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  WTS and ISBN

  by Roddy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've been curious about something.

  anyone has speculation or fact why the wts doesn't register their books with the isbn?

  (www.isbn.org) every book worth anything carries an isbn number.

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  GermanXJW

  I guess you have to pay a fee to the ISBN-Organization. And it only makes sense when orders are taken through the normal book store. As we all know this is not the usual way of selling WT literature.

  But I remember a RV when I came back and she had ordered a book that had been advertised on the back of a WT. She ordered it at a book store. She said it was very cheap: 7,50 DEM. Well, the Society sold it for 2,50 DEM.

  But I remember a time when the German magazines had a registered number. But that was omitted years ago.
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  German Silentlambs-Site hosted by ex-JW-Porndealer

  by GermanXJW in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  {dear sirs, on a german site i have read, that hans georg kolpak is going to host your material.

  for this purpose he has registered the domain http://www.silentlambs.de please note hans georg kolpak is a well known porndealer.take a look at http://www.big-breasts.de/ or http:// www.world-of- bodies.com most dangerous for your work is following.

  on his world-of-bodies domain hans georg kolpak links to nudist sites,which show so called voyeur pics.

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  GermanXJW

  Today, Kolpak announced that he linked all his domains that are not self-financing to his Viagra-WebSite - including http://www.silentlambs.de and he sees no problem with it. :-(
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  German Silentlambs-Site hosted by ex-JW-Porndealer

  by GermanXJW in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  {dear sirs, on a german site i have read, that hans georg kolpak is going to host your material.

  for this purpose he has registered the domain http://www.silentlambs.de please note hans georg kolpak is a well known porndealer.take a look at http://www.big-breasts.de/ or http:// www.world-of- bodies.com most dangerous for your work is following.

  on his world-of-bodies domain hans georg kolpak links to nudist sites,which show so called voyeur pics.

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  GermanXJW

  Well, when I started this thread I got a lot of criticism. Another thread has been closed by Simon because of the controversy.

  Even Bill Bowen was very aggressive towards me.

  Now, take a look what happend to the link http://www.silentlambs.de

  :-(
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  Watchtower Society responds to Diane Wilson

  by SYN in

  1. social
  2. humour

  another handy link stolen from jwzone, which, needless to say, put a ridiculous pro-dub spin on it.... .

  and if armageddon is close, then paradise -- relief from sickness, disease and suffering -- is close.

  so it's not to scare someone.

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  GermanXJW

  Q: How is rape viewed?

  David Semonian says: "The congregation... support(s) that person. We handle it with the utmost compassion."

  I think the QfR in w2003 2/1 is a result from Diane Wilson's book.

  It says that a threatened woman has to scream according to the Bible but that there are reasons when a woman cannot scream. To be "paralyzed by fear" is explicitly mentioned.

  This should be a matter between a woman and her Creator and the congregation should support her.
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  W T S RESPONSE TO "RAND CAM" ALLEGAT...

  by BluesBrother in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i have received a reply from the society regarding this issue.

  sorry, no scanner but quoted below .there was just an introduction and concluding paragraph in addition to this :-.

  "after looking into the matter when it was first raised, we found that none of the legal corporations used by the governing body in caring for the kingdom interests own stock in rand cam corporation or any associate company involved in developing the diesel engine in question.

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  GermanXJW

  This is not the first time the Society supports war industry by their commercial enterprises:

  *** jv 640-1 28 Testing and Sifting From Within ***
  A related problem arose in Australia starting in 1938 and escalated during the ban on the Society (January 1941 to June 1943). In order to care for what at the time seemed to be valid needs, the branch office of the Society got directly involved in a variety of commercial activities. Thus, a great mistake was made. They had sawmills, more than 20 Kingdom farms, an engineering company, a bakery, and other enterprises. Two commercial printeries provided a cover for continued production of the Societys publications during the ban. But some of their business operations got them involved in violations of Christian neutrality, the work being done on the pretext of providing funds and supporting the pioneers during the ban. The consciences of some, however, were deeply disturbed. Although the majority stayed with the organization, general stagnation in the work of Kingdom proclamation set in. What was holding back Jehovahs blessing?
  When the ban on the work was lifted in June 1943, the brothers then at the branch office appreciated that these enterprises should be disposed of, in favor of focusing on the all-important preaching of the Kingdom. In the space of three years, this was accomplished, and the Bethel family was reduced to a normal size. But it was still necessary to clear the air and thus restore complete confidence in the organization.
  Nathan H. Knorr, the president of the Society, and his secretary M. G. Henschel visited Australia specifically to deal with this situation in 1947. In reporting on the matter, The Watchtower of June 1, 1947, said of the commercial activity that had been carried on: It was not the every-day secular work of brethren engaged in making a living that was involved, but it was the fact that the Societys Branch office had obtained various kinds of industries and called in publishers from all parts of the country, particularly pioneers, to work in these industries rather than preaching the gospel. This had led even to indirect involvement in the war effort. At conventions in each of the provincial capitals, Brother Knorr spoke frankly to the brothers about the situation. At each assembly a resolution was adopted in which the Australian brothers acknowledged their error and asked Jehovahs mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

  Maybe they again are in need "to speak frankly to the brothers about the situation". Maybe they could take a look at the Australian resolution.

  *** yb83 97-8 Australia ***
  Following is the full text of the resolution adopted by the brothers in assembly in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Launceston, Brisbane and Sydney:
  THAT we may enter with clean hands and hearts upon the blessed postwar privileges of service which our brethren in all other lands are enjoying, we do not wish to shield ourselves from any due responsibility for this falling off, both in publishers of Gods Kingdom and in the publication of the Kingdom message.
  THEREFORE, that no secret faults may cling to us, we desire herewith, in the presence of Jehovah God and His King Jesus Christ, to confess that during World War II we put forth our hands in various ways to the iniquity of this world at war; we put various properties of Gods consecrated people to what we now realize was a part of the war effort and propaganda, thereby violating the true neutrality of all footstep followers of Christ Jesus who were in the world but not authorized to be part of it. This, as is very evident to us now, has not had Jehovahs blessing. It has brought reproach and misunderstanding with respect to his name and cause, and has troubled and weakened the brethren. We do not wish to shift the blame for this course of conduct upon any particular one or ones, but wish humbly to confess to a common responsibility for this matter here in Australia.
  THEREFORE, we, Jehovahs witnesses in this great Continent, do hereby confess our sins and faults and shortcomings openly and jointly before Him and we do ask his forgiveness and mercy through Christ Jesus, that he may blot out our transgressions. Trusting in his gracious restoration of us to his favor, we declare our purpose to walk more circumspectly through this postwar period, turning away from worldliness and seeking to maintain our integrity henceforth unspotted from the world.

  (Bold text by me.)
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  How to help a JW using 607, 1914 stuff.

  by apocalypse in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the following information was prepared for the benefit of those who are endeavoring to assist a close friend or relative who is a jehovahs witness.

  it is intended to aid a person who wishes to, in a non-confrontational manner, approach the vital foundational issue with respect to the primary doctrine of jehovahs witnesses.

  it can be done without the recipient of the information even becoming aware of your intentions.

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  GermanXJW

  Carl Olof Jonsson's book was crucial to me but I had to experience that most JW don't give a damn about chronology.
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  Feb1,2003 Question from readers

  by hannibal in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  "why does the bible say that a person should scream if theatened with rape".

  has anyone posted this yet?

  its rather unbeleivable.

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  GermanXJW

  Well, all in all it says that a woman has to scream if someone is attacking her.

  But there is a section in which it is said that Deuteronomy 22:23-27 is rather brief and does not cover situations when a woman is mute, unconscious or paralyzed from fear.

  The section states that God knows all the circumstances and that the congregation should be supportive.

  I have not checked past articles on that but I remember that to scream or not to scream was a vital question.
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  Psychology Today recommends Diane Wilson's book.

  by nicolaou in

  1. social
  2. current

  this was posted by 'mitchell' over at the dnc, good for you diane!.

  nic'.

  psychology today recommends awakening of a jehovah's witness

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  GermanXJW

  I have ordered the book by Diane Wilson and the new book by E. Gruss at amazon.de. I have been notified that they have shipped it. Should arrive within the next days.
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  Sign Petition Against Overfishing !!!

  by GermanXJW in

  1. jw
  2. friends

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  this is an easy way to make your voice heard to help stop the destruction of our oceans - .

  go to wwf's digital petition - http://www.panda.org/stopoverfishing/petition

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  GermanXJW

  This is an easy way to make your voice heard to help stop the destruction of our oceans -
  Go to WWF's digital petition - http://www.panda.org/stopoverfishing/petition
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  Would you accept blood?

  by JH in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  would you give blood if there was an urgent need for it?

  and if you were the one who needed blood, would you accept it?

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  GermanXJW

  The company I work for regularly supports the donating of blood. On a special day, you simply have to go to the medical department, your health is checked and you can donate blood.

  The last time I was very close to go but hesitated. Maybe next time.

  Two weeks ago, I noticed that I had still carried my Medical Directive with me. I have taken it out of my wallet.