Thanks One Eye and Confuzzle. I guess I have become a bit cynical against the WTS on ALL matters. I wonder why....ok, no I don't
Posts by TTWSYF
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14Questions about Non JWs attending a JW baptism
by TTWSYF ini attended my brother and sister in laws' baptism at a kingdom hall a number of years ago.
i was [am] not a jw so when i arrived i was bombarded with attention from the flock to which i politely stated that i was there to see my brother and his wife.
it seemed like the distraction was intentional.
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Questions about Non JWs attending a JW baptism
by TTWSYF ini attended my brother and sister in laws' baptism at a kingdom hall a number of years ago.
i was [am] not a jw so when i arrived i was bombarded with attention from the flock to which i politely stated that i was there to see my brother and his wife.
it seemed like the distraction was intentional.
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TTWSYF
Hello all,
I attended my brother and sister in laws' baptism at a kingdom hall a number of years ago. I was [am] not a JW so when I arrived I was bombarded with attention from the flock to which I politely stated that I was there to see my brother and his wife. It seemed like the distraction was intentional. I had my camera to take pics because my bro told me how important this was to him [I was unaware of the WTS policies at the time]. I was NOT able to get pics for them because of how much the cong had kept my attention until after the baptism.
My question is this. Was that an intentional ploy to keep me from witnessing the invalid baptism? I ask this because JWs are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and God's spirit directed org.
Just asking if this rings a bell with anyone
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Happy Easter!
by J-DUBBED inyes a big happy easter to all the ex j-dubs........and to all those that want to be ex j-dubs.
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TTWSYF
If I may add a happy Easter to those who love those who don;t know ttatt yet -
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Active posters: What education have you had, what degrees do you possess?
by EndofMysteries infrom so many posts and conversations on here, you'd think over 1/2 the posters here possess doctorates in theology, physics, biology, etc.
i'm curious aside from the books and research people have done here, what degrees they have.
to start, i just got an aa and going straight through full time to an mba.
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TTWSYF
adjusted knowledge: Though I think credentials are important and add weight to a person's argument, I also think a well read person with life experience is just as qualified
I disagree. Although it can be true. The problem is that where are they getting their reading material? Is it an accredited source of information? Matt Damon was well read in that movie {good will hunting], in that rare case, Matt was just as qualified [or perhaps more so] than his Harvard U neighbors. Usually being well read in things like WTS biblical history does not qualify a person as being well read. Sorry, a degrees in any particular field by a legit source is the best way to go if you really want to know.
imho
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Bible Group in Boston
by Agape.Love inhappy easter!
my husband and i who are former jws are starting a new bible discussion group on sundays @1pm, south of boston.
we will begin the group on sunday may 3rd.
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TTWSYF
Keep the agenda to yourself would be my advice. Read the books of the bible in a complete way as opposed to using specific scriptures to convey a particular point would be paramount to having a legit bible study in my 100% unsolicited opinion.
signed
The Truth Will Set You Free
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Some Questions About Jesus
by Coded Logic inwhy didn't jesus ever write anything?
why are there no letters to jesus?
no painting of jesus from that time?
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TTWSYF
It is as unlikely as anything else for a man to claim to be God..... [sorry, but Jesus not only claimed to be God,but he also never disputed anyone else's claim either] ,,,,that aside.
I have to think that a myth would have been weeded out during the first torture sessions.
Instead, 2000 years later people are still believing that a man claiming to be God died for the forgiveness of our sins. Right this second there are Christians being killed for worshiping Jesus.
How is this belief still alive I ponder aloud.
just pondering
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In a nutshell, what is the wackiest jw thing?
by stuckinarut2 inwhat is the wackiest...strangest....most unusual jw teaching or practice?
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TTWSYF
Sofia and star make comments about youngsters getting baptized.
Then whole JW baptism is another wacky thing to me. Nothing like a Catholic baptism which is at least scriptural.
Really, you must study for a baptism?
Really, you are NOT baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost?
But you're true Christians?
Weird
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In a nutshell, what is the wackiest jw thing?
by stuckinarut2 inwhat is the wackiest...strangest....most unusual jw teaching or practice?
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TTWSYF
Finkel nailed the biggest one to me or any other bible believer. And that is that Jesus's 2nd coming has already arrived. He arrived over 100 years ago.
Scripture is quite clear that EVERY EYE WILL SEE.
Weird
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One Scripture To Trash the Org: 1st John 4:18
by freemindfade in1st john 4:18 .
18 there is no fear in love,+ but perfect love casts* fear out, because fear restrains us.
indeed, the one who is fearful has not been made perfect in love.+.
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TTWSYF
Proverbs says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. I think it reflects more of an awe of his embodiment rather than a fear of wrath.
just mho
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In a nutshell, what is the wackiest jw thing?
by stuckinarut2 inwhat is the wackiest...strangest....most unusual jw teaching or practice?
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TTWSYF
That Jesus came for 144000 and everyone else should be a JW to be forgiven of their sins.
Also that these same 144000 do NOT need to be Jewish, Male or VIrgins.
The good book says otherwise