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Idolatry and usage of JW.ORG logo

by KSFernando in

can anyone give difference between cross and pendant with jw.org logo?.

further this logo has become the main identification of a kingdom hall.. can someone give bible reasoning behind this?

against or favour..

Listener

Anna Marina - The CO's wife turns up wearing those earings and sets a trend? Hmm no. I can't even imagine a CO's wife wearing those earings.

Anthony Morris Jnr was laughing about how one JW child wrote in to him, thinking he was Caleb's and Sophie's grandfather. It's not surprising that his wife was caught up with this admiration and was shown wearing a badge with Caleb and Sophie on it. This was in a skit where her and Morris Jnr were pretending to witness at a householder's door.

This means it has been sanctioned by the GB.

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Very good and recent recording of a judicial committee

by StoneWall in

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friends

came across this today and wished to share it with any that might want to hear.this happened within and over the last few months as you can tell from their references to covid-19 and the precautions they are having to take and you will hear a few dates mentioned as you listen.the first part is good but it gets even better in the second part (final).i'm really impressed with the knowledge this "apostate" has and how well he conducted himself.so much i could say but will let you see for yourself.love to see when others aren't intimidated or humiliated by the so called "loving" brothers on the committee.part 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0tm1mrbfcpart 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i92w4mv5gf0.

Listener

I thought it was amusing in the first video where they had a long argument about not being allowed to have his younger brother present as a Witness but later, the Elders wouldn't address any of his concerns because they weren't there to argue.

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2020-November-9--Donation Announcement! (as of 2020-10-13)

by Atlantis in

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friends

2020-11-09 donation announcement.. .

donations in support of kingdom interests worldwide.. .

reply below and i'll swing by your pm box with a link.. .

Listener

May Jehovah continue to bless your generous spirit, strengthen you, and comfort you as you faithfully await his deliverance at the end of this system of things.

What they are really saying is that by giving generously (and it has to be generous) you will be blessed by God (not them, they make no commitments for your generosity) and you'll be assured of surviving Armageddon.

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Anyone seen this? Seems to be a startup JW site for leaning languages

by Funky in

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friends

scanning thru the usual jw sites, i saw a link to this site:.

https://www.talk2practice.com/.

looks like a standard language-tutoring site, right?.

Listener

Under the teachers tab the theme for all languages is

🎵 THIS IS THE BEST LIFE EVER 🎵

A pop up is showing a lot of people booking so it this is a start up business then they are doing really well.
Unfortunately, there is no where on the site that allows the customer to hear anything so there may be a lot said about the teachers but no actual video of them speaking in any language

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Anthony Morris wants former Jehovah's Witnesses DEAD

by neat blue dog in

in a disgusting new video, anthony morris iii talks about apostates, and brings to mind his 'hot dog' talk all over again as he anticipates the demise of ex-jehovah's witnesses.

i don't know if you're familiar with maggots, but when you see a whole bunch of them it's not a pleasant sight.. .

what a fitting picture of the final end of all of god's enemies.

Listener

It's not just Anthony Morris Junior that is guilty in this persecution. Individuals recorded this hate speech, the GB approved this for public viewing on JW org and others made this happen.

They have been not only backing this guy up for ages but actively support everything he says.

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Anthony Morris wants former Jehovah's Witnesses DEAD

by neat blue dog in

in a disgusting new video, anthony morris iii talks about apostates, and brings to mind his 'hot dog' talk all over again as he anticipates the demise of ex-jehovah's witnesses.

i don't know if you're familiar with maggots, but when you see a whole bunch of them it's not a pleasant sight.. .

what a fitting picture of the final end of all of god's enemies.

Listener

Here's a link to the video

https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODPgmEvtMorningWorship/pub-jwb_202009_11_VIDEO

The thumbnail that they chose to put on this video is of AMIII smirking as he has just blown out a match, representing the everlasting destruction of those that leave the organization and to which his small audience creepily laugh. This is so sick but exactly how you would expect haters to behave.

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Anthony Morris wants former Jehovah's Witnesses DEAD

by neat blue dog in

in a disgusting new video, anthony morris iii talks about apostates, and brings to mind his 'hot dog' talk all over again as he anticipates the demise of ex-jehovah's witnesses.

i don't know if you're familiar with maggots, but when you see a whole bunch of them it's not a pleasant sight.. .

what a fitting picture of the final end of all of god's enemies.

Listener

It was recorded back in 2018. He makes mention of hurricane Florence.

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The anointed are martyrs

by Listener in

i didn't realize this watchtower teaching before but they teach that the anointed (which include the governing body die a sacrificial death.

fortunately, we have the governing body to explain that for us -watchtower 06 2/15 states.

the apostle paul later spoke of christians’ being “baptized into [christ’s] death.” (romans 6:3) the anointed live a life of sacrifice.

Listener

I didn't realize this Watchtower teaching before but they teach that the anointed (which include the Governing Body die a sacrificial death. What does that even mean? Fortunately, we have the Governing Body to explain that for us -

Watchtower 06 2/15 states

The apostle Paul later spoke of Christians’ being “baptized into [Christ’s] death.” (Romans 6:3) The anointed live a life of sacrifice. Their death is sacrificial in that they renounce any hope of everlasting life on earth. The baptism of these anointed Christians into Christ’s death is completed when after dying faithful they are resurrected as spirit creatures to “rule together as kings” with Christ in heaven.—2 Timothy 2:10-12; Romans 6:5; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 50.

So, they die a sacrificial death because they give up life on earth.

The Revelation book also states the same, page 100

Indeed, all those who are begotten as spirit sons of God die a sacrificial death. Because of the role they are to play in Jehovah’s heavenly Kingdom, it is God’s will that they renounce and sacrifice any hope of life everlasting on earth. In this respect, they submit to a sacrificial death in behalf of Jehovah’s sovereignty. (Philippians 3:8-11; compare 2:17.)

However, the scripture they quote in Philippians likens this sacrificial death to that of Jesus, being one of suffering -

My aim is to know him and the power of his resurrection+ and to share in his sufferings,+ submitting myself to a death like his,+ 11 to see if at all possible I may attain to the earlier resurrection from the dead.+to see if at all possible I may attain to the earlier resurrection from the dead.+

This can only mean that Jesus didn't die a sacrificial death due to his horrible suffering and excruciating pain, rather, it was sacrificial because he had given up life on earth.
Also in the Revelation book pg 289 is this

Certainly, Satan would like to have executed all of them with the ax, but, in fact, not all of Jesus’ anointed brothers die as martyrs. Many of them die of disease or old age. Such ones, however, also belong to the group that John now sees. The death of all of them is, in a sense, sacrificial. (Romans 6:3-5)

I knew that they taught Jesus death as a human was a trade for the sinful Adam and Eve and his life on earth needed to end for this sacrifice to be made. But for the 'anointed' to die by any means, their death is seen also being sacrificial is incredible.

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Ant legal recourse?

by Huxley1979 in

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friends

hello everyone, if the elders start hounding someone to attend a judicial committee meeting is there any legal recourse that someone can take to make them back off?

i know that sometimes they will just at the threat of it.

thoughts?.

Listener

From experiences written here in the past, writing a letter advising that you intend to take legal action if they continue to pursue the issue of df will sometimes prevent any action being taken.

As to why it works in some situations and not others is not clear. It may have a lot to do with your current status as a JW, particularly, whether you are active or inactive.

If you are active then you could still be considered a JW member and it appears that the Watchtower can decide whether to formally reject you as one. If you are not currently active then it may be that the Watchtower has no authority over you and any so called membership status does not exist. However, your actions could reactivate that relationship. You need to be careful not to acknowledge being a member or even formally disassociating yourself.

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Is "Active Publishers" a new concept?

by jwfacts in

i just saw the congregation analysis report for 2020, a form i have not noticed before.

it asks for the number of "active publishers.

" this is a term i have not seen specified before.

Listener

If you follow their instructions then you could have a person counted as all three, Active, Inactive and Re-activated in the one reporting year.