Posts by Sarah Smiles

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Bouncing 1914/1915 from book to book!

by Atlantis in

bouncing 1914/1915 from book to book!

posting this for a friend who is busy studying for a test!

*************************************************************** just found this...the 1915 edition of "time is at hand" at google books.

Sarah Smiles

LOL, will so the JDUBS have the date wrong it is at the end of1915 and not 1914! NOW, that is funny!

CHEAT SHEET!

In view of this strong Bible evidence concerning the Times of the Gentiles, we consider it an established truth that the final end of the kingdoms of this world, and the full establishment of the Kingdom of God, will be accomplished near the end of A.D. 1915.

Be not surprised, then, when in subsequent chapters we present proofs that the setting up of the Kingdom of God is already begun, that it is pointed out in prophecy as due to begin the exercise of power in A.D. 1878, and that the "battle of the great day of God Almighty" (Rev 16:24), which will end in A.D. 1915, with the complete overthrow of earth's present rulership, is already commenced.

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is being in love with your spouse a decision or an emotion? when to divorc

by sosad in

jw
friends

i would like some advice from any of you that have been there - a good friend of mine had an affair years ago, ended up working with the same guy and is now in love with her boyfriend instead of her husband ( several kids involved) the affair is now not a physical one but there is no doubt they are dating.

i wish i was unaware but i am - she says she has picked her family over the boyfriend but he is like a bumble bee around her- walking her dog past her house etc the boyfriend is older, married and has always been a tomcat - now he is truly in love and will wait.

i have told her it is going to blow up - and i know it is her deal to figure out - but i am from the happily married class and am at a loss.

Sarah Smiles

I am lost for words on this one!

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Watchtower Secret Society....

by Sarah Smiles in

here is part of the posted watchtower on the wtbts .

secret groups in modern times have often been formed for quite honorable reasons, possibly for "social and benevolent purposes," according to the encyclopdia britannica, and "to carry out charitable and educational programs.

" some fraternal organizations, youth clubs, social clubs, and other groups are also secret, or at least semisecret.

Sarah Smiles

Order of Full Time Special Servants! Wew Atlantis! You've got the goods!

and Emotional appeals are fabricated by practiced publicists, who play on feelings as skillfully as a virtuoso plays the piano.
For example, fear is an emotion that can becloud judgment.

Thanks to Jacethespace! And everyone else Your are so right mind control and manipulation!

not true..

Fresia are you sure?

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If A Jehovah's Witnesses Ask You...

by Sarah Smiles in

the wt states most people who do not believe jesus is michael believes jesus is jehovah!.

if a jehovah's witness ask, "which way do you believe are you ready to answer?

another angel, fith angel michael the archangelstrong angelfallen star, star means angelapollyon who is a king but it means destroyer, and destroyer is an angel of the old testament!

Sarah Smiles

Don't forget the Lamb with the seven horns and the seven eyes. (Revelation 5:6)
And the White Horseman.

Lore, are those angels! lamb and horseman in that Reveltion book? hmmm!

Funny, that is what Jesus said, but Climax says it cant be angel, but elders! BS............oompa

Yeah, I do not believe that the stars are modern day elders at the Kingdom Hall! LOL that was a shocker! and I agree Bull!

Hey Tula! How I lovem, Johnny Angel! Lalala! La, la, la! those lyrics make more sense! I bet you were fun to sit with at the Kingdom Hall! La, La, la!

And each means something slightly different.

Well, hmm! yes I guess so! but Jesus in my view point is not an angel! and the stars in Jesus hand is not the modern day elders! Shhh, to the JDUBs it a Mystery with five different books and they are on the last one! I am glad I got rid of them. Most do not even know that it is a series, a never ending series starting with the Finshed Mystery book! the last book is Rev book. And to think non of the critcal thinking JDUBs can buy the series just the last one! So I agree! Always changing! OH boy now where is Paradise located?

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are JWs really worse? (or: is every religion a cult?)

by inkling in

many here freely trot out words like "cult" and "indoctrination".

"group-think" and "double talk" in describing witnesses, and my .

question is, if these words are apt (and i think there is a strong .

Sarah Smiles

There is something I have noticed different between Jehovahs Witnesses and mainstream religion that is mainstream religion allows members to go to other churches. You can visit and join then walk out and go to another one, it is okay! Where as a Kingdom Hall you get baptized and if you decide to visit another church you get disfellowshipped and marked for life! See the difference, any church that does not allow members to let you visit other churches, you should stay away from and do not go back because it is a cult!

And a theology professional shared that thought with me!

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If A Jehovah's Witnesses Ask You...

by Sarah Smiles in

the wt states most people who do not believe jesus is michael believes jesus is jehovah!.

if a jehovah's witness ask, "which way do you believe are you ready to answer?

another angel, fith angel michael the archangelstrong angelfallen star, star means angelapollyon who is a king but it means destroyer, and destroyer is an angel of the old testament!

Sarah Smiles

The WT states most people who do not believe Jesus is Michael believes Jesus is Jehovah!

If a Jehovah's Witness ask, "Which way do you believe are you ready to answer?

The following is a list of Angels Who Are Jesus

Another Angel, Fith Angel
Michael the Archangel
Strong Angel
Fallen Star, Star means Angel
Apollyon who is a King but it means Destroyer, and Destroyer is an angel of the Old Testament! I will put a? mark on that one!

Can you add to my list!

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Revelation - Locusts

by LtCmd.Lore in

john reports: and they were told to harm no vegetation of the earth nor any green thing nor any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of god on their foreheads.

and in those days the men will seek death but will by no means find it, and they will desire to die but death keeps fleeing from them.revelation 9:4-6.. .

next problem:.

Sarah Smiles

Just one more point! Now Jesus is a fallen star! star meaning angel. Oh Bull!

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Revelation - Locusts

by LtCmd.Lore in

john reports: and they were told to harm no vegetation of the earth nor any green thing nor any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of god on their foreheads.

and in those days the men will seek death but will by no means find it, and they will desire to die but death keeps fleeing from them.revelation 9:4-6.. .

next problem:.

Sarah Smiles

So Christendom has been condemned for not doing something Jesus told people not to do???

Even that sounds wild! The JDUBs make the name of Christendom as a negative! Here is the meaning in the American College Dictionary: Christians collectively, 2. Christ world 3. Christianity. Another dictionary, said it was the land of Christians! probably the Aid book! I forgot.

So Jesus allowed his sealed 144,000 condemn Jesus followers! It nuts! Crazy! Insane! Why because the do not believe like the JDUBs? What about the apostles they did not agree with each other either!

Anyhow, good point!

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Growing up a gay Jehovah's Witness (My Life Story)

by m0nk3y in

i feel the need to express how i feel and felt about my life as a gay man.

i was brought up from birth as a jehovahs witness.

this has played a major part in my life and it has been a real struggle to get past.

Sarah Smiles

One brother actually asked me “If you were to look at pornographic material of a girl would it arouse me?” Of course I said no .. and then he asked the same thing about seeing a man the same way and I said yes it would arouse me. He looked completely disgusted. This kind of thing seemed the theme of their visits.

Sorry for what the elder put you thru! This elder should step down because he was way off his rocker!

For one thing According to the WTBTS Fornication is equal sin with Homosexuality! So tell me What was this elder talking about? He was talking about his own problems which does not have anything to do with your health issues, nervous break down! They do not allow pornography so why ask you such stupid crap! See when someone needs prayers and understanding this is what people get, a crazy heartless elder thrown in the group!

I hope you are happy now and healthy! It's a tough one and I'am sorry for what you had to go thru!

It is better to be honest than live a life as a lie! Keep up the good work with honesty! Choose to be honest. That elder had his own agenda, he is choosing a life of a lie because of his pornography and not admitting it until now! Some think viewing pornography is fonication or adultery and is grounds for divorce.

You sound like a very forgiving person! Nice to see that!

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Legal or Religious decisions

by wha happened? in

i know a soon to be former elder who is a really good guy.

we can discuss anything and he never looks down his nose at me.

nor does he take any of my very candid discussions any further than between us.

Sarah Smiles

I had an issue sometime ago when my ex wife was suing me and family members while she was trying to get reinstated. The answer from the legal dept annoyed the elders in my cong because they knew it was manure, but they followed it anyways. I mentioned this as a point of empathy, not to say I told u so. He agreed and understood what I went through.

Hmm! suing you and family members? interesting? I hope your friend is not too hurt about these other elders who are abusing their authority! When he told you this what did you say to help him?