Thanks for your comments everbody... this is quite interesting to see which books were popular!
TimothyT
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SERIOUSLY is there one JW publication that you thought was good?
by TimothyT ini liked the greatest man book.
i thought it was very informative and unbiased.
a good summary of the gospels.. .
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So then, which publication did you HATE by the society?
by TimothyT ini gather from my other thread that many liked the creation books, the mankind search for god book, the greatest man book and the ministry school book.. but which book did you absolutely detest?.
here is mine:.
i thought it was a vile, hate filled book!.
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TimothyT
I gather from my other thread that many liked the creation books, the mankind search for god book, the greatest man book and the ministry school book.
But which book did you ABSOLUTELY DETEST?
Here is mine:
I thought it was a VILE, HATE FILLED book!
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Were YOU a Pushy JW?
by minimus ini hated jws that were pushy.
some tried to impose their "bible trained consciences" on everyone.
or the pushy ones would go from house to house and argue with the householder!
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TimothyT
I was NEVER pushy! I LOVED talking to people about Jesus when preaching but if they didnt agree or if they had their beliefs i just thanked them, wished them well and moved on. Every now and then id be with brother tactless who would just steam ahead in the conversation and say to the householders face that he was going to die if he didnt listen.
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MAKES ME CRINGE JUST THINKING ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUCK!!!! Im glad im out of such a destructive religion.
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what is the scripture that dubbies use to say its ok to disfellowship and ignore people ?
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TimothyT
Its also interesting to note that the verse they quote so often in 1 Corinthians 5 was refering to a man who was sleeping with his mother in law. This has been expanded to mean ALL those sinning against the organisation, including those who choose to leave voluntarily or decide it isnt the truth anymore.
Paul again refers to this man in 2 Corinthians 2, where he says that they should lovingly forgive him and warmly encourage him so that he doesnt get swallowed up in sadness. Its odd though that this part of Paul's councel is NEVER spoken of!
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what is the scripture that dubbies use to say its ok to disfellowship and ignore people ?
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TimothyT
They also use 2 John 10-11:
10 If anyone comes to YOU and does not bring this teaching, never receive him into YOUR homes or say a greeting to him. 11 For he that says a greeting to him is a sharer in his wicked works.
Yesterday, an older JW sister said hi to me and my dad pointed out then, that this means she also MUST be gay!!! HAHA!!!
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what do jws have to say when getting baptised ? do they dedicate to god and jesus or the watchtower ?
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TimothyT
Ooooohhh now this is interesting! JWs LOVE to quote Matthew 28:19.
"Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit,"
The JWs pride themselves on preaching about God throughout the entire earth, however, ask yourself, do they baptise in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit? No they dont! They baptise in the name of an organisation! HUH??????
Im not too sure but I feel my baptism is invalid.
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Can we make a list? What does the WT really teach me about Jesus?
by Fernando injesus is not my mediator..
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TimothyT
The WT also teach that your life should still be filled with rules, regulations and principles which arnt found in the bible. Jesus asks his followers to follow only 2 laws.
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Do you sense that the Watchtower will implode?
by AK - Jeff insince leaving the organization 8 years ago, there have been more significant changes in the actual, physical activities of the organization than occurred in all the 40 plus years i was 'in'.
bethel closings.
bethel layoffs.
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TimothyT
It certainly feels like its imploding at the moment doesnt it! From closure of bethel homes to STUPID doctrine changes, it appears that money is becoming a problem and people are no longer satisfied with what they are being taught. In my congregation, i know of several brothers who werent exactly too happy with the new light that was coming from the GB. Not only that so many of them (including my dad and brother) have become so disgruntled with the silly, nit picky little rules that they just want out of such pressure. When they realise that life is so much easier when you dont go anymore its such an eye opener.
Of course there will always be the die hards, but i wonder if they will still be there in 20 years time. When they have gone I cant imagine who will be left. It appears to me from the figures that the preaching work has stagnated. From awareness in the media and personal experiences, people just dont want to go anywhere near JWs in this country anymore, brandishing them as wierdos. Eventualy the numbers will die down and the GB will have to realise that is happening and do something different.
I think the WT business will always survive though as it has shares in some of the worlds major businesses, but as an organisation im confident that sometime in the future, it will all go down the pan and then we will have to help console those who no longer have anywhere to go.
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Can we make a list? What does the WT really teach me about Jesus?
by Fernando injesus is not my mediator..
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TimothyT
Salvation comes through an organisation, not directly through Jesus!
The last supper is not for you but only for a select few.
Jesus chose this organisation.
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Keep an eye on this JW prophesy
by irondork inwell, the prophesy is in the bible.
the twist is from brooklyn.
what will happen after the destruction of the world empire of false religion?
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TimothyT
What a very good point! They will make the propecy come true themselves the way they are acting!
