Posts by AlphaOmega

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A Gem from the new book "COME BE MY FOLLOWER"

by bennyk in

i've only skimmed the book, but this is a keeper:.

he [jesus] is certainly angry at all those religious organizations that falsely claim to represent him.

--p. 185, par.

AlphaOmega

He's nice. I might have to "borrow" him...

Wow, he works for me too. You can have him back now...

YEP, they are big on their unity and their "team spirit", but it is all corporate nonsense. I'm sure that many of the R&F DO have true love, that they DO have that divine spark within them, but the way that it is classed as a sign that they must be the one true faith makes me sooooo angry!

The actions of the R&F are controlled through fear. Fear of disfellowshipping, fear of judgement, fear of not making it through Armageddon. That is Old Testament (sorry Hebrew Scripture) stuff.

True love is not the result of a fear of punishment. True love just "is".

I will get off my soapbox while you get the green pukey-things ready.

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A Gem from the new book "COME BE MY FOLLOWER"

by bennyk in

i've only skimmed the book, but this is a keeper:.

he [jesus] is certainly angry at all those religious organizations that falsely claim to represent him.

--p. 185, par.

AlphaOmega

Can't help myself...

If you love only those people who love you, will God reward you for that? Even tax collectors love their friends.

[Matthew 5:46]

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A Gem from the new book "COME BE MY FOLLOWER"

by bennyk in

i've only skimmed the book, but this is a keeper:.

he [jesus] is certainly angry at all those religious organizations that falsely claim to represent him.

--p. 185, par.

AlphaOmega

In contrast, Jesus' genuine followers endeavor to show love to their fellow man. They share the good news with "all sorts of men," just as Jesus did, despite opposition. (1 Tim. 2: 4) And the love they show to one another is outstanding; it is their chief identifying mark. (John 13: 34,35) As they treat their fellow Christians with love, respect, and dignity, they are truly following Jesus -- and making the heart of the Messianic King rejoice! --p.188, par.17

If you greet only your friends, what's so great about that? Don't even unbelievers do that?

[Matthew 5:47 CEV]

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Can anyone tell me?

by Mrs Smith in

jw
friends

how many newbies join this forum per month on avarage?

it seems to me that everyday there are new people posting.

i'm interested to know if there has been an increase.

AlphaOmega

I heard a recent talk that gave some numbers of people leaving for one reason or another.

I'll dig out my notes and post it here.

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Any lawyers here - re 2nd Baptism question.

by AlphaOmega in

just a thought.... does the 2nd baptism question, "do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of jehovahs witnesses in association with gods spirit-directed organization?

" enter the candidates into a legally binding contract?.

this is a verbal declaration to abide by the "corporation rules" (disfellowshipping etc) said infront of witnesses (no pun intended).. could it be that this is why this question was added?

AlphaOmega

I was wondering whether anyone has ever true to take the WTBTS to court over defaming their name (ie after a disfellowshipping), or other restrictions due to WT dogma?

By answering "yes" to this question, I would imagine that they have waived their right to complain.

Defining "God's Spirit Directed Organisation" - hadn't thought of that. Maybe the WTBTS have it listed as a registered company ?? Paranoia abound now

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Any lawyers here - re 2nd Baptism question.

by AlphaOmega in

just a thought.... does the 2nd baptism question, "do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of jehovahs witnesses in association with gods spirit-directed organization?

" enter the candidates into a legally binding contract?.

this is a verbal declaration to abide by the "corporation rules" (disfellowshipping etc) said infront of witnesses (no pun intended).. could it be that this is why this question was added?

AlphaOmega

Just a thought...

Does the 2nd Baptism question, " Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with God’s spirit-directed organization?" enter the candidates into a legally binding contract?

This is a verbal declaration to abide by the "corporation rules" (disfellowshipping etc) said infront of witnesses (no pun intended).

Could it be that this is why this question was added? So that no-one has any legal comeback if their lives are changed by the society?

AO

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