Do they still say that the older publications were "old truths " and now we have "new truths " to try and rationalise failed prophecys or disbanded beliefs ?
Posts by smiddy
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14Spiritual Junk Food?
by stuckinarut2 inwe all know how the society likes to say that they alone "dispense spiritual food from jehovah" through the f&ds / gb.
the claim was that from russell's day, the society alone is gods channel.... so that got me thinking.... if they dispense spiritual food, yes spiritual nourishment to all witnesses, that clearly implies that all the past wrong teachings, and incorrect doctrines and practices must not have been "nourishing spiritual food" right?.
in effect, they were just like parents that order a fast food drive through "meal" to keep the kids happy and fill the hole in their tummy.. yes, rather than providing a well prepared and healthy nourishing meal, a quick-fix junk food fill was sufficient.
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Watchtower bible used as a prop in a R rated movie
by greenhornet init was a wtf moment .
the movie is on netflix called american violence.. it was a non block buster hit.
any way the time stamp is 1: 38: 42. if anyone is interested.
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smiddy
Its on my list to watch it ,I`m a fan of Bruce dern he has been in some good movies.
Laura dern his daughter has also been in some interesting movies.
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May 24, 2017 TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS Re: Donations to “Jehovah’s Witnesses of India” by Indian Passport Holders
by wifibandit inmay 24, 2017 to all bodies of elders re: donations to “jehovah’s witnesses of india” by indian passport holders.
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smiddy
It never ceases to amaze me how the creator of all things including Gold , Silver , Diamonds ,other precious gems , etc, never himself provides any of this wealth ,however he is not backward in coming forward asking through his one and only true religion on earth for jehovahs Witnesses the rank and file , to give up their hard earned money to support his earthly organizations accumilation of wealth
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Aust 2016 Census observations: JW's getting older, more kids leaving, and 30+ group aren't returning
by shepherdless in1. median age.
experts will tell you that if you want to know if a population is in growth or decline, the best single number to look at is the median age of the population.
i have extracted aust census data and calculated the following approx median ages:.
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smiddy
The WT/JW`s " Wont end with with a bang but a whimper" apologies to Neville Shute .
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The coordinator of cong visited me last night
by Chook inhe ran into me a work and asked could he come , i said only if you're by yourself and don't wear company garb.
3 hours later and i might as well talked to myself.
i used every illustration and persuasive argument.
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smiddy
How about hitting them with "Jehovahs witnesses base their beliefs solely on the Bible" ?
Where in the bible are : [ you should be able to fill this in with so many rules and regulations ,non Bible definitions such as D2D work RV ,BS ,especially the change in the baptism and your conviction of it ,Pioneers ,Co`s,Do`s,,Etc,etc,etc.
and you know the list just goes on and on. Where are all these in the Bible ?
The simple answer is their not . Where is the True Organization mentioned in the bible.?
how about soveriegnty of jehovah god ,where is that mentioned in the Bible .?
what about reinstatement ? for someone who makes a mistake and is then trying to get back in favour ? with the congregation ? Think of the prodigal son and the very marked difference the JW`s have on this scripture.
Governing Body ? Where is that stated in the Bible ?
Do you think /believe Jehovahs Witness religion is based solely on the Bible after considering these points ?
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She's here and early! 27 weeks 1day.
by Darkknight757 inso as of july 2nd my wife delivered by c-section our little one pound, three ounce daughter izabella.
it was a very scary night that started with a decel and turned into multiple decels that greatly concerned the doctors.
by early morning they felt the need to take her for her safety.
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smiddy
My congratulations to you both DK757 ,hopefully everything will turn out alright and your lovely daughter Izabella will be with you at home in no time.
Take care and stay positive
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Fallacies in the article on war at Awake! No. 5 2017
by Master_Bob inwhy did ancient israel go to war?.
what some people say.
the israelites worshipped a bloodthirsty “tribal war god.”.
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smiddy
It has surprised me why the established Christian religion under constantine didnt just discard the " Old Testament " as irrelevant to the christianity that was now emerging.
Thankfully he didnt however as we would have little ammo to show the hypocricy contained in the whole bible.
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smiddy
I dont think Russia is a good example of any Nation banning anyone....,period.
Its not exactly a free democratic nation with freedoms the west still enjoy. It has its "freedom" problems still.
Didnt Vin Toole under oath ( a JW himself , Legal representive ) state something to the effect that "shunning was something he has heard about but didnt know what it meant ?"
Under oath mind you at the ARC into Child sexual Abuse in Institutions.in Australia.
How do these lying S.O.B.`s get away with what they do under oath in a governmental inquiry sanctioned by the Government.?
Isnt it giving the finger up the ass of the government and getting off scot free ?
They should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
However religions seem to be given a get out of jail free card ,whereas "normal " citizens feel the full force of the law.
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I met a 104 year old man today
by Bad_Wolf ini was at a mall trying on shoes and this old man is in a wheelchair near me.
says how he thought those shoes were sharp and he had never worn brown shoes before and that he is 104 years old.
i said no way and asked what year he was born.
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smiddy
According to JW teachings and their Bible interpretations ,the wages of sin is death ,right ? the Adamic death .OK?
Lazarus died he paid the price for Adams disobedience ,sin.
He was resurrected to life ,so by all accounts he should be free of the Adamic sin that condemned all of humanity to death so he should still be alive walking around among us right ?
And lazarus wasnt the only one resurrected was he according to the Bible.
Just saying.
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This Story Says It All
by Lee Elder inthis story shows the sad reality of being a jw in a medical emergency, and how incredibly difficult it is to make an informed, free choice about medical care.
it also shows that for jw's, obeying watchtower leaders is more important than marriage or even the life of your child.
very sad indeed: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/267054/religious-husband-dumped-saving-child/ .
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smiddy
A thought just occured to me though I may be completely wrong and please correct me if that is the case..
While the baby is growing in her mothers tummy dont they share the same blood ?
And if so what could possibly be wrong with a mother giving the blood that they both shared before her childs birth could be wrong for the mother to give her child the same blood after her childs birth ?
Its just a thought that came to me .
Regardless of the above the wife is far better off without the husband and the religion (hopefully) and she has her daughter for life whom she saved despite her father by his actions sentencing the child to death.