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  How the Society can change anything they want

  by HowTheBibleWasCreated in

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  2. beliefs

  it's been a long time since i last posted here.

  however in light of recent changes i have thought a bit about things and have come to the conclusion that the society might.

  .. use the "evil slave" argument.

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  BluesBrother

  The sheepees will accept whatever they are told. We have to remember that , to them, the GB are the voice of God On Earth. They would never dare to say, “How dare you” .Also they are clever at manipulating words and scripture to make it seem reasonable. Just like in Orwell’s 1984, “ Whatever the Party holds to be truth, IS truth “

  They already watered down the blood issue to accept fractions. They just told the people that if you feel grieved because of past losses , don’t think that way but rejoice that the matter is clarified..
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  What exactly IS 1914 these days?

  by Halcon in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  it's no longer a year tying to the present (the old pre-1995 generation belief).

  realistically, that's the only reason why it mattered.

  and if it doesn't really matter what it is anymore, why would jw not do away with it?.

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  BluesBrother

  It is still officiall teaching but rarely mentioned. The numerical formula that we knew is now only known by old timers with memory. It is just by observation of the World war and looking at the world today , that they say ...” This is the time” .
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  Im hearing some say that the Org is about to reverse the No Blood policy - about to change...

  by BeaverEater in

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  2. beliefs

  uh, i wonder if that is true... hearing this from friends within bethel... gonna laugh my ass of if they change this....

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  BluesBrother

  I know someone who had a big operation in recent times. He steeled himself to face the blood issue but when he told them, it was fine. He signed the disclaimer and they went ahead , no problem.... times change.
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  2024-04-April-Languages-Announcements And Reminders-S-147!

  by Atlantis in

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  2. friends

  2024-04-april-announcements and reminders.. languagesafrikaanshttps://pdfupload.io/docs/a85be9ff armenianhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/fe57b8a6 chinesehttps://pdfupload.io/docs/e5da00d7 croatianhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/452fd4d5 danishhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/a6b8ec28 dutchhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/3ff82dfb englishhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/ef235dbd filipinohttps://pdfupload.io/docs/8a7ebe43 frenchhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/7a04d7bf germanhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/f27daee9 greekhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/02b3db31 haitian creolehttps://pdfupload.io/docs/ae1d93e2 hebrewhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/aecdecf1 hungarianhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/fb8eb105 italianhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/0bb5d16e japanesehttps://pdfupload.io/docs/6c8d05f3 norwegianhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/03ff27f9 polishhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/3e645e96 portuguesehttps://pdfupload.io/docs/541375d0 russianhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/be7e2a5c spanishhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/6de127bf ukrainianhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/88b19d49 grandpa!

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  BluesBrother

  They do report the number of studies. … Maybe that’s it… perhaps “the friends” haven’t got the hang of the new reporting system and they just haven’t reported them ? .

  NB , no I don’t think so either..
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  Update changes well received

  by Gorb in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a few weeks later, the witness that i speak, family and friends are very happy with the recent changes .. no one mentions the df aproach change, fieldservice report and free entrance to the paradise for non jw.. only the clothing style and beard are mentioned.. the sisters are all in a halaluja happy modes.

  they are feeling being respected and heard by the lovely leadership.. one brother told me he will never grow a beard because he lost his elder status in the early 90's because of his beard.

  now it's allowed i will not grow a beard he sweared.. it seems jw.org has down a great change job.

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  BluesBrother

  “No one mentions the DF aproach change, fieldservice report and free entrance to the paradise for non jw.“

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  It is not exactly a free entrance. All that has been said is thad Jesus would hold judgment until the last moment, giving opportunity for more to make a last minute dash to the K.Hall and grovel to be let in . Is that what you would do?

  But yes, beards and slacks are the big talking points, as though no one thought about important new beliefs.
  
  
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  Will I be disfellowshippwd

  by Sydney in

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  y'all i am an unmedicated bipolar.

  i had a mania streak and slept with my bf who is of the world.

  i am pregnant from this.

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  BluesBrother

  Listener’s advice is quite right.. seek the correct medical and social help. For the congregation, just throw yourself on their mercy. Remember that elders are human so make sure they get the full story. Forget about the Holy Spirit, this is a trial by men .

  Rehearse some phrases to use and speak out . A friend of mine was so nervous she clammed up and the elders mistook that for belligerence.

  With the new emphasis on mercy and your newness, you should be ok. Best of luck.....
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  Elders or any higher ups at Bethel get paid?

  by TxNVSue2023 in

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  2. beliefs

  i found this while googling.

  i thought elders and/or high rankers don't get paid.

  is there something i don't know?

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  BluesBrother

  I cannot believe this site . If it were true it would be a major scandal.

  No congregation elder gets paid. It is a labour of love . As for Bethel elders and high ups , the principle has always been that they all get a basic income. That used to be $14 a month but must have increased now.

  Of course if you costed up all the benefits in kind they receive in terms of board and lodging, it would equal a salary…….
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  How long before we see a Bro. wearing one of THESE ??

  by Phizzy in

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  BluesBrother

  Visible Tattoos and body piercing are not the done thing among Witnesses but are not exactly forbidden. It would no doubt prevent you progressing with privileges but not thrown out.

  Until we see tv newscasters and politicians with them , I don’t think it will change.
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  Special talk/Memorial (Trigger warning maybe?!?)

  by gabcol in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  first off, you all are amazing.

  though i don't comment much on here, it is nice to read all of your posts and see our shared knowledge/experiences.

  thank you for everything.. so, here in australia, we just had the special talk and tonight was the memorial.

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  BluesBrother

  I just zoomed in to a memorial. (UK) . It was the most disappointing one I have ever heard . He spoke almost entirely about the paradise earth future compared to the world today and his examples of “blessings “ were large houses, hot tubs and sailing boats ! All very materialistic.

  In contrast I caught a thing on tv earlier where this church lady, rehearsing for a passion play was full of the incomparable love of the Christ and the peace that it brings.

  Who is the more “spiritual “?
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  Blue Ocean

  by Freeorange in

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  2. scandals

  there’s a term in the corporate / business world known as blue ocean strategy.

  the basic gist of it is to stop wasting time in your small, dwindling pool of current customers when there’s a wide open ocean of untapped customers out there.

  to achieve this leap is to adapt or transition to a more appealing package of your current business model to attract the masses.

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  BluesBrother

  Highly amusing and entirely unsupported by any evidence...

  Mind you I like the phrase “ Christian Entertainment Company “ . That describes some of their broadcasts all right.