If a spouse abandons the marriage, the other party can't remarry without proof of adultery. And adultery needs to be proven by an inflexible set of standards.
So, good luck if they move across the country and no one can locate them for a stakeout.
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JW doctrines that annoyed or troubled you
by Luo bou to inbloodguilt a doctrine that really annoyed me when i was in.
like i was responsible for who jehovah destroyed..
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New 16 page WT & AWAKE available on jw.org
by St George of England inneedless to say it's the same old rubbish.
the wt has the usual 'doom & gloom front cover, end of the world, fireball, people running in panic.... george.
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First people to die (apparently):
Folks who work where business dress is required (probably college grads)
Folks who have hi-tech music gear
Folks with glasses (Khmer Rouge didn't like them either)
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The Governing Body "Programming Innocent Children" Harmful or Benign?
by frankiespeakin inof course sparlock as a programing tool needs to be examined.
children have a very active imagination, what message are they sending to childrens brains(psyche)/computer/quamtum mind/or what ever your choice for intelligence is called.. are these just innocent well meaning old men on the governing body?
or this an unconsious move of repressed evil from thier psyche's shadow?.
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It's definitely calculated. They know the damage they're doing to impressionable minds. I grew up reading "Listening to the Great Teacher" and "My Book of Bible Stories" - only now do I see how sinister these publications are.
Chapter title from the Great Teacher book: "Obedience Brings Protection". So, this has been going on a long time....
I agree, Tylinbrando , they are swimming uphill - more and more kids are leaving. I look around my KH and I see a lot of grey hairs.
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2012 Annual Meeting: MORE notes...
by Ultimate Reality infrom a reliable source...provides further confirmation on the gb's new status.
these are from the symposium part on the new light.. .
jeoff jackson - how is spiritual food prepared?.
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More notes I am passsing along (not sure if this was already covered):
Brother Gary Breaux of the United States Branch Committee held the next part, which was a panel discussion of some of some Witnesses involved in the Special Metropolitan Public Witnessing Program. A circuit overseer who oversees much of the work, Brother Hodan, told us that Manhattan has thousands of people you cannot access in the regular door to door ministry. However, he said that in some areas of the city 60, 000 people walk by each day. Thus the importance of creating this public witnessing program is seen. Currently there are 775 brothers and sisters taking part in this program. Shifts are from 8AM-8PM 7 days a week. 2 pioneers sit at a table with posters of the current magazines as well as literature. 2 other pioneers stand away from the table, finding interest and directing people to the table. The Agards, a couple intervened who are in the public witnessing program in Chicago told us that there have been many interesting conversations with authorities. In fact the authorities have even asked them to store drugs under their tables in order to train their police dogs. The couples interviewed told us that there have been thousands of experiences that have come from this program. In one area in just 2 days 14 different Bible studies were started. Brother Hodan told us that this work has been very successful, phenomenal in fact. It helps get the work done in a rapid fashion. It has also done a lot for the pioneers as it is a very encouraging work. The program has now been extended to other parts of NYC, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Since October 2011 38, 000 magazines have been placed while doing this program. We were finally informed by Brother Breaux that details on how this program works will soon be sent to all Branches around the world, and to all congregations. Posters and displays and instructions will soon be available to all congregations.
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Songs that apply to life as a Dub
by Christ Alone ini know this has been covered before, but i can't find the threads.... i just wanted to post some lyrics that reminded me of life as a jw.
i was wondering if there are specific songs that make you think of that time of your life, or apply to the wt directly (in your mind).
post the lyrics!.
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Jailbreak - AC/DC "I've had more than I can take!"
Rat in a Cage- Smashing Pumpkins "Despite all of my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage"
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Another doozie from DO Brown Payne about "many JW's compromising their neutrality" and voting for Obama
by oppostate inbro do brown payne told the audience of today's sa day at natick mass.
that "many brothers compromised their neutrality by voting in 2008".
he followed that by asking "and what has this president done for you?
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CB, do you know any more details on Payne being a lawyer?
He gave the typical anti-college talk, a while ago. I'd be curious if he is a college grad......
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starting fresh
by rather be in hades inwhen you left, did you feel the need to start your life over?
how did you go about reconciling who you were with how you feel now?.
better yet, for those born/raised in, how did that transition affect you and are you ok with who you used to be?.
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We shouldn't feel guilty or ashamed. I keep remining myself that it was me (born-in kid) versus a billion dollar corporation. Not a fair contest.
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2012 Annual Meeting: MORE notes...
by Ultimate Reality infrom a reliable source...provides further confirmation on the gb's new status.
these are from the symposium part on the new light.. .
jeoff jackson - how is spiritual food prepared?.
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From Annual Meeting:
"SpecialConventions – New format to the former ‘International Conventions’ arrangement.
*Fewer delegates, 1500. *Held yearly various locations. *More personal contact and interaction with host brothers.
*Flights, hotel booking and travel arrangements to be made by delegates. *Last 3 talks on final day by GB member and releases.
*2012 SC’s Ireland, Israel were highlighted. Israel thought it was their first convention with many international guests.
As Bro Lett informed them, it was their 2nd – the first was in Pentecost 33CE!!! Our Palistinian brothers were able to gain border access and attend.
On final day, 200 fanatical jews arrived to protest at the entrance of the venue. But when they arrived it was 2pm,
and the brothers were all safely inside. Then the video commented, “Jehovah decided to turn the temperature up to 107F (41.5 C).” \
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The Society debunked the rumored new light on the F&DS in 1973
by Leolaia inthis is the summary of the rumored new light from the 2012 annual meeting, as posted by cedars.. the faithful and discreet slave was not appointed at pentecost 33ce, meaning that there has not been a continuous line of members of the slave class on the earth down through the ages.
the slave class was only appointed for the first time by christ in 1919.the faithful and discreet slave is a small group of anointed brothers during jesus presence serving at watchtower headquarters who are directly involved in the preparing and dispensing of spiritual food.
the individual members of the governing body are not the faithful and discreet slave.
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Brilliant find in the WT library., Leolaia.
I looked it up on the CD. "ka" is "God's Kingdom of a Thousand Years has Approached." The quote is right there.
Clear as mud-this whole thing....
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Victoria, Australia: Report on Oct. 11th hearing involving Steven Unthank
by AndersonsInfo invictoria, australia: report on oct. 11th hearing involving steven unthank.
(this report is from an anonymous xjw who attended the hearing.
i had no plans to turn up to the court hearing as an observer, as in my experience, it can take several hearings and a number of months before any court case gets rolling.
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That's what I think too, aposta-Z!