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  WT studied by all congregations 4th Feb 2018.

  by skin in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  from the wt dated dec 2017 - study 1 para 11 studied by all congregations 4th feb 2018. the question asked on this paragraph is:.

  what did the physician luke report happened to a young man, and how did that affect others?”.

  paragraph 11 in this wt reads:.

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  freddo

  stuck - At first reading I agree - but fastJehu's angle does give them wriggle room.
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  Sign of apostasy

  by Ireneus in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  elders arranged a sort of informal visit by a more capable elder accompanied by another brother who is more qualified than me from academic background.

  their purpose was to reason with me as a last resort to avoid a jc.. during the two-hour discussion, i could make my point clear to them: “i don’t think any one particular religion has the whole truth.

  it may be existing as bits and piece in all religions and schools of thought.

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  freddo

  When elders sniff apostasy they are on to the branch like a newborn lamb on its mother's teet. The branch then tells them what to do and what ducks to get in a row every step of the way.

  Remember - the branch boys have heard it all before. Just because the elders in Outer Fumbuck haven't dealt with "apostasy" doesn't mean the branch won't ruthlessly close it down and kick you out using their puppets to do it.
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  Watch Tower's eBay account

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the last post about the violin for sale got me to looking at their ebay account which says it's based in wallkill.

  they've got over 200 items for sale, most obsolete electronics that are grossly overpriced.

  among them are used hard drives, like this one:.

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  freddo

  Look at the drop down list - at the bottom - circuit vehicles.

  Click on it and see a ref to jwdotborg.

  Could someone who "doesn't care" ask a question?

  Such as:

  Do you get any used pillows come up for sale?

  I understand you do a nice line in tight pants?

  I see you are offering an item at $607. I can offer $587.

  I'm looking for "Crisis of Conscience" by Raymond Franz. Do you have a copy for sale?
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  Will The Governing Body Be Resigning From Controlling The Corporation When Things Get Worse And Worse?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  will they be making a lot of their gb helpers full fledge gb?

  i think as they continue to loose money and members and contributions dry up, that many might be thinking how to get out of this financial mess with some sort of golden parachute, and hand over the reigns to their helpers.. i'm sure with all this bad that is happening to the corporation they would welcome an early retirement with a nice comfy nest egg away from all this bad publicity away from the public eye.

  why do they want to keep fighting a losing battle give over their power for a nice comfy retirement.

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  freddo

  The only way they will go is if they are sent to jail.

  Didn't it happen in 1918?

  I can only hope for a 100 year anniversary present ...
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  The vague WTBTS Baptism question?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  acts 2:38 is easy to understand and easy to follow.

  there are no words that are vague and need interpretation.

  “do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of jehovah’s witnesses in association with god’s spirit-directed organization?”.

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  freddo

  Question changed in 1985.
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  the blood issue in Dubtown

  by Kevin McFree in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  https://youtu.be/ie__d0uo6f4.

  for part one go here .

  https://youtu.be/i29aqlqcn8y.

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  freddo

  Thanks Kevin McFree.

  Who would have thought that Lego animation could be both true and poignant?
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  Has Being a JW affected your SEX Life?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  not being a witness has been a plus for my sex life.

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  what about you!

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  freddo

  Stan! You stud. You give me hope for my later years.
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  Questions from readers: Pillow talk

  by truthseeker in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i can't believe they came out with this.... question from readers: should a youth who struggles with masturbation sleep with a pillow?.

  you young people know that it is wise to make such restrictions, especially during "the bloom of youth.

  " (1 corinthians 7:36).

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  freddo

  It's a spoof, people! Very funny though.
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  This week's (Jan 29th - Feb 4th) CLAM meeting "terrorist attack" video ...

  by freddo in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this week's clam meeting has a video from jwborg entitled refreshing those “toiling and loaded down” about the organisation's response to two terrorist's attacks in new york (twin towers) and paris (bataclan 2015).. to me it is more about a back slapping "look what we do for you" than a "left hand not letting the right know" (matt 6 v 3) action of love and care.. ... ... ... ... ... .... if you've read this far - by contrast please google "didi bataclan paris" to read about a true unsung hero.

  not forgetting the true heroes of 9/11 .... ... ... ... ... ... .

  am i too cynical?.

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  freddo

  Like I said Dreary, you're a good person.

  But Steve 2 is a good and thoughtful member here as well and he makes a reasonable point.
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  Larry Nasser..... WOW....

  by DATA-DOG in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  do you think the gb are watching the live report??

  will they learn from all this?

  are they scared shitless as the reality of social media delivers one bitch-slap of truth after another?

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  freddo

  John Davis

  The GB proclaim they are subject to "Caesar's" laws where no law of god is "broken".

  You mention "non sh1thole countries" with ages of consent as low as 13 or 14 (I paraphrase). These (non sh1thole) countries apply the law in a non-blanket way.

  For example - if a 15 year old and a 14 year old seem to freely consent to each others sexual activity (without coercion) it might result in being dealt with in such away that neither get a criminal record.

  If an adult has a consensual relationship with a 13 year old it will rightly be treated differently.

  The stink that rises from the GB and their organisation is not due to two teenagers fumbling in the dark.

  It is from their being culpable of having records of adults abusing children and young teens and then withholding that information (from other congregants, legal agencies etc.) and even allowing perpetrators to later become or stay as elders, pioneers and min servants.