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  David Splane...''Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith''

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  david splane comes out firing and is relentless as to the reasons why christianity was brought down.

  christianity was not broken down by persecution, but by false brothers and apostate teachings.

  today, jehovah's witnesses face the same danger from false brothers and apostates.

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  https://salvationcall.com/apostates/

  Apostates are those who have committed apostasy. Apostates used to be followers of Jesus, but they ceased to be followers along the line. Apostates are devout Christians who have abandoned Christianity and are no more Christians.

  
  Taking this Scripture into consideration, if at any point in time, a Christian turns away from the truth or true doctrines and embraces false doctrines, he ceases to be a true worshipper and child of God; rather, he becomes an apostate. Those Christians who become apostate by embracing and practicing false doctrines do not become unbelievers as we understand the term unbelievers, for they still maintain that they are Christians, and that they are part of the Christendom, and that they believe in Jesus, and that they teach from the Bible; at least they may have few opinions about Jesus or few Biblical doctrines that are true.
  

  However, they have quite a number of false doctrines that contradict the core beliefs of the Christian faith. Christians who apostatize by embracing false doctrines form a category of apostates who are well known as heretics. Heretics are a category of apostates who either believe and practice entirely false doctrines or they believe and practice a synthesis of true and false doctrines. Heretics teach their false doctrines to other Christians and non-Christians alike to convert them to become heretics.

  One notable heretic in recent history is Charles Taze Russell, founder of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Russel managed to teach his false doctrines to others and won as many as possible to start the denomination which is now called Jehovah’s Witnesses. Though Jehovah’s Witnesses has many unbiblical doctrines, they still count themselves as Christians. Other examples are Joseph Smith, founder of Latter-Day Saints.
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  David Splane...''Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith''

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  david splane comes out firing and is relentless as to the reasons why christianity was brought down.

  christianity was not broken down by persecution, but by false brothers and apostate teachings.

  today, jehovah's witnesses face the same danger from false brothers and apostates.

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  David Splane comes out firing and is relentless as to the reasons why Christianity was brought down. Christianity was not broken down by persecution, but by false brothers and apostate teachings. Today, Jehovah's Witnesses face the same danger from false brothers and apostates. He goes on to say, ''There are false brothers who are presenting a real danger to the congregations, a greater danger than even outright persecution.''

  What does David Splane call these critics of the Society and true worshippers and who is responsible for these dangers :

  poisonous apostates, false brothers, apostate teachings, spiritual poison, Satan is behind the twisted teachings and apostates are behind the accusations and rumors against the Society

  David Splane wants all his listeners to think that all the criticisms of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the media is apostate-driven lies. However, he provides no supporting data for his claims, provides weak arguments and clearly see his bias throughout his talk. He does not provide one shred of evidence for all his claims.
  

  Mr. Splane forgets to mention that the so-called apostates were right about child abuse in the congregations. How did they handle this outright lie? Here is Mr. Stephen Lett providing the answer:

  “Another way we can contribute to the oneness: rejecting false stories that are designed to separate us from Jehovah’s organization. As an example, think about the apostate-driven lies and dishonesties that Jehovah’s organization is permissive toward pedophiles. I mean, that is ridiculous, isn’t it! If anybody takes action against someone who would threaten our young ones, and takes action to protect our young ones, it is Jehovah’s organization. We reject outright such lies.”
  
  
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  Should young children peddle Watchtower Society literature?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  one thing i always disliked about the watchtower society is how they use young children tp peddle their literature.

  my mom insisted that my brother (12 years old) and i (9 years old) go out in field service every saturday morning.

  didn't matter if it was 90 degrees or 20 degrees, we were out peddling watchtower magazines.

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  Biahi

  The top photo shows one child that looks about 4 years old and the older child about 7. They are assisted in the offering of magazines by their mom. It's sad that every Jehovah's Witness parent pressures their small children into field service, signing up in the ministry school and getting baptized.

  How did your parents react when you stopped field service, stop attending meetings and left the organization? They sound like the typical Watchtower parents where they control their kids lives while at home and still try to control their lives after they move out.
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  Should young children peddle Watchtower Society literature?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  one thing i always disliked about the watchtower society is how they use young children tp peddle their literature.

  my mom insisted that my brother (12 years old) and i (9 years old) go out in field service every saturday morning.

  didn't matter if it was 90 degrees or 20 degrees, we were out peddling watchtower magazines.

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  That was made very clear in a convention video a couple of years ago. Phone home if you're in trouble, don't expect your call to be answered.

  Here is the video where the mother refuses to answer the daughters phone call!
  

  Loyally Uphold Jehovah’s Judgments—Shun Unrepentant Wrongdoers

  
  
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  Should young children peddle Watchtower Society literature?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  one thing i always disliked about the watchtower society is how they use young children tp peddle their literature.

  my mom insisted that my brother (12 years old) and i (9 years old) go out in field service every saturday morning.

  didn't matter if it was 90 degrees or 20 degrees, we were out peddling watchtower magazines.

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  Frequently Asked Questions

  Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Force Their Children to Adopt Their Faith?

  No, because worshipping God is a personal decision. (Romans 14:12) Jehovah’s Witnesses teach their children Bible principles, but when the children grow older, each one must decide for himself whether he will become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.—Romans 12:2; Galatians 6:5.

  Like most parents, Jehovah’s Witnesses want the best for their children. They teach their children what they think will benefit them: practical skills, as well as moral principles and religious beliefs. Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Bible promotes the best way of life, so they try to instill its values in their children by studying the Bible with them and attending Christian meetings together. (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7) Each child, when he grows older, can then make an informed decision about whether to adopt his parents’ faith.
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  Should young children peddle Watchtower Society literature?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  one thing i always disliked about the watchtower society is how they use young children tp peddle their literature.

  my mom insisted that my brother (12 years old) and i (9 years old) go out in field service every saturday morning.

  didn't matter if it was 90 degrees or 20 degrees, we were out peddling watchtower magazines.

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  One thing I always disliked about the Watchtower Society is how they use young children tp peddle their literature. My mom insisted that my brother (12 years old) and I (9 years old) go out in field service every Saturday morning. Didn't matter if it was 90 degrees or 20 degrees, we were out peddling Watchtower magazines.

  When my older brother had children, he had his son summer pioneer at 12 years old. Forget about my nephew taking his summer vacation and doing normal summer activities. He was in a car group peddling magazines. My brother didn't find anything wrong with it. I thought that it was mild child abuse!

  At what age were you out peddling literature? Do you feel that the Society use children preaching as a form of mind control?

  
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  No rational reasoning with cult elders

  by UnshackleTheChains in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  https://youtu.be/elm5y8t3pjs.

  this is why i can't in good conscience go back to the organisation.

  you are pressured to bring others into the cult and then for them to wake up and find they are caught in a web of rules and policies such as shunning.

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  Weasel words.
  Lawyer was great in calling out the artificial distinction between disassociation and being inactive, and pointing out the fact that inactive people are also shunned, people who never disassociated from the organization.
  They never answered the question and should've been held in contempt of court.

  Obfuscate

  Obfuscate means to make obscure or unclear. It is the concealment of intended meaning in communication, making communication confusing, intentionally ambiguous, and difficult to interpret. It can be deliberate confusing in order to conceal the truth.
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  Love one another intensely...avoid partiality

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the watchtower—study edition | march 2020. study article 13. love one another intensely.

  if we have intense “love for the whole association of brothers,” we will avoid being partial.

  7 jesus urged us to keep treating others the way we want to be treated.

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  "Jehovah's Witnesses have 'love' on their lips, but NONE in their hearts!"

  My old congregation had 5 elders. One was a bully and the 800lb. gorilla. He would push the whole congregation and elders around. They would constantly fight over large issues and petty issues. Here are two verbal fights he had with the other elders while the congregation meetings were in session: ( elder # 1 is the bully )

  While elder # 1 was giving a talk ( heavy rain storms are brewing outside, with loud thunder and lightning ) the microphones and lights are knocked out. We lost all power and could barely see. Elder # 1 yells out (after waiting in the dark for several minutes), '' We have an electrician in the house and it looks like he's just sitting there and not doing anything to see what he can do to fix the problem.'' elder # 4 ( an electrician ) yell backs angrily at elder #1 '' The transformer is down. What would you like me to fix?"

  Elder # 4 is giving a 5 minute question and answer talk at the Ministry School. Elder # 1 is called on to answer the first question. He gives a 3 minute answer which covers the whole question and answer talk. Elder # 4 says to elder # 1, ''If you want, you can come up here and finish my talk."
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  Love one another intensely...avoid partiality

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the watchtower—study edition | march 2020. study article 13. love one another intensely.

  if we have intense “love for the whole association of brothers,” we will avoid being partial.

  7 jesus urged us to keep treating others the way we want to be treated.

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  The Watchtower—Study Edition | March 2020

  STUDY ARTICLE 13
  

  Love One Another Intensely

  If we have intense “love for the whole association of brothers,” we will avoid being partial

  7 Jesus urged us to keep treating others the way we want to be treated. He added that we should not limit our love only to those who show love in return. (Luke 6:31-33) Though it would be unusual, what if someone in the congregation avoids you and refuses to greet you? That is what Lara experienced. She explains: “A sister ignored me, and I did not know why. I felt tense and did not enjoy going to the meetings.” At first, Lara reasoned: ‘I am not at fault. After all, others in the congregation also feel that this sister behaves strangely.’

  19 We have examined how having intense love for one another can help us to be peacemakers, to be impartial, and to be hospitable. We must overcome any negative feelings and love our brothers and sisters intensely from the heart. If we do, we will be happy and we will prove that we really are Jesus’ disciples.​—John 13:17, 35.

  A whole study article had to be written about loving one another, being impartial and being hospitable towards members in every Kingdom Hall. But aren't these practiced in every congregation? I don't think so!

  The study article photo (above) is not an exaggeration. Who has time to talk to elderly Joe who is old and boring?There are so many cliques inside the Kingdom Hall, you cannot count all of them. You have the young teen cliques, the elder wives cliques, the married couples cliques, the pioneer cliques and the elder cliques. You're out of luck if you happen to be a single male/female or a married brother/sister who attends the meeting by themselves because of an unbelieving mate. How many times were you not greeted or invited to an occasion by your loving congregation members?

  The article forgets to mention all the drama, backstabbing, rumors, divorces, verbal fights, heated words, conflicts, shady business practices inside the Kingdom Halls, loans that are never paid in full and infighting for power control of the local Kingdom Hall.
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  Are you new PIMO? (Physically In/Mentally Out)

  by Iamallcool in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what is your story?

  we would love to “hear” from you!

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  surprished2bhere

  I only woke up this year after a lifetime of JW life.

  WELCOME!

  
  

  After 40 years in, I witnessed all the drama, backstabbing, rumors, divorces, cheating, a physical fight inside the Kingdom Hall, spankings of small children where no one said a word, members who would change congregations due to conflicts with Elders, heated words on the podium from one Elder to another Elder, spousal abuse, disfellowshipping of a sister who changed her mind at the last moment not to get married, brothers (who were contractors )who were shady even to fellow members, Elders who favored family when it came down to appointments for Ministerial Servants and new Elders, loans that were never paid to fellow members ...where Elders had to step in, Elder wives knowing everything that was happening in the congregation, members who took and sold drugs, and alcoholics.