personality lasts after leaving the kingdom hall?

  I'm ready to kill off my JW self...but, she keeps judging me and telling me I'm making Jehovah and the angels cry.