Posts by bennyk

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"This Generation" of 1914, ended in 1995. When did teaching begin?

by Fatfreek in

as far as i can tell with google searches, it began sometime in the '60s.

can someone confirm this?

is that also when awake, page 4, began its classic statement, "... before the generation that saw the events of 1914 passes away.

bennyk

This might prove helpful:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/143844/1.ashx

The earliest quote I found was in 1930:

W 01. Nov. 1930, p.332
Speaking of world happenings since A. D. 1914, Jesus said (and his words apply to
Christians living since that date) : “When ye see these things come to pass [as prophesied], know ye that the
kingdom of God is nigh at hand.” (Luke 21: 31) So, inside the lifetime of the present living generation the
Lord Jesus will put into effect for all mankind the value of his ransom sacrifice which he laid down for all. (Brackets in original)

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WT Comments (2/25 RESPONDING) FEATURING AK-JEFF

by V in

correction: this article was originally attributed to another visiting speaker (alltimejeff) in error..

bennyk

7) Why must we refrain from judging those to whom we preach?

(Answer: It would steal valuable time from the vital work of judging those in the congregation.)

7) Jehovah has appointed Jesus as judge; hence, we do not have the right to judge anybody.

(But that won't stop us from doing so...)

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Invitation to memorial

by hawkeye69 in

jw
friends

has anyone ever received a stupid-looking invitation from their local kindom hell?

i received one yesterday!

i left several years ago.

bennyk

We got one, too. Be certain to Respondez S'il Vous Plait. The P.O. will not -- will NOT -- be amused.

[Edit to remove P.O.'s name]

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help with a verse

by bite me in

i've been reading proverbs, one of my favorite books in the bible.

recently i decided to read it again to dig a little deeper.

it's a wonderful book, telling us how we should live in a way god would be pleased.

bennyk

The "speaker" of Proverbs chapter 8 is "personified wisdom." See verses1 - 4.

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For believers in God or a Higher Power or any who just love life.

by AK - Jeff in

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friends

now that's god.

i did not post this to cause any controversy, or to take up my soapbox.

i just found it and thought it lovely to share.. jeff .

Upcoming Elders Schooling

by Questions1 in

it's no secret that the "organization" has increased it's cia, national security clerance only super-secret attitude in regards to the elder school that is going to be conducted soon.

a few days ago, i had a conversation with an elder who has been in the fold all of his life practically.

in keeping with the conversation style of jws, the gentleman told me that nobody knows what exactly will be taught at the meetings, but in his backdoor conversations with some brothers who seem to be tuned into the bethel's officially, unofficial, communications network, the elders are going to be taught "post-armageddon" teachings.

bennyk

BUT I remember ...I think back in the '80's...when I was trying hard to swallow all the crap and studying with a bunch of different elders, my now Ex wife coming home from a meeting a telling me that a new plan was being implemented. That plan was "studying with new ones NO LONGER THAN 6 MONTHS" because the "time was soooooo short." I think they used the blue book...was that the United in Worship? or a diff one? Can't remember.

Yeah. They did this in the late 1960's as well -- with the "Truth" [sic!] book.

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New Yearbook stats for 2007 now out!

by Dogpatch in

the report is out!.

http://www.watchtowernews.org/2007report.pdf.

cooking the books with 3% increase??.

bennyk

The U.S. posted a 3% increase -- no doubt due to massive increase in the illegal alien congregations.

I am not so very certain that will play well in the numerous englisch-speaking congregations that have suffered significant losses in the past few years. Perhaps this report will actually be bad for morale in those congregations where for years they've seen little or no positive response in the Field Ministry and have watched as an entire generation of "raised-in" JW youths has evaporated.

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1930s Article on Disfellowshipping

by Shepherd Book in

back when i was just lurking on this board, someone posted some information from an old wtower or awake!

that showed the society was against disfellowshipping.

the society said it hurt people, and that if people choose to disagree with the borganization, they should have full liberty of conscience to do so.

bennyk

I believe the article you seek is "Dwell in Peace" from April 1920. Sorry -- I don't have a copy handy.

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Your Cong = Which Songs or Band were "Demonic?" Did you toss albums?

by Witness 007 in

let me start = "kiss" stood for knights in satans service, "ac/dc" was anti-christ devils children.

"hotel california" was demonic who knew!

"yummy yummy yummy i've got love in my tummy.

bennyk

Based on the fact that half the time one can barely understand what they're singing forwards [sic!], it seems unlikely one would understand anything at all when it is sung or spoken backwards. And in any event, if a faithful Witness heard something that objectionable (even subconsciously), wouldn't that neccessarily result in an unwillingness to continue listening to the song?

-- bennyk (of the "yeah, my little sister tossed my Led Zeppelin albums" class)

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Mr. Flippers Son Gets Latest Letter from Witness Mother- He Does Not Reply

by flipper in

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friends

hello my friends.

well , my son got the latest, i think last letter for awhile, hopefully from his witness mother .

of course she put lots of guilt on him again about not being a witness !

bennyk

You can always visit the Kingdom Hall nearby you. It doesn't cost a thing.

It may cost you a great deal: Your family, your friends, your sanity, your future, -- maybe even your life.