Watch Tower [two words] Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watch_Tower_Bible_and_Tract_Society_of_Pennsylvania
https://youtu.be/gpd453rzdzu.
if this has been posted before i apologize.
this about sums up what the grovelling body is looking to do!
Watch Tower [two words] Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watch_Tower_Bible_and_Tract_Society_of_Pennsylvania
2019-08-28 destroy notes.. https://docdro.id/ojsdss2.
2012--2018 publications approved for discard.
https://docdro.id/llottt0.
Karl Adams, Writing Department overseer, wrote a letter to President Knorr (November 18, 1971), questioning the keeping of voluminous files containing embarrassing information on disfellowshipped persons. Even after individuals were reinstated, their files were retained:
"At the present time the names of even those reinstated are kept in the file, and bulky records are kept of their cases, labeled 'Do no destroy.' It seems tantamount to saying: 'We believe you are forgiven, but we are keeping a record of your sin.' Or like saying, 'Your sins are washed clean but we are storing the dirt in a jar with your name on the label.'"
Decades later the practice continues.
IN SEARCH OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM, by Ray Franz, p. 324, footnote 22.
i was trying to find the watchtower where the gb says they are “neither inspired nor infallible”.
i thought it was the feb. 2017 watchtower, but i can’t find it.
thanks!!!
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5741772070191104/godteachings-mens-personal-opinions-interpretations
THE WATCHTOWER, Study edition February 2017
page 26 par. 12 ( Study article for Sunday April 30th 2017)
Q. 2. Since the Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible, what questions arise?
“WHO REALLY IS THE FAITHFUL AND DISCREET SLAVE?”
12 The Governing Body is neither inspired nor infallible. Therefore, it can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction. In fact, theWatch 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)
... will they take it upon themselves to warn their bible studies of pedophile activity in the congregations so they can protect their children, or will the cycle of abuse continue with the attitude of letting new ones take their chances along with the rest of us?.
Diogenesister: Your points are very well made; however, I noted this in paragraph eight of today's lesson:
"It is not surprising, then, that sexual abuse can cause lasting harm. How evil this crime is!"
LV101: You are welcome and correct!
THANKS!
... will they take it upon themselves to warn their bible studies of pedophile activity in the congregations so they can protect their children, or will the cycle of abuse continue with the attitude of letting new ones take their chances along with the rest of us?.
Parents accompany minor children to the bathroom in the KH. It was announced from the platform as a directive; no child enters the restroom without Mom or Dad.
I, eyewitness . . .
hi friends ,.
i just thought i should share with you my entry into the o.b.e.
club on this 5th of july.not everybody makes it and to tell you the truth ,i never thought i would.
For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters,
Which spreads out its roots by the river,
And will not fear when heat comes;
But its leaf will be green,
And will not be anxious in the year of drought,
Nor will cease from yielding fruit.
-- Jeremiah 17:8, NKJV (New King James Version)
@0:53 - "she got dishes, she got fish sticks and snacks/got it ready for the willy, got a chicken in the back.".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krp_fqcmsva .
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-mondegreen-1691401
A mondegreen is a word or phrase that results from mishearing or misinterpreting a statement or song lyric. Also known as an oronym.
The term mondegreen was coined in 1954 by American writer Sylvia Wright and popularized by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll. The term was inspired by "Lady Mondegreen," a misinterpretation of the line "hae laid him on the green" from the Scottish ballad "The Bonny Earl o Moray."
can anyone recommend good books worth reading like steven hassans combating the cult mind?.
just read it, it gripped me totally n could not put it down.
a great read.. anything is appreciated.. zing.
today 14/05/2019 i hear that doris day has passed away.. at 97 years old ?
what memories i have of her and her movies ,she was quite versatile in whatever role she took .. comedy , musical ,drama ,over decades ,and by all apparent reviews she was a lady with a lovely personality .. che sera ,sera .. smiddy3.
horror is easily my favourite genre of movie so i just thought i'd start a thread on it.. horror can be done badly and there are plenty of crap horror movies, no doubt about that.
but horror can also be done very well, too - often on a low budget.. plus, there are quite a lot of subgenres - slasher, supernatural, monster movies, body horror, psychological horror, zombie, vampire, etc.. so, do you like horror?.
what's your favourite subgenre?.