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  Elders/MS, what would you do?

  by Sacchiel in

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  i understand there are active elders and ministerial servants on these boards.

  if a witness spoke with you in private about doubts/questions they have about wts doctrine or the like, would you encourage that person to continue investigating?

  what if that witness outright declared the organization as a wicked or not directed by god?.

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  If you declare the org. wicked i can be almost 100% sure he will turn you in to the body of elders to investigate and of course to show is loyalty to the org.

  Even if you tell him you are investigating the org., you might be viewed as faithless and having spiritual problem.

  as it has been mentioned on this board, if you express your doubts about Jehovah and his dealings, they will be understanding and remind you that it is ok, but the 11th commandment is to never judge the governing body, the penalty is to quickly remove you because of apostasy.

  Usually there is no mercy for apostasy or i should say speaking against the powerful GOVERNING BODY

  I've been thru it myself.
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  Nuggets from the newest Study book, "WHAT DOES THE BIBLE Really TEACH?"

  by jgnat in

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  well blow me down.

  i learned something new today about jw doctrine.

  from page 79 of the "what does the bible really teach?

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  They allowed them to stay in heaven because they enjoyed associating with apostates
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  Would you go back if...

  by 24k in

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  what if the watchtower announced that they are not god's sole channel of spiritual truth?

  along with this admission, would come an apology for all of the misleading and damaging predictions and past teachings.

  what if they also dumped the disfellowshipping arrangement, as currently practiced, and allowed for respectful disagreement and disent, on issues such as blood transfusions and military service?

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  They will never change or admit any past mistakes or wrongdoing.

  Too much pride and fear of more JW's leaving the flock
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  Would you go back if...

  by 24k in

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  what if the watchtower announced that they are not god's sole channel of spiritual truth?

  along with this admission, would come an apology for all of the misleading and damaging predictions and past teachings.

  what if they also dumped the disfellowshipping arrangement, as currently practiced, and allowed for respectful disagreement and disent, on issues such as blood transfusions and military service?

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  They wi
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  This just tears too deep into my gut...

  by Van Gogh in

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  as i am struggling with maintaining my own sanity and very fundaments of existence after recently swiftly cutting all ties with with whatever i held to be dear, sacred and true, for what will have been most of my life...; .

  after learning about some disturbing developments in someone else's life, i reconnected with somebody from my past through the amazing internet again, telling i had left for ever and for good.

  this is a former elder, somebody i considered to be very successful in life... despite the borg.

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  going thru the same as Japan boy

  married to a beautiful woman since 79 and she is getting a divorce because of "apostasy" on my part.
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  Why Do Inactive Ones Sometimes Go Back To The Organization?

  by minimus in

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  Most of the inactive ones have no knodledge as we do such as 607, 1914,blood,df.s and so on, so most of the time it is discouragemt and given a push they go back to their friends. Let's not forget if they do not have the truth about the "truth" it gives them a nice social club and a purpose in life.
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  The Jehovah's Witness religion is bad for a society.

  by daystar in

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  the jehovah's witness religion is destructive to families and debilitates personal, individual development.. it corrupts and weakens any society which allows it to thrive..

  without explaining details, this is as concise a statement as i can make regarding the entire witness structure.

  i thought about this late last night and wrote this.

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  Let's be honest about the many of our freinds that are still JW's,many,many are truly happy doing "God's Will".

  It gives them a hope for the future and reminders from the bible that are also beneficial in staying out of trouble.

  I have seen some familly falling out, leaving the JW's and definetely have to say that i wish they would have stayed in the " truth" children and parents.

  For many it is a good way to live as long as you are willing to give your life to the Watchtower and let them do your thinking for you.
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  my bethel servise left me seriously depressed!!!!

  by xcaliber in

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  i auxilary pioneered for a year, then i regular pioneered for 2 years while serving as a ministerial servant.

  then i served at bethel for 3 years.

  while at bethel i worked harder then i have my hole life.

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  instea of arguing and wasting time on this board why don't you spent more time out in service , bring a few others in the religion and as you been told by GB your depression will go away,don't forget to study and pray
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  Honorable Cause.......

  by zeroday in

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  if the watchtowers involvement in the un was an honorable cause and they were duped into joining as they claim, why doesn't the rank and file know about it.

  i mean, couldn't the watchtower have published all the details for all to consider.

  firehawk at "profindsearch" seems to think they were duped into joining.

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  When all JW's truly beleive they are used by Jehovah then of course they can do no wrong.

  There must be a good reason for joining the UN, JEHOVAH DOES NOT MAKE ANY MISTAKES
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  Convention badges worn at Wal-Mart

  by purplesofa in

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  last night i was at wal-mart with a friend of mine.. as we were going in .......i saw a group of people with convention badges on.

  they seemed out of place on a sat evening, dressed in suits and christian attire.. i could not help but think that they just had two days of their spiritual feeding and the superior feeling that comes over jw's at that time.

  the leaving of the convention out into the world.. here i was, feeling "worldly" .......i felt a tinge of guilt go through me for not being at the convention.

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  I was always embarrassed to wear that badge excpecially outside the convention, always trying to comply and look spiritual even when it was not natural.