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  Memorial of Jesus' death

  by Listener in

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  i was listening to a youtube where a pastor relates his experience of attending a jw memorial.

  he said something that was profound to me.. "how do you have a memorial for someone alive?".

  they use this phrase all the time, even printing thousands and thousands of invitations to invite everyone to join them in doing this.. i googled that phrase to see what other christian church's use this phrase and was astounded to see that at least the first two pages of results are in relation to jw's only..

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  Ding

  The first time I attended a Memorial I was totally confused.

  Why insist that I attend a meal and then tell me I'm not qualified to eat or drink the bread and wine?

  In fact, no one at the Hall partook, so in what sense was it a meal?
  
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  How does the Govering Body get enlightenment?

  by no-zombie in

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  from the earliest of times of the catholic church's ecumenical councils were used to make major changes to its doctrinal direction.

  decisions were made by bishops, they were ratified by the pope ... and it was done.

  and the laity had to accepted them or not.. and while splinter catholic religions accepted most of these councils, non-trinitarian faiths which developed latter (of which jehovah's witnesses are apart) did not.

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  Ding

  Someone once said, "The only way to get light out of a Watchtower magazine is to put a match to it."
  
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  2024-May-3rd-Announcement-and Transcripts!

  by Atlantis in

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  2024-05-may-03-announcement.

  https://pdfupload.io/docs/faad3e3dtranscripts for 2024 governing body update #3englishhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/ce4ae1d8germanhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/3bf805be spanishhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/a4e3fd3b frenchhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/d37d5822 russianhttps://pdfupload.io/docs/71fe8f28 grandpa!

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  Ding

  If the GB really believes we are in the last seconds of the last day, why are they making any changes at all?
  
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  New ministry, you don’t give a witness

  by Mikejw in

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  there are assignments on the life and ministry school now where they are suggested to just talk to people without giving a witness.. they are supposed to practice starting conversations with strangers and listening to them to talk about whatever they want to talk about .

  there is an assignment this week where the conversation ends without giving a witness.

  jws don’t look like jws anymore and now they don’t actually preach.. you could get bearded men with sweaters or other such tops and women in pants or slacks coming upto you in the park or on the street and starting a conversation with you.. then you hear them listening to you and talking about whatever they think that you wanted to talk about .

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  Ding

  Jehovah's Non-Witnesses
  
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  Wanting advise on a draft copy

  by joe134cd in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i’m just curious what you think.

  this is in its draft stages.

  so excuse the mistakes and grammar.

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  Ding

  I understand the catharsis of venting, but the org won't care.

  They'll just use your letter as Exhibit A when they DF you.
  
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  The Governing Body Are Proud To announce..

  by Ron.W. in

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  the governing body are proud to announce... can you finish off the line for them - the more outrageous the better,, .

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  The Pyramid measurements have changed again!!!
  
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  The Governing Body Are Proud To announce..

  by Ron.W. in

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  the governing body are proud to announce... can you finish off the line for them - the more outrageous the better,, .

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  Ding

  New light!

  Always check the website for the latest truth...
  
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  The org. Came out with a Christmas song!!!!

  by nowwhat? in

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  2. beliefs

  holy nativity batman!

  on jw broadcasting.

  final song for this year's convention.

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  Ding

  When will they be singing this song?

  December 25? Nisan 14? All throughout the year?

  And what's next? Singing "Happy Birthday to You" to Jesus?
  
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  Things you can not say in "field service" anymore.

  by greenhornet in

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  2. friends

  many years ago we would be on someone's doorstep, when waiting for the house holder to come to the door we say something like ... yea after the big a this is going to be my house.

  imagine saying that today with the common use of doorbell cameras and the squatting problem .

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  Ding

  People in a legalistic, works salvation system either feel greatly worthy or greatly worthless.

  A lot of JWs seem to feel both at the same time, depending on who they are comparing themselves to.
  
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  Just a random question?

  by Riley in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  completely unrelated to the wts.. i have a co worker who i use to hang out with his son in high school.

  he doesn’t remember me.

  that was 30 years ago.

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  To the girl I would say, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you or cause you pain. Please forgive me."

  To your friend whose son died, go ahead and mention that you knew his son years ago. If he is upset or distraught, say something similar.