Posts by Must obey!

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JWD scholars, I need a bit of help finding something ...

by AuldSoul in

does anyone know where i can find reprints of the "resolutions" that comprise the "scorpion stings" and the "trumpet blasts" of revelation as explained in the revelation climax book?.

i have lately become very curious about the contents of these resolutions and proclaimations, since the wts currently praises the bible students for publishing and distributing these "scathing denunciations".. i bet they are just filled with false prophecies, too.

my idea is to show the resolutions in question and ask: even if the "trumpet blasts" really are divine judgment messages, would outstandingly bold false predictions reasonably be any part of these divine judgment messages?.

Must obey!

Good point Auldsoul. Look forward to seeing your critique of these divine trumpet blasts.

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WT Comments (12/31 DISCIPLE MAKER) FEATURING SIR NOSE

by V in

Must obey!

Very well done Sir Nose...one of the better reviews I've seen.

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5 stages

by Anti-Christ in

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i was thinking about the different stages we go through when we start to find out the lies of the jw.

i find they are similar to the stages someone might go through when they find out they are going to die soon.

i think this one is obvious.

Must obey!

Agreed Anti-Christ. The denial comes after the disturbing information stage that creates the cognitive dissonance, not after the epiphany stage. That makes more sense. Thanks.

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Concrete Reasons for Being a JW (or member of any religion)

by Mrs. Witness in

here is a question i've been wanting to ask hubby: "why do you want to be a jw?

" and i don't want ethereal answers like "they have the truth" "everlasting life" and other such nonsensical ramblings.

i am not a member of any organized religion and i don't see the appeal.. can anyone answer the question with a concrete reason?.

Must obey!

Very good point JWfacts. It makes me wonder whether a religion should be judged by what it gets right or by what it gets wrong?

That would make a good topic for starting a new thread on.

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Beating Fear

by joelbear69 in

pat robertsons doom and gloom forecast for 08 (his 07 forecast that the us would be hit by a major terrorist attack was incorrect).

reminded me so much of the watchtower's constant doom messages: definitely rule by fear.

if you do this you will be destroyed, so will your kids.. if you do this you will be disfellowshipped and lose all your friends and family.. if you don't go out in service you will be marked as bad association.. and of course every natural or man made disaster meant the end was coming soon soon soon.. it takes a lot of effort to overcome the fear paralysis instilled in us by the watchtower.. and it doesn't just go away and stay away, conquering fear is not a one time event, it is instead.

Must obey!

Yes, Watchtowerism is primarily all about fear, not love. Most of the teachings that keep Watchtowerites enslaved to their religion are all to do with fear. Fear of Armageddon, fear of disfellowshipping, etc, as you note. Take all that fear away and Watchtowerism would shrivel up overnight.

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And When I Die...

by Farkel in

"there'll be one more child in this world to carry on...to carry on.

" - blood sweat and tears.

amazing.

Must obey!

Dude have you been on the wacky backy today?

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Concrete Reasons for Being a JW (or member of any religion)

by Mrs. Witness in

here is a question i've been wanting to ask hubby: "why do you want to be a jw?

" and i don't want ethereal answers like "they have the truth" "everlasting life" and other such nonsensical ramblings.

i am not a member of any organized religion and i don't see the appeal.. can anyone answer the question with a concrete reason?.

Must obey!

Simply because they believe there is a God and that we should worship him and that the Bible is trustworthy and gives us truthful, reliable explanations about where we are from, the best way of living now, and what our future can be. That's it in a nutshell really.

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