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Does The "Active Bethelite Sixscreens" Thread Help You Recognize The Watchtower Organization Is "Spying" On You?

by minimus in

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14 years ago

let me state that these sensational types of threads are counter-productive, in my humble opinion.

the whole "spying" thing and the cameras and secret recordings in shower stalls and toilets is nutty!.

do these threads help you to see how the organization is wrong?.

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

So tell me why do they have Elders hanging out until the wee hours outside some brothers apartment or flat to see if he is screwing around.It has been noted the they would go as far a know if girl/boy are related ie bro/sis,cousins etc living in the same flat..They would know this by watching who comes and goes from that place.Oh yeah they got spys alright.They even would have someone from another cong (not to draw attention) fallow a new dunked one to see if they could fine that one living up to their rules.

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The 2nd Coming has already been proved to be a mistake

by Terry in

14 years ago

while the whole world of christianity waits and longs for the 2nd advent of jesus because it will bring their reward.... jehovah's witness already had theirs!

they simply declared that "jesus is back!".

1914 was the date assigned.. true, jesus was invisible.. true, armageddon didn't come.. true, the world went on spinning as before.. but, 1914 was date certain and remains so.. instead, jehovah's witnesses starting treating armageddon the same way mainstream christianity treats the 2nd coming.. it's coming any minute!.

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

See Hebrew 9:26

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THE BETHELITE'S REVELATIONS!

by freskalynn in

14 years ago

this is what is paraphased by an ex-elder who has lots of contacts.. .

updated: johnny the bethelite's revelations!.

what follows is not a verbatim transcript but a now updated summary.

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

Is that why they cancelled tours to Stanley Theatre.

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Any suggestions

by bobld in

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14 years ago

what would someone type in google on the internet to direct that person to a site that was honest about the watchtower.if they just type in watchtower or jehovah's witnesses it will direct them the the wt.org which i don't want.i want them to go directly to such sites as freeminds.org.jwn or something like that.there are to many sites that would take them on a wild goose chase.i want them to go directly to the cheeze on this cult.. b.

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

Thanks for all the tips.I like jwfacts because it takes you to the meat of things and not their site.

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Any suggestions

by bobld in

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14 years ago

what would someone type in google on the internet to direct that person to a site that was honest about the watchtower.if they just type in watchtower or jehovah's witnesses it will direct them the the wt.org which i don't want.i want them to go directly to such sites as freeminds.org.jwn or something like that.there are to many sites that would take them on a wild goose chase.i want them to go directly to the cheeze on this cult.. b.

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

What would someone type in Google on the internet to direct that person to a site that was honest about the watchtower.If they just type in watchtower or Jehovah's Witnesses it WILL direct them the the wt.org which I don't want.I want them to go directly to such sites as freeminds.org.jwn or something like that.There are to many sites that would take them on a wild goose chase.I want them to go directly to the cheeze on this cult.

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Why I Like the "Proclaimers" Book

by t33ap80c in

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14 years ago

while it is true that the "proclaimers" book is not always as open and honest about the society's history as it claims to be, it is open and honest enough to bring into question the society claim to being god's organization.

it's a matter of (1) knowing what to look for, (2) where to find it and then, (3) to be able get the sense of what it means.. take for example the extremely important matter of the second coming of christ.... on the top of page 47 the book truthfully explains how president charles russell came to believe that jesus returned invisibly in 1874 to begin his second coming ("invisible presence").

and then a careful reading of the footnote on page 133 shows that the date of jesus' return was not changed to 1914 until 1943.. it is likely that even if some witnesses notice that fact, they do not get the sense of what it means.

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bobld 14 years ago

Thaks. They sure like to knock the R.C. and its history but the fail when it comes to their own history.

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CO will sit in on my "study" this week: any suggestions?

by InterestedOne in

14 years ago

in my "study" with jw's, we're in ch 7 of the "bible teach" book.

we did pars 17-20 last week.

this week, the co is in town, and my conductor is having him sit in.

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

NEVER.NEVER,NEVER try to dispute their (WT) ideas or their beliefs of the bible.You will get nowhere.Total waste of time.INSTEAD.

Ask questions such as:What happens after I get baptised and I disagree with the Faithful Slave/GB?What happens when one mate is not in the truth,Can they take their children to their church every Sunday?Can they take their children to Xmas parties or participate in sports?What about employment can I work on a Catholic church?What if my un-JW mate wants me to go to church.Can I give blood since JW say it is ok to take /steal someone elses blood fraction?

Questions them on things that will drive them crazy.

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Does God Create Evil?

by rvalich in

14 years ago

the view held by christian theology is that god did not create evil.

you may argue this point using scripture to support either side.

however that argument is but a symptom of a much larger problem which is choice and free will.. the concept among christians is that sin, suffering, and evil deeds began with the original sin.

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

We might as well be robots because if you say anything against God or don't worship him He gets p'off and will kill you.Read Ezekiel.

By the way what is evil (no not murder,war, etc)What about all the good people who just live a good life.But if you don't worship some shit in the sky you are shit according to him.

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Stupid Illustration

by EmptyInside in

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14 years ago

a witness related an illustration they heard at an assembly.

and sadly,they thought it was so profound.

it was brought out how some young people feel the restrictions of the "truth" cage them in.

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

Crowbar jail is ok for criminals I suppose some jw need to be put in crowbar jail or cages.You know which ones.

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Assembly Day Points by a Member of the Governing Body

by Reopened Mind in

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14 years ago

a jw friend of mine sent me this email today:.

assembly day points...... .

brother morris, (member of the governing body).

14 years ago

bobld 14 years ago

What a two faced liar.Why did you give the boot to thousands of bethelites before 2008.You were greedy and wanted to sell off you properties in NEW YORK because the market was hot and you could make a BIG FAT PROFIT at the expence of those poor betheliltes that sold their houses and give all their money to you.You have the gall the tell people you warned them of this economic disaster you are full of shit.Don't come around with this dung about family worship night,what you are saying really it's family worship the GB/FDS.Boy talk of worshipping idols GOD really hates that and you should know better.

Why did you take the properties in NY off the market when the market went south.GREED GREED,

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