DesirousOfChange

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  How will history treat Judge Rutherford?

  by Vanderhoven7 in

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  mark jones writes:.

  how will history treat joseph rutherford?.

  like ben gorden has said, it would depend on who’s looking back.

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  JUDGE WHO?

  

  This judge is likely better remembered........
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  Stickers against Jehovahs witnesses

  by Paul Bonanno in

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  in malta in 1980s the catholic church issued a yellow sticker telling jehovahs witnesses not to knock on their door.

  this was distributed with all the parishioners.. i would like to know if others countries had this in place before the 1980s especially maybe italy and ireland?.

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  Radical shake up

  by Mikejw in

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  imagine if all the governing body resigned and a new set of brothers came in and said we are very very sorry for all those who have been disfellowshipped and disassociated over the years.

  we know many mistakes have been made.

  we are really genuinely sorry to all those who have been hurt and especially those who have died and been hurt by these mistakes.

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  I'd say "Fuck you. Why the hell would I want to come back? You guys think I want to socialize with you... that I want to be around you... that I'm missing you and just sitting around with no life waiting for the chance to be back with you? You guys are legends in your own minds. . . ~ Magnum

  Magnum -- I'm not used to you holding back. Why not just say it? Just go ahead and tells us what you really think. No more "beating around the bush".

  
  
  
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  Request-Addendum-Elders Manual-February S-147-Announcements!

  by Atlantis in

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  files for request.. 2023-2024 addendum to shepherd the flock of god.--english.

  2023-10 shepherd the flock of god manual--english.

  2024-february announcements and reminders--english.

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  Anyone else remember how important and how "special" all of this was when you were an elder?

  
  
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  Dates and times

  by jhine in

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  last night at my bible study group we looked at 1thessalonians ch 5 .

  we have been working through the whole letter.

  verses 1-11 start with .

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  It's like my doctor telling me there are no warnings for cancer to occur, it can happen when least expected, so I interpret my lack of symptoms as a sign of cancer. ~ Pete

  Great analogy!

  
  

  
  
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  Dates and times

  by jhine in

  1. watchtower
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  last night at my bible study group we looked at 1thessalonians ch 5 .

  we have been working through the whole letter.

  verses 1-11 start with .

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  LUKE 1:8 -- "He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.""

  Why did I never see this (as I do now) when I was an active JW?
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  Anyone know about this? WTS PR head Robert Hendricks removed?

  by careful in

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  https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/1ap8kcp/robert_hendricks_removed robert hendricks removed?.

  any info would be appreciated..

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  It must have been something big to take him down. He was the "face" of their PR Dept and, after looking at a few YouTube videos, I'd say he did a damn fine job of it. Sure would be interesting to know if it was "sin" or him awakening.........
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  What have I been doing for the last few years?

  by Lee Marsh in

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  i used to be here a lot.

  every single day almost.

  and then i wasn't.. well let's start with a before.

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  Glad you dropped by. With that schedule it's amazing you had the time. Congrats on all the accomplishments.

  Doc
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  An intro to my experience

  by drippee in

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  2. experiences

  good evening,.

  i had an old account a few years back but since then have had a lot happen to me.

  i grew up in the faith, pioneered, did everything i could to keep my parents and peers off of my back, but nothing seemed to be enough to satisfy them.

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  I miss my friends and family because I don’t have any now and i guess im just having mixed feelings.

  You relationships might be the same among old friends, especially any who are PIMO. However, old friends who are still "in" would likely be cautious.

  Your experience gives the impression you are likely still young -- that is, young enough to begin acquiring real friends. It's not as easy to do in real life as it was as a JW. There you have automatic friends, but of course, they are also conditional friends. Most will put the rules of the borganization above their personal relationships. Many who may not really want to do that, may still do it out of fear from reprisal if they are caught breaking the rules.

  The greatest revenge is living a happy & successful life!
  
  
  
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  The Vaccine mandate has been lifted, with no explanation or apologies

  by redsetter2 in

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  DesirousOfChange

  You will find that most direction in printed form doesn't include a letterhead to avoid legal liability towards certain corporations. I hope that clarifies your query.

  CYA -- That is a reasonable explanation considering the matter addressed. Thank you.

  Doc