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  Why are the Governing Body Members always in-house New York Bethel members?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  the watchtower—study edition | february 2024.

  ''we are pleased to inform you that two additional brothers have been appointed to serve as members of the governing body of jehovah’s witnesses: brothers gage fleegle and jeffrey winder.

  both brothers are anointed christians who have a long history of loyal service to jehovah.

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  blondie

  The current GB brings in prospective GB members from the outside first before appointing them as GB; why, to see how they function in that environment. Obedient, loyal, etc. There used to be a group called Helpers that were in-training possible future GB members. That is why it seems they choose Bethelites.
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  gossip

  by Nancy1919 in

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  i was once was told by an jw elder it was a rule not to gossip or swear as it could harm someone, but i guess the new light allows this.

  it was bad enough when they were calling people worldly now i heard a jw gossiping about someone and it was mean.just another reason i would never go back.

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  blondie

  Ron W, and elders like that continue because the others are scared to do anything. Elders have to back elders even when they are wrong.
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  Any information about a special talk on Marriage in December 2024

  by insearchoftruth in

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  two folks from the local kh visited the house yesterday looking for my wife who is an on again off again baptized jw.

  wife was not available so they asked me to tell her about a special talk on marriage next week.

  any outlines available for this ‘special talk’ or could this potentially be a local issue?.

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  blondie

  Maybe is an updated version of an old talk outline.
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  gossip

  by Nancy1919 in

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  i was once was told by an jw elder it was a rule not to gossip or swear as it could harm someone, but i guess the new light allows this.

  it was bad enough when they were calling people worldly now i heard a jw gossiping about someone and it was mean.just another reason i would never go back.

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  blondie

  FedUpJW, your comment mirrors my own. Making up info is the worst. That happened to me and years later it was still circulating. It was an elder who spread it and when the other elders said they knew it wasn't true, but they said they would not correct it. I had to "wait on Jehovah."
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  Discouraging JWs From Calling

  by NotFormer in

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  i was reading an anti cult reddit post where a woman (ex mormon) was trying her hardest to discourage the mormons from visiting her and trying to convert her back.

  a few others chimed in about their various methods (coming to the door naked, pretending to be practicing black magic, etc.

  ) which they claimed would have the mormons and jws running away as fast as possible.. somehow, i doubt it.

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  blondie

  The best to do is tell them you are an apostate, but that may cause other problems for you depending on your status and family in the WTS.
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  gossip

  by Nancy1919 in

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  i was once was told by an jw elder it was a rule not to gossip or swear as it could harm someone, but i guess the new light allows this.

  it was bad enough when they were calling people worldly now i heard a jw gossiping about someone and it was mean.just another reason i would never go back.

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  blondie

  I found that jws with close contacts with those with "confidential" info were the first to spread it. And if not, they just made up stuff and passed it on. Elders and their wives were the biggest offenders. Yes, gossip still exists for is more prevalent than ever. Welcome, Nancy!
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  Reddit thread: ‘This Cult is Dying and it Brings Me Joy’

  by LongHairGal in

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  this is an excellent thread to read that i saw yesterday and the poster hits the nail on the head and tells it so well.

  he is really knocking pimi witnesses and has a lot of well deserved criticisms about them.. he says he hopes at this point that they never wake up….

  i am inclined to feel the same.

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  blondie

  Definition of a cult BITE MODEL by Steven Hassan

  https://freedomofmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BITE-model.pdf
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  JW BORG does not have clergy-laity like Christendom! 😄

  by BoogerMan in

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  (because they told us so in a wt!.

  w71 6/1 p. 330 par.

  10 - "another reason why many feel there is no place for them in the service of god is due to the clergy-laity distinction that is fostered in the churches.

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  blondie

  Konagirl, I was thinking more in monetary payment. The WTS in court says they have the clergy-penitent privilege in not reporting sexual abuse in the congregation to an outside source. For many years, the WTS has said they don't have a clergy class. But that got in the way of the WTS claiming protection under the clergy penitent privilege.

  What is the clergy-penitent privilege?

  A form of privilege that protects from disclosure to third parties communications between a member of the clergy and a person who seeks spiritual counseling. A person seeking to invoke the clergy-penitent privilege typically must show that: The communication was made to a clergy member.

  So how the WTS uses Weasel words to say they don't have a "paid" clergy but they have a clergy...wow. It is legal quibbling but jws and ex-jws. remember the WTS long describing themselves as not having a clergy class.
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  Revising History

  by no-zombie in

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  while i'm aware of wt books being revised without noting the differences on newer editions (the truth book is a classic example of this) ... is there evidence of the writing committee revising the online versions of wt articles, as compared to the printed editions?.

  if there is a previous thread on this topic, just link it ... as these is no need to reinvent the wheel.. thanks.

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  blondie

  I found many references to "present truth" as far back as Russell's time but none saying "current truth" not that elders might independently use that phrase.

  Revelation book chapter 1 p8 (on most recent WOL online)

  An even stronger reason for publishing this book is the need to keep up-to-date with present truth. Jehovah is continually shedding greater light on the meaning of his Word, and we can expect that our understanding of Revelation, along with other prophecies, will be sharpened as we draw closer to the great tribulation. (Matthew 24:21; Revelation 7:14) It is important that we be well informed. As the apostle Peter wrote concerning divine prophecy: “You are doing well in paying attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and a daystar rises, in your hearts.”​—2 Peter 1:19.
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  Tis the season

  by garyneal in

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  seems like i just pop in here every now and then to see what everyone is up to.

  just like the previous years, i check in during the holidays to let everyone know about the annual christmas card exchange.. blondie used to lead this several years ago and i was involved for about 3 to 4 years before it began to fall off.

  for those of you who participated back then, i still have your addresses and have just sent off this year's christmas cards to everyone.

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  blondie

  andr, correction, click on garyneal on his post and it will take you to a place you can send a private message to him.