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  Jehovah's Witnesses in "Generation of 1914" doctrinal Crisis: Will the JW transform from Cult to Church in the post-2014 era?

  by koolaid-man in

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  interesting, jwn mentioned in article.. http://www.goddiscussion.com/68647/jehovahs-witnesses-in-generation-of-1914-doctrinal-crisis-will-the-jw-transform-from-cult-to-church-in-the-post-2014-era/#comments.

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  jean-luc picard

  Thanks for the post.

  I copy/pasted this citation:

  The governing body of the Jehovah' Witnesses explains its new "overlapping generations" teaching in a study edition of the Watchtower Magazine, April 15th, 2010 (pg. 27-29), as follows:
  
  Although we cannot measure the exact length of “this generation,” we do well to keep in mind several things about the word “generation”: It usually refers to people of varying ages whose lives overlap during a particular time period; it is not excessively long; and it has an end. (Ex. 1:6) How, then, are we to understand Jesus’ words about “this generation”? He evidently meant that the lives of the anointed who were on hand when the sign began to become evident in 1914 would overlap with the lives of other anointed ones who would see the start of the great tribulation.

  Notice the matter of fact way they state things, without any proof,backing or reasoning.

  A few years ago, he evidently meant something else.
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  Danish article about shunning. Very interesting.

  by worried in

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  i just found a danish article in "jyllands posten" (yea, the ones who printed drawings of muhammed once).

  i hope that my translation is ok, otherwise, please tell me if there is somewhere you dont understand it.. .

  jehovahs witnesses to be investigatedmembers are encouraged by the leaders, to cease contact with those leaving the society.. .

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  jean-luc picard

  Thanks for the post.

  a lot of the members end up married to each other, and a lot being related to each other. That is why it has tremendous consequenses for the individual, who chooses to leave the society. You cant just leave Jehovah's witnesses and join the danish church or another religion. You will be shunned, and your friends, acquaintances and family

  I had never thought of that aspect.
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  I'm heading for the mountains

  by sizemik in

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  with the barkers .

  and the coloured balloons .

  see you in a month .

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  jean-luc picard

  Hope you all have a great holiday.

  jlp
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  As of today, I will no longer be one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

  by Knowsnothing in

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  i spoke with my mother, told her everything, my doubts, my fears, my sins.

  it came rushing out.

  my mother is devastated.

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  jean-luc picard

  However, I need time to decide.

  Thats just what I told an elder after the last time I ever put a foot in a KH.

  He never got back to me, though I was dfd two years later when I met Mrs P.

  Its a phrase that buys you some time now. If they ask again, try just repeating it.

  The important thing now is; get some rest!

  Sweet dreams.

  jlp
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  The Evilness that is Lady Gaga

  by LouBelle in

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  today i got three seperate emails stating that lady gaga has sold her soul to the devil and is using her music and videos to further satan's goals.

  they then go take the various symbology and wording in her music and videos and explain what they mean/represent.

  she is rather wild and out there, and yes i'll admit she does use a lot of symbolism in her music videos.

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  jean-luc picard

  .............well, maybe not good company, but you see what I mean.
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  The Evilness that is Lady Gaga

  by LouBelle in

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  today i got three seperate emails stating that lady gaga has sold her soul to the devil and is using her music and videos to further satan's goals.

  they then go take the various symbology and wording in her music and videos and explain what they mean/represent.

  she is rather wild and out there, and yes i'll admit she does use a lot of symbolism in her music videos.

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  jean-luc picard

  Well the Smurfs are demon possessed too, so she's in good company.

  
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  My new friend...

  by Igot2bme in

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  i had an awesome experience that i wanted to share.

  i recently attended a course in a town about 60 miles from where i live to get my certification for my business.

  it was a 6 day course and i was to receive my certification at the end of my training.

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  jean-luc picard

  Igot2bme: love the story, and congratulations on passing your cosmetics certification.
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  As of today, I will no longer be one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

  by Knowsnothing in

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  i spoke with my mother, told her everything, my doubts, my fears, my sins.

  it came rushing out.

  my mother is devastated.

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  jean-luc picard

  Congratulations Knowsnothing ( sounds like a misnomer ).

  I fear that the most difficult thing for you will be your mums emotional blackmail, if indeed she trys that.

  It is not a nice thing to do, but understanding that she is scared for you, and for her, might help you to pardon it.

  In the meantime, enjoy your new freedom.

  In a past post, you spoke of a good friend who you can confide in. Are you in touch with him at the moment?
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  According to my parents your all hitchhikers!

  by Snowboarder in

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  well, i moved out of home to study more and live a "evil" life as my parents call it of going to church to light a candle!

  i did this twice in the last month and i'm supporting a whore!

  and by whore i mean you know babalyon the great!and all apostates are hitchhikers!

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  jean-luc picard

  Hi Snowboarder. I'm glad to see things are coming together for you.

  You know, it wont all be easy going, but keep striving toward your goal. You wont regret it.

  And again if you really love us you would never do such a thing.....

  emotional blackmail. But dont hold it against your mum. She's REALLY scared for you.

  Remember, your parents came from a war torn country. Sure their life is better, and they may well feel that they have a lot to be grateful for. But this is YOUR life. Live it to the full.

  In the words of a good friend : Live long, and prosper
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  untitled

  by freeflyingfaerie in

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  after this last conversation with my father, i had almost decided to completely just not have any contact at all.

  but then realized i still need to go through my parents to ever talk with my little sister.

  if i'm feeling up to any discussion at all with them, it's going to be short.

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  jean-luc picard

  They're all good questions free.

  I think, however, that you know the kind of answers you will get already:

  we do stand up to critism when its bible based.

  we must obey jehovah/fds, he/they say not to speak to apostates.

  But............., I do like your second question: with the clarifier " someone born-in". That one is likely to make them woffle a bit more than normally.

  Good luck with your leaving plans.

  jlp