Posts by betterdaze

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book: What the Bible Really Teaches - help

by found-my-way in

i have been told to study this book with a sister so that i may can be indoctrinatedadjusted according to bullshitaccurate knowledge.. i dont have this book, nor do i remember reading it, or studying it, just wanted a head's up from those of you who may have it, or know where i can read a copy of it online...any help is really appreciated.. thank you in advance!.

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betterdaze

Hi, found-my-way. I'd like to suggest some alternatives to the Teach Book drivel:

Why not ask them to conduct the study using the Bible alone? I have yet to meet a Witness who is willing to or capable of doing so. Just reading a scripture in its own context throws them in a tizzy. They have a habit of running to the Library CD for non-scriptural answers, too, so ask them to stick with the Bible only, as God's Inspired Word and final authority.

(That was the beginning of the end of my last study.)

Or, take another tack: You might suggest a study review of the Watchtower back-issues from the time you left to the present, so as to catch up, of course... "Oh my, I missed SO much while I was away..." You can then share salient points from Blondie's hard-hitting "Comments You Won't Hear" series. She's created a goldmine here.

If they insist on using one of the books, then "Draw Close to Jehovah" is the least barfy, IMHO.

~Sue

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Talk on Apostates

by IslandBrother in

have you ever walked on the beach and tried following another persons footprints; matching your own steps with them as exactly as possible?

by calling ourselves christians, we have indicated our desire to do just that, to follow closely in the footsteps of christ.

have you ever noticed though that on a crowded beach, , there were several sets of footprints, many of them may look alike.

betterdaze

Thanks, Narkissos!

~Sue

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Talk on Apostates

by IslandBrother in

have you ever walked on the beach and tried following another persons footprints; matching your own steps with them as exactly as possible?

by calling ourselves christians, we have indicated our desire to do just that, to follow closely in the footsteps of christ.

have you ever noticed though that on a crowded beach, , there were several sets of footprints, many of them may look alike.

betterdaze

I am unable to locate the scripture/command to "follow closely in Jesus' footsteps" so I can read it in context.

It's such a popular phrase in WT pubs... can anyone direct me to the scripture/s?

Thanks ~ Sue

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Verse now seeks total freedom

by VanillaMocha73 in

he ought to fit right in:.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/local/crime_courts/16756029.htm#recent_comm.

excerpts: .

betterdaze

***Contra Costa County deputy district Attorney Brian Haynes is set to present recent psychologists' reports about Verse to a Superior Court judge on March 9.***

Brian F. Haynes
Lead Attorney
725 Court Street, 4th Floor
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2200
(925) 957-2240
[email protected]

http://www.contracostada.org/units_mental_health_litigation.htm

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Please advise - Counter-Cult Ministry Ideas

by AK - Jeff in

i feel a desire - no, perhaps more than that, a calling.

i have been 'out' for 3 years.

i have better perception and have shed the delusions of watchtower theology.

betterdaze

Jeff, you may want to read Wilbur Lingle's "Approaching Jehovah's Witnesses in Love."

http://www.amazon.com/Approaching-Jehovahs-Witnesses-Love-Effectively/dp/0875087027

I'm pretty sure he spoke at the Witnesses Now for Jesus convention a few years ago.

~Sue

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Talk on Apostates

by IslandBrother in

have you ever walked on the beach and tried following another persons footprints; matching your own steps with them as exactly as possible?

by calling ourselves christians, we have indicated our desire to do just that, to follow closely in the footsteps of christ.

have you ever noticed though that on a crowded beach, , there were several sets of footprints, many of them may look alike.

betterdaze

Welcome, IslandBrother.

How typical the fear-mongering, knee-jerk mention of Korah. We know Jesus used death-threats like Korah all the time, right? His ministry was all about "Follow me, or face instant extermination!"

Oh no, wait... that's the Governing Body who have already started to rule as self-appointed kings (1 Cor. 4:8).

"Ah... the love!" as newboy would say.

~Sue

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Cary Verse - known JW Pedophile Arrested Again

by Gerard in

convicted sex offender nabbed after boy found with him in carby bruce gerstman - medianews staffarticle last updated:11/21/2006 07:10:03 am pst.

cary verse, a convicted sex offender, has been arrested on suspicion of violating the conditions of his release.

since leaving jail, verse has become a jehovah's witness who attends bible studies classes.

betterdaze

***Contra Costa County deputy district Attorney Brian Haynes is set to present recent psychologists' reports about Verse to a Superior Court judge on March 9.***

Brian F. Haynes
Lead Attorney
725 Court Street, 4th Floor
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2200
(925) 957-2240
[email protected]

http://www.contracostada.org/units_mental_health_litigation.htm

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Today is my one year anniversary

by Abandoned in

jw
friends

betterdaze

Whoo-hooo! Good for you, Abandoned!

May you have many, many smoke-free years ahead.

~Sue

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JW Children Lie in Custody Cases

by compound complex in

direct and cross-examination questions in child custody cases.

wtb&ts, page 42.

"be careful that they [jw children being questioned] don't get the impression that they are in a demonstration at the circuit assembly, when they would show that the first things in life are service and going to the kingdom hall.

betterdaze

Hi Shawn. You will find Eduardo's contact info at one of his two websites:

http://www.oroborus21.com/

http://www.jehovahs-witnesses.info/

~Sue

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Will the WTBTS come to an end?

by pierogi in

cults come and go so do you think the wtbts will eventually come to an end?

i think about this sometimes and i wonder if i will live to see it.

the reason why i want it to end is because i don't like the administration.

betterdaze

Yes. Tax evasion.

~Sue