What country was that in easyreader1970!? I never saw anything like that in the UK.
Let me guess. America?
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Your most memorable Kingdom Hall meeting disruptions!
by easyreader1970 ini remember about twenty years ago some teenagers were caught fornicating in one of the additional schools.
the schools were downstairs, essentially separated from the rest of the kh.
they weren't just happened upon, though.
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I Feel Lost
by insearchof ini'm a jw in good standing.i was born a jw.my dad was an elder for about 15 years but he stoped going to the hall about 3 years ago.but i have doubts about the org.basically i don't think that we are living in the end,i don't think the earth will ever be a paradise.it really don't seem logical to me.anyway i feel like i'm having an inner fight between what i was raised to be and what i now believe.the only reason why i still go to the meeting is because of my mom and husband.i came here because i think that everyone here can help me.
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Hi insearchof,
Welcome to the forum.
I was born into the JW's. On the point of feeling lost, I now consider the aim of trying to find "the truth" a strange thing to do. There are things that we, as humans, just do not and likely will never know. I am now trying to be happy to accept myself for who I am, and work with the world I find myself in rather than against it.
In case you want to find the truth out about the JW view of the bible, I recommend the following book:
It doesn't seek to destroy faith in Christianity, but it does put right the fundamental misunderstandings of groups like Jehovah's Witnesses that lead to disappointment.
All the best with your journey. Stay true to yourself.
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What is the best way to help Fundamentalist Literalist Christians...
by BurnTheShips ini would like to discuss what is the best way to help fundamentalist literalist christians lower their guard and embrace science as it reveals the physical world to us?.
of course the key scientific teaching that causes a sticking point is evolution, not to mention other things such as the age of the universe.. burn.
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The following book should be very helpful:
How to Read the Bible: History, Prophecy, Literature - Why Modern Readers Need to Know the Difference, and What It Means for Faith Today, Steven L. McKenzie
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Need your support now more than ever
by tooktheredpill inhello guys!.
as you know, my wife woke up about a month and a half ago.
recently, by "mistake", we talked with her mother, (a hard-core believer) some details that we shouldn't at this moment.
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Tough time. Really sorry for you. And maybe if you don't want certain things to happen you can play your cards accordingly as some have suggested.
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leolaia said Isaiah 3:16-17
by blkblk13 inmentions michael helping jesus out of his tomb.
i looked up that scripture didn't find anything that talked about that.
does anyone know the actuall scripture she was talking about?
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Hi there, You might find Apologetics Press: Is Jesus Really Michael the Archangel? and The Watchman Expositor: Is Jesus' Real Name Michael? useful.
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Due to a recent lack of enthusiasm, one of you Ministerial Servants will hold up this sign after public talks.
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Ditching the Book Study. Is it just a Buy Now, Pay Later option for the WT?
by nicolaou init's unconfirmed and it may be nothing more than a rumour but it seems that the congregation book study may be about to see it's demise.
i think this could have a very positive effect as far as the watchtower is concerned for quite a few years.. the mood will be lifted.
there will be a whole new evening of freedom and the brothers will be happy for it, don't underestimate the goodwill this will generate.
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I was very surprised when I read of the scrapping of the book study. I agree with the assertion of the OP'er and others, and think that the reduced indoctrination time will result in less effective control of a lot of members' minds. 100 successive hours of non-direct influence is rather a substantial time.
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Insurance Claim against the WTS in the UK
by besty inabout 3 months ago a jw brother slips on the steps on the way out of his local kh.
the step was mossy and slippery as a leaking gutter had been left unattended to.
this brother had pointed out to the elders that the slippy step was an accident waiting to happen for one of the olders ones.
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Haaa! I bet he'll be popular with the locals in the congregation. :D
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I am going to my first meeting at a Kingdom Hall today......
by imissmaine ini decided to take in my first meeting today in an effort to better understand my girlfriend's family.
to be honest, i am not looking forward to this at all.
i know most all the people i am going to meet are nice and mean well.
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This is why it annoys me when posters respond to questions with a reflex response like "forget it and move on". I understand people have been burned badly, but every situation is different.
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I am going to my first meeting at a Kingdom Hall today......
by imissmaine ini decided to take in my first meeting today in an effort to better understand my girlfriend's family.
to be honest, i am not looking forward to this at all.
i know most all the people i am going to meet are nice and mean well.
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You can never be sure that a person won't go back to the religion if they have been raised in it.
I'm sorry, but you f@C%!ng can. :) I was born in and I assure you I will not be taking it up again.
The ex-JW should be sure and have done sufficient research to be in no doubt. But this is something that can be discussed by both parties.