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  Define the term "apostate"

  by Leander in

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  apparently there are several different definitions for apostate especially from the society's point of view.. .

  personally i've always thought that an apostate was a person who used lies, slander and half-truths to cause others to stop serving god.

  but according to the wts an apostate could be a person who causes someone to have doubts about the society regardless if the information they are presenting is the truth.. .

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  The disturbing thing about ALL religions

  by Leander in

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  over the past couple of years i've been really questioning myself about why i have doubts about the wts and even the bible.. even though i've been raised as jw all of my life i've often felt that i was'nt really a religious person.

  unlike some of the people around me i just could'nt (and still can't) work up any excitement about the bible.. so after much thought i've come to the conclusion that the disturbing thing about all religions is that fear is emphasized more so than love.

  some might argue and say that the bible teaches just the opposite, some will no doubt think about the scripture "god loved the world so much that he sent his only begotten son".

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  Does the WTS really own stock in an weapons co?

  by Leander in

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  i found this post at this link - http://www.messagefriends.com/cgi-bin/rcidxmsgb.cgi?pid=4552-8075-4552-4552.

  smartie on 8-10-2001 - 8:15pm .

  subject: jw's please answer my question .

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  Has God always used a visible organization?

  by Leander in

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  i've been talking to a couple of people from my kingdom hall about the society's involvement with the un.

  i mentioned that i had serious concerns about this recent news.

  i noticed that in both instances in my speaking with these individuals they tend to use the reasoning that even if the society really is involved with the un that there must be a good reason for it.

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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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  2. scandals

  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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  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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  2. relationships

  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

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  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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