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I wonder if all of the story was told. or if some was held back.
i gave you the whole story, it seems that her cong. is very "uninspiring" and the spiritual
uplifting that she claims to need is really evident within the other religion.
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A strange situation ?
by lancelink inmy wife has started to study/associate with another religion while being a full blown jw.
they come over 1-2 times a week, study, discuss matters and she goes to their church for special occasions.
i got a little disturbed that this was going on for so long, and suggested that she discuss this with the elders at the kh.
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A strange situation ?
by lancelink inmy wife has started to study/associate with another religion while being a full blown jw.
they come over 1-2 times a week, study, discuss matters and she goes to their church for special occasions.
i got a little disturbed that this was going on for so long, and suggested that she discuss this with the elders at the kh.
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My wife has started to study/associate with another religion while being a full blown JW.
They come over 1-2 times a week, study, discuss matters and she goes to their church for special occasions.
I got a little disturbed that this was going on for so long, and suggested that she discuss this with the elders at the kh.
Well, they just came to the conclusion that as long as she is producing "good spiritual fruitage" this side study-association must be a good thing, and god is allowing it.
I just heard the results of this meeting yesterday, does this sound like a typical answer from the people who are entrusted with the
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when is armageddon coming at the moment ?
by looloo inwhen i used to go there was a spoecial campain because it was so close , what happens now is it still any minute now or is there talk along the lines of that it may not happen for quite sometime yet ?
has anyone ever said at a talk that it may not happen in our lifetime ?
has anyone who is still in ever heard anyone question it coming very soon, considering the golden oldies must of being saying that all of their lives
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Thanks to Dan the man for this post,
You might find it interesting :
The current recruiting book that is in use What Does the Bible Really Teach? has just one brief paragraph in the main part of the text that mentions any chronology related to 1914, with a note in parentheses referring the reader to a section in the Appendix for a further explanation (my guess is that there's no formal consideration of the Appendix material with persons who are studying).
Here's the paragraph from the main part of the text:
23 For how long? During the 19th century, sincere Bible students calculated that the waiting period would end in 1914. (Regarding this date, see the Appendix, pages 215-18.) World events that began in 1914 confirm that the calculation of these sincere Bible students was correct. The fulfillment of Bible prophecy shows that in 1914, Christ became King and God’s heavenly Kingdom began to rule. Hence, we are living in the “short period of time” that Satan has left. (Revelation 12:12; Psalm 110:2) We can also say with certainty that soon God’s Kingdom will act to cause God’s will to be done on earth. Do you find this to be wonderful news? Do you believe that it is true? The next chapter will help you to see that the Bible really does teach these things. -
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when is armageddon coming at the moment ?
by looloo inwhen i used to go there was a spoecial campain because it was so close , what happens now is it still any minute now or is there talk along the lines of that it may not happen for quite sometime yet ?
has anyone ever said at a talk that it may not happen in our lifetime ?
has anyone who is still in ever heard anyone question it coming very soon, considering the golden oldies must of being saying that all of their lives
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I attended the Saturday afternoon session of the circuit assembly several weeks ago.
And right at the end the speaker ( I think he was the co, or do) made the comment that we should focus our lives on the new system,
yet several minutes later he said that it might not come during our lifetime, but yet we must remain focused on this event happening.
That comment really amazed me.
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Can you explain this?
by smilelover ini am not a jw but i am really curious to know why are there so many people who criticize and ridicule them?
please give me some logical answers not personal judgements :p
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From a CNN article :
Hindus claimed the highest retention of childhood members, at 84 percent. The group with the worst retention is one of the fastest growing -- Jehovah's Witnesses.
Only 37 percent of those raised in the sect known for door-to-door proselytizing said they remain members.
As you will see, there are many reasons why this is a known fact, I believe that the blatant hypocrisy that is displayed
by members of this religion is one of the major reasons, along with prophecies that have been proven to be untrue.
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How much trouble will I get into if I send this letter?
by inkling inok, so this is a unsent letter to a quite understanding and slightly .
odd jw friend.
we have had conversations in the past about my "doubts".
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You seem to be very honest about your feelings.
remember,, honesty is the best policy.
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Wow.. I have changed
by digderidoo inas many of you are aware i have accepted i am an alcoholic for a couple of years, whilst cutting down loads over this period of time i recently have decided to attend aa, which has been a real help.. i have just looked through some old topics i posted, dating back to 2001, (which was a real dark period in my life).
what i have realised is how i have changed, call it growing up, whatever you like.
i find it interesting to see my opinions on matters and what i was going through at the time.. i would recommend anyone to have a browse through their old posts and see if it is the same for yourselves.. paul.
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I have had several friends who attended AA over the past several years, and it really helped them get their lives
back in order.
It is really encouraging to hear that you are doing well also,
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Situation Developing in Family
by lookingnow25 inmy 25 year old sister just called me with some big news...her husband...30...is of the annointed as of last december.
omg!
i'm having trouble processing this.
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"I'll be back later, I need a drink." wow ! I really hope things work out well for you and your family
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Movie Comparisons
by lancelink inseveral days ago i was watching the movie the shawshank redemption and i really got to thinking how much this movie ties in with people who are jws, and deciding what to do with their life.
i was discussing this point with my wife tonight, and it was quite shocking how many people we knew/know who fit into one of these categories.
andy: people who have been in the organization for years and finally look at things realistically and decide to get out.
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Several days ago I was watching the movie The Shawshank Redemption and I really got to thinking how much this movie ties in with people who are JW’s, and deciding what to do with their life.
I was discussing this point with my wife tonight, and it was quite shocking how many people we knew/know who fit into one of these categories. Here they are,
Andy: People who have been in the organization for years and finally look at things realistically and decide to get out. They might have to break thru walls, and swim in a river of crap to get out, but they don't let anything stop them until they do get totally out. And they are better, and happier because of this decision.
Red: some people who have been in for years, and finally wake up and decide to do something positive to better themselves. Also they don’t cut corners either, or take any garbage from anyone; after years they finally stand up for themselves and are better people because of it.
And then there is Brooks, people like this cannot figure out how to live outside the organization. They have been a part of it for so long that the lifestyle is all they know.
They have the worst time moving on and doing something with their life outside of the JW mindset.
The sisters: People like this usually go totally off the deep end, morals, and standards of any kind no longer matter. And they don’t care who they affect. I’ve seen this happen usually to elders children in different halls over the years.
And finally the warden: there has always been one in every congregation that I attended.
Iron-fisted discipline, and dam you if you don’t agree with what they say. You will obey! -
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The night my dad was disfellowshipped...I gave a talk, blah
by mac n cheese ini am trying to choose non-specific words in order to avoid being outed, but i suppose this story probably isn't that unique.
i was really close to my dad.
he'd smile when we pointed out any inconsistencies in people's behaviors, or noticed anything that didn't make sense.
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Hey, What a story, I got teary eyed reading it. I am glad that you figured things out, and now have a relationship with your father, I wish you all the best !