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  Watchtower admits Bible Teaches Trinity & hellfire!

  by williamhconley in

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  the wathtower admits that by reading the bible alone without their help, people will believe in the trinity, hellfire, visible return of christ, heavenly hope for all christians etc etc.. here's the quote:.

  "from time to time, there have arisen from among the ranks of jehovah's people those, who, like the original satan, have adopted an independent, faultfinding attitude... they say that it is sufficient to read the bible exclusively, either alone or in small groups at home.

  but, strangely, through such 'bible reading,' they have reverted right back to the apostate doctrines that commentaries by christendom's clergy were teaching 100 years ago..." (watchtower, aug. 15, 1981, p. 29).. why would people revert back to christendoms doctrines unless the bible actually teaches them!.

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  Welcome back farkel.
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  Please. One At A Time. But I Have Found The Answer... ;)

  by headisspinning in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  life is short and i regret the years i have wasted.

  i feel like crying over the damage i have caused my kids by raising them in a cult.

  but i really honestly believed all of it.

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  Hi, HIS.

  Pams girl gives good advice in my opinion.

  Mrs Picard is a Catholic, as her family. Yet its me who pushes her to do something for birthdays and christmas.

  We dont go overboard, but its me who likes to mark the occasion. I love putting up the decorations with the children ( well grandchild now). I put on christmas music and sing whilst doing it. It feels good.

  And thats the clue. Do what feels good, first of all for you. That creates an ambiance which others catch on to. But as I said, Mrs P, a non Jdub, isnt too branched into festivities. No one is under any obligation.

  Just be happy. Festivities = the feel good factor.

  Best wishes to you and yours. JLP
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  Meddling

  by The Quiet One in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  wt july 15, 2011 page 18 paragraph 15 "meddlers in other people's affairs".

  it is not our right to tell others how to run their personal affairs'' anybody here ever been told to do something/how to do something by an elder or other jw?

  in regards to job situation/family for example, with no direct scriptural backing...

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  discreet slave:

  I had on an outfit with a tie and was told that's not allowed

  One thing I loved, at the very end, was NOT going to the hall in a suit, but a jacket they told me I couldnt wear if I wanted to be " used" on the platform.
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  "never receive him into YOUR homes or say a greeting to him" - 2 John 10

  by irondork in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  it's us who should be shunning them!.

  2 john is talking about the anti-christ.

  he describes it:.

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  zombie dub:

  it was talking about something 2000 years ago so probably best to just ignore it?

  I rather like your observation. In fact it goes for a lot of things.
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  WT Nov. 1, 2011 (public) - When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed - Part 2

  by AnnOMaly in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  out now.. yes, yes, yessssss!

  on p. 26-27 they talk about how the lunar positions on vat 4956 fit 588/7 bce!!!.

  "clearly, much of the astronomical data in vat 4956 fits the year 588 b.c.e.

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  And anyway, who cares? 607 was the starting point for calculating 1914! and 1914 turned out to be a big hoax anyway.
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  Feel like I'm living a lie....

  by mochamint22 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  it's been a while since i've posted on the forum but im needing to get how i'm feeling out of my head and out in the open.

  i don't know what's going on with me but sometimes i feel overwhelmingly sad and my eyes well up like i'm going to start crying.

  i'm not thinking about any one particular thing when this happens.

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  mochamint22: my heart goes out to you.

  there is only one type of relationship that works ( and that is worth it too )

  That is one based on mutual respect. You are not in that kind of relationship, from what you say.

  Seek help. Good luck.
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  Do you give to beggars?

  by jean-luc picard in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have seldom given money to beggars.

  i have often thought that many are people who just do not want to work.

  however, i am starting to wonder if i ought to: and how much to give?.

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  jean-luc picard

  Thanks everyone for your input. I found all of your comments interesting, whilst searching my own heart.

  Lady Lee : Interesting experiences. There was no reason to be on the street begging for food. Maybe it would be good to find out local aid centers and help out or give to them.

  Dontplaceliterature: I was only going to use it for junk food...same as him probably. Good point. We all do “ waste” a lot of money which would really help someone who was really hungry.

  Aguest: I made a vow that if my situation changed, I would never judge such people negatively again... because I just don't know what their situations are. A very commendable attitude. God bless you.

  Sd-7: I wonder what Q would say if he read this thread... I really liked this thought provoking comment. I do like the idea that as a society we should evolve socially. Unfortunately, evolution seems to be a slow process.

  White Dove: I've been homeless with a baby before I hope things have worked out for you. And you’ve just reminded me: my wifes second cousin lived on the streets for two years. Had a baby too. I really must talk with her. Thanks.

  Diest: Giving money to local support groups is better.

  No Room For George: Interesting story you related there. Thanks for the time.

  Donuthole: God makes it rain on the wicked and the righteous. Jesus gave himself for millions who will never appreciate it or acknowledge it. I quite liked that observation.

  MrFreeze : If you are doing something, like playing an instrument, I will throw some money your way. Then again, that is not begging. That is working as a street performer. Good point. At least they are doing something.

  charlie brown jr: thanks for the video.

  Sizemik: Yes, there are other ways of giving that we can look into. PS have you seen any penguins lately?

  Oompa : very very rarely.....it is almost like sex....there has to be a chemical attraction???.....anyway.....i gave last week......first time in ages.. I’m with you there. We is it we sometimes think: “aww, go on. Why not?

  Watersprout: Wow. That’s where we were. Very kind people in general though.

  Sorry if I haven’t replied to everyone. I have read all your posts though. Thanks again for your input.
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  Do you give to beggars?

  by jean-luc picard in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have seldom given money to beggars.

  i have often thought that many are people who just do not want to work.

  however, i am starting to wonder if i ought to: and how much to give?.

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  I like your point too Violia. Was posting just at the same time as you.

  and thanks for sharing your experience too Aguest.
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  Do you give to beggars?

  by jean-luc picard in

  1. jw
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  i have seldom given money to beggars.

  i have often thought that many are people who just do not want to work.

  however, i am starting to wonder if i ought to: and how much to give?.

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  I agree with the majority of you, who, having had bad experiences, are discouraged from giving.

  However, I am more and more aware that there are a lot of genuine people in dire straits.

  I wish it were easy to tell the difference. Whilst on holiday recently, I did give some to one old man. He didnt have any feet. Both were cut off at the ankle.He couldnt speak my language, but the warm smile he gave me was worth every penny I gave him.

  Many of you have made very valid points. Forgive me for only citing one, but I'm off to work soon:

  Cant save the world, but a little human kindness goes a long way

  Too true Paula.
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  Do you give to beggars?

  by jean-luc picard in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have seldom given money to beggars.

  i have often thought that many are people who just do not want to work.

  however, i am starting to wonder if i ought to: and how much to give?.

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  I have seldom given money to beggars. I have often thought that many are people who just do not want to work

  However, I am starting to wonder if I ought to: and how much to give?

  I have just seen a news item that said that 10% of people in my well to do country live below the poverty line.

  An out of work estate agent was living on 12€ a day. ( 20$ but one cannot just compare on that basis.

  A BigMac costs 4€00 here , to give an idea.)

  I am starting to think that a very little means a lot to people in this predicament.

  I am not rich and just manage to round out the end of the month. But I am not in difficulty either.

  What are your thoughts?