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  The Story of Adam & Eve

  by LaCatolica in

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  i learned that the story of adam and eve was exactly that, 'a story'.

  i remember learning that in my religion class in high school.

  i learned that the old testament was filled with tales and that none should be taken literally because these were stories of oral tradition.

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  Adam, I just can't believe that I was an afterthought...and that bit about the rib? Come-on!
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  Latest KM encourages JWs to ask for referrals

  by ocsrf in

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  i thought i was reading one my sales manuals from work.

  so much of what the watchtower does is right out of any companies sales training manuals.. oc

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  April 2005 Kingdom Ministry page 6:

  See scan at http://www.reexamine.info/OKM/apr2006us.pdf

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  Do You Ask for Referrals?

  If you are currently conducting a Bible study, why not ask the student if any of his friends, relatives, or acquaintances would also enjoy learning what the Bible teaches? Often several names are given. With the student's permission, you could mention his name when you visit those individuals to offer a Bible study. You might say, "[Name of student] has enjoyed studying the Bible, and he thought that you too might like to benefit from our free Bible study program." Then briefly demonstrate how the study is conducted, using the Bible Teach book.

  If you have a student who is making good progress, you might encourage him to describe the study arrangement to friends and family members who might be interested. He could invite them to sit in on his study. Or if that is not convenient, he could arrange for you to meet with them to demonstrate the study arrangement. Doing this would encourage the student to begin sharing his Bible knowledge with others.

  Those on whom you make regular return visits may also provide you with referrals, even if they themselves have not yet accepted a regular Bible study. When you offer them a copy of the Bible Teach book, you could simply ask, "Do you know anyone else who would enjoy having a copy of this publication?"

  In view of the urgency of the times, we want to use every possible means to help people hear and accept the good news. Do you ask for referrals?
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  No, really, this WILL make you laugh out loud!

  by sf in

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  can riches make you happy?

  what is the relationship between money and happiness?

  do you think that riches would make you happy?.

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  IMO thes articles are targeted toward the poor who have no clue what riches or happiness is.

  Cull the poor and promise paradise. Poor suckers indeed.
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  I have a feeling that "The Watchtower" of 4/1/2006 was an April Fool

  by MinisterAmos in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the issue contains the "life story" of a brother who has been in for sixty years, but it really sounds like someone from jwd who is subtly bashing the org.. according to him he only got dunked some 60 years ago because "my mother (repeatedly) emphasized one point to me; armageddon is coming soon"!

  when he was baptized to age 13 he "only understood basic bible teachings and understood that he was responsible to jehovah for my conduct".

  note he specifically omits mention of the wtbs as being representive of god and fails to mention "showing glory to the elders and others" as demanded in wt 9/1/97 but is seeming to mock the wt with the "soon" remark and also with the fact that he was baptized at 13, without his parent's permission and with little knowledge.. anyway, his mom is dead and here we are 60 years later.

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  That three-timing wench!!! Me too!
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  JW Persecution Caught On Video!

  by Severus in

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  2. humour

  http://youtube.com/watch?v=ncfazu134qk&search=jehovah%27s

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  http://youtube.com/watch?v=ncFazu134Qk&search=jehovah%27s
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  How to Get WT Publications

  by Broken Hearted in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  okay remember i am non jw so how can i get the wt publications or them on cd or without going to my local kingdom hall?

  just want to be able to relate to what is being taught and to do my own analyzisis so that when i am having conversations with the jw guy i have fallen in love with i will have my scriptures to back up the publication researched and any questions i have ready?

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  You can download the official WT Library CD 2005 (all publications from the 50's) here:

  http://www.reexamine.org/index.php?title=2005_Watch_Tower_Library_CD-ROM

  On that page are instructions on How to burn an ISO file
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  WRONGFULL DEATHSUIT AGAINST WATCHTOWER SOCIETY - UPDATE

  by SHUNNED FATHER in

  1. jw
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  thankyou for donating to this worthy cause.

  the cheques should be made out to: save the children and mailed to:.

  save the children.

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  From previous post: Thankyou for wanting to help. I believe I have a good chance of winning this lawsuit. The Watchtower lawyers are Defendants and have tried three times to have the lawsuit thrown out and have failed. Last week, The Juctice decided to have the lawsuit go to Trial. That made National and World News. I have set up a paypal account. The email address for the paypal account is: [email protected] For those persons who live in North America, I would prefer that they mail me a draft or certified cheque, or cheque. That way I can photocopy them, keep a log of donations and return the money to them if I win the lawsuit or do not need the money. I also would like to know who donates so that I can thank them. Please pass on this message and post it on other web sites. HISTORY does not just happen...................HISTORY is made............................we can make HISTORY together. Thanks for your help. Lawrence Hughes
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  Why didn't Jesus Give Instructions for a Bible?

  by gumby in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  matt: 24:14 .."and this good new of the kingdom will be preached in all the earth as a witnesss to all the nations - and then the end will come".. jesus plan was that by the time he was to return, the earth would be schooled as to who and what he was.

  suppose you were going to leave the planet for 2000 years and you wanted the entire earthly society of people who would be alive when you returned to know about you.

  would you tell someone to write down all your words of truth since these words would produce salvation and eternal life to all who believed in you........or would you tell a handful of diciples or say even 500 buddies to spread your words to their children and down through the succeding generations?.

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  maybe not so much back then when homes might be invaded by rats instead of the unavoidable crap that filters into our lives now-a-days.

  Yes myelaine everyone is welcome here, including your "unavoidable" comments...or is that too permissive?
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  I don't know if I am ready to be labeled Apostate

  by spawn2u in

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  2. friends

  how can you be an apostate if you are not oposing something with force?

  i do not believe in any religion and have trouble with organizations including corporations (oops already said that with the word religion).

  i agree with most everything i have read on this board.

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  Does a label with no adhesive still stick?

  
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  Questions to ask yourself when YOU doubt- Remember this stuff?

  by architect in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  just seeing if you all are awake out there!

  my wife (jw for 12 years) and i (jw for 30 years) i was telling her about my doubts- then this what i get:.

  w80 8/1pg 12-22 (some where in these pages).

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  Can you say: "Gulp down the camel"??