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  Jesus: the mediator of the anointed (only)?

  by evergreen in

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  did anyone realise that this was the case when they became a witness or just realise through time that this is the societies teaching on it?

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  each year i get annoyed at the memorial when the speaker giving the talk always refers to this point and then says how the other sheep (the great crowd) "can benefit from this arrangement".

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  eyeslice

  AnnOMaly
  Your comment is typical of many elders and rank and file. Often, they simply have never understood the finer points of WTB&TS doctrine. Pity they are still so dogmatic about their faith.
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  My Wife's reaction to the Revelation Book news

  by under_believer in

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  so, i told my wife about the july km news that we'd be studying the revelation book again.

  "good," she said.

  "good?

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  eyeslice

  Don't go to the meetings any more but still in with a lot of still 'faithful' attenders. Their reaction; "oh no, not the Revelation Book again".
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  Studying the 'deep' books - it might be the final straw.

  by jambon1 in

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  i can remember studying the isaiah books 1 & 2 back-to-back.

  during this time i simply never wanted to go to the book study.

  it was all so repetative and boring.

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  eyeslice

  'Deep books' just bore most of the flock. The other minority find them to simply be a flight of fantasy.
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  Why Tracts? And Why Now?

  by metatron in

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  ah, the poor watchtower!

  ( is that literal these days?).

  with their contributions sinking and expenses growing, they may have to further reduce the magazines - perhaps eliminating the awake.

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  eyeslice

  Notice that the latest tract is in fact an invitation to the District Conventions.
  That'll go down like a lead ballon with the public.
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  My (censured) open letter to the Governing Body

  by Khufu in

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  hi everyone, below is a copy of my letter to the governing body that i had published on the internet in october 2004. i was threatened with disfellowshipping for that publication.

  you may read the full story on my previous thread: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/115231/1.ashx

  philip (khufu)

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  eyeslice

  Interesting comment "faithful and discreet slave feels that".
  The truth of the matter is that the FDS have nothing to do with WTB&TS policy - it is dictated by the Governing Body who never consult the FDS - see Ray Franz's book.
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  Science or Art, which best describes the human condition?

  by eyeslice in

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  i ask this question because, as a young man i would have said science is the only and best way to describe who and what we are.

  when you think about it, the wtb&ts fits into the science camp, having a dogmatic; everything can be explained type attitude.

  now i am older am less sure.

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  eyeslice

  I ask this question because, as a young man I would have said science is the only and best way to describe who and what we are. When you think about it, the WTB&TS fits into the ‘science’ camp, having a dogmatic; everything can be explained type attitude.
  Now I am older am less sure. It seems to me that art, literature, music, etc. are much better at explaining what makes us tick. I have read some fabulous pieces of literature lately that make me feel good to be alive and gives me a better sense of who I am.
  What do you think?
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  What I learned from ‘Gilead’?

  by eyeslice in

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  no, not that gilead!

  i am referring to the novel gilead by marilynne robinson.

  it is a must read for all ex-jws; its main character john ames combines deep religious conviction with humility and being non-judgemental.

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  eyeslice

  I take that no one here has read it! It is an immense book full of humility and understanding.
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  Do You Recognize Yourself As A Jehovah's Witness Still?

  by minimus in

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  i haven't been to a meeting in 3 years and when i tell people about my past, i tell them i used to be a witness.

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  Minimus - Me too - nearly 3 years out.
  Funnily enough though, I still support my active wife by going to the Circuit and District Assemblies. Here I certainly don't recogize myself as a Jehovah's Witness. I seem like a total outsider. How things have changed since I was at the centre of our local JW world!
  Eyeslice
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  Will Bill Gates be destroyed at Armageddon?

  by Virgochik in

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  i just watched the wgn- chicago evening news.

  i was so moved by the segment on the gates foundation.

  bill and melinda gates have already donated 10 billion dollars to charity.

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  eyeslice

  Answer is yes. Unless you are in the figurative (Noah's) ark, you are doomed at Armagedon. Source; the latest District Convention. A lot being said about being saved!
  Eyeslice
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  Was there immature behaviour in your KH?

  by badboy in

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  any takers?

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  eyeslice

  There is always alot of 'immaturity' in all societies and at all levels. Being old in years does not make one mature.
  I saw a lot of immaturity in the WTB&TS at all levels. However, elders who are supposed to be 'spiritually' mature often seemed to show a lack ot judgement and compassion that you would normally associate with 'mature' persons.