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  2013 NWT - Conveniently Circular

  by theunbeliever in

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  this is my first post.

  as i am currently disfellowshipped, i have no one else to discuss these things with.

  even if i was actively associated with the dubs, i suppose i'd still have no one else to discuss this with.

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  smiddy

  Welcome to the forum unbeliever ,isnt it ironic that you identify yourself as theunbeliever yet you still go to the meetings ,I guess you have good reason to.

  As far as commenting on how JW`s render this verse or that verse you would no doubt find a lot more scriptures they "doctor" to fit their beliefs such as John 1:1 you know the one.

  In the KI translation of the Greek text says that "the word was God" and in their english translation/ interpretation they say "a" God

  I look forward to hearing more of your story , just be careful not to disclose anything that would identify you.
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  WTBTS/CCJ.W.'s incriminate themselves

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  we are deeply indebted to wifibandit for such revealing documentation.. https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5690963588546560/november-1-2016-all-bodies-elders-re-using-maintaining-kingdom-halls.

  incidents: .

  38. when property damage occurs, quick action can go far in preventing further damage.

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  smiddy

  1006 cases of child sexual abuse covering decades and handled by JW judicial committees and not one case of an Elder reporting it to the child protection authorities or the police.

  However if an incident resulting in willful damage to a Kingdom hall ? call the police imediately .

  Go figure.
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  Circuit Organization Guidelines English (S-330-E Us)

  by wifibandit in

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  2. beliefs

  circuit organization guidelines english (s-330-e us) 03/13.

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  smiddy

  Tahoe

  Sounds like they are very trusting with the brothers/sisters ? { where applicable} with their honesty and not trying to rip off the organizations funds ? . LOL

  No books bags purses or similar items are permitted around or under the counting tables when money is being counted and recorded on the reciept forms.

  Arent these people doing these jobs supposed to be exemplary above reproach and trusted servants of Jehovah ?

  It makes you wonder who of the anointed class ruling from heaven over all mankind for the next thousand years has an agenda all of his / her own .
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  New movie by Mel Gibson 'Hacksaw ridge'

  by barry in

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  2. friends

  i just went to a pre screening of this movie about an adventist guy who didn't want to kill but joined the army as a medic on the front line.

  desmond doss saved 75 men in one operation singlehanded on the island of okinawa where desmond worked lowering men down a 400ft cliff to safety.. i thought this may be of interest to jws because of the pacifist stand they also have.. the movie comes out on the 4 th november..

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  smiddy

  In that time I was not a JW and I was balloted out of being conscripted , however it was not long after I became a JW,how lucky was I.
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  "The G.B. is neither inspired nor infallible"

  by smiddy in

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  2. beliefs

  that admission in the feb.17 ,study edition of the watchtower , " who is leading gods people today ?

  " "the governing body is neither inspired, nor infallible, therefore it (they/we) can err in doctrinal matters or in organizational direction .".

  have the many jehovahs witnesses past and present who have lost their lives by refusing blood transfusions due to the prohibition on blood tranfusions by jehovahs witnesses really got the sense of this statement ?.

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  smiddy

  And hasnt the Anointed class increased in numbers these past years despite the Governing Body saying for decades that the number would be decreasing ? as the Great tribulation / Armageddon was drawing near ?

  Wouldnt that mean they were not spirit directed by Jehovah ?

  I wonder how many who claim to be of the Anointed class ,could come together as a united group to challenge the existing Governing Body members to their authority to preside over the Christian Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses.

  And what has always puzzled me is , why a person who claims to be of the Anointed class has no say whatsoever in their local congregations ,no priveledges and is generally viewed as suspect.

  However , when it comes to appointing a new GB member their is no question as to his claim to be of the Anointed class ,it is approved unanimously .

  Keeping in mind they are not inspired nor spirit directed . ....they can err.
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  So I just watched Jackson's ARC interview...

  by schnell in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  thank you, everybody here, for introducing me to this.

  no, no i had not heard of this.

  child abuse issues have been roundly dismissed as apostate attacks in the congregations i've attended in the last decade.

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  smiddy

  You can just see kevin Bowditch waiting for the Holy spirit to put words in his mouth, { when hailed before governments and kings , Gods holy spirit will put words in your mouth }

  However no such words were forthcoming , His eyes looked like a deer caught in the headlights , and he was completely lost for words .
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  RUSSIA: Many meetings raided and evidence planted

  by ZAPPA-ESQUE in

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  2. beliefs

  raids on jehovah's witness premises now take place more than three times per month.

  these raids on doctrinally pacifist* religious communities often involve many heavily armed and camouflaged officials, with the "discovery" of apparently planted banned "extremist" literature.

  legal dissolution of communities can follow.. http://www.forum18.org/archive.php?article_id=2228.

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  You make some very valid points DJS , that I certainly agree with,it`s just a pity they seem to have resorted to fabricating evidence against the witnesses which doesnt do their cause any good.
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  certificate

  by zeb in

  1. forum
  2. tech-support

  i am starting to get a sign saying 'the certificate of something for this site is not verified, do you wish to go on yes/no' whats that about thanks..

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  smiddy

  Obviously your post went right over my head zeb ,my excuse is I`m a short arse .
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  C'mon, give my Cubbies some love!

  by JRK in

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  2. friends

  who finally wants the cubs to win a world series for the first time in 108 years?!.

  shout out the love, peeps!.

  jk.

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  smiddy

  I have a soft spot for all underdogs whatever the sport , Go CUBS.

  Here in the state of Victoria Aust. the Bulldogs won their 2nd Grand Final football game in decades

  They were the underdogs and not the team I follow ,however ,

  Well done doggies.
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  Canada - Macleans article, Oct. 28, 2016: A Jehovah’s Witness and her deadly devotion

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  http://www.macleans.ca/news/a-jehovahs-witness-and-her-deadly-devotion/.

  a jehovah’s witness and her deadly devotion.

  did a jehovah’s witness die after refusing a blood transfusion, and should the state have let it happen?.

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  smiddy

  I just watched this DD about Kim Anderson ,very tragic for her and her children.

  However the show did a great job of exposing the religions failings on many fronts and should warn anybody that this is a cult to stay away from ,right away.

  I wasnt able to view the other one from Barbara .