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  How fast has JWD been growing?

  by truth_about_the_truth in

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  2. friends

  there was a thread not too long ago about this board being 5 yrs old.. i am really curious as to how fast the membership and viewership to this board has been growing.

  i think the rate of growth on this board is a good reflection of the rate of irrelevancy the wt has on it's current members since many who are here still seem to be associated with the org.

  while they are posting here.. is there a chart or some kind of graph that shows the increase in membership/hits during the past 5 yrs?.

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  truth_about_the_truth

  Thanks simon. Appreciate your work.
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  If the Watchtower crumbles will God survive?

  by truth_about_the_truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i found this interesting essay at http://www.jwinfoline.com/documents/watchtower_organization/if_the_wt_crumbles_will_god_survive.htm that i would like to share:.

  the dilemma .

  what happens when an organization claiming to be the only ones who speak for god has its veil pulled back so that many, perhaps for the first time, see the fallible humanity behind the claim?

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  truth_about_the_truth

  Ticker,

  Very nicely put.
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  Johnny Cochran is Dead

  by Sweetp0985 in

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  i know this is not very important but it was just a shock to me......said he lost the battle with a long term illness he had.....people are just dying left and right....kinda scary....i don't think he was that old...... now who are the famous people gonna turn to to get them out of trouble....let's hope oj doesn't screw up again...

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  truth_about_the_truth

  He died of a brain tumor? Are we sure thats the REAL KILLER?
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  Are the Society planning a 'Pledge of Allegiance'? IT MAY BE TRUE!

  by nicolaou in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i've just learned from a trusted contact at thewatchtower.org 'norris', that the society intend to put a resolution to the congregations shortly - though definately not at the 'special talk' meeting next month.. here's the scary bit.

  this resolution needs to be responded to by all baptized jehovah's witnesses.

  we have not been able to get hold of the wording but have been informed it is intended to provide the brotherhood with the opportunity to affirm their loyalty to jehovah and his organization.

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  truth_about_the_truth

  Too bad this is bogus. It would have been great for it would have been a suicide move for the org.
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  If the Watchtower crumbles will God survive?

  by truth_about_the_truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i found this interesting essay at http://www.jwinfoline.com/documents/watchtower_organization/if_the_wt_crumbles_will_god_survive.htm that i would like to share:.

  the dilemma .

  what happens when an organization claiming to be the only ones who speak for god has its veil pulled back so that many, perhaps for the first time, see the fallible humanity behind the claim?

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  truth_about_the_truth

  AARRGGHH! Here goes again

  Has the Watchtower taken Jesus' spot?

  In John 14:6 the Bible says, "Jesus answered, ?I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through
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  If the Watchtower crumbles will God survive?

  by truth_about_the_truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i found this interesting essay at http://www.jwinfoline.com/documents/watchtower_organization/if_the_wt_crumbles_will_god_survive.htm that i would like to share:.

  the dilemma .

  what happens when an organization claiming to be the only ones who speak for god has its veil pulled back so that many, perhaps for the first time, see the fallible humanity behind the claim?

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  truth_about_the_truth

  Forget it. take a look at the link. ****growls***
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  If the Watchtower crumbles will God survive?

  by truth_about_the_truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i found this interesting essay at http://www.jwinfoline.com/documents/watchtower_organization/if_the_wt_crumbles_will_god_survive.htm that i would like to share:.

  the dilemma .

  what happens when an organization claiming to be the only ones who speak for god has its veil pulled back so that many, perhaps for the first time, see the fallible humanity behind the claim?

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  truth_about_the_truth

  Crap! why doesnt this cut and paste work right?

  Has the Watchtower taken Jesus' spot?

  In John 14:6 the Bible says, "Jesus answered, ?I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through
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  If the Watchtower crumbles will God survive?

  by truth_about_the_truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i found this interesting essay at http://www.jwinfoline.com/documents/watchtower_organization/if_the_wt_crumbles_will_god_survive.htm that i would like to share:.

  the dilemma .

  what happens when an organization claiming to be the only ones who speak for god has its veil pulled back so that many, perhaps for the first time, see the fallible humanity behind the claim?

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  truth_about_the_truth

  Sorry this part got left out:

  Has the Watchtower taken Jesus' spot?

  In John 14:6 the Bible says, "Jesus answered, ?I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through
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  If the Watchtower crumbles will God survive?

  by truth_about_the_truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i found this interesting essay at http://www.jwinfoline.com/documents/watchtower_organization/if_the_wt_crumbles_will_god_survive.htm that i would like to share:.

  the dilemma .

  what happens when an organization claiming to be the only ones who speak for god has its veil pulled back so that many, perhaps for the first time, see the fallible humanity behind the claim?

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  truth_about_the_truth

  I think that the disillusionment that is experienced by ppl who have been duped by a religion that equates itself to God himself unfortunately results in rejection of God altogether in some cases. Kind of a "throwing the baby out with the bathwater" for lack of a better analogy. I think this essay helps keep things in perspective.
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  If the Watchtower crumbles will God survive?

  by truth_about_the_truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i found this interesting essay at http://www.jwinfoline.com/documents/watchtower_organization/if_the_wt_crumbles_will_god_survive.htm that i would like to share:.

  the dilemma .

  what happens when an organization claiming to be the only ones who speak for god has its veil pulled back so that many, perhaps for the first time, see the fallible humanity behind the claim?

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  truth_about_the_truth

  I found this interesting essay at http://www.jwinfoline.com/Documents/Watchtower_organization/if_the_wt_crumbles_will_God_survive.htm that I would like to share:

  The Dilemma

  What happens when an organization claiming to be the only ones who speak for God has its veil pulled back so that many, perhaps for the first time, see the fallible humanity behind the claim? For Jehovah's Witnesses who have come face to face with immorality amongst the leadership, favoritism for one person over another when dealing with sin, inconsistency in organizational policy or unscriptural doctrinal teachings, the effects can be devastating. Because the Watchtower Society demands from their followers unconditional affirmation that their organization is divinely directed by God in all they do, a Witness who sees otherwise is faced with living a lie or finding themselves outside the boundaries of the Watchtower.

  How does a Witness view God when the organization loses its hold?

  How does a Jehovah's Witness view God when they have seen the human nature of the Watchtower organization? It is not uncommon in this situation for a Witness to begin to doubt that there even is a God. For years or even decades these Witnesses have trusted an organization to reveal God to them. Their future hope for a new life in a better world has revolved around the activities and teachings of just one organization. They have been taught that to doubt the organization is tantamount to doubting God and so nagging doubts and questions not originating from the Society's approved questions at the bottom of the page of Watchtower material has been delegated to the back of their mind. However when a Witness is exposed to undeniable proof that the Watchtower is not the faithful, pure organization that they were led to believe it was, the questions and doubts that they have pushed aside now flood their mind. If the Watchtower is unfaithful, is God now himself unfaithful? If the Watchtower leadership has acted immorally or treated their followers with little respect does that mean that God no longer cares for truth or that he no longer loves the Witness? Sadly some have concluded that God is as changeable as the Watchtower Society itself, that he is unreachable or worse yet that he does not exist.

  Where can they find faith?

  Witnesses whose scarred faith survives their exit from the Watchtower organization can find faith and hope within the words of the Bible. God himself is not ignorant of organizations that seek to elevate themselves to the position of doorkeeper to God. He has given us warnings in scripture to counteract their claims. In Psalms 146:3, 4 he says "Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that day their plans come to nothing." God has emphatically said for us not to trust men for our salvation, yet the Watchtower says, "And while now the witness yet includes the invitation to come to Jehovah's organization for salvation..." The Watchtower,