Posts by MacHislopp

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Wisdom Personified

by ozziepost in

the next time a householder says to you: everyone has his own interpretation of the bible, how will you respond?

perhaps you will use the suggestion from the reasoning book (page 65) you might reply: and obviously not all of them are right.

you might add: twisting the scriptures to fit our own ideas can result in lasting harm .

MacHislopp

Hello Pomegranate,

thanks for your quick answer.
Before we gent into "deep waters" let me explain:

*I do believe thet Jehovah cursed - S a t a n, the devil -

*I still find fascinating the point raised and based on
the actual reading of Genesis 3:14 expecially the
second part: "...Upon your belly you will go and dust
is what you will eat all the days of your life."

As I have many versions of the Bible, nbow I'll make a
research on this part, including those Bibles avalaible
online.

Still, it is great to discuss a Bible subjetc.

Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

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When did Jw really get "free from Babylon...

by PerFect in

as i understand a person who wants to be a witness must send a resignation letter to his former church or denomination.

this must be done even if the person never been active in that church.

for exampel if a person got baptised as a baby in a church and then some decades after want to be a witness you have to write a letter of resignation to that church, even if you havent set your foot in that church for years.

MacHislopp

Hello PerFect,

nice question. I'll give you a quick answer:
for sure this "requirement " was already in the late 60's.-
I'll dig deeper and come back to it.

Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

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Do elders have Bible Studies?

by slipnslidemaster in

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in my experience, i have never seen an elder in the congregations that i was associated with bring (or have for that matter) a bible study to the kingdom hall.. now i think that i already know the reason for that, but it seems that the majority of the bible studies are done by the poor sister pioneers.. is this the case in the hall you went to?.

slipnslidemaster: doin' the humpty hump...just doin' the humpty hump...

MacHislopp

Hello Slipnslidemaster,

not to upset you in anyway, but I can
give you my answer: Yes! Of course that does not mean that every
study eventually became a "dedicated baptized JW" but the effort
to "help" others was there.
Btw I do like you posts...and your comments.

Agape, J.C.MacHislopp

P.S. ...nice profile picture!

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$$$$$$$$$

by New Eyes in

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(b j kotwall; investigator magazine no.

73 2000 july pp.

the watchtower society (wts) has often criticized other churches for passing collection plates during meetings.

MacHislopp

Hello and welcome New Eyes,

thanks for the post, just in case someone
has the tendency to forget ..things!
Btw you should read the post..... WTB&TS As Moral Compass,
from Francoise and let's know your reaction.

Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

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Spot the difference....!

by MacHislopp in

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hello expatbrit and others,.

how can we reconcile, to the eyes of the.

brothers and sisters worldwide, the " financial documents".

MacHislopp

Hello Expatbrit,

thanks for your comments. About this one:

I'm not sure whether the zero assets and revenue indicates a lack of information at Guidestar, or if the New York corporation actually is a zero company (in which case all the assets and revenue are routed through the Penn. company).

Have you requested the audited financial statements?"

you do realize that for us in Europe, it is quite a difficult
request; not so much for the fees but for the mailig of the
documentation, unless we find a system.

I'm sure that most of us would like to see those financial
reports, from the " expert" posted all over the places!!!

I do enjoy ...exchanging points with you,
and I do believe you have some...fast lanes to get informations.

Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

P.S. I'm convinced that this kind of
"subject" is very hot for ...them!

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*The WTS and the Internet

by MacHislopp in

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*the wts and the internet.

normally we do believe that allmentions about the internet.

are negative...but as usual it depends from which side of the fence you're.

MacHislopp

Hello LovesDubs and waiting,

interesting comments about the placement
of magazines and likes. Btw, in certain parts of Europe, what
you have mention is " strictly forbidden" unless you have a
special permission.

Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

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CO's giving new instructions?

by Yerusalyim in

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my step-son, a jw (18 years old) is here to visit for the summer.

in a conversation yesterday he informed me that his co is now instructing congregations to "use the bible more" in their presentations when they're out on service.

sean said, "he said this is because we don't want to be known as just selling, i mean placing, magazines.

MacHislopp

Hello Yerusalyim,

your topic is interesting. I've also
seen this kind of presentation given more "meaning " here
in Europe, and the comment of slipnslidemaster is a very
accurate one. I have also heard... that "WTS" have a special
dept. concerning the w.w.web and obviously ...reading ,and
scanning, editing whatever is of interest to them. The person
who told me added that after 1,2,3 hours those assigned to such
"task" have to take ' a special break ' just in case!

Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

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Proposed Goals for AJWRB

by Lee Elder in

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perhaps this forum can serve as a place for some serious discussion regarding the direction that ajwrb will take in the coming months.

this document lays out proposed strategy and goals for ajwrb.

we would like you to evaluate the contents and offer your views.

MacHislopp

Hello LeeElder,

I do find the following, worthy every efforts:

6. Call for the Watchtower to duplicate their Bulgarian policy of not issuing advance directives to Jehovah's Witness minors worldwide. Issue a press release.

7. Add a pediatrician to AJWRB's group of physician advocates.

8. Regularly exhibit at the Pediatric events.

9. Set up a toll free phone number for AJWRB.

10. When HemoPure is approved in the United States, mount a massive education campaign from hospital administrators to chaplains, surgeons to ER physicians, critical care nurses and the like, alerting them to the new treatment. We should go ahead and write at least some articles at this time so that they are ready to be quickly published.

11. Write an article for Hospital Administrators and Chaplains detailing the role of Hospital Visitation Committees and H.L.C. members as informants that breech medical confidentiality of Jehovah's Witness patients.

12. Provide a critical analysis of the WTS letter to all elder bodies and the outline provided for the service meeting part associated with the Health care power of attorney.

13. Provide a critical analysis of the new blood video.

14. Develop an article in conjunction with Steven Hassan to demonstrate how the WTS has planted phobias in the minds of JWs to prevent them from accepting needed blood therapy. Provide suggestions for physicians and family members.

15.

Some governments are already inclined to view the WTS as a dangerous sect and refuse to recognize it officially as well as tax it.

We want to stress that the WTS is persecuting its own members by refusing to grant them basic rights like the right to privacy, medical confidentiality and autonomy when making life and death medical decisions.

We want to communicate that members of the WTS loose the right to enjoy normal relations with their JW family members simply for expressing disapproval of the WTS policies on the use of blood transfusions or for refusing to let their child die by authorizing a blood transfusion.

16. Provide a new article that specifically answers the objection of some JW's that nothing has changed.

(This one is worthy investigating…really many think, understand,
imagine and eventually believe that nothing has changed).

°°°°°°
jschwehm

"We could explain to the paper that the JWs are not allowed to donate blood under fear of excommunication but they are allowed to accept certain blood fractions so we are donating blood for them. We could also get some anonymous JWs to donate blood who could interview with the local press and tell them about the shunning doctrine. "

A very good point.

esther

"If it is successful in the United States, maybe it could then be carried out in other countries around the world. Just think what could be achieved with that sort of coverage."

True, these points should be given the widest publicity as possible, and in the
European countries as well.

Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

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2001 District Convention Program

by Osarsif in

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teachers of god's word.

district convention of jehovah's witnesses 2001-2002

fridayinspired scriptures beneficial for teaching -- 2 timothy 3:16morning9:30 music.

MacHislopp

Hello Osarsif,

Thanks for the …post !
Now I'm satisfied…I'll be able to prepare in advance;

Slipandsidemaster: more than 25 years ago it used to begin
on Wednesday;

Amazing : " I'm curious …what kind of junk they'll publish.."
A very recent post named the titles of the 3 new publications:

(buffalosrfree "HE SAID THERE WAS THE RELEASE OF VOLUME TWO OF THE ISAIAH PROPHECY, A NEW TRACT "DO YOU HAVE AN IMMORTAL SOUL', AND GOLLY GEE A NEW BROCHURE "A SATISFYING LIFE, HOW TO ATTAIN IT"
(May 24, 2001 10:07:00 PM )

Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

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Spot the difference....!

by MacHislopp in

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hello expatbrit and others,.

how can we reconcile, to the eyes of the.

brothers and sisters worldwide, the " financial documents".

MacHislopp

Hello Ozzie, Expatbrit and others,

thanks for your comments.
Let the " dices roll"....and fast with all these
financial statements coming from "non profit"
philantropic organisations, Inc., corpor. etc.

Keep on knocking...and it will
be opened...agape J.C.MacHislopp