found this video of the entertainment preperation for the delegates in atlanta, u.s. this seems to be professionally done maybe outside sources or probably done by "professional" jw's.
this is just like christendom or all the other religious organizations that they deem to be from the devil.
the people seem to be very sincere in there efforts & is much appreciated,.
Im afraid a real Pandoras box has opened for the Society....
Letting these folks have a taste of joy through music and then what?
Are they supposed to just fold back up and never yearn for that again?
Or is this the beginning of "allowing" choirs and music ministry?
Fornication isnt "ok" because delegates visit. Taking of blood isnt either. So what makes musical extravaganzas ok on this occasion?
Oh wait! It must have never been "wrong" in the first place.
http://www.familiesagainstcultteachings.org/education-about-cults/destructive-groups/.
google will put up in the number one slot who ever is paying them the highest amount of cash, i was surprised to see what changed over the last two days, what do you make of this?
when i typed in jehovah's witnesses news the following link and story came up!
found this video of the entertainment preperation for the delegates in atlanta, u.s. this seems to be professionally done maybe outside sources or probably done by "professional" jw's.
this is just like christendom or all the other religious organizations that they deem to be from the devil.
the people seem to be very sincere in there efforts & is much appreciated,.
Interesting.
So now the witnesses are comin round to the idea that music stirs the heart emotionally? Mentioning King David to give the scriptural "back up" for this hugely unique idea?
What about the majestic music in cathedrals? Or to be more modern day, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir?
Did they think the same thing about music stirring the heart? Why yes they did. And they were WRONG WRONG WRONG (according to the JWs of yesteryear).
But now, all the sudden, they have "found" this to be a good idea?
Heres the thing I hate about all of this:
It seems that the Governing Body is feeling their way. Just like a person trying to move in a dark room full of objects, they are putting their feet out carefully, trying not to get it "wrong".
So where in that is the guidance of Holy Spirit?
It was almost sad watching this video where they desperately try to "tie it all in" with scriptural reasons why it is "ok".
Who ever told them it wasnt?
Oh yeah. The leadership. The same ones now cautiously "allowing it".
One last thought, liked the trendy 5 o clock shadow on the opening commenter. Guess he was too busy to shave.
my money is on tuscany, italy at the moment..
Corsica, New York City, Paris
in that order!
for purely informational purposes, i am planning a visit to a local kingdom hall.
it has been years since i've set foot in one and i need to know what the current terminology is so i don't stick out like a sore thumb.
what are the studying?
Outlaw you never fail to make me laugh!
i guess there are many, but what would be the strangest teaching, or "wackiest" ?.
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That everyone living except Jehovahs Witnesses will die in a global judgement.
for purely informational purposes, i am planning a visit to a local kingdom hall.
it has been years since i've set foot in one and i need to know what the current terminology is so i don't stick out like a sore thumb.
what are the studying?
Hi RedRightHand,
A new Bible - its gray in color.
The circuit assemblies are both one day now - there is no such thing as a 2 day anymore.
The District Convention in the summer is now called The Regional Convention instead of "the District".
There are no more District Overseers. Poof!~
follow the link\.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqlczog202k.
prepare their graves.. .
In the interest of finding what Im looking for...........
maybe your link is a sweet. funny one?
Something to lighten our day?
In which case, you GOT me!
(now picture a gun shooting a daisy out the barrel)
follow the link\.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqlczog202k.
prepare their graves.. .
The fact that you can find a link, whatever it shows (and no I didnt open it) is no more proof of the depravity of mankind than a link to a good deed proving the opposite.
Mankind is what it is. There are horrible acts of depravity (hooray you found one!) and stunning incidents of kindness, love and decency.
Everywhere you go you will find people willing to step up. Willing to make the world around them a better place.
Basically, the world is a glorious mish mash.
You find what youre looking for.
despite my user name, am female.
i was not born-in, began studying when i was around 20, am 50 damn years old now and have spent almost the last 30 years in that stupid religion.
but here are some observations, make of them what you will.
Beautifully said Muddy Waters!
I hadnt thought about that idea of a wife having the "full weight of the religion behind her" but you are so right.
Its amazing to see what happens when you just let people be people.
