Posts by therevealer

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CATASTROPHIC AND SHOCKING TRAGEDY IN HAITI- WHERE IS THE WATCHTOWER ASSISTANCE?

by Scott77 in

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prayer: haiti residents of st. louis gonzaga idp camp pray in front of tents during a three-day mourning period for the country.

(carolyn cole / los angeles times).

faith-based groups pitch in for haiti.

therevealer

Yes indeed as the post by black sheep shows they were there. But just as humility keeps the identity of those feeding the sheep their spiritual food, the society refrains from having their exploits exposed because of their great humility.

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1984 WT cover -- Watchtower's Final Failed Prediction?

by FatFreek 2005 in

the infamous cover of that 1984 watchtower (27 years ago) was perhaps the last prediction / prophecy of the watchtower society.

will there be any more or have they finally learned their lesson?

some think they are like a race-track junkie and are addicted to predictions.

therevealer

I was just thinking too as I read that post - it clearly shows that the present explanation of generation is new, not what they thought all along. Those pictured would fit the understanding promulgated all along of the ones of a knowing age or have the ability to perceive conditions in 1914 constituting the generation, not some overlapping or contemporaries of others nonsense.

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WTS sues Public Television

by Gayle in

jehovah's witnesses sue ra public televisionjanuary 15, 2011 - 11:40 amt 07:40 gmtpanarmenian.net - the christian religious organization of jehovah's witnesses, as well as representatives of the organization submitted a claim against the public television of armenia, as well as journalists gevorg altunyan, sona torosyan, nune alexanyan to the court of general jurisdiction of kentron and nork-marash administrative districts.. director of the center of rehabilitation and aid for the victims of destructive cults alexander amaryan told a panarmenian.net reporter that jehovahs witnesses accuse the public television of armenia of publishing and disseminating wrong information concerning their honor and dignity.. according to amaryan, court hearings will start in january.. we would like to recall that 23-year-old resident of sevan town arman torosyan, who killed his parents in november 2010, was declared a member of the organization of jehovahs witnesses.. while the organization will try to prove during the trial that the criminal is not a representatives of the organization and that similar aggressive.

behavior is not typical for the organization members.. http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/society/news/59637/jehovahs_witnesses_sue_ra_public_television.

alexised

therevealer

was - reporting time, handing in a slip is what will cause you to be counted in the 7 million or whatever. You can be baptized for years but inactive in service you ain't counted as no jw. But hand in a slip and you is. I get the technicality issue but that's how it is. And if you is an unbaptized publisher and get into trouble you will be dealt with.

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If man was perfect

by therevealer in

and in that perfection (you know how jah looked down and said it was all good) man had a foreskin, then why would he ask the israelites to snip it off.

would it not be a contradiction to act in this way?

?.

therevealer

Oh. Like the generation teaching thingy. Ya. I think you got somethin there!! LOL

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If man was perfect

by therevealer in

and in that perfection (you know how jah looked down and said it was all good) man had a foreskin, then why would he ask the israelites to snip it off.

would it not be a contradiction to act in this way?

?.

therevealer

C'mon. Don't be shy!!

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July 2009 Awake!

by notofthe144000 in

good day ;) i am new to the forum, and am very happy to be here (and not a jw any longer)!!

i am trying to get my hands on a july 2009 awake, which many of you know to be the one the gb blatenly showed their hypocrisy, with regard to dfing/shunning.. anywho, i know i can just go to a kh and ask for one, but i don't need the elders asking if i want to "repent" and come back....etc... what is funny is i just had two witness come to my door a few minutes ago and they asked for "spanish speaking" people.

wouldn't you think if this was the truth and they would want everyone to know, not try and be political about the spanish speaking vs. english speaking territories???.

therevealer

*** g 7/09 pp. 28-29 Is It Wrong to Change Your Religion? ***
The Bible's Viewpoint
Is It Wrong to Change Your Religion?
When Avtar began studying the Bible, her Sikh family was upset. "In my homeland," she says, "changing your religion cuts you off from the community. Even our names have religious meaning. To change your religion is viewed as rejecting your identity and disrespecting your family."
AVTAR eventually became one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Was she wrong to change her religion? Perhaps you identify with her family. You may feel that your religion is inextricably linked with family history and culture and should not be changed.
Honoring one's family is important. The Bible says: "Listen to your father who caused your birth." (Proverbs 23:22) But it is more important to seek to know the truth about our Creator and his purposes. (Isaiah 55:6) Is such a search possible? If so, how important is this search to you?
Searching for Religious Truth
The world's religions teach conflicting ideas. Logically, those teachings cannot all be true. As a result, there must be many people who, as the Bible says, "have a zeal for God; but not according to accurate knowledge." (Romans 10:2) Yet, as recorded at 1 Timothy 2:4, the apostle Paul says that it is God's will that "all sorts of men . . . come to an accurate knowledge of truth." How can such accurate knowledge be found?
Consider reasons for examining the Bible. Paul, who was an inspired Bible writer, stated: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching." (2 Timothy 3:16) As part of your search for truth, examine the evidence that the Bible's claim is true. Investigate for yourself its unparalleled wisdom, historical accuracy, and fulfilled prophecy.
Instead of presenting all religions as equal approaches to God, the Bible tells its readers not to believe everything they hear but to "test the inspired expressions to see whether they originate with God." (1 John 4:1) For example, any teaching that truly originates with God must be in harmony with his personality, including his dominant quality of love.-1 John 4:8.
The Bible assures us that God wants us to "really find him." (Acts 17:26, 27) Since our Creator wants us to search for truth, it cannot be wrong to act on the evidence that we find-even if this means changing our religion. But what about the problems that this may bring?
Balancing Family Loyalty
When people change their beliefs, they may decide that they will no longer share in certain religious rituals or holidays. Understandably, this can result in strong feelings within the family. Jesus acknowledged this. He told his followers: "I came to cause division, with a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a young wife against her mother-in-law." (Matthew 10:35) Did Jesus mean that Bible teachings were designed to be an unavoidable cause of contention? No. He simply foresaw what could happen when family members react negatively to one who takes a firm stand for beliefs different from theirs.
Should family conflict be avoided at all costs? The Bible teaches that children should be obedient to parents and that wives should be in subjection to their husbands. (Ephesians 5:22; 6:1) However, it instructs those who love God to "obey God as ruler rather than men." (Acts 5:29) Thus, at times, loyalty to God may result in your making a decision that is unpopular with some family members.
Although the Bible makes a clear distinction between true and false teachings, God allows each person the freedom to choose how he or she will respond. (Deuteronomy 30:19, 20) No one should be forced to worship in a way that he finds unacceptable or be made to choose between his beliefs and his family. Does study of the Bible lead to family breakup? No. In fact, the Bible encourages a husband and wife who practice different religions to remain together as a family.-1 Corinthians 7:12, 13.
Overcoming Fears
You may fear how the community will react if you study the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses. Mariamma says: "My family was worried that I would not be able to find a suitable husband who could provide for me. So they opposed my Bible study." Mariamma put her trust in Jehovah God and continued studying. (Psalm 37:3, 4) You can do the same. Rather than fear the results, consider the benefits. The Bible's message changes lives and personalities for the better. People learn to show unselfish love for their family. Bad habits, such as verbal and physical violence and abuse of alcohol and drugs, can be overcome. (2 Corinthians 7:1) The Bible promotes such wholesome traits as loyalty, honesty, and industriousness. (Proverbs 31:10-31; Ephesians 4:24, 28) Why not study the Bible and see the benefits of applying its teachings in your life?
HAVE YOU WONDERED?
? Why examine your religious beliefs?-Proverbs 23:23; 1 Timothy 2:3, 4.
? How can you identify true teachings?-2 Timothy 3:16; 1 John 4:1.
? Should family opposition prevent you from studying the Bible?-Acts 5:29.
[Blurb on page 29]
The Bible's message changes lives and personalities for the better
[Picture on page 29]
Mariamma and her husband

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If man was perfect

by therevealer in

and in that perfection (you know how jah looked down and said it was all good) man had a foreskin, then why would he ask the israelites to snip it off.

would it not be a contradiction to act in this way?

?.

therevealer

and in that perfection (you know how jah looked down and said it was all good) man had a foreskin, then why would he ask the Israelites to snip it off. Would it not be a contradiction to act in this way??

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The Phasing Out Of The Public Watchtower Magazine

by dontplaceliterature in

i've been thinking about this for a while now.

it seems to me that the wtbts is taking steps towards phasing out public editions of the watchtower.. here are a couple of points of evidence to see there is a real possibilty for a move in this direction:.

1. the monthly "start bible studies on the initial call service day" is evidence of a more direct drive to recruit new members.

therevealer

one can only imagine the frustration of, in the case of the awake, printing almost 40,000,000 copies with no descernable benefits. especially if the pubs are not sending in the donations to cover what have to be substantial costs even with the free labor.

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The Phasing Out Of The Public Watchtower Magazine

by dontplaceliterature in

i've been thinking about this for a while now.

it seems to me that the wtbts is taking steps towards phasing out public editions of the watchtower.. here are a couple of points of evidence to see there is a real possibilty for a move in this direction:.

1. the monthly "start bible studies on the initial call service day" is evidence of a more direct drive to recruit new members.

therevealer

*** w07 11/1 p. 17 "The Silver Is Mine, and the Gold Is Mine" ***
When He who says: ‘All the gold and silver of the mountains are mine,' fails to provide necessary funds, we will understand it to be time to suspend the publication."

they are struggling to come right out and admit that this quote has found its fulfillment "in our day" Ha!

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You just couldn't write this stuff better for a novel - and they do it without trying

by therevealer in

*** w82 8/15 p. 10 endurance by faith in jehovah ***.

my first assignment was feeding the booklet our lord's return onto a stitching machine.

the overseer explained how to do it and, pointing to a huge pile of booklets, he said: "hurry up and get the job done because armageddon is coming!".

therevealer

And remember the armageddon coming comment was in 1923