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  The WatchTower conductor lied on stage

  by Isambard Crater in

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  on sunday morning in the watchtower study, a "study" who was their for the 1st time put his hand up and said; "i have a question.

  when the paragraph says give up everything, it doesn't really mean give up everything like the pearl merchant, does it, like be willing to lose my modest house, cheap car and other basics i own?

  i mean, that sounds a bit much".. the watchtower conductor said in response; "no, it's just a parable and it doesn't mean give up everything.

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  cofty

  Jesus meant it literally. His disciples walked away from their wives, children, businesses and everything they owned in order to follow him.

  Following Jesus did not mean reading the bible and singing praises. It meant physically FOLLOWING him around Galilee and Judea.

  Based on the false promise that the end was coming within that generation it made sense in that context.

  Now I means whatever you want it to mean. The bible is like a magic carpet that will take you anywhere you desire and allow you to believe you are right. No wonder early Christianity was so small and the modern version is so popular.
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  Is it alright for a Disfellowshipped Jehovah's Witness to Date?

  by preacherman in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  it is said that a dfed is handed over to satan and left alone in his or her gross unrepentant conduct.

  however, you'll agree with me that not all dfeds are living that way.

  the truth is that some have actually repented and stopped their bad conducts but have fallen victim to the legalistic and procedural expediences of the wbts which makes it very difficult for some to come back in the shortest period of time.

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  cofty

  Fairlane I didn't claim that everybody who doesn't go to church is rational. I did equate religion with superstition.
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  Is it alright for a Disfellowshipped Jehovah's Witness to Date?

  by preacherman in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  it is said that a dfed is handed over to satan and left alone in his or her gross unrepentant conduct.

  however, you'll agree with me that not all dfeds are living that way.

  the truth is that some have actually repented and stopped their bad conducts but have fallen victim to the legalistic and procedural expediences of the wbts which makes it very difficult for some to come back in the shortest period of time.

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  cofty

  should he date someone from another Church?

  He/she should do whatever they wish, but why would you limit yourself to looking for a partner who shares your superstitions? How about dating a rational person?
  
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  Beautiful new kingdom song

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone noticed this new song?

  i think it's absolutely beautiful.

  it's got a film score quality about it, with depth and feeling.

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  Island Man. Just to be clear I am saying I think the music and the voice are pish. My dislike of that sort of sentimental, sacrine-sweet, "music" is not a sign of immaturity as you suggested but of good taste.

  The fact that it is a propaganda tool of an evil cult is a separate issue.
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  Beautiful new kingdom song

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone noticed this new song?

  i think it's absolutely beautiful.

  it's got a film score quality about it, with depth and feeling.

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  cofty

  Come on SBF what is this "light" in a darkened world exactly?
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  ARC recommendations. Read for yourselves

  by zeb in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/2017-08/report-on-criminal-justice-released.

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  That is excellent news! I bet they lost a few appointed men when that happened.

  If only the UK would follow that example.
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  Beautiful new kingdom song

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone noticed this new song?

  i think it's absolutely beautiful.

  it's got a film score quality about it, with depth and feeling.

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  cofty

  If this little boy thinks his life is shit now wait until he sees what Jehovah has in store for him any day now...

  
  
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  Beautiful new kingdom song

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone noticed this new song?

  i think it's absolutely beautiful.

  it's got a film score quality about it, with depth and feeling.

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  cofty

  Every evil oppressive regime has stirring melodies.

  It is beyond me how you can express admiration for one of the cult's most effective propaganda tools.

  As I said previously SBF you are a "useful idiot".
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  Beautiful new kingdom song

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone noticed this new song?

  i think it's absolutely beautiful.

  it's got a film score quality about it, with depth and feeling.

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  cofty

  Horrible noise.

  What a load of evil hypocrisy! All will be beautiful as soon as god murders 99.9% of all the men women and children on earth.

  Utterly repulsive.
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  ARC recommendations. Read for yourselves

  by zeb in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/2017-08/report-on-criminal-justice-released.

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  cofty

  or who otherwise requires a Working with Children Check clearance for their role...

  But is anybody in the cult going to be required to obtain a Working with Children Check or will they continue to hide behind the claim that they don't work with children?