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  How can the New World Translation be the ''finest Bible translation'' without containing any errors?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  here is a photo and article where the governing body claims that the new world bible translation committee and jehovah's ''spirit-begotten sons'' wrote the finest bible translation available to mankind.

  the watchtower—study edition | february 2017.

  “who really is the faithful and discreet slave?”.

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  Errors? That book is full of LIES! Not just errors. They said that this book was the finest translation back in 1984, when they bashed the King James version for having so many faults.

  Here is just one example of a lie from the Governing Body and Writing Committees 2013 New World Translation revision:

  2 Corinthians 5:20 KING JAMES BIBLE

  Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

  2 Corinthians 5:20 NEW WORLD TRANSLATION 2013
  

  20 Therefore, we are ambassadors+ substituting for Christ,+ as though God were making an appeal through us. As substitutes for Christ, we beg: “Become reconciled to God.”
  
  
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  How can the New World Translation be the ''finest Bible translation'' without containing any errors?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  here is a photo and article where the governing body claims that the new world bible translation committee and jehovah's ''spirit-begotten sons'' wrote the finest bible translation available to mankind.

  the watchtower—study edition | february 2017.

  “who really is the faithful and discreet slave?”.

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  "Finest" is not synonymous with "perfect" or "error-free".

  They use ''finest'' as a weasel word. ''Finest'' in Jehovah's Witness land would be ingrained as ''perfect'' or ''error-free.''

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  weasel word: noun
  

  a word used to temper the forthrightness of a statement; a word that makes one's views equivocal, misleading, or confusing.
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  How can the New World Translation be the ''finest Bible translation'' without containing any errors?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  here is a photo and article where the governing body claims that the new world bible translation committee and jehovah's ''spirit-begotten sons'' wrote the finest bible translation available to mankind.

  the watchtower—study edition | february 2017.

  “who really is the faithful and discreet slave?”.

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  Here is a photo and article where the Governing Body claims that the New World Bible Translation Committee and Jehovah's ''spirit-begotten sons'' wrote the finest Bible translation available to mankind.

  The Watchtower—Study Edition | February 2017

  “WHO REALLY IS THE FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE?”

  12. Since the Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible, what questions arise?

  12 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, the Watch Tower Publications Index includes the heading “Beliefs Clarified,” which lists adjustments in our Scriptural understanding since 1870. Of course, Jesus did not tell us that his faithful slave would produce perfect spiritual food. So how can we answer Jesus’ question: “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave?” (Matt. 24:45) What evidence is there that the Governing Body is filling that role? Let us consider the same three factors that directed the governing body in the first century.

  Here is the Watchtower Study article stating that the Governing Body is ''neither inspired nor infallible, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction and not produce perfect spiritual food.''

  So if Jehovah inspired an imperfect organization to write a newly revised edition, how can the New World Translation be the ''finest translation'' without containing any errors?

  
  
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  2019-11-10-Leaving Her Faith, Gaining Her Freedom-Shunning Article!

  by Atlantis in

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  newspaper article on shunning.. 2019-11-10. leaving her faith gaining her freedom--usa today and postcrescent.

  https://docdro.id/rrqebdl.

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  Ali Bautista says family and friends abandoned her after she left the faith. Speaking out online, she finds a new community that spanned the globe.

  Updated 10:13 a.m. CST Nov. 4, 2019

  Diana Dombrowski, Sheboygan Press

  While Bautista and many people on YouTube describe their experiences being shunned by their Jehovah's Witness communities, Hendriks, the church's U.S. spokesman, said shunning isn't part of the religion.

  "We don't shun," Hendriks said. "Shunning would be cutting somebody off and pretending they don't exist. That's just not the case."

  Really, Jehovah's Witnesses don't shun? Not according to Watchtower articles!

  

  "By cutting off contact with the disfellowshipped or disassociated one, you are showing that you hate the attitudes and actions that led to that outcome. However, you are also showing that you love the wrongdoer enough to do what is best for him or her. Your loyalty to Jehovah may increase the likelihood that the disciplined one will repent and return to Jehovah." Watchtower 2011 Feb 15 p.32

  
  "And all members of the congregation need to be determined to avoid the company of disfellowshipped individuals." Watchtower 2011 Nov 15 p.5

  
  "Despite our pain of heart, we must avoid normal contact with a disfellowshipped family member by telephone, text messages, letters, e-mails, or social media." Watchtower 2017 Oct p.16
  
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  JWs: No Infant Baptism! (just children)

  by neat blue dog in

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  here's a new article that came out:.

  do jehovah’s witnesses baptize infants?no.

  the bible does not endorse infant baptism.

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  DesirousOfChange said:

  
  
  

  The goal of baptism is to let them "get their hooks" into the youth so they have power over them to prevent them from leaving in the future.

  
  

  Take it even further! The Society knows that having young children get baptized ( some as young as 8) the Society takes over the parent's authority. Being baptized so young, they can disfellowship young children for smoking, drinking, and fornication. They become the judge and jury on any problems young kids experience. It becomes easy to disfellowship any member than to try to work the problems out. Parents have no say-so to what happens to their kids as soon as the problems are known to the congregation Elders.
  
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  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES VIDEO

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  atlantis posted: 2019--16 leaked videos!.

  here is my review after watching the ''roles and responsibilities video''.

  the video begins with ''congregation members willingly contribute their money to ''jehovah'' to advance kingdom interests.''.

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  ATLANTIS POSTED: 2019--16 Leaked Videos!

  Here is my review after watching the ''ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES VIDEO''

  
  

  The video begins with ''Congregation members willingly contribute their money to ''JEHOVAH'' to advance Kingdom interests.''

  Really? The last time I checked all contributions were sent to the Watchtower Society.

  The video goes into detail on how the local Elders decide on the priorities of the contributions the local congregation received. What do the Elders discuss? Do they discuss and meditate on the following scriptures?

  Matthew 19:21 Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
  Acts 2:44-26 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.
  Galatians 2:10 All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along.

  They don't discuss the poor, the sick, the homeless and helping widows! They discuss ''operating expenses'' and ''project activities'' of their local congregation needs.

  SHAME ON YOU, WATCHTOWER SOCIETY!
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  The only thing Jehovah gives Hurricane Dorian survivors is.....''the strength to cope with their difficulty and distress.''

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  this article is from jw.org newsroom.

  audioaudio download options historic hurricane dorian pummels bahamas.

  hurricane dorian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the atlantic ocean, made landfall as a category 5 storm on great abaco island in the northern bahamas on sunday morning, september 1, 2019. dorian is especially dangerous due to its slow movement, high wind speeds, and heavy rains.

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  This article is from JW.ORG NEWSROOM

  AudioAudio download options Historic Hurricane Dorian Pummels Bahamas

  Hurricane Dorian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, made landfall as a Category 5 storm on Great Abaco Island in the northern Bahamas on Sunday morning, September 1, 2019. Dorian is especially dangerous due to its slow movement, high wind speeds, and heavy rains. The storm passed by the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands as a tropical storm with little or no reported damage.

  The United States branch office continues to gather information while monitoring the storm’s impact on our brothers and also on branch-owned properties. At this time, there have been no reported injuries among the 46 publishers in the two congregations on Great Abaco Island. However, the only Kingdom Hall on the island was destroyed.

  On Grand Bahama Island, there are four congregations and 364 publishers. Initial reports indicate that 196 of our brothers are displaced and 22 homes have sustained damage. Three homes have been destroyed.

  The branch provided instruction in advance of the storm to local circuit overseers and elders in the affected areas. The branch recommended that all the brothers relocate to the capital city of Nassau or other sheltered areas.

  We pray for our brothers and sisters who are suffering as a result of this hurricane. We know that Jehovah sees their difficulty and will continue to give them strength to cope with this time of distress.—Psalm 46:1, 2.

  Here is a photo of the Bahamas after it was hit with a powerful storm, Hurricane Dorian. Lives were lost, businesses and homes were destroyed. Rebuilding will take years and hundreds of millions of dollars.

  So, what is the Watchtower Society really concerned about? Publishers and Kingdom Halls!

  Where is the concern about the locals and their property? Why aren't they praying over the locals?

  Since Jehovah sees their difficulty, why didn't he stop the powerful storm in the first place? And what does, '' give them strength to cope with this time of distress'' really entail?

  
  
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  Another silly Bible story...this time brought to you by Moses

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  does this silly bible story make any sense after you take off your rose-colored glasses?.

  moses comes down from the mountain with two freshly made tablets of stone written with the finger of god.

  one commandment on the stone tablet reads '' you must not kill/murder.

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  Does this silly Bible story make any sense after you take off your rose-colored glasses?

  Moses comes down from the mountain with two freshly made tablets of stone written with the finger of God. One commandment on the stone tablet reads '' You must not kill/murder.'' It doesn't take long before Moses breaks a commandment. I guess it should have said,'' You must not kill/murder, but in this case, it's O.K."

  Exodus 32: 19 So it was, as soon as he came near the camp, that he saw the calf and the dancing. So Moses’ anger became hot, and he cast the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain. 20 Then he took the calf which they had made, burned it in the fire, and ground it to powder; and he scattered it on the water and made the children of Israel drink it. 21 And Moses said to Aaron, “What did this people do to you that you have brought so great a sin upon them?”

  Moses is so angered, he breaks the tablets and instructs the sons of Levi to the kill anyone who is not on the Lord's side.

  Exodus 32:25 Now when Moses saw that the people were unrestrained (for Aaron had not restrained them, to their shame among their enemies), 26 then Moses stood in the entrance of the camp, and said, “Whoever is on the Lord’s side—come to me!” And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together to him. 27 And he said to them, “Thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘Let every man put his sword on his side, and go in and out from entrance to entrance throughout the camp, and let every man kill his brother, every man his companion, and every man his neighbor.’ ” 28 So the sons of Levi did according to the word of Moses.
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  The Watchtower Society want basic human rights but ''somehow'' deny disfellowshipped members theirs

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  jehovah’s witnesses imprisoned for their faith​—by location.

  locations where jehovah’s witnesses are put in prison, sometimes under harsh conditions, for practicing their faith and exercising basic human rights.. .

  others are imprisoned for their conscientious objection to military service.. watchtower society: please don't lecture anyone on the denial of basic human rights when you take away the rights of disfellowshipped family members associating with their family and friends!.

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  Did you not know that you give up all your basic human rights to the WTS when you join this Cult !!!
  You cant complain .You signed their contract!

  

  I'm pretty sure these 10-12-year-old girls were NOT told about giving up their basic human rights to the WTS!

  Shunning family and friends isn't part of BAPTISM!

  
  
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  The Watchtower Society want basic human rights but ''somehow'' deny disfellowshipped members theirs

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  jehovah’s witnesses imprisoned for their faith​—by location.

  locations where jehovah’s witnesses are put in prison, sometimes under harsh conditions, for practicing their faith and exercising basic human rights.. .

  others are imprisoned for their conscientious objection to military service.. watchtower society: please don't lecture anyone on the denial of basic human rights when you take away the rights of disfellowshipped family members associating with their family and friends!.

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  Rights are pretty slippery items.

  I guess the Watchtower Society doesn't enjoy their rights being taken away but don't seem to have a problem taking the rights away from those being shunned by their family members. Throwing a 21-year-old out of the house because he was disfellowshipped ( and shunning them the rest of their lives) is the same as the Society writing :

  In some lands, however, Jehovah’s Witnesses are denied this basic right and are unjustly jailed and even suffer cruel mistreatment. Most of those imprisoned were arrested merely for practicing their faith. Others are imprisoned for their conscientious objection to military service.