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Doctrines and Bible Interpretations
by IWant2Know in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i would like to know if ex's and formers who are not church christians, believe that many of jws' doctrines and bible interpretations are correct, or do you feel that they aren't?

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tenyearsafter

Even a broken clock is right twice every 24 hours!
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God cannot lie
by psyco in
1. watchtower
2. bible
the bible does not say that god does not want to lie, but that he cannot lie or it is impossible for god to lie.

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so, if god cannot lie, for what purpose and why did he create creatures (satan, demons, humans) who can lie?.
tenyearsafter

Nicolaou, I was merely offering what most JW's would say in retort to your "allegation".
They absolutely did not die on that literal day...I just see that JW interpretation would provide for several "options" to explain the meaning of "day". It is the same for Adam and Eve being perfect...I could anticipate their response being, "why would God create an imperfect image of himself?". In the JW mind, that perfection was theirs to lose, thus bolstering the "works" requirement of being rewarded eternity.
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God cannot lie
by psyco in
1. watchtower
2. bible
the bible does not say that god does not want to lie, but that he cannot lie or it is impossible for god to lie.

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so, if god cannot lie, for what purpose and why did he create creatures (satan, demons, humans) who can lie?.
tenyearsafter

Hi Nicalaou...the argument could be made that Adam did die within a creative day. Another view is he died the moment he sinned, because prior to that he had everlasting life. Once he sinned, he was dying. All very metaphorical!
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The ''dreaded'' birthday cake
by RULES & REGULATIONS in
1. watchtower
2. bible
the watchtower—study edition | september 2023. study article 39. let mildness be your strength.

11 if a workmate asks, for example, why we do not celebrate birthdays, consider: could he be wondering whether we are allowed to have a good time?

or might he feel that our position will dampen the company’s team spirit?
tenyearsafter

Almost every modern day "holiday" has pagan roots if you dig deeply enough. These holiday "issues" are more a matter of convenience to look different than the rest of the "world". JW's have no problems with wedding rings (definitely pagan) or having a large gathering on Thanksgiving with family and friends (because turkey is cheaper at that time of the year). The answer that the Bible doesn't mention things is a pick and choose answer to justify a specific doctrine...not a matter that is Biblically supported.
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My Most Memorable Circuit & District Overseers
by MillennialDawn in
1. jw
2. friends
i would love to hear from anyone who may have encountered the following the traveling overseers:.

david wesley - an incredibly kind and humble man.

just the most down-to-earth co you'll ever find.
tenyearsafter

I always looked forward to John Paluso's visits...he was a kind, cool man who never made working with him intimidating or threatening. He gave great talks and genuinely liked helping people. I understand he left being a CO to start a family in So. CA.
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So, 60 Years Ago
by titch in
1. jw
2. experiences
so, folks, 60 years ago, starting on september 1st, i believe, we, local witnesses in southern california, had the "privilege" of attending the "around the world assembly", at, of all places, the rose bowl, in pasadena.

(i think that it was an 8-day assembly) i was 9 years old then, almost ready to start 4th grade.

so, was anyone else, on this site, at that assembly?
tenyearsafter

I do remember it! I was only 12 at the time, but I remember working in the fruit stands and selling lunch items between sessions. If I recall, they had day sessions and night sessions...the one thing that stood out to me was how LONG they were. If memory serves me, that was a 7 day convention. I also recall the big buzz was that Billy Graham had a revival during that timeframe at the Los Angeles Colosseum. The combined attendances were almost 200,000 people. Today's JW's wouldn't recognize the conventions back then!
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Elder Arrested For Decades Long Abuse
by Sea Breeze in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
not sure if this has already been posted:.

https://kdvr.com/news/affidavit-religious-elder-abused-raped-children-for-decades/ .
tenyearsafter

Fisherman:
Why didn’t you post that the charges were dropped on Feb 28, 2023 because of insufficient evidence?
Just an FYI, charges are often dropped "without prejudice" because of time issues in an investigation. By doing that, a DA can re-file charges at a later date. From what I read about the February decision, the case is still being investigated. It will be interesting to see how it ultimately shakes out, but for now the guy is innocent.
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Elder Arrested For Decades Long Abuse
by Sea Breeze in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
not sure if this has already been posted:.

https://kdvr.com/news/affidavit-religious-elder-abused-raped-children-for-decades/ .
tenyearsafter

Fisherman...you like putting words in peoples' mouths, don't you? I never alluded to guilt or innocence, but was rather stating facts. I have first hand knowledge of the prosecutorial process, and I have had many cases either rejected for filing or pled down so that it didn't ruin the track record of the DA's office. You seem to be quite passionate about this guy, where I could give a rip. If he is guilty, I just hope that he is brought to justice...and if innocent, he is exonerated.
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Elder Arrested For Decades Long Abuse
by Sea Breeze in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
not sure if this has already been posted:.

https://kdvr.com/news/affidavit-religious-elder-abused-raped-children-for-decades/ .
tenyearsafter

Fisherman...in today's political climate, DA's are very reticent to file charges unless it is a slam-dunk win. Most DA's are elected and look at stats to bolster their re-electability. If it requires too much investigation or looks "flimsy", chances are they won't file. Sad reality of today's justice system.
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Why did I never see THESE scriptures before?
by BoogerMan in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
july 15 simplified study watchtower par 8, p. 24 - “we need to obey the faithful and discreet slave to have jehovah’s approval.”.

(john 14:6) jesus said to him: “i am the way and the truth and the life.

no one comes to the father except through me, or the wtbts inc.".
tenyearsafter

Was there any scriptures used in the article to support that claim? I suspect your new version could find its way up the food chain!