Speaking for myself; the decline of memorial partakers over the early years of my association with the 'Truth' was always a safe indicator of how close to the end we were. And now with the increase of remnant partakers I'm convinced of how clueless these sons of a Jack Ass the GB have been. Speculation has always been the WTBTS' downfall and will continue to be.
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11,824 Memorial Partakers in 2011
by FrankWTower inthere were 11,202 partakers in 2010. and 11,824 partakers in 2011.. there was an increase of 622 or 5.5% in one year.. your thoughts?.
source: 2012 yearbook (in spanish).
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March 15, 2012 Watchtower gives good advice to apostates ...
by wannabefree inpage 13, paragraph 15. do you like to be awakened from a deep sleep?
many do not react well when awakened suddenly.
a gentle approach is usually preferred.
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wannabefree: whether in context or not, a person can apply there logic either way. So page 13 par 15 is indeed good advice for apostates.
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WT Mar 15th 2012 - 144,000 no longer a literal number?
by dozy inreading idly through this magazine , i read the study article "rejoicing in our hope" which discusses the two "hopes" according to the wtbts ie heaven & earth.. a couple of points were of interest:.
(1) absolutely no mention at all of the 144,000 or rev 14. usually an article like this would be filled with references , but it isn't even mentioned.
it does discuss the "limited number" , but only in contrast with the "no man can number" great crowd.. (2) a much more laid back attitude towards the two hopes.
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The old expression comes to mind...."the straw that broke the camels' back."
There is one 'new light' too many around the corner that by itself will contribute a major step in the imploding process of the organization that has already begun. An adjustment to the current literal understanding of the "144,000" may be that 'new light' we are hoping for that will bring on major dissention. Yeah baby!
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The WTBTS' Claim To Unity And Harmony......Are They Serious?
by JW GoneBad inthe following quote is from the 'bearing thorough witness' book pg 113 par 14 that will be covered in this week's congregation book bible study lesson.
thought you might get a chuckle out of these claims: .
"today, harmony of belief and unity of action prevail among jehovahs witnesses, who total some 7,000,000 in well over 100,000 congregations around the earth.
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The above quote about harmony and unity especially caught my attention. I was recently at a 2 day assembly where the whiny, bitchy D.O. was telling the audience about the need to accept the decisions handed down by local Elders and the leadership at WTBTS. Apparently there is a great deal of reproach (overall theme of the CA) being brought upon 'Jehovah's' name. He wasn't specific. However, I gather by his statements, Headquarters is getting alot of flack via phone calls to Bethel, letters, emails, etc regarding the many puzzling and unintelligible adustments over the past months and years that the GB have made.
My guess is there are alot of unhappy campers among the R & F over the following changes: The Generation thing, the elimination of the Book Study arrangement, the confusion over Blood Transfusions and Fractions (do we or do we not abstain blood?), the continued harshness of disfellowshipping and shunning, the buying and selling of real estate (should JWs be known as Land Owners or Bible Students), the push for more money (the permanent addition of debit and credit card stations @ Circuit Assembly Halls), the increase in numbers of annointed remnant, the putting down of higher education and the list goes on and on.
Bottom line: Harmony and Unity are greatly lacking among JWs more so today than at any other time in JW history. The above quote in the "Bearing Thorough Witness" book should be updated to read: "Today, the lack of harmony of belief and the lack of unity of action prevail among Jehovah's Witness........"
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The WTBTS' Claim To Unity And Harmony......Are They Serious?
by JW GoneBad inthe following quote is from the 'bearing thorough witness' book pg 113 par 14 that will be covered in this week's congregation book bible study lesson.
thought you might get a chuckle out of these claims: .
"today, harmony of belief and unity of action prevail among jehovahs witnesses, who total some 7,000,000 in well over 100,000 congregations around the earth.
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The following quote is from the 'Bearing Thorough Witness' book pg 113 par 14 that will be covered in this week's Congregation Book Bible Study lesson. Thought you might get a chuckle out of these claims:
"Today, harmony of belief and unity of action prevail among Jehovah’s Witnesses, who total some 7,000,000 in well over 100,000 congregations around the earth. How is such unity possible, especially in view of the turmoil and divisive thinking prevalent in today’s world? Principally, unity results from the clear and decisive direction that Jesus Christ, the Head of the congregations, provides through “the faithful and discreet slave,” represented by its Governing Body. (Matt.24:45-48) Unity also results from the way the worldwide brotherhood cooperates willingly with the direction of the Governing Body."
Your observations are welcome.
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Is this HARD evidence that the INTERNET is hurting the Watch Tower Society?
by cedars inthese are the countries with 80 to 89.99% internet penetration:.
these are the countries with 70 to 79.99% internet penetration:.
these are the countries with 60 to 69.99% internet penetration:.
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Cedars: "I believe there is a very real trend of the internet damaging the Watch Tower Society, whether this information is proof or not."
I agree with you, absolutely. And yes, long may it continue!
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A heartfelt "Thank You" to Simon, his family and to the all the mods
by Dagney inthe past few days i've been thinking about how life has changed since leaving the witnesses.
except for just a few, my former friends have been completely replaced by apostates.
who would have ever thought...i sure didn't.
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"So thank you Simon and all for your work and time in keeping this board going from the bottom of my heart"
......and from the bottom of my heart too!
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Dear WTS, if higher education is a waste of time, don't eat the fruit it bares
by arko_n9ne init's 9pm over here, so good evening to those without the sun, and good morning to those who just got it from us.. i've been pretty aggitated with the needless demonizing of higher education from the wts.
they make subtle gestures but their lawyers are too clever to let them say it directly these days.. but i was rereading the february 2011 awake magazine.
i use my watchtowers and awakes for giggles on the can these days.
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"Dear WTS, if higher education is a waste of time, don't eat the fruit it bares."
arko_n9ne this is one deep and heavy statement! It packs a punch! Good Excellent title for a thread & likewise with your reasoning.
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Two Elders just left.
by mouthy inhow wonderful it was... i saw two women over the road knocking on doors .
i could see they were jws...i prayed & asked they would call here... but no!!!!
the lord sent two men!!!!elders!!!!
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The WTBTS can learn a big lesson from you on how to show loving kindness as you so beautifully demonstrated to these so called shepherds. May God bless you, Mouthy.
And I'm soo sorry for the pain they continue to cause you by not allowing interaction with your loved ones. Stay warm and good health to you.
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Victoria, Australia: The long edition (new) of Part 2 of Steven Unthank's report of molestation/rape within the Traralgon Cong.
by AndersonsInfo inhttp://www.jwnews.net/.
crisis of conscience within the traralgon congregation of jehovahs witnesses?
part 2december 18, 2011 by sitepost .
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Barbara Anderson and thank you.