Posts by TTWSYF

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In depth research reveals....

by Deltawave in

something i have noticed over the years is how much harder it is to research the history of the watchtower society from its own literature.

people have thrown away old publications in place of the watchtower library.

i beleive soon the watchtower library disk will be discontinued in place of the online library.

TTWSYF

That's why rank and file JWs will be kept in the dark until more people like YOU help them learn TTATT.

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Catch phrases used by the GB

by stuckinarut2 in

i read a comment on another thread that made me think of this topic.. how many catchphrases are used by the gb and organisation in an attempt to control or gain power or prevent questioning?

feel free to list as many as you can think of!.

i'll start:.

TTWSYF

The evidence is overwhelming....

Therefore, we can confidently know...

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Catch phrases used by the GB

by stuckinarut2 in

i read a comment on another thread that made me think of this topic.. how many catchphrases are used by the gb and organisation in an attempt to control or gain power or prevent questioning?

feel free to list as many as you can think of!.

i'll start:.

TTWSYF

Millions living now will never die.

My fav ' Lying for the Truth"

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The Divine Name in the NT: Some Reflections

by Let go of fear in

i've been fascinated with this topic for some time now, almost to the point of obsession.

after researching the issue for several years, i have come to a conclusion/theory that i would love to receive some feedback on.

this theory of mine is one that will be somewhat unsettling to both those who believe the divine name was used in the original nt scripts as well as those who believe it wasn't.

FayeDunaway2 hours ago

Check out this link: Misleading Revisions in the NWT by Andy Bjorklund

http://caic.org.au/jws/theology/misleadi.htm

i have studied all of these NT scriptures using the Kingdom Interlinear. It's obvious the witnesses had a very defined agenda when they 'translated' for their Bible.

HA HA HA... Ya think?!?

Someone once posted that it [the NWT] should NEVER be called a translation, because it is only a version. Not a translation. SO many examples to give, please let me give just this HEBREWS 1 :8

Hebrews 1 Interlinear

8 4314 [e]
8 pros
8 πρὸς
8 unto
8 Prep

1161 [e]
de
δὲ
however
Conj

3588 [e]
ton
τὸν
the
Art-AMS

5207 [e]
Huion
Υἱόν ,
Son
N-AMS

3588 [e]
HO
Ὁ
the
Art-NMS

2362 [e]
thronos
θρόνος
throne
N-NMS

4771 [e]
sou
σου ,
of you
PPro-G2S

3588 [e]
ho
ὁ
O
Art-VMS

2316 [e]
Theos
Θεὸς ,
God
N-NMS

1519 [e]
eis
εἰς
[is] to
Prep

3588 [e]
ton
τὸν
the
Art-AMS

165 [e]
aiōna
αἰῶνα
age
N-AMS

3588 [e]
tou
τοῦ
of the
Art-GMS

165 [e]
aiōnos
αἰῶνος ,
age
N-GMS

2532 [e]
kai
καὶ
and
Conj

3588 [e]
hē
ἡ
the
Art-NFS

4464 [e]
rhabdos
ῥάβδος
sceptre
N-NFS

3588 [e]
tēs
τῆς
of
Art-GFS

2118 [e]
euthytētos
εὐθύτητος ,
righteousness [is]
N-GFS

4464 [e]
rhabdos
ῥάβδος
the sceptre
N-NFS

3588 [e]
tēs
τῆς
of the
Art-GFS

932 [e]
basileias
βασιλείας
kingdom
N-GFS

4771 [e]
sou
σου** .
of you
PPro-G2S

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Average Age of this Forum?

by Garrett in

jw
friends

heyo!.

i'm quite interested in knowing the average age of those of us who use this forum.

i made a quick strawpoll that you can find at the following link: http://strawpoll.me/4340636 just pick an age and click "vote" if you wish to participate.. admins: if this breaks any rules, i apologize in advance..

TTWSYF

So this could be a way to get you. BIg brother is watching and collecting and waiting to...POUNCE when you least expect it..

I'm almost 50

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How do JW's know that the bible is inspired?

by cappytan in

asked a friend of mine this question the other day.

here was his answer: "well, because paul said, 'all scripture is inspired of god...'".

but seriously, that argument is like saying, "the bible is inspired because it says so!

TTWSYF

Of course my tone is snarky and snotty

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How do JW's know that the bible is inspired?

by cappytan in

asked a friend of mine this question the other day.

here was his answer: "well, because paul said, 'all scripture is inspired of god...'".

but seriously, that argument is like saying, "the bible is inspired because it says so!

TTWSYF

How do we know that the bible is inspired by God?

Easy, because it came from the Catholics. The evil empire according to the WTS.

just saying....cause that;s where the bible came to be [that is what books were worthy and which ones were not].

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Are the writers in the writing department purposely misquoting people?

by paulmolark in

after reading that great post about the june 1 article on science i got to thinking.

although it is great to believe there is this huge group of guys in the jw writing department that are constantly looking to mislead us by twisting the words of scientist etc... i really think it is more likely they are google researchers that do not have the ability to grasp the thoughts that are being expressed in the scientific article they quote mine from.. i honestly believe the reason that this happens is because of the individuals they use to write these magazines.

these are not college educated men.

TTWSYF

The sad truth is that 'THE TRUTH" tm. is a cult. And being a cult, they will say/write/promote ANYTHING to keep it's members in place and offer the ability to expand. The ancient idea that Rutherford latched on to [that is 'the end is nigh'] has been pushed along for centuries now from the bible students.

Bible students? That is quite debatable at best. Not for the members of the WTS, but from their own publications.

Just saying....that lying for the truth allows you to say ANYTHING.

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What to say to JWs at a funeral

by dogon in

my father passed away this week.

we are going to have a funeral for him.

he was not a witness for many years but a lot of his family is still associated.

TTWSYF

Sorry about losing your Dad

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WBTS / JW views never quoted as good source of information

by menrov in

not sure if my title is correct.

what i noticed is that in say secular bible research documentation, books, lectures etc, one never (or at least i have never read it) reads a quote from one of the former or current wbts leaders nor do i ever see a reference to one of their publication (unless it is article about the jw/wbts itself).. for example, if you read a book on a bible theme or topic written by a scholar or other bible teachers/professors from prof xyz, you will find often in these books a reference to publications / statements / quotes from other scholars or professors.

but never have i seen a reference to say a wt publication or quote / statement from one the leaders of the organisation.. so, despite the million page printed or conferences organised by the wbts, the material apparently is never considered of value to others or to use as reference material.. in my view, that says a lot..... or am i wrong?

TTWSYF

I remember this exact issue when I was reading the booklet 'should you believe in the trinity'. Lots of info with no references.

Why no references? Very obviously many if not most of the claims were made up. Notice how many JW/WTS books are out of publication? Once people get wind of the BS, the WTS has to pull the book/booklet and fill the void with a new book of lies......lying for the truth....