they're special at brainwashing people
Nobleheart
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Sorry I have to ask, but, what exactly does a special pioneer do?
by dgp inyep, i'm the worldly who needs explanations about simple things.
i will appreciate it if someone told me what exactly a special pioneer does, and what a person gets out of being one, in terms of watchtower politics.. thanks..
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HI
by recovering ini am giving an update to my health.
i would like to thank everyone for the support you have given me.
i have been undergoing treatment for the cancer and so far so good.
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Nobleheart
Hi Recovering!
I'm still new here and probably haven't been around when you've started posting, but it's really great to read of good news like yours!
I'm happy the surgery went well. Bear with the treatment, and I wish you feel better soon!
Take care!
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Everything turns out the opposite to what they say
by alanv inwhen we were first introduced to the jws i'm sure like me you were very impressed by their claims.
things like.
1 god has a name.
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Nobleheart
I'm still in though mentally out. It's good you're pointing out those things, because JW claim to be superior in applying them. I now know that:
1. God has a name but it's not in the NT, so it's not obligatory for Christians to use it non stop.
2. JW aren't the only ones preaching, effectiveness is up to debate (they have success in developing world, not so much in developed countries)
3. This was something that always bothered me when I was 'studying' with the JW - if love was the 1 identifying mark; i knew many churches whose members were really much more approachable, loving and out there to help each other.
4. It is not clear if we're living in the last days, even if we are, these days are definitely not 'deep into the end, start your countdown' like the JW teach. The earth will surely have an end scientifically speaking.
5. JW base many of their beliefs on their current interpretation, which is open to change. They take from the Bible what they'd like to see there.
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Nobleheart
i agree with jwfacts. That's the first thing that came to mind when I received those mags. They give the impression that taking care of kids, having elderly parents at home, being busy at work and so forth are a burden and make you unhappy. On the other hand being a single sister, with nothing to worry about is sure to make you happy...really untrue.
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Were There Any JW Doctrines Or Beliefs That You Found Confusing?
by minimus inmost witnesses never could explain exactly who the "faithful slave" was (according to the society's explanation).
the resurection of the sodomites was another bewildering thing.
were they or weren't they going to be resurrected?
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Nobleheart
Not being able to say 'bless you' upon someone sneezing (nobody thought of demons, it was simply a polite gesture)
Not being able to say 'Good luck on a test/meeting/whatever" (again, 99.9% of ppl think it's just an expression of kindness)
Not associating with 'worldly people', when Jesus would be invited and eat at their homes.
No 'huge gathering' for parties, when Israelites throughout the Bible had various celebrations that included many people.
etc, etc.
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Hello Everyone...Just Joined Today
by DarioKehl ini've been reading this thread for some time and finally had the opportunity to create an account.
i am anxious to meet you all and have a support group/active audience over the next crucial months and years following.
background: long-time doubter, giving way to frustration and skepticism beginning about 10 years ago and finally to total admission that this is a cult and that atheism is the way to go.
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Watchtower Bible School of Gilead in Germany
by freetosee ini was a member of an english-speaking congregation in germany.
before i started fading a german "branch" of the gilead school was being set up in the german branch office.
a long time and well known do dietrich forster was assigned to our cong.
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Nobleheart
That's what wiki has on this subject:
Languages other than English
The entire curriculum at Watchtower Bible School of Gilead is presented in English. [ 37 ] Beginning in 1980, occasional extensions to Gilead were established in Germany (called "Gilead Extension School") and in Mexico (called "Gilead Cultural School of Mexico" [ 38 ] ) to provide training to student missionaries speaking German and Spanish. [ 39 ]
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Does the WT use Bibles other than the NWT in other languages?
by dgp ini will very much appreciate help with this.. we know that the watchtower has translated the bible to many languages.
but i remember that ray franz mentions how witnesses in africa carried bibles in several african languages, and those were translations made by other christians.
is that still the case?
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Nobleheart
I can tell you of my personal experience here in Europe. Before mid'90s JW had to use another well-known translation, since the NWT wasn't available in our language. Then the NWT for Greek Scriptures was issued first, so they would still use the other Bible translation when referring to Hebrew Scriptures. Now that the entire NWT is available, they no longer use the other translation.
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what are the rewards for not being a witness any longer
by Curtains inif the carrot and stick aspect of being jehovahs witnesses upset you how do you reclaim your desire for reward?
i'm assumng that you all agree with me that feeling rewarded is a basic human desire.
how much effort do you think we should put into trying to make our lives rewarding?
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Watchtower Bible School of Gilead in Germany
by freetosee ini was a member of an english-speaking congregation in germany.
before i started fading a german "branch" of the gilead school was being set up in the german branch office.
a long time and well known do dietrich forster was assigned to our cong.
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Nobleheart
I'm from Europe and I remember hearing of it (around 2000). But I can't recall any other details, except for it being like a Branch of Gilead, and instruction being in English. So i think it did exist, but i'm unsure if it's still running.