When we were studying the Greatest Man book for umpteenth time, that’s what went through my mind, even though I was still a full-on JW at that time. The similarities between the elders and the Pharisees were there. It was one of the things that started to get my mind thinking.
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Elders = Pharisees?
by ex-witness inriddle me this batman: .
why, in all the accounts of disfellowshipping (including my own ((got reinstated then quit))) do the elders seem more like the hypocritical, overly self-righteous pharisees than the cool refreshing temperament of jesus of nazareth?
rather than discuss, logically, at length any issues with the "accused", they badger them with points of "divine law" that i'm sure they don't adhere to as much as they demand of the congregation.
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penfriend for Witness in Prison
by jacki inwould anyone out there like to correspond with a 46 year old afro american witness who is serving a long term prison sentence in the us?
he would really like someone to write to him.
prison is a lonely place - fortunately he has his belief to keep him strong..
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Umm, yeah, why mention his race?
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Yet.
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penfriend for Witness in Prison
by jacki inwould anyone out there like to correspond with a 46 year old afro american witness who is serving a long term prison sentence in the us?
he would really like someone to write to him.
prison is a lonely place - fortunately he has his belief to keep him strong..
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ummm, what did he do?
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Do you like Sunsets? why?
by cyberjesus inpeople like to stop and appreciate a sunset.... but what is it they enjoy?
what do you enjoy?
who say its beautiful?.
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I like them because it means it’s the end of the day and I can relax.
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Do You any Witnesses that Just Married Someone Because they Came From A Prestigious Family?
by Pitchess Co-Gen indo you guy know any witnesses that married for privilege?
for example the lowly male publisher married the c.o.t.b.o.e daughter and quickly move up the ranks.
another example is that the witness girl that only date or marries up( only dates m.s,elders,ex-bethelites,or pioneers ).. .
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trueblue,
I really don’t think the sister with the split in her skirt is deliberately flirting with you or anyone else. She wears the outfit because she probably liked it.
Don’t think all women are whores. I sense you have an issue with dealing with women on an intimate level.
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because you can never hear it enough.....
by chickpea in.... i love you.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvqjperwkek.
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I love you.
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Two ladies knocked on my door
by dgp inwell, it just happened.
two polite elderly ladies knocked on my door to share the good news of the kingdom with me.. i was pondering whether i should speak against the organization, but immediately knew it just would not work.
i thought i should say a polite but firm no.
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I think you said and did the right thing. They are the victims of the WTS. They have possibly given their whole life to the WTS and are still patiently waiting for the New System to come. My father died recently at the age of 84, waiting for the past 50+ years for Armageddon to come. My grandmother died at 92, also thinking she would “walk into the New System” (her words).
I feel so sad for the older ones who are trapped. It’s too late to start their life over.
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Damaging property and driveways in Field Service. The good old days.
by Open mind injust got done reading b_deserter's partial life story and it sent me drifting down memory lane.
this is a long, rambly story, so if you're not in the mood, i'd recommend clicking on another thread.. did you happen to grow up in "god's country?
" you know, a rural or semi-rural part of the country that is far superior morally to the "sin den" i moved to, california?
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Funny thread worth BTTT
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Only in the Northern Territory...
by Mattieu inhad to lol at the location for this naked fisty cuff fight between 2 ladies.... http://www.news.com.au/weird-true-freaky/naked-fist-fight-shocks-cafe-patrons/story-e6frflri-1225907125518.
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Didn’t notice that. Maybe she’s the black sheep of the family, or worse.............. an agnostic!!!
Only noticed that she linked arms with her sister beside her, though it was a nice touch.
Glad that Rudd kept his seat. Poor guy, probably still has the knife blade stuck in his back.