Posts by jeanV

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A good fake name for an author

by OnTheWayOut in

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if we were to suppose that someone who wants to remain anonymous were to be writing .

about the watchtower society or his/her lifestory,.

and if we were to suppose that this writing were to start off their new career as an author, .

jeanV

The informal expression would be "Casse le tour." The formal one would be "Cassez le tour." So not so very rough, I would say.

Sandra isn't tour feminine? so it should be "casse la tour"

Some great names, guys. I love Mr. A. Wake

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 6-10-07 WT Study (God's Word Guide)

by blondie in

indeed, when we read the bible and let it guide .

q8) what scriptural principles help us to reason on the matter of associations?.

god's word be a lamp to our foot.

jeanV

Shun unbelievers entirely...no
What does it mean though to show an interest...obviously not going to a soccer game with them, but you
can go with the PO with the season tickets.

ROFL

and be careful not to talk to the people that will be sitting next to you at the game...

paragraphs 6 to 10 made me vomit.

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i posted a similar article a year ago, but have cut it down by half, so thought it worth posting again for those that are looking for a place to start discussing the fallacy of watchtower doctrine with family.

there is no guaranteed way to open a jw mind.

however, it is generally more effective to avoid discussing doctrine and rather concentrate on the concept that jesus chose the watchtower society as his sole organization in 1919. i hope this may help some of you.

jeanV

Its not a good idea to attack a JW's faith, that will close their mind fast. Any attacks are a sign to them that they are being persecuted in Jehovah's name.
In a tactful way, sow the seeds of doubt a little at a time and they will eventually start to fade, we hope.

so true. as blondie pointed out, in time it will germinate.

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Jerusalem 607 change of web address notice

by jdough in

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for those interested in whether jerusalem was actually destroyed in 607 i have placed the article "why jehovah's witnesses are wrong in believing jerusalem was destroyed in 607" on a new web site.

the old web site: http://www.geocities.com/jerusalem607/

the new web site: http://www.jonathan.freehyperspace.com/

jeanV

does not seem to work.

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X MS, Elders, COs., and DOs.....your thoughts?

by restrangled in

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i wonder how it strikes you when you read of those facing or have faced one of your tribunals?.

as x men in charge, how do you feel reading the pain and panic here?.

r..

jeanV

Mrs. Smith, that study is mentioned in the book "why we believe what we believe" a book that all JW should read.

I also feel sorry about a few things I did/didn't do. As to JC, I always tried not to DF and managed quite well. Fortunately I have always worked with elders that were open minded.

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Has anyone seen this research on 607 and the Watchtower?

by lurker in

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i was recently searching the web for information on 607 to discuss with my wife and i came up with this.

http://www.jehovahsjudgment.co.uk/607/default.html these people say that they are proving the watchtowers 607 date correct.

i am convinced that the watchtower is wrong because of all the other things that i have researched but i would welcome any feedback.

jeanV

Jeffro dealt extensively with the jehovahsjudgement site: http://jeffro77.wordpress.com/jehovahs-witnesses-and-1914/response-to-607-website/

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Kansas City DC summary

by stillajwexelder in

ok just got back from the dc in kansas city.

i know there has been a thread on the dc already but i will post "highlights" or lowlights depending on one's opinion, of the dc in kc on this thread.. 1) bethel speakers so far 1 from patterson bethel, 1 from brooklyn bethel and 1 from walkill bethel + governing body speaker anthony morris 111. friday major talk on christ on last talk by morris.

illustarted earthquake in armenia few yaers ago.

jeanV

One thing I love about DC conventions - many African American brothers use these occasions to wear highly colored flamboyant suits - I think they look cool

I like them, too. and their children are simply gorgeous.

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What are your favorite countries?

by 5go in

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mine are switzerland, germany, japan, sweden, and china.

jeanV

there are beautiful things (and people) in every country. I've had the privilege of visiting many (but not enough ) so far my favourites are South Africa, Austria & Thailand.

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C.T Russel and the Organization

by sexyk in

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charles taze russel.

founder of the watchtower and a very respected man among the jehovahs witnesses even today.

do you think charles russel, would agree with how the society went about things after his decease ?

jeanV

Great posts Terry, thank you!

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Would Any of You be Interested in going Door to Door?

by smellsgood in

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as part of a cult awareness campaign of sorts???

to de-ignorize (new word) householders and give them tools for engaging a cult member on their door step?

i had that idea and got some positive feedback...so, any of you would find that something you would want to participate in ?

jeanV

I would say not just no but PLEASE DON'T. You'll end up looking really weird and maybe next time the person will ask the witnesses "why are these creepy people following you around" opening the door for a witness. So please don't do it.
Besides everyone knows that the "witnessing work" is a fraud. They don't bring anyone into their organization anymore through this method (or at least so few that country wide (US) it's a loosing statistic) So all you can do is cause harm and make witnesses feel persecuted (which they love!)
You want to hurt the witnesses? Hit them where they live! A more effective use of time and money would be to rent a billboard across the street from the kingdom hall and put lots of little witness factoids with websites on it. You know that there are a LOT of witnesses that would check them out.

I am 100% with you mkr32208.