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  Is there a scriptural basis for....

  by Leander in

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  having an earthly organization?.

  it seems whenever you talk to someone about mistakes or failed prophecies that the society has made they always ask the question where else are you going to go?.

  while i agree there has been a lot of good things the society has done i still don't understand why many choose to ignore the fact that by the society making numerous failed predictions they fulfill the scripture at luke 21:8. then theres also the scripture at deut.

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  I found this on the WTS website concerning the UN

  by Leander in

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  this is actually posted under the first massive thread about the society and un, but i thought maybe it should have a post dedicated to this shocking softening of opinion.. my original post was as follows:.

  i just shared the information with my wife about the society and the un.

  she then replied that this situation was no different than paul making use of the goverment to further the preaching work.

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  Loving the Illusion

  by joelbear in

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  lisa pretty much nailed it.. i'm desperately in love with something that doesn't exist.

  i keep thinking people are going to fit into my little dream world of love.

  ha ha.

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  Rescued!!

  by Chrissey in

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  i think its wonderful that there are so many who chose to tell their story here.

  some are very similar, some very different, but no matter what the story is that is told one fact remains; lives will forever be changed, and must be lived.. i'm no different than any other df'd jdub.

  i was baptized at 15, quit public school and started regular pioneering.

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  First century disciples vs the Society

  by Leander in

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  i'm having a discussion with my wife about the society's changes in doctrines and failed predictions.

  she basically is using the argument that the society is fallible just like the the first century disciples.

  so this neatly excuses the society for any erroneous teachings or failed prophecies.. how would you counter-argue that type of reasoning?

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  How have appointed bros handled leaving the WTS

  by Leander in

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  i'm debating on when to actually decide and step down as a ministerial servant.

  my conscience will no longer allow me to give talks or speak to others in the door-to-door work.. i'm feeling really apprehensive about what i need to do, i know for a fact that my wife is going to be devestated.. .

  whats the best way to step down from an appointed position?

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  Whats your thoughts on sex & the WTS

  by Leander in

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  hopefully this topic won't shock anyone, i'll try to keep my comments as tasteful as possible.

  just recently (last weekend) my younger brother met with the elders because he was engaged in fornication.

  the elders decided to disfellowship him even though he had long stopped having any contact with the person he had been involved with.

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  Questions about the WTS and the UN

  by Leander in

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  i just learned about the society's connection with the un and i'm shocked.

  i had been experiencing doubts before but this new information is like a slap in the face.

  before i begin with the questions i should probably start with a introduction.. i'm a 29 year old married man serving as a minsterial servant in the south suburbs of chicago.

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  JW Response to NGO/UN info

  by Andrew Farrell in

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  following is the response of a jw to the information regarding the un/ngo status of the watchtower society.

  it seems not all will see with clarity the hypocritical position of the organisation in this matter:.

  andrew,.

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  UNITED NATIONS , NGO's and WTBS

  by MacHislopp in

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  following the link given by kent,.

  i have several observation to make:.

  (from the link : http://www.un.org/moreinfo/ngolink/brochure.htm).

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