my mom just informed me that a 17 year old has been disfellowshipped at her hall.at least 7 others have been kicked out within the last 5 years.the publisher count is only 56 .why do they let the teens get baptized so young?
i was 14 and only got baptized because of pressure and the end was coming.if you weren't baptized you would be destroyed.. why don't they wait until everyone is at leat 21?
all these teens haven't come back and you won't ever see them unless they return.i haven't seen my cousin in over 2 years.no one went to his wedding,isn't invited to any family functions and is to be avoided at all costs.. the watchtower society should be ashamed that they act that way and the parents let them get away with it..
Many times a DF decision is made based on the attitude of the person. Teens seem drawn to irreverence that will invariably be displayed at a JC. From a teens perspective most elders seem like old codgers that can't get it up.
I agree that they should wait until they are more mature.
bczar
alameda times-star, ca -19 minutes ago.
since leaving jail, verse has become a jehovah's witness who attends bible studies classes.
(medianews file).
Thank goodness the Police were doing there job on this one.
It's likely the congregation knew nothing about his past.
Like someone on another thread said, "As long as your a publisher your in good standing."
bczar
NO BLOOD! NO BLOOD!
(definition).
in this thread we will examine chapter 18 of the book what does the bible really teach?, entitled baptism and your relationship with god.. .
is there any scripture provided to support the statement?
bttt
lately i have been thinking.
there are things i want.
i am so tired of working so hard for goals just to watch the prize be taken by someone else who is only slightly interested in the finished product.
Are you going to dance on the ceiling too?
Take the first step, no more no less, and the next will be revealed.--clement watt
bczar
after 13years of marriage, today it finally came to an end!.
it felt very strange as i entered into the court room, my attorney on the right and hers on the left.
we were the first group of 15 or 16 case to be heard today.
That is a strange place to be. I had to stop listening to music for a time.
bczar
(definition).
in this thread we will examine chapter 18 of the book what does the bible really teach?, entitled baptism and your relationship with god.. .
is there any scripture provided to support the statement?
AuldSoul, belated but regarding this statement:
I see no justification in the Bible for anyone who is unbaptized to consider themselves qualified to preach.
Conversion of the first Gentiles:
When Peter arrived, Cornelius, in the presence of "his relatives and intimate friends," (Acts 10:24) said to the apostle: "We are all present before God to hear all the things you have been commanded by Jehovah to say." (Acts 10:44, 45) "While Peter was yet speaking...the holy spirit fell upon all those hearing the word." Thus this group of which Cornelius is named as the most notable became the first uncircumcised Gentiles or non-Jews to receive "the free gift of the holy spirit." (Acts 10:44, 45) Water baptism immediately followed.
Granted, when the holy spirit fell upon them, they were witnessing to others who just received the holy spirit or Christians and did so for a brief time. Nonetheless, they were not yet baptized and "the faithful ones that had come with Peter...were amazed, because the free gift of the holy spirit was being poured out."
This obviously does not refute the unscriptural mandates for water baptism. However, the complete account does show a few points. Cornelius must have been talking/preaching to his friends about his supernatural experience (Acts 10:30) and convinced them to be present when Peter arrived. Then when Peter arrived Cornelius asked for more knowledge. (Acts 10:33)
I am glad I came across this thread; we will be covering this chapter soon in the bookstudy.
bczar
i also believe in santa clause and that david beckham has a phd.
seriously though, i have only been here a short while but it has been more than enough to convince me to hand in my resignation.
i have telephoned our sec, and told him that i am stepping down.
SO....How did the Elders meeting go?
bczar
best college football game i've ever seen.
and the good guys won!.
i hope that the national championship game isn't a rematch.
Poor Michigan.
bczar
hey guys and dolls this is on silentlambs website and is quite a story!
i talked to bill about it this morning and they have filmed this but are waiting to overcome hurdles in putting it on the air apparently.
let's get on an email campaign and get this show on the air for the holidays!
I'll make the popcorn.
bczar
