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  Why isnt the overlapping generation( interpretation), consistently applied to these scriptures.?

  by smiddy in

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  why does the wt interpret matt.24:34 "truly i say to you this generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur.

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  and not applying the same reasoning to any other scripture/s referring to a generation or this generation .?

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  The generation depicted on the front cover of the Watchtower showing faithfull believers that would not pass away.

  Did in fact pass away everyone of them .

  The Governing Body then had only one interpretation of a generation that was consistent with the Bible When that failed then they had to re-invent what a generation was in opposition to what the Bible says about a generation.

  The overlapping generation "New Light" only came about because of their failed prophecy/interpretation of scripture because of their admission they are not inspired nor are they infallible.
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  Not Inspired?

  by kairos in

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  the head, jesus christ, supplies the body members with what is needed for good cooperation, coordination, and spiritual nourishment.

  in such respects, the governing body is organized to take the lead as jehovah directs them by holy spirit.. 2008 wt 5/15 pg 29. the party's over....

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  Jesus Christ has been ruling in heaven for the past 102 years now since 1914 and his Earthly organization Jehovahs Witnesses have just recently admitted they are neither inspired or infallible .

  WTF ? Whats he been doing these past 102 years ? Is he incompetent ?

  Did JAH make a mistake in choosing him ?

  Are the JW`s not his chosen people ?

  Is this what we can expect for the next 900 years of Jesus Christs 1000 year reign ? more dissapointment ?
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  Why Finding the One True Religion is Impossible

  by Simon in

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  jws like to think they have found the one true religion.

  but like so many other religious people, it's usually the religion they were born into, the only religion they know because it's the first one they found or, at the most, one of two or three (typically the second one after they left their first / born-in faith).. the trouble is, there simply isn't enough time to explore and investigate each and everyone of the many thousands of belief systems, religions and sects around the world.. think of it this way: which is the best neighbourhood to live in where you would be most happy and most successful?

  not just in the city or even the country you are in, but the entire world.. how would you ever know?

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  Finding the one true religion is impossible simply because their is no one true religion just as their are no multiple true religions.

  All religions have some truth in them just as all religions have plenty of bullshit in them.

  Philosophy has truth in it also , do we seek the one true philosophy ?
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  My real name (and a shameless self promotion)

  by schnell in

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  2. friends

  my real name is benjamin heath, i live in southern oregon, usa, and you can always reach me on twitter @ben_heath_.

  i have also rebooted my blog at benheathonline.com which is linked with my twitter.

  i intend to write about experiences at work and in life, as well as whatever it is i'm reading about at the moment.. i'm a programmer by hobby, a truck driver by profession, an atheist by education and reasoning, and an ex-jw by choice.

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  You`ve got balls schnell good luck to you and welcome to the board .As for the rest of the comments they have just gone completely over my head being a PC ignoramus and my excuse is my age

  Technology just seems to be moving on at a tremendous pace nowadays I`d love to be around in another 100 years or so ,the world will/could be a fantastic place .

  No thanks to the JW religion.
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  The Pastor of my Old Church Tried to Re-Convert Me Yesterday

  by cofty in

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  2. experiences

  yesterday evening my wife and i were invited to friends house for new year's eve.

  we met them when i was a christian and we have kept in touch.

  they had a few other friends there as well, including the new church pastor and his wife.

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  258 pages is that a record set by cofty ? If not who holds the record ?

  sorry to go off topic.
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  Why isnt the overlapping generation( interpretation), consistently applied to these scriptures.?

  by smiddy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  why does the wt interpret matt.24:34 "truly i say to you this generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur.

  " as having overlapping generations ?

  and not applying the same reasoning to any other scripture/s referring to a generation or this generation .?

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  smiddy

  Why does the WT interpret Matt.24:34 "Truly I say to you this generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur." as having overlapping generations ? And not applying the same reasoning to any other scripture/s referring to a generation or this generation .? Ph.2:15 ,Ps.48:13 ,Ps.78:4,Ps 79.:13, Ps.100:5 ,Mtt.12:39 Mtt.23:36 ,Lu.21:32

  Quite frankly the overlapping generation interpretation is even more ridiculous when considering these scriptures about a generation or this generation.

  And their is no scriptual validation for the Governing Body to make such a claim of an overlapping generation.
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  AUSTRALIA: Jehovah's Witness Malcolm Lee guilty of raping 80-year-old-woman

  by jwleaks in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  friday 16, december 2016. abc news: malcolm lee, 56, has been sentenced to three years, nine months jail for the attack on the woman, 80, at her home near lakes entrance in march.

  during a home massage, organised as a gift by the victim's daughter, lee touched, kissed and digitally raped the woman.

  he claimed he believed at the time it was consensual and she was enjoying it.

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  A Believer ,take off your rosy coloured glasses, drop the scales from your eyes , lift your head out of the sand ,or out of your arse whichever is applicable and face the facts .

  JW`s have more than 1000 cases of child sexual abuse not reported to the appropiate authorities ,noted by the Australian Royal Commission ,thats 3018 Elders who didnt report it.

  The USA , Canada , Spain ,The UK ,Japan ,all have multiple cases of child sexual abuse against children that were never reported to the authorities , these are just cases that have come to light recently, their are many more as if this isnt enough.

  Google crimes committed by Jehovahs Witnesses and you wil see that every crime imaginable has been commited by a JW in good standing.

  And if you want to use the excuse that if they did these things they werent really JW`s.

  Then I would say to you their are no Catholics in any jails anywhere in the world either.
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  My Mother reach out to me AGAIN!

  by HereIgo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  about 3 weeks ago i created a thread due to my mom reaching out to me (we hadn't talked in over 2 years due to typical jw politics).

  well, today she reached out again thought facebook messenger saying " i'm so sorry i hurt you my beautiful baby boy.

  i'm hurting very much also.

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  Sometimes being blunt and forthright is the only way to get through to some people .

  I hope in your case it was a success.
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  Article: Jehovah’s Witnesses Holds Women Back

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.fairobserver.com/region/europe/jehovahs-witnesses-women-religion-serena-williams-news-81664/.

  by lydia segebrecht december 16, 2016. an open letter to serena williams about jehovah’s witnesses’ treatment of women.. dear serena,.

  i want to start by applauding everything you said in your open letter that was reproduced on the guardian website last week.

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  jwleaks , I would like to see that letter of yours published in an Australian newspaper (the saturday paper ? if no other ) if at all possible .

  But I suppose pigs might fly before that happens.

  Thanks Barbara for posting this.Serena and her sister Venus life style are in complete contrast to what the religion they promote advocates for women .

  I would like to see this letter published in an Australian paper also ,for when Serena plays The Australian Open Tennis Competition in early 2017.

  If Serena was serious about her concern for women and equality she would speak out about the inequalitys that exist in the religion she promotes so as she doesnt come across as a hypocrite .
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  AUSTRALIA: Jehovah's Witness Malcolm Lee guilty of raping 80-year-old-woman

  by jwleaks in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  friday 16, december 2016. abc news: malcolm lee, 56, has been sentenced to three years, nine months jail for the attack on the woman, 80, at her home near lakes entrance in march.

  during a home massage, organised as a gift by the victim's daughter, lee touched, kissed and digitally raped the woman.

  he claimed he believed at the time it was consensual and she was enjoying it.

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  smiddy

  Next time a JW knocks on my door I`ll ask them about Malcom Lee and if he was in their congregation.