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  Would anyone anyone paste A@G story here

  by mankkeli in

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  could anyone put "awakened at gilead" exit story up here, i want to show it to a friend, please do not send link from freeminds.org, the site is messed up, it has technical issues.

  just paste it here on this thread.. .

  thanks..

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  mankkeli

  Thanks Nathan, I appreciate your all-out supports, It was just what I needed. You warm my heart.
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  Would anyone anyone paste A@G story here

  by mankkeli in

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  could anyone put "awakened at gilead" exit story up here, i want to show it to a friend, please do not send link from freeminds.org, the site is messed up, it has technical issues.

  just paste it here on this thread.. .

  thanks..

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  mankkeli

  Thanks Nathan, but the meat is not there, could you get this portion for me

  http://www.freeminds.org/blogs/a-gilead-grad-s-guide-to-leaving-jws/history-of-doubt-my-story-leaving-jehovahs-witnesses.html

  My system is not openning the link, but the real thing is there. Thanks
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  Would anyone anyone paste A@G story here

  by mankkeli in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  could anyone put "awakened at gilead" exit story up here, i want to show it to a friend, please do not send link from freeminds.org, the site is messed up, it has technical issues.

  just paste it here on this thread.. .

  thanks..

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  mankkeli

  Could anyone put "Awakened at Gilead" exit story up here, I want to show it to a friend, please do not send link from freeminds.org, the site is messed up, it has technical issues. Just paste it here on this thread.

  Thanks.
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  Lifesaving Work

  by mankkeli in

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  knowing that we are living deep in the time of the end, we keep focused on the main work of true christianspreaching and disciple making.

  (matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) like our exemplar, jesus, we want to be intensely occupied with this lifesaving work.

  how can we show that this work is important to us?

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  Knowing that we are living deep in the time of the end, we keep focused on the main work of true Christians—preaching and disciple making. (Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Like our Exemplar, Jesus, we want to be intensely occupied with this lifesaving work. How can we show that this work is important to us? The majority of God’s people devote themselves to the preaching work wholeheartedly as congregation publishers. Some have arranged their affairs to serve as pioneers or missionaries. Recognizing the importance of spiritual goals, many parents have encouraged their children to pursue a career in the full-time service. Do zealous Kingdom proclaimers see good for their hard work in the ministry? Indeed, they do! Serving Jehovah whole-souled is the sure way to a life of joy, satisfaction, and countless blessings.

  Do you see any sense in referring to the street peddling activity as lifesaving?
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  Making peace with death

  by mankkeli in

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  have you come to grips with the reality of dieing and ending it all, for many it was an unfathomable reality especially with the idea that many now living will never die.. but have you made peace with death?, have you resolved in your mind that death is not a painful reality and it is unfair to cheat it..

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  mankkeli

  Have you come to grips with the reality of dieing and ending it all, for many it was an unfathomable reality especially with the idea that many now living will never die.

  But have you made peace with death?, have you resolved in your mind that death is not a painful reality and it is unfair to cheat it.
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  Do you view the word "Apostate as derogatory"

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  i just want to know how friends feel about the word "apostate" when being used to refer to them?, do you feel relegated?..

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  mankkeli

  I just want to know how friends feel about the word "Apostate" when being used to refer to them?, do you feel relegated?.
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  Just depression.

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  mankkeli

  Welcome count, Please pour out your heart, we are here to help
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  JW Castigates Christendom Missionaries

  by mankkeli in

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  christendoms missionaries have established hospitals, refugee centers, and orphanages to care for peoples material needs.

  casting themselves in the role of champions of poor people, they have also stirred up revolution and participated in guerrilla warfare.

  in contrast, missionary graduates of gilead school teachpeoplethebible.

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  Christendom’s missionaries have established hospitals, refugee centers, and orphanages to care for people’s material needs. Casting themselves in the role of champions of poor people, they have also stirred up revolution and participated in guerrilla warfare. In contrast, missionary graduates of Gilead School teachpeopletheBible. Instead of setting up churches and expecting people to come to them, they call from house to house to find and teach those who are hungering and thirsting for righteousness.

  Adhering closely to God’s Word, Witness missionaries show people why the true and lasting solution to mankind’s problems is God’s Kingdom. (Matt. 24:14; Luke 4:43) The contrast between this work and that of Christendom’s missionaries was emphasized to Peter Vanderhaegen in 1951 when en route to his assignment in Indonesia. The only other passenger aboard the cargo ship was a Baptist missionary. Although Brother Vanderhaegen tried to talk to him about the good news of God’s Kingdom, the Baptist made it clear that his consuming interest was in supporting the efforts of Chiang Kai-shek in Taiwan to return to power on the mainland. Jehovah’s witnesses proclaimers of God’s kingdom, pages 512.

  Do you think their line of reasoning is sound, please analyse.
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  Please reccomend a book

  by mankkeli in

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  would anyone reccomend a good material on .

  (1) the history of the world.

  (2) the history of religion.. i am just interested in man's development over the years to create gods for himself, any good book would be appreciated, and a review of the book highlighting a short summary is also welcome..

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  mankkeli

  Would anyone reccomend a good material on

  (1) The history of the world

  (2) The history of religion.

  I am just interested in Man's development over the years to create GODS for himself, any good book would be appreciated, and a review of the book highlighting a short summary is also welcome.
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  Conversation with an Elder- JW and Love

  by mankkeli in

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  excerpt from my conversation with an elder.

  elder: isn't it wonderful that we are the only one fulfilling this command of jesus christ recorded at john 13:35, by this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.

  no any other organisation exhibit the christlike love that we display.. me: thats true, but we are not perfect.. elder: compare with the catholic clergy and many christendom clergies who bless soldiers going to war and these may even end up killing their members in the destination country.. me: even nowadays, in so many congregations, there are frictions amongst brothers and sisters and some may even keep malice for years.

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  Excerpt from my conversation with an Elder

  Elder : Isn't it wonderful that we are the only one fulfilling this command of Jesus christ recorded at John 13 :35, “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” No any other organisation exhibit the christlike love that we display.

  Me: Thats true, but we are not perfect.

  Elder : Compare with the catholic clergy and many Christendom clergies who bless soldiers going to war and these may even end up killing their members in the destination country.

  Me: Even nowadays, in so many congregations, there are frictions amongst brothers and sisters and some may even keep malice for years. Gossip spread around in the congregation, especially after some special announcements and those practises hinder the peace of the congregation.

  Elder : Of course, it is normal, we are imperfect and satan the devil is at war with God’s people. So, he uses every tool at his disposal to threaten our peace. But in general, the degree of love we show cannot be matched. We have peace with God and it is clearly evident among us. Could you imagine the prompt direction from the GB to provide relief for brothers in Haiti and other disaster-plagued country. We even built houses for brothers and sisters in those situations. Could the priest in Rome direct the catholic members in the US to volunteer for its members in Haiti?, No, Never. They are alien from each other.

  Me: Thats interesting, but there are some other organisations, like political organisations and volunteers worldwide who have also rally round these victims and they had no spiritual connections.

  Elder : But, they have selfish motives, they may be boosting their record to enrich their CV.

  Me: No matter what their motive might be, the deed was performed, love was shown and result was accomplished.

  To be continued ..............

  Do you think the elder was balanced in his views? Please offer your comments