The WTS has an interesting way to say they are prophesying but not prophets: 1961 "The use of prophesying or the preaching of the good news with understanding and teaching others would result in benefits to those in the congregation and even unbelievers; or ordinary people who might come along could be instructed and come to learn how to worship Jehovah God." Prophesying = preaching (the prophecies written in the bible). But the WTS goes on to try to interpret by using phrases, "the bible does not say, but" and then proceeds to interpret it. (Not supporting WTS viewpoint, just reporting)
Posts by blondie
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4940 Years Ago Today: May 15th 1984 "1914 Generation" issue was released. False prophecy, thy name is WatchTower.
by WingCommander init's incredible how this cover, and also this "series" of watchtower's is burned into my mind.
i was almost 5 years old when these were released.
“1914 and you” — may 1, 1984 watchtower.
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Constant Pleas For Money
by NotFormer init comes up from time to time: that the wt's "constant pleas for money" signifies their precarious financial state due to the pressure of the csa settlements.
is there any way of demonstrating that to be a fact?
i ask because i've always been under the impression that "constant pleas for money" is the default state of the organisation, possibly going back to rutherford's time.
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blondie
You might enjoy this:
Watchtower 1879 Aug p.20 (whole article on this link, history of contribution policy from 1879 to now)https://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/donations-money-solicitation.php
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Constant Pleas For Money
by NotFormer init comes up from time to time: that the wt's "constant pleas for money" signifies their precarious financial state due to the pressure of the csa settlements.
is there any way of demonstrating that to be a fact?
i ask because i've always been under the impression that "constant pleas for money" is the default state of the organisation, possibly going back to rutherford's time.
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blondie
When my husband was a ministerial servant, he was told to be sure to read from the platform the letters from the WTS thanking the congregation for their donations; it was a backdoor way of encouraging them to give donations so it would seem like the WTS was not nagging them to contribute...serioiusly
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WTS NEW USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL, SATELLITE ACCESS
by blondie inhttps://freshangleng.com/34262/how-jehovah%e2%80%99s-witnesses-are-making-content-available-to-people-with-limited-or-no-internet-access .
satellite and others for those who cannot access internet!
spread the word (ha).
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blondie
greenhornet....hahaha "jehovah" dish
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On May 3, 2024, the worldwide United Methodist Church apologized to survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
by was a new boy in'many survivors of clergy sexual abuse have never received an apology or any acknowledgement of the harm they suffered.
but at the may 3, 2024, meeting of the general conference of the worldwide united methodist church in charlotte, north carolina, the following resolution of apology to all survivors and their families was approved.. .
“the united methodist church apologizes for the times we allowed our desire to protect the church to outweigh our desire to care for victims and survivors of sexual misconduct.
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blondie
The WTS looks at things very legalistically, "Pharisees" the lawyers per the WTS, 3 fingers pointing back at them. Since the WTS is fighting to establish the premise that they, the WTS, have no responsibility in their policy (behind the scenes they think) of hiding child sexual abuse (or any kind of child abuse) It's Deny, deny, deny. If the WTS hangs out the victims telling them and their parents, they should be willing to take the pain rather than make the WTS look bad to outsiders.
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The snake of Genesis 3:1
by Halcon inwe've got some really knowledgeable members on here so i have a question for them and everybody.
what was the earliest adjective used to describe the snake of genesis 3:1?
currently one can read words in english translations like 'cunning' and 'crafty'....but in other languages you see words like 'wise' and astute...which convey a completely different idea.. i'm wondering what may have been the earliest and most accurate adjective known or used.
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blondie
Rattigan350,, good point, no Mosaic Law then, no need for 2 so-called perfect people. My husband always wondered why a perfect person would talk to a snake, ignorant it must be something else.
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Happy 55th Anniversary Jehovah's Witnesses, masters of religious misinformation and lies.
by was a new boy init's already may 22, 2024 in kiritimati.. .
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blondie
Rattigan350, I have said in the past to "hang them with their own words".
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WTS NEW USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL, SATELLITE ACCESS
by blondie inhttps://freshangleng.com/34262/how-jehovah%e2%80%99s-witnesses-are-making-content-available-to-people-with-limited-or-no-internet-access .
satellite and others for those who cannot access internet!
spread the word (ha).
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blondie
Sorry for the ALL CAPS, too early this am and can't edit.
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WTS NEW USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL, SATELLITE ACCESS
by blondie inhttps://freshangleng.com/34262/how-jehovah%e2%80%99s-witnesses-are-making-content-available-to-people-with-limited-or-no-internet-access .
satellite and others for those who cannot access internet!
spread the word (ha).
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blondie
Satellite and others for those who cannot access internet! Spread the word (ha)
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VERY NEW AT THIS BUT LOST IN SPACE
by stephenlettclownface ini apologize if this post ends up in the wrong place.
i have been a lurker here for several years.
i thoroughly enjoy this site, have for years, and read something or another on this site many times a week.
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blondie
I understand how it was the lack of the love Jesus talked about that made me finally realize that the WTS had it wrong. I was at a circuit assembly, and after a "enlightening" talk in the morning, I told my husband I was going home and not getting involved any more in anything sponsored by the WTS. Lack of love = me gone; just stopped going, talked to no one about why, "a personal matter" or a serious health issue, personal. It has been 23 years and I have kept my word. Glad to hear that things on here have helped. I found Simon's DB when I was in my confused state. It helped on the way to research myself and reconfirmed my position over and over and over. Glad to hear you have been able to put to rest some of the confusion. Love, Blondie
