in the april 1, 2002 issue of the watchtower, an article appears entitled "keep on serving jehovah with a steadfast heart".
paragraph 14 of this article states: "if jehovah's organization knowingly endorsed false teachings, advice to read the bible would never be given to jehovah's witnesses and those to whom they preach.".
i am withholding comment on this statement, because i'd like to hear from any who would like to post a response.
Hello everyone,
excellent topic and very thought provoking.
Bodhisattva: here is the reference
" w. 1.04.1986 page 30 QfR "
and compare with " w. 1.07.2001 pages 18-21 "
which deals with doubts..."
As usual ...they crack...under strain!
Greetings, J.C.MacHislopp
do you think it's possible to fall in love with someone by reading their words of love to someone else?.
that seems to be the only explanation to a life-changing experience related in the april 1 issue of the watchtower.. the experience tells of a 102 year old woman from russia.
it says that "one evening in 1999, they read a scripture to (her) that touched her heart.
Hello Ozziepost,
thanks for this observing and ...logical
remark! I'm wondering also about the possible...solution.
All the best, J.C.MacHislopp
when caught red handed with 10 years of signed documents where your leaders swore to uphold and promote the interests of the very organization you have vilified as satan's instrument, you now say, "i don't see that as a sin.
because you were caught?
also, if the proof is only "supposed," then where's a solid rebuttal to that proof without the ad hominems and red herrings?.
Hello Farkel,
thanks for your logical and factual comments.
I've taken what I believe the "nails ":
1)"They have a bevy of lawyers that do nothing but read and re-read not only the literature they want to publish but virtually EVERY legal document before it is signed. And EVERY time they renewed that document, it basically said the same thing and said it clearly, as I have pointed out: they promised to uphold and promote the interests of the United Nations. Are you naive enough to think that THAT part of the agreement went unnoticed by WT legal?"
and for those still in doubt:
2) "Furthermore, since the UN was supposed to be so evil and Satan directed for decades, why were they so sloppy in signing a document they hadn't even "read" thoroughly. Sorry, Rick. It doesn't wash. They are hypocrites of the worst sort."
Great stuff, congratulations.
All the best to you personally, J.C.MacHislopp
well he's always asking for them so, kent, here they are.
i'll add the new ones each month as i receive them.. i've got most of the km's going back a few years but please don't ask me to scan the lot!
if there are specific issues you need however, just let me know.. posting them here so everyone can grab 'em as opposed to emailing out dozens of copies.. nic'.
Hello Nicolau,
thanks for the scan, it makes easier to
copy part or portions of them. Excellent job, I do appreciate
it greatly.
YoYoMama: ...do you really mean it???
ironically, we were discussing the watchman who stays awake night and day.. anyway, something was said that made me awaken and pay careful attention.
please, if anyone else who got this same information at their book study, please share it.. here goes:.
there was a picture of a man standing on the watchtower keeping on the look out.
Hello Mister Biggs,
thanks for sharing with us
these ..."pearls " or if you like " gems"!
Personally I do agree totally with
Scully's comments and I do like also
Collegegirl's comment on the application
of Rev. 18:8...spot on!
The WTBST "always" applies to others...
they are the " holy ones ", "the anointed ones",
the " co-heirs with Jesus Christ.."
so they know it better than the R&F.
Greetings, J.C.MacHislopp
http://koti.mbnet.fi/~soldier/towboat.htm .
give it time to load..... englishman.
Hello Enhlishman,
just to thank you for this...
incredible shots!!!
Greetings, J.C.MacHislopp
quote from page 13, paragraph 17:.
"..jehovah's witnesses never coerce anyone into baptism.".
same page 13, paragraph 19 - new subheading:.
Hello Badwillie,
true quote, until you come across such
articles like: "What prevent YOU from being baptized?"
A little ...suggestion, a little ...pressure for all those
who seems to linger on their doubts!
Greetings, J.C.MacHislopp
the reason i ask this is because my brother came by my job today for some brake repairs.
for those of you who don't know, he was df'd a few months ago.. i was working while we talked and he was kind of vague.
but i mentioned his df'ing and from what he said a whole lot of his friends locally got df'd and reproved.
Hello Bendrr,
an interesting question.
Here in Europe, it looks like that they are
targetting those "...with a particular interest
in the Internet "...and those who publicize and /or
share their new discoveries within the congregation.
Let's see what they'll do next.
Greetings, J.C.MacHislopp
back in 1995 a major change took place in the witnesses' 'understanding' of the generation that was foretold to see the end of the current 'system of things'.. no longer was it to be a literal generation that would see both the beginning of times of distress in 1914 and the culmination at armageddon.
instead the wts claimed 'new light' in interpreting the generation as applying to whichever generation of people were alive to see the final end.. also in 1995 another change took place that did not receive the same attention and may have remained unnoticed by the rank and file witnesses.
repeating a point already made in a watchtower issue of 1993, a new textbook to be used in the proselytising work (the knowledge book) was released.
Hello Ozziepost,
thanks for your interesting
point. There was a watchtower article, a recent one,
which mentioned "6 lines of evidence" as a proof that
"we are living in the last days of this wicked system
of things". So it is clear that many other things are
changing and ...will be changed soon.
All the best to you and your wife, greetings
J.C.MacHislopp
for immediate release .
february 12, 2002. trial to ban jehovah's witnesses in moscow resumes again.
moscowtoday the moscow city court resumes a retrial in which the prosecutor continues seeking to ban the religious community of jehovah's witnesses in moscow.
Hello messenger,
thanks for the information.
It was reported also on " The Times of India ",
on 15th February. You can check it, because it has
some additional details.
( http://www1.timesofindia.com/articleshow.asp?_id=812200)
Greetings, J.C.MacHislopp
