The figures of course don't really matter to those left in the borg... If they go up they all say "Wow, what super evidence that we are God's chosen people - look he's still increasing the numbers after all these years." If they go down they all say "Wow, what super evidence that we are God's chosen people - for it says 'the love of the greater number will wear off'"... The more that desert, the more those left will entrench I fear.
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USA service report shows a decrease of 1442 publishers
by truthseeker infrom september 2004 to july 2005, there has been no increase in the number of publishers reporting for the 2005 service year, which began last september.
september 2004 - 990,551 .
october 2004 - 993,476 .
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I'm livid & angry & sick!!!
by mamochan13 ini've finally had the opportunity to read the october 1, 2005 watchtower regarding education.
even though this board had already prepared me for what i was going to be seeing, it still surprised me.
i cannot believe that they are still demonizing post secondary education.
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I wonder how well the borg would operate if they practiced what they preached... they make a point of being 'no part of the world' where it suits them. I think they should immediately impose rules that state no Jehovah's Witness will be appointed to a position of authority if they've got anything more that a High School diploma.
"I'm sorry Brother Jimbob, you can't be a Elder.... you're over-qualified..."...
"I'm sorry Brother Smith, you can't help us invest our vast $$$$ Bethal fortunes... I'm afriad that Degree in Finance & Economics puts you right out of the picture...."
It's so stupid, it's just not funny anymore
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586 607 Jerusalem destroyed.
by PoppyR inhi guys, new!
and i'm sure this has been covered, but i find the site has no search for me to look, so sorry if you've discussed it to death.
for the first time last night i came across information about 586 being the actual year jerusalem was destroyed.
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If you've not read it... "Crisis of Concience" has an interesting bit about the 607 thinking in the organisation... especially from the Writing dept point of view. You can order it on line, it's a real eye opener on many subjects.
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Jehovahs witnesses and illuminati????
by theinfamousone inok, so ive been reading this book called schildren of the matrix, which to be honest with you is alot of crock... except a few very thought provoking questions.... i have heard it said that the "founder" of jehovah's witnesses pastor c.t.
russell was a member of the illuminati... this author says that originally the bible students were called the "mind-control sect" by charles taze russell himself... and that he was a member of the illuminati and this was a new way to control more minds and more of the world by the aforementioned group.... what do you think???.
the infamous one
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David Icke is a complete nut job! He's completely bonkers... He once was a famous english football player. One day he decided that he was the son of God! He actually went on 'Terry Wogan' (at the time the most popular English Chat show) and said as much, the audience was not impressed at all. After a while out of the spotlight, he decided that he wasn't the son of God, no, he now believes that the world is dominated by a bunch of repitilians that have taken human form. Hmmm... yes David... that's much more sensible!
If there's a conspiracy or crazy fad theory out there - he's backing it... He ranks right up there with Uri Gellar in my book.
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Ideas for bumper stickers/signs...what can you come up with?
by AuldSoul infrom kid-a's post on another thread: millions once living are now dead!.
607 bc?.
watchtower bedded the beast (1991-2001).
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Another wasted lunch break....
Back Off! Apostate Onboard.
Jehovah's Witnesses do it at the Kingdom Hall.
The Jehovah's always Knock twice.
'God built the pyramids' CT Russel
Be a Jehovah's Witness It's cheaper at Christmas
Shunning is loving.
My other Watchtower makes sense.
Watchtower's Used to be 30p Now I can't give this shit away
I don't ask questions
I'm a Jehovah's Witness.I'm one crash away from paradise.
The Anointed just in it for Bread & Wine.
Jehovah talks to me but I ain't listening
'Only the newest truth will do' - WTBS
Blood transfusions are for pussies. Sorry about the formatting... the HTML thingy is poo!
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The end is nigh
by IP_SEC indo you guys think we are sufficiantly along in the month of october to be able to say that the end isnt coming in the fall of '05?.
when i was a dub i really thought the end was coming this month.. 1975+30= 2005. if adam was 30 when eve was created this would be the end of the 5000 years of since jahs last rest.. eve created, jah rest for 1000 years (1k years is as one day to jovah) he picks up work again 1000 years after eve is created.
now in 2005 that means he has just 1 more "day" until the next great 1k years sabbath.
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Elijah...
Ignore these non believing heathens... they will be destroyed in that great day, AMEN!
I still think that God in his wisdom will instruct you to create a web site, so your direct channel to God can be fully utilised and shared with those in need of your spiritual nourishment.
Thanks for heads up on Nov 11 BTW...
Has Jah told you anything about the Riots in Birmingham, UK... for the future?
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Ideas for bumper stickers/signs...what can you come up with?
by AuldSoul infrom kid-a's post on another thread: millions once living are now dead!.
607 bc?.
watchtower bedded the beast (1991-2001).
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What a terrible thread.... I've started and can't stop!Don't think.. join the borg
Reading this makes you an Apostate!
God Kills
Armageddon the last day of your life.
1914, 1918, 1975, whatever...
New light, more blinding, great.
Do what the slave class says?
Dur-Crap! Holy Spirit Batman.
Awake! Oh the irony.
Inspired of God ...unless we heard him wrong...
Todays truth, tomorrows cover up.
"Turn the other cheek" Jehovah of Armies
'The flood happened' Watchtower TM
"Seduce a virgin, get paid." Exodus 22:16 & 17
No doubt I'll be posting some more later...
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Thanks very much... How kind... my own personal welcome thread.
I must confess though I'm not totally new, just a lazy poster.
Thanks again...
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How the Internet Means 'The End' for Apostates and Opposers of the Society
by slimboyfat inthe received wisdom is that the internet has dramatically damaged the ability of the watchtower society to gain and retain followers.
there was a very eloquent article to that effect written some time ago by a commentator who attempted to buttress his argument with reference to the postmodern condition and the breakdown of metanarratives in todays secular society, nay, even the come-back for enlightenment notions of truth.
in the 1970/80s there were major challenges to the watchtowers theology (great crowd in heaven) and chronology (1914) in norway, alberta canada, dublin ireland and in the newyork bethel itself: but the damage caused by those involved in the dissent was limited because knowledge was dispersed merely through personal contact and minimal use of obscure publications that seldom met the eyes of witnesses innocent of the watchtowers doctrinal and chronological vacillations in any case.
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The only thing the internet has reduced... or put a halt to... is the amount of pornagraphic literature you find in parks or under park benches. Personally I feel this is a great shame, every now and then I like to purchase something off the 'top shelf' and leave some of the pages lying about in our local park.
Down with the internet, up with the top shelf.
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WHAT DOES HAPPEN AFTER DEATH????
by chuckyy inwe all know the jw view on what happens at death.
however a friend of mine lost a very young son and went to a medium.
the medium told her the name of her son without knowing anything about her or even knowing that she had a child that died.
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Personally I believe mediums to be on the same playing field as magicians, clever trickery can make it seem even the laws on Physics have been broken. When you watch a magician make a bunny rabbit disappear - you don't think 'Wow... he vanished Thumper!?'...no, you think, 'Wow, what a cool trick - just because I don't understand it, doesn't make real magic!'. The major difference in attitude is magicians don't claim to have 'special powers'... and we just enjoy the show.
As you weren't not present for this reading from the Medium, it's difficult to say how 'amazing' the show was. Mediums usually get all the information they need for a 'cold reading' from the person sitting opposite!
If you've never seen or heard of him - look up Derren Brown, he's a 'magician' in the UK who employees many of the tricks of mediums and alike... except he always explains that it's all trickery! Sometimes he gives you clues how it's done. It really is worth looking up! He has a DVD out I think.
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PS. I should be on commision.