Gorb, I was going to do a search on Google, too crazy to be true. BTW, just because Tony is no longer a GB member doesn't mean he is not considered one of the "anointed" as defined by the WTS. Even if had been df'd, and then reinstated, he would still be "anointed" not demoted to the great crowd.
Posts by blondie
-
9AMIII reappointed at GB
by Gorb inbethel's morning worship was concluded with the announcement that antony morris iii is reappointed at the governing body with effect from july 2, 2025.. the reason for this deeply considered decision is the new understanding of toasting before consuming a drink.
the appointment of brother morris is an evidence of jehovah's blessing on the careful and conscientious efforts of the governing body.. g. .
-
-
-
7
Bible-based versus Biblical
by Vanderhoven7 injehovah’s witnesses continue to say their religion is completely bible-based as if this proves they are the one true religion.. gilles gray writes:.
jehovah’s witnesses have a hard time understanding/accepting that the mere fact their teachings are ‘bible-based’ doesn’t establish that those teachings are true/biblical.. the most obvious, simple logic highlights their misconception….
jehovah’s witnesses and their organisation have a long history of untrue and failed bible teachings.. for example, the watchtower once claimed that:-.
-
-
blondie
Sea Breeze, very good analogy!
-
18
Complex PTSD and Ex JW's
by JRK ini have been diagnosed with complex ptsd by my therapist due to events of abandonment and abuse as a child.
the cult experience of being raised as one of jehovah's witness was a major factor.
i think that the sparlock video and the conti case has brought emotional flashbacks to some of us here, so i wanted to post information that i have found helpful.
-
-
blondie
Interesting topic, I go to a therapist for many things I recognized as challenges to change, but resisted saying I had PTSD...but I wised up. He has helped me see it is the result of being in a controlling group (he does not like using the word cult) and the abusive family I grew up. It is another piece of the puzzle on how to become more of a healthy person. I go to a group now for this and I am seeing and learning what other people and been successful doing to make changes.
-
17
What Did You Do For Fun That You Felt The WT Frowned Upon?
by NotFormer inin the light of the lifting of sanctions on glass clinking and recent threads on chess and dvds of lord of the rings, was there anything you did for fun, as a hobby or for recreational purposes that you felt might be "taken the wrong way" if it came to the attention of the elders or sister busybody?.
-
-
blondie
Any science fiction...
Went to fireworks events...
Attended R-rated movies after I saw 2 elders and their wives come out of theater showing an R-rated movie and was told by other elders that was no reason they could not go to an R-rated movie...
Went to movies such as Sleeping Beauty (witch in it), many Disney movies have that theme, one elder said if it was a Disney movie it was okay to watch....
Any hobby...was considered a time waster, get out there and make recruits...
Read science non-fiction books on archaeology and fossils...
Pick anything they "suggested" we not do, I would decide for myself (I did not go out speeding, that makes sense not to)
There are 600 addendums to the Torah called the Talmud...I think the WTS has more than 600
-
9
Question from readers , upcoming watchtower article
by nowwhat? in"is it permissable for a christian to make a toast to the governing body for allowing us now to make a toast?
"🤔.
-
-
blondie
Ding, jws are so afraid they will do something to jeopardize their "everlasting life on a paradise earth in good health and all their loved ones surrounding them (carrot and stick), they will do anything the GB tells them. Definitely, they put the GB first, their god second. That is why too many jws are more worried about what humans might find out, than their god who the GB says the bible says their god sees all things and reads minds and the intent of your heart and jws forget that their god is the only source of the everlasting life they crave.
-
79
Toasting
by hoser inwhen did the jws make the rule that you couldn’t clink glasses together and raise glasses of wine?.
and why the change to being a conscience matter now?.
-
-
blondie
Yes, hoser, the GB implies their "suggestions" are not "rules" but its adherents/members don't feel the same way, and the really "holy" ones just don't make their own decision, they insist the other jws have to do the same thing.
-
9
Question from readers , upcoming watchtower article
by nowwhat? in"is it permissable for a christian to make a toast to the governing body for allowing us now to make a toast?
"🤔.
-
-
blondie
The WTS focuses on gnat issues and gulps down the camel ones. "The phrase originates from the Bible, specifically Matthew 23:24, where Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. They meticulously avoided eating tiny insects (gnats) that were considered unclean under Jewish law, yet they were known to engage in corrupt religious practices and neglect the needs of others. The camel, being a large and unclean animal, serves as a stark contrast to the gnat, highlighting the absurdity of their misplaced priorities." (I wonder if the WTS sees themselves in this, probably not)
-
79
Toasting
by hoser inwhen did the jws make the rule that you couldn’t clink glasses together and raise glasses of wine?.
and why the change to being a conscience matter now?.
-
-
blondie
2025 Governing Body Update #4
"Therefore, after prayerful consideration, the Governing Body has concluded that there is no need to make a rule regarding toasting and clinking glasses. Each Christian should use the principles that we have discussed in this update and his own Bible-trained conscience to make a good decision. What does this mean? Are we saying that toasting is OK now at all times and in every situation? Of course not. We are simply saying that there is no need to make a rule." -
79
Toasting
by hoser inwhen did the jws make the rule that you couldn’t clink glasses together and raise glasses of wine?.
and why the change to being a conscience matter now?.
-
-
blondie
Watchtower has admitted wedding rings are pagan, but claims that is not important. Other cases of making pagan practices okay later. https://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/rhetorical-fallacy.php
Pagan Practices
This is an illogical argument because almost every object, practice and philosophy can be traced back to pagan origins or usage. Even the Watchtower logo links back to Pagan origins. Hence, the Watchtower has no choice but to be inconsistent in choosing when to forbid a practice on grounds of paganism. For instance, the pagan practice of wearing a wedding ring is allowed.
"Christians do not attach any symbolic meaning to a wedding ring ..." Watchtower 1969 Jan 15 p.59
The Watchtower has given the following wise but contradictory advice when allowing the pagan pinata.
"When considering whether to include a piñata at a social gathering, Christians should be sensitive to the consciences of others. (1 Corinthians 10:31-33) A main concern is, not what the practice meant hundreds of years ago, but how it is viewed today in your area. Understandably, opinions may vary from one place to another. Hence, it is wise to avoid turning such matters into big issues." Awake! 2003 Sep 22 pp.23-24
-
24
Armageddon 50th Anniversary
by apostrate inwell, it's been 50 years since armageddon occurred.. seems to me that things haven't really changed all that much.
is it just me or does anyone else seem to think that things have actually got worse??
?.
-
-
blondie
Beth Sarim, don't you have have a connection to the home built to house these men? :)
https://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/bethsarim.php
