"Reasoning with others" presumes that all engaged know how to "reason" in a valid way. Since the (non-JW) minister comes with both a set of official positions, as well as his own particular set of experiences and values and thoughts; and since the JW (minister) also does; then it follows that research and respect on both sides will be needed, in addition to the knowledge of the Bible either minister (both non-JW and JW) espouses.
Spike Tassel
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Tell a minister why the Bible alone is not enough to reach jw
by carla inplease tell a minister why the bible alone is not enough to reach a jw.
i feel the language, doctrines, translation, etc..etc... all of it must be known as well as the bible.
please, serious answers only, thank you..
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New World Translation, is it the best bible translation?
by littlebuddy inmy jw elder friend said to me that the nwt is the best translation of the bible and that scholars have said as much.
is this true and is it the best?
are there scholars who disagree?.
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which is exemplified in WT publications, even though the NWT is typically their point of reference these days. A search in WT index regarding translations/ versions/ paraphrases of the Bible should prove this to be so.
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All Ex-Elders, Mr.Flipper going to Final MeetingW/Elders! I'll be careful!
by flipper inhello ex-elders, onthe wayout, snakes, and wilyloman, just to refresh about a month ago i told you all that the appeal committee had overturned the disfellowshipping decision by the original jc as the appeal committee got a hold of me by phone and told me the society gave them direction in this.
i have since explained the situation to my witness mom and dad, 80 &82, they are good with it.
i am taking copies of the counsel you ex elders gave to me to be careful about what i say at this "alleged encouragement" meeting and promise you this, i'll watch my words carefully when they ask me questions.
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Yes, I DO maintain my health, giving what health I HAVE. Thank YOU for your RESPECT and CONSIDERATION, even such as I AM, and the variety in HOW I present myself.
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Questions From Readers Nov 15th 2009
by dozy inthe latest flip-flop (allbeit a minor one.).
the "wise instruction" (as described by the society) given is that sisters now have to wear head coverings when interpreting sign language public talks.. differs from the previous instructions that sisters didn't need to do so.. .
w02 7/15p.27 questions from readers.
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no, that is her HAIR now.
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Anyone heard of Watchtower policy change concerning pedophiles
by Robert_V_Frazier ini'm passing this along from someone else on another discussion board.
the claim of any substantive change in the policy on pedophiles is news to me.
can anybody verify or falsify this claim?.
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Practicing the Truth is always the right thing to do: Prayer, Study, Association, Listening, Meetings, Service. That's the responsibility of all, to prove repentance, whether the sin is pedophilia or withholding our prayers for such pedophilia. Jehovah hasn't changed on this. Note 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. I suspect that repentant pedophiles are just like repentant abortionists and repentant soldiers and repentant corrupt politicians: you don't find many of them because even those who DO pray tend NOT to pray for THESE kinds of sinners. Let us pray for our enemy and those who despitefully use us, AS THE GOOD BOOK COMMANDS, that we ALL might be blessed as a result of our balanced, forgiving spirit.
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It's WT leaders, not elders, who are responsible for all the harm. My Geneva, Switz. lecture posted here for new ones & Sola Scriptura to read
by AndersonsInfo inkeep it secret has been wts child abuse policy for years.
he said the policy that jehovah's witnesses have on how to handle cases of child abuse is without equal in the religious community.
why keep these forms secret?.
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Thank you, Jehovah God, for blessing us with the fine example of Sola Scriptura's elevated style of debate and reproof (Post 22). None of us are without fault, and should be always reproved according to the spirit of Your holiness. It is a challenging task that You give us: to be perfect (Matthew 5:43-48), but we MUST be about Your business, even on JWN. Let us all accept ALL discipline we see and hear, and thus BE the blessing that You want us to be. We, as INDIVIDUALS, all have our part in RESPONSIBILITY for matters PLAYING OUT as they do, which accounts for even my comment here.
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IF it is NOT wise for a man to be ALONE with a woman he's NOT married to
by Spike Tassel insola scriptura answered andersonsinfo:.
the wt leadership has hammered into all of it's elders and rank & file's heads, that it is not wise for a man to be alone with a woman he is not married too (adult or young woman... ie 14).
even in congregation sanctioned duties.. so, why, then, do so many service pairings involve just that: a brother alone in the territory (even if it's to make a call) with a sister he's not married to?.
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Sola Scriptura (Post 22) answered AndersonsInfo (http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/scandals/180508/2/Its-WT-leaders-not-elders-who-are-responsible-for-all-the-harm-My-Geneva-Switz-lecture-posted-here-for-new-ones-Sola-Scriptura-to-read):—
The WT leadership has hammered into all of it's Elders and Rank & File's heads, that it is not wise for a Man to be alone with a woman he is not married too (adult or young woman... ie 14). Even in congregation sanctioned duties.
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IF it is NOT wise for a man to be ALONE with a woman he's NOT married to
by Spike Tassel insola scriptura answered andersonsinfo:.
the wt leadership has hammered into all of it's elders and rank & file's heads, that it is not wise for a man to be alone with a woman he is not married too (adult or young woman... ie 14).
even in congregation sanctioned duties.. so, why, then, do so many service pairings involve just that: a brother alone in the territory (even if it's to make a call) with a sister he's not married to?.
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Sola Scriptura answered AndersonsInfo:—
The WT leadership has hammered into all of it's Elders and Rank & File's heads, that it is not wise for a Man to be alone with a woman he is not married too (adult or young woman... ie 14). Even in congregation sanctioned duties.
So, why, then, do so many service pairings involve just THAT: a brother ALONE in the territory (even if it's to make a call) with a sister he's NOT married to?
And, why are there so many conversations at the Kingdom Hall and elsewhere that involve just THAT: a brother ALONE with a sister he's NOT married to?
And if this applies to brothers and sisters, it surely must apply to brothers and unbelieving women, and to sisters and unbelieving men.
How can a single brother (or any other man) search for and search out a mate without ever being alone with her before they become married (such as on JWN)? I am in such a position, and seeking sound guidance and scriptural counsel, please and thank you.
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Good user name suggestions for lurkers who are signing up!
by Chalam inhi jwners,.
i think we are stuck with the ones we have chosen but how about a thread with good ideas for name for those signing up?.
it is can be difficult to think of a good one at the moment of signing up so here's mine for any lurker that wants to be.
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HE shouldn't get confused, but OTHERS might. There is also "lurker" and "lurk3r", as I RECALL, among many OTHERS I'm sure. Just go through the register and you'll quickly see what I MEAN.
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Besty Unplugged - My Life Story Part IV
by besty in<< part iii.
part iv how to meet a wife in six weeks.
i mentioned a while back my dad had a pretty bad accident when he was a kid.
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with all the drinking, it's no wonder we get the dramas we do, such as at this year's Convention