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  "Historical" Announcement This Week?

  by headisspinning in

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  my daughter asked if anyone has heard anything about a 'big announcement' being made sometime this week in congregations in canada and possibly beyond... in her words "it's like a biggggg long thing, they cut out part of the book study for it and people heard it was a historical thing"... any ideas?

  could it be the mexican branch closing or the theme of the convention?

  or something else?

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  The announcement that I believe is being discussed is that there will be many mergers to better use the KHs. There was even a talk about doing as you are told and accepting changes. Even though they talked about congs merging they never really talked about selling KHs even though that will be the outcome. Also, the may broadcast was never mentioned. LOL
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  Caption This Photo from "God's Kingdom Rules!"

  by JW_Rogue in

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  him: these girls are super weird but maybe i still have a shot at a virgin threesome!.

  them: we must remember to bring brother oldenstein next time, otherwise we could arouse unclean thoughts in this young man..

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  Him: These girls are super weird but maybe I still have a shot at a virgin threesome!

  Them: We must remember to bring Brother Oldenstein next time, otherwise we could arouse unclean thoughts in this young man.
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  How Many Prayed Out Loud whilst they were at a restaurant?

  by LoisLane looking for Superman in

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  not loudly, but just so your table could hear?.

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  Never, just bowed my head and pretended
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  "Casting Lots", How Was It Considered Acceptable?

  by JW_Rogue in

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  the jws strongly condemn any form of gambling or decision making that invokes luck or divination.

  however, no where in the bible is the "casting of lots" which basically amounted to gambling specifically condemned.

  also, many jws don't realize that jewish priests (levites) were instructed to make decisions using the urim and thummin which many scholars argue was a divination practice similar to casting lots..

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  The JWs strongly condemn any form of gambling or decision making that invokes luck or divination. However, no where in the bible is the "casting of lots" which basically amounted to gambling specifically condemned. Also, many JWs don't realize that Jewish priests (levites) were instructed to make decisions using the Urim and Thummin which many scholars argue was a divination practice similar to casting lots.
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  My Issue: How To Step Down As A MS Without Getting Noticed

  by JW_Rogue in

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  so that other thread was fun but now i need some help with something.

  i was born in the truth most of my family is in.

  although they aren't outwardly super spiritual i doubt any of them would ever leave.

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  LOL Not doing anything for a long time did the trick! Now just gotta worry about my family and wife, gonna take it slow but we're getting there. Step one complete.
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  My Issue: How To Step Down As A MS Without Getting Noticed

  by JW_Rogue in

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  so that other thread was fun but now i need some help with something.

  i was born in the truth most of my family is in.

  although they aren't outwardly super spiritual i doubt any of them would ever leave.

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  UPDATE: I've have been taken down from my position for not taking the lead in the field ministry. Family and friends trying to be encouraging (want me to go out in service more). The plan is to make a small showing to look like I care and then continue to fade as soon as possible. May try to move to a new hall so people aren't in our business all the time.
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  Shunning

  by A Believer in

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  you guys do know that if you just leave and never go back you wont be disfellowshiped right?

  i know people who have done exactly this.

  you have to commit a sin and you or someone else has to tell a elder.

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  And if you believe the JW aren't right why not just talk to you're family privately about it.

  There is no privacy in this org, your family would probably think they are helping you by telling the Elders. That way you can be "encouraged" to come back to your senses.

  
  
  
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  The Great Watchtower Guilt Trip

  by pale.emperor in

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  as im sure almost all of us on here are ex-jw, we all know first hand how well the watchtower used the power of guilt to manipulate our thoughts and actions for the entire time we were active witnesses.

  guilty for not going on the ministry enough.. guilty for not trying harder while on the ministry.. guilty for not turning up for hall cleaning that time.. guilty for saying a swearword.. guilty for looking at a porno mag.. guilty for masturbating through my teens (i thought i was the only one who did!).

  guilty for thinking the gb is wrong on a certain thing.. guilty for touching my girlfriend there... even though we've been dating for 3 freakin years and not had sex (thats not natural imo).. guilty for not following along in the watchtower magazine on sunday.. guilty for not studying.. guilty for nodding off during the 8 hour convention.. guilty for my mind wandering during the talks.. guilty for thinking of sister so-and-so.. the list goes on.

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  This needs like eight million likes because it is so true! And the org uses your family and friends to reinforce the guilt on you when you stray into just the slightest amount freedom and normalcy. They know nobody wants to tell their family to eff off, so they play that card against you.
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  The Noblest Hope?

  by JW_Rogue in

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  from this week's wt study:.

  all of us, whether of the anointed or of the “other sheep,” hope to see the fulfillment of god’s original purpose and the sanctification of jehovah’s name.

  (john 10:16; matt.

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  " Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe that Jehovah will execute billions of persons, but only those whom Jehovah deems non-reformable and incorrigibly wicked. Who are these ones? We cannot say, nor can we judge our fellow man."

  DD They could never say that because it would totally contradict their disfellowhipping procedures. I don't think they'll be giving up on those anytime soon. It is the only thing keeping many in the org. The above sentiment would also encourage many to fade from meetings and FS.
  
  
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  The Noblest Hope?

  by JW_Rogue in

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  from this week's wt study:.

  all of us, whether of the anointed or of the “other sheep,” hope to see the fulfillment of god’s original purpose and the sanctification of jehovah’s name.

  (john 10:16; matt.

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  From this week's WT study:

  All of us, whether of the anointed or of the “other sheep,” hope to see the fulfillment of God’s original purpose and the sanctification of Jehovah’s name. (John 10:16; Matt. 6:9, 10) Such expectations are the most noble any human can cherish.

  Hoping for the death of billions of non-believers, some of which may even be blood relatives is "noble"? All while anxiously awaiting your own reward of perfect unending life? Believing you deserve it because of all the time you put in preaching to the blinded non-believers? Doesn't sound noble at all sounds like a selfish person with delusions of grandeur.