It really is interesting to look at the evolution of the Watchtower leadership over the years. While Russell was a complete whack-job and self absorbed with his own brilliantness, his successors make him look like a humble Job, in comparison.
Wild_Thing
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When did the JW adopt the "GB" practice?
by BlackSwan of Memphis inim discussing things online with people and i keep forgetting that they havent' always had the gb and that there was a time that it was just a president or whatever.
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when did that change?
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When did the JW adopt the "GB" practice?
by BlackSwan of Memphis inim discussing things online with people and i keep forgetting that they havent' always had the gb and that there was a time that it was just a president or whatever.
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when did that change?
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Wild_Thing
1976 is when one was first formed under Knorr. Before that, JWs were ruled by a president and board of directors. The president had full say over doctrine.
Read this: http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/governing-body.php
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What are the consequences if a JW files for an unscriptural divorce?
by Daniel1555 inin january my wife separated from me, because she views me as an apostate (to make the story short).. at that time the elders explained to us, that the bible doesn't approve of such a separation.
i heard from my mother in law, that my wife finally wants to divorce.
(when i think of how my wife treated me the last year i actually want a divorce too).. now my question to you:.
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Wild_Thing
My mother remarried a JW for a short 3 years, then divorced due to emotional abuse. She talked to the elders first, who, according to her, gave her the okay. The divorced and neither one had any restrictions that I know of. Both are still witneses, going to different congregations.
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GODS KINGDOM RULES... MY A**
by OneDayillBeFree inloecsh just announced a new publication called god's kingdom rules.. looks like crap.. will probably be old light by the time i submit this post.. i feel like i'm live-tweeting an apple event..
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Wild_Thing
No ... Apple events announce new innovative stuff! This is just recycled shit.
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What are the consequences if a JW files for an unscriptural divorce?
by Daniel1555 inin january my wife separated from me, because she views me as an apostate (to make the story short).. at that time the elders explained to us, that the bible doesn't approve of such a separation.
i heard from my mother in law, that my wife finally wants to divorce.
(when i think of how my wife treated me the last year i actually want a divorce too).. now my question to you:.
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Wild_Thing
For divorcing you for apostacy? No ... she will probabaly be celebrated as a "fine example" of somebody leaving you to protect herself from "spiritual abuse". She will not be able to marry until you do the dirty with someone first, but other than that, I think they will celebrate her as a martyr.
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Getting kicked out.
by bobert insometime this week.
my parents are getting a lot of heat from the congregation, and tension in my house was already super high.
i know it's inevitable.
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Wild_Thing
I was start socking away every dollar you can and ride it out as long as you can. Then, if/when it does happen, you will have a bit of cash to work with. You might start looking around for a roommates to live with. It can cut your living expenses significantly.
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some changes need to be made
by venting inbut im still in and on the fence.
" remember who owns the fence?".
shunning needs to be tempered.
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Wild_Thing
I'm sorry you have a headache. Take two red pills and call me in the morning.
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses a Cult? (alternate title: Balls, Cuts, and Dudes - Oh My!)
by cognisonance inoh my... from their jw.org site:.
no, jehovahs witnesses are not a cult.. .
nice rebuttal to the question.
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Wild_Thing
While this page about them not being a cult is hilarious and ridiculous, their page on on "Who was the founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses?" will have you laughing so hard, you will piss your knickers! According to them, Charles Russell did not found the Jehovah's Witnesses, it was .... Jesus Christ!
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JWs cheat the least??
by lambsbottom inhow do ya figure this!??.
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http://www.opposingviews.com/i/religion/survey-finds-evangelical-christians-are-most-likely-cheat-their-spouses.
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Wild_Thing
When you spend every waking moment studying with your spouse, going to meetings with your spouse, and going out in service with your spouse, who would have the time?
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What's more to blame- the WT or the bible?
by keyser soze inaren't they both just differen't variations of the same lie?
the only difference is the scale on which their impact on humanity is measured.
that, and the fact that the bible can exist without the wt, but not vice versa.. but at the end of the day, what's the difference between claiming to be the inspired word of god, or the one true religion?
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Wild_Thing
This reminds me of the age old line I have heard in America all my life. "Guns don't kill people, people kill people." While I admantly disagree with this statement as it relates to guns, I do agree with it as it relates to the bible. The bible is a book. A book can't hurt you. People on the other hand ...
It's all what you do with it. Use it as a doorstop and no one gets hurt.