Posts by SimonSays

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Something interesting!

by John Aquila in

i was invited to a small get-together by a long time friend.

we both served as elders for years.

he is in his late 70s.

John. I believe they might have told you, there part of the OLD GUARD the JW’s REFORMERS. There’s nothing NEW there. Thousands of former and active JW's have the same belief throughout the world, but are subtle with their conviction, even in E.P. TX. You are correct, their views are not apostate, just blasphemers.

http://www.jwreform.org/

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Intriguing - but Unsubstantiated!

by The Searcher in

according to one source on a western european 'apostate' website, the org's plan is to abandon the name "jehovah's witnesses" in the future, and replace it with "worshippers of jehovah.".

http://www.bruderinfo-aktuell.de/index.php/fixnews/#comment-4313 .

the gist of the account appears to be a repeat of rutherford's re-branding and debunking of old predictions made by the previous shower of fakers.

SimonSays

In the aforementioned context, the term "witness" seems narrower and more specific, while the term "worshipper" covers a broader range and could include one's being a witness. Magnum

You understood the point. The term “Witness” has cognitive thinking versus "Worshipper" in general.

Then there is a difference between cognition and cognitive dissonance, as it is between “Witness” and “Worshipper”wouldn't you agree?

Cognition: is the set of all mental abilities and processes related to knowledge, attention, memory and working memory, judgment and evaluation, reasoning and "computation", problem solving and decision making, comprehension and production of language, etc.

Cognitive dissonance: the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

However, I do thank you in understanding your perception. Enjoy your day!!!!!!!!!!

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Intriguing - but Unsubstantiated!

by The Searcher in

according to one source on a western european 'apostate' website, the org's plan is to abandon the name "jehovah's witnesses" in the future, and replace it with "worshippers of jehovah.".

http://www.bruderinfo-aktuell.de/index.php/fixnews/#comment-4313 .

the gist of the account appears to be a repeat of rutherford's re-branding and debunking of old predictions made by the previous shower of fakers.

SimonSays

Simon, just from a logical stand point of what “Witness” and Worshipper” mean. Strictly objective without bias. Can you really in vision a name change?

wit·ness ˈwitnəs/

noun

plural noun: witnesses

1.

a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. "police are appealing for witnesses to the accident" synonyms: observer, onlooker, eyewitness, spectator, viewer, watcher; More bystander, passerby "witnesses claimed that he started the fight" a person giving sworn testimony to a court of law or the police synonyms: deponent, testifier "she cross-examined the witness" a person who is present at the signing of a document and signs it themselves to confirm this.

2.

evidence; proof. "the memorial service was witness to the wide circle of his interest" used to refer to confirmation or evidence given by signature, under oath, or otherwise. "in witness thereof, the parties sign this document" open profession of one's religious faith through words or actions. "faithful Christian witness"

3.

a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

verb

3rd person present: witnesses

1. see (an event, typically a crime or accident) take place "a bartender who witnessed the murder"

synonyms: see, observe, watch, view, notice, spot; More be present at, attend; literarybehold;

informalget a look at "who witnessed the incident?" have knowledge of (an event or change) from personal observation or experience. "what we are witnessing is the birth of a dangerously liberal orthodoxy" synonyms: undergo, experience, go through, see; More enjoy; suffer "Canada witnessed a cultural explosion" (of a time, place, or other context) be the setting in which (an event or development) takes place. "the 1980s witnessed an unprecedented increase in the scope of the electronic media"

be present as someone signs (a document) or gives (their signature) to a document and sign it oneself to confirm this. "the clerk witnessed her signature"synonyms: countersign, sign, endorse, validate; notarize

"the will is correctly witnessed" look at (used to introduce a fact illustrating a preceding statement).

"the nuclear family is a vulnerable institution—witness the rates of marital breakdown"

2.give or serve as evidence of; testify to. "his writings witness to an inner toughness"

Full Definition of WORSHIP. 1. chiefly British : a person of importance —used as a title for various officials (as magistrates and some mayors) 2. : reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; also : an act of expressing such reverence.

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Your Religion Is Dispicable

by freemindfade in

http://www.jw.org/en/news/legal/by-region/world/jehovahs-witnesses-in-prison-2/.

the witnesses make reference to article 18 of the international covenant on civil and political rights, in reference to their not being able to practice their religion in certain places.

how despicable when (in my mind) their policy of disfellowshipping, apostasy, etc, causes them coerce members to keep this religion.

SimonSays

No they practice contradiction. It can be demonstrated by considering this standard of religious freedom as stated in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief". Article 20 says, "No one may be compelled to belong to an association."
Yes it is well supported and without any doubt your beloved cult compel their members to stay within their association by imposing a nearly intolerable cost for resigning their membership. The penalty for leaving is enforced shunning by family and former friends causing many to stay in despite their earnest desire to leave.
That Mr Says is NOT freedom of religion.

Since the WTS is speaking about witnesses actually being imprisoned because of their belief, your arrogant and stupid comment to equate the two as being the same just shows how pathetic you people are. Especially when you’re trying to justify your own stupidity. Mark negative like any child should.

You have a good day too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Your Religion Is Dispicable

by freemindfade in

http://www.jw.org/en/news/legal/by-region/world/jehovahs-witnesses-in-prison-2/.

the witnesses make reference to article 18 of the international covenant on civil and political rights, in reference to their not being able to practice their religion in certain places.

how despicable when (in my mind) their policy of disfellowshipping, apostasy, etc, causes them coerce members to keep this religion.

SimonSays

How despicable when (in my mind) their policy of Disfellowshipping, Apostasy, etc, causes them coerce members to keep this religion. In my mind they are violators of this very Article.
Disgusting.freemindfade

Freemindfade: “Your reputation precedes you”. Show me one good logical example where any JW’s have been imprisoned for being an apostate or has been thrown in jail and physically tortured for being disfellowshiped since 1931? You can even go further to 1879 if you want to include the bible student movement.

Perhaps your confusion lies with mistaking JW Christianity with Catholic Christianity. But I’m anguish to SEE your REPORTS or NEWS PAPER CLIPINGS on this new revelation of yours.

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EXACTLY Why JW's Are NOT Christian

by Perry in

a lot of people, ex-jws, believers and unbelievers alike, think that jw's are just a somewhat kooky brand of christianity.

is it possible to "try and follow jesus" and not be christian?

what exactly makes someone a christian?

SimonSays

An atheist view in attempting to explain Christendom, got to love it. Think that JW's are just a somewhat kooky brand of Christianity. Perry

Isn’t that exactly how Jesus was perceived by the Jewish nation by their own Pharisees distorting his mission thus lying about his role as the Messiah? Isn’t it the same way now?

They violate the New Covenant Jesus offered in Matt. 26: 27 & 28 (one way or another)
the term "New Testament" literally means "New Contract" Perry

Since scripture is based mainly on parables and instructions, how do you illustrate it as literal?

Nine Scriptures reveal that Christ Jesus will do the judging; John 5:28, 29, Acts 10:42, Acts 17:31, Romans 14:9, 2 Cor. 5:10, 2 Tim. 4:1, 1 Pet. 4:5, Rev. 11:18 & 20:12. I'll leave it in his hands.

Romans 2:1 puts it very well; "You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things." The searcher

If you meet the same standards as Jesus, Then how can it be judgmental? God is making the judgement. What your suggesting is in place of accepting God’s judgement, it doesn’t matter if your classified a good or bad Christian God will accept you as you are. The bible would therefore have no meaning as stated by Perry literally since God Literally punished the wrong doers.

But in that endeavoring process they have identified themselves as false teachers and preachers of the Gospel of Christ Jesus. Finkelstein

If you were once a JW, then I guess you are speaking from experience of being a false teacher by not understanding Jesus Christ. So, now that you found this supposed TTATT, aren’t you still advocating false teaching?

The Bible is VERY clear Christians eat the bread and wine in remembrance to him. It IS the new convenient. It takes the place of Passover for Christians.

If you partake you are Christian.... if you don't you aren't. Little Socrates

By definition, how is it VERY CLEAR since Jesus own words were in remembrance of me, only the anointed class partook on the symbolic wine and bread. Are you suggesting that 1.2 billion Christians are of the anointed class? That would go contrary to bible teachings for the other sheep? In essence too many chiefs not enough Indians.

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Mass disassociation pact...

by freemindfade in

any takers?

we can pick a date and pull the plug?

lol .

SimonSays

Simon, I disagree with your interpretation, but your the boss!

Also, the majority of those that leave the cult become better people, less judgmental, more tolerant and contribute more to society. Bonsai

Simonsays: The difference between a JW and a hypocrite is that one lies for his religion, the other by it. You are soooo full of sh---t.......Go preach it somewhere else....James Nixon

For all the posturing here, that’s all you people have. Making derogatory connotations and insults. You want to voice a mass disassociation, yet you’re accomplishing nothing. Not that it will really matter but the hatred rendered here will only get your brilliant idea tossed in the trash. Show some initiative with intelligence.

You people claim, anyone can come in this forum with freedom, while you insult, belittle them and yet you call it less judgmental and tolerant. Do you people read what you’re shoveling? But you are correct, there’s no need for none of you to reform, just take your hypocrite friends that are still inside with you. That was my point. Voice yourselves loud and clear so not just the WTS will take notice, but God himself will. Now there’s the rub.

You people have the last word, enjoy feeling good about putting a negative in my comments. That should show real people lurking here your true colors and distortions, remember you speak volumes, but of what? That’s the jest of it.

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Mass disassociation pact...

by freemindfade in

any takers?

we can pick a date and pull the plug?

lol .

SimonSays

Has a date been set yet to send in our letters? Please ignore the troll and let's get this done.onegentwogroups

From one troll to a hypocrite: 2 Peter 2:20-21

Believer's bible commentary

2:20 verses 20-22 refer, not to the false teachers themselves, but to their victims. They are people who had reformed but who had not been born again. Through partial knowledge of Christ and of Christian principles, they had turned from a life of sin and begun a moral house cleaning.

Then they come under the influence of false teachers who mock puritanical virtue and crusade for liberation from moral inhibitions. They become involved again in the very sins from which they had been temporarily delivered. As a matter of fact, they sink lower than before, because now that religious restraints are gone, there is nothing to hold them back. So it is true that latter state is worse than the first.

2:21 the greater a person’s privilege, the greater his responsibility. The more a person knows, Christian standards, the more obligated he is to live up to them. It would be better never to have known God’s holy requirements, than having known them to turn back to the filth of the world.

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Mass disassociation pact...

by freemindfade in

any takers?

we can pick a date and pull the plug?

lol .

SimonSays

Most construction projects halting, Magazines being cut in half (again), Bethelites being laid off (again), Special Pioneers getting the boot, Remote Translation Offices closing, JW Broadcasting pleas for "valuable things"...
Surely, Jehovah is smiling upon his organization and pouring out his blessings! Cappytan

There will be more adjustments. However, something you people failed to understand or have always misunderstood, it is by design for the last days. Just because Bible students and know Jehovah’s Witnesses have been proclaiming it for over a century, that time is meaningless to God with he’s own internal clock. Preparation is now the theme, its no longer LEARNING and TEACHING alone. Just like the WTS is asking ALL former members to repent, its only due to those that have come to know God personally have more to lose than someone that never knew God at all. The majority of you know that.

Isn’t that what the WTS stipulated back in 2013? Have you people not heard the phenomenon of trumpet like sounds coming from, to what NASA has said in 2013, are coming from the SKY? Look around you, it doesn’t that a genius to read signs. It never has.Can someone say something definite? of course not. When Gods day comes, I rather have my pants on rather than off, wouldn't you?

The problem has always been the impatient people that need to physically see something to believe. How many times did that happen to Moses? The people saw the miracles of God directly, but still didn’t believe.

The person that suggests they know the GB and what goes on at the Bethel House is strait up lying. Spiritual instructions is something the GB will never divulge other than to interpret it and have it placed in writing as ancient times with the scrolls. The difference is, back then God used Prophets to speak directly to the people where in our time it’s done through the slave class.

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Mass disassociation pact...

by freemindfade in

any takers?

we can pick a date and pull the plug?

lol .

SimonSays

FOAD: freemindfade

Psychology 101

FOAD that speaks volumes to the person saying it rather than, to the one receiving your pervasive rant.

Cappytan lolz

But you are correct, you people are laughable.

Now I know for sure this thread is awesome when one of the preeminent cult apologists shows up
We must be doing something right folks freeminfade

no that’s one of the reasons I join in when I need a good laugh.