No fireside chats, no changing the order of points, no outside material, 30-60 second answers, no recommendations or advice from those interviewed, is it any wonder these conventions are so boring and impractical.
truthsetsonefree
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SECRET DOCUMENTS: District Convention
by Elsewhere init is time for the district convention so i thought i would share a nice little tid-bit.. thanks to someone who must remain anonymous, we now have the instructions that are given to the speakers at the district conventions:.
http://www.reexamine.info/docs/district_convention_talk_instructions.pdf (17 kb - small file).
http://www.reexamine.info/docs/district_convention_talk_instructions.jpg (1 mb - large file, original jpg scan image).
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Rutherford and William Jennings Bryan
by VM44 indoes anyone know where it mentioned that rutherford was involved in william jennings bryan's presidential campaign(s)?
also, i recall reading that rutherford said bryan was god's choice as president for the usa!
if that was so, then it is very strange that bryan was never elected president!.
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truthsetsonefree
What is interesting is that Bryan was the attorney for creation in the Scopes trial. Hmmm....
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May 28--Four years since Dateline's JW sex abuse program aired. Results?
by AndersonsInfo insunday, may 28, 2006, is the fourth anniversary from when a threshold was crossed into uncharted waters.
on may 28, 2002, the u.s. television news program, dateline, publicized to millions of viewers the facts about watchtower's deceitful child abuse policies which protect pedophiles who target and molest jws' vulnerable children.
subsequently, this subject caught the interest of media throughout the world who, through careful investigation, substantiated the allegations made on dateline.
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truthsetsonefree
Does anyone know how one would go about doing something like that?
A brochure can easily be done in a program like MS Publisher.
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Official GB spin on decreases. (serious)
by yesidid ini just received an email from a faithful witness, re their co's visit.
"our co just came back from two months co training.
he said there were two important things headquarters want the brothers to know:.
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truthsetsonefree
The problem is they have predicted the end wll come soon after the work slows down. When it doesn't......
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My Molester Is Still A Jehovah's Witness Elder - shocking video
by Dogpatch inmy molester is still a jehovah's witness elder 2006
http://www.freeminds.org/media/mymolester.htm
service bulletin .
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What is a "known child molester?"
by truthsetsonefree inreferring to the press release mentioned at http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/112393/1.ashx, it should be noted that wt is a corporation, with attorneys looking to cover themselves and their employer.
it is noteworthy then to consider what wt defines as a 'known child molester' as it is one classified as such who cannot hold a responsible position in the congregation.. letter to elders march 14, 1997: "who is a known child molester?
the january 1, 1997, watchtower article "let us abhor what is wicked" mentions on page 29 that a man "known to have been a child molester" would not qualify for privileges in the congregation.
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truthsetsonefree
Referring to the press release mentioned at http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/112393/1.ashx, it should be noted that WT is a corporation, with attorneys looking to cover themselves and their employer. It is noteworthy then to consider what WT defines as a 'known child molester' as it is one classified as such who cannot hold a responsible position in the congregation.
Letter to Elders March 14, 1997: "Who is a known child molester? The January 1, 1997, Watchtower article "Let Us Abhor What Is Wicked" mentions on page 29 that a man "known to have been a child molester" would not qualify for privileges in the congregation. An individual "known" to be a former child molester has reference to the perception of that one in the community and in the Christian congregation. In the eyes of the congregation, a man known to have been a child molester is not "free from accusation" and "irreprehensible," nor does he have "a fine testimony from those on the outside." (1 Tim. 3:1-7, 10; 5:22; Titus 1:7) In view of his past, people in the community would not respect him, and the brothers might even stumble over his appointment."
With regard to dealing with the media, at the 2005 Kingdom Ministry School, elders were given a statement to be read verbatim to any inquiring reporters:
"The spiritual and physical welfare of Jehovah's Witnesses is of paramount concern to the elders who have been appointed to shepherd the flock. The elders extend this shepherding confidentially. Confidential shepherding makes it easier for those who seek the elders help to do so without worrying that what they say will be divulged later. Consequently, we do not comment on whether elders either currently or previously met to assist any member of the congregation."
So what all this means is that if a victim comes forward, and no one else knows about it, it is possible for an accused individual NOT to be considered "known." It is the public knowledge and the knowledge of the congregation at large (not just the elders) that determines whether this person is barred from office. That leaves a lot of wiggle room for confidentiality and congregation switching to protect a child molester.
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Read some responses of those that attended a jw funeral talk........
by troubled mind inif witnesses really think their version of a funeral talk is a good way to give a witness ...think again.
...oh yea i also was really pissed how your funeral turned out...while i was sitting there ...kept sayin to each other how much we hated it and how pissed we were that he was sayin all that shit.. .
i miss you so much.
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FUNERAL DISCOURSE
REMARKS REGARDING THE DECEASED (Use any that apply and are appropriate.)
Details regarding age, birth, when married, and so forth
By whom the deceased is survived
Dedication record, including privileges of service
Exemplary qualities displayed by the deceased (Eccl. 7:1)
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Read some responses of those that attended a jw funeral talk........
by troubled mind inif witnesses really think their version of a funeral talk is a good way to give a witness ...think again.
...oh yea i also was really pissed how your funeral turned out...while i was sitting there ...kept sayin to each other how much we hated it and how pissed we were that he was sayin all that shit.. .
i miss you so much.
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truthsetsonefree
I have the outline as well. (I'll send it to whoever wants it or can post it.) If one goes by it, it is so unrelated to anything having to do with love for the deceased and consideration for the family. Personally I modify it and do allow family members to come up and say whatever they want. i have attended non-JW funerals and try to model more on what these other religions do. Why a funeral should be turned into a sales meeting is beyond me.
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A long overdue statement
by truthsetsonefree inmost of you have seen me post under my alias truthsetsonefree.
some call me "tsof" which is cool too.
one or two of you know me by my real name.
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Lady Liberty, your thoughts are much appreciated.
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Attention! If you still give talks at the KH
by truth_about_the_truth infor those you you who still give talks, here's an opportunity for you to promote a viewpoint that the gb does not like.
this is an article that ray franz wrote back in the 70's that got him into trouble with the gb.
here, ray presents a very balanced viewpoint regarding the nature of 'sacred service'.
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truthsetsonefree
I for one have considered this. Problem is that the Society makes a big deal about staying up to date with "present truth." And they changed this in the 80's. So its bound to elicit a response from some nit-pickitty elder in the audience.