Just because he says something, does not mean it is true. The problem with a statement like that is it is difficult to prove otherwise to a "true believer." Which is why I don't try.
NewYork44M
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Most absurd thing I heard at the convention yesterday!
by Batman89 inbrother lett was giving the last talk of the day about what they supposedly accomplished in 100 years.
i was just waking up so im paraphrasing alittle(i was dosing off all day) anyways in his introduction he said.
"there is more evidence to prove gods kingdom on the earth is a reality than wind,electricity and gravity is a reality on the earth".
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Assembly Invitations: A Sad, Pathetic Anachronism
by metatron inso, witlesses are handing out assembly invitations locally for their gatherings to invite the public to attend...... .
a meeting that's 50, 100, 150 miles away?
there was an era when placards were put in storefront windows and bombastic sermons were delivered by radio.
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NewYork44M
It is "busy work" and everyone knows it is "busy work," - but then again it beats knocking on doors.
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If you had the audience of the GB, what is your #1 question you would ask them?
by Darth Fader The Sequel inthere are a million of them and mine is by no means the most important question to ask them if i only had one shot at it.
but, i have always wondered what kind of bs excuse they would give as an answer to this question: "brother goober bum, given that there are both male and female partakers here on earth who claim to be of the 'anointed' and plan on being of the 144,000 ruling with christ in heaven for eternity........ why are the female 'anointed' treated as submissive, second class citizens and why is their opinion on doctrinal matters, matters of teaching and reproving, anything at all.... why are they not recognized while here on earth even though you claim that jesus has selected them to become angels to rule with him?
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NewYork44M
I cannot think of anything to ask. These are old men who have no knowledge that I am interested in. I guess I might ask if they thought there were creating a legacy that improves the lot of future generations. But then again, I already know the answer.
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Keeping it simple.
by gingerbread inas the convention season is upon many of us, i recall my first assembly that we attended during the very beginning of our questioning if this religion that we were raised in was 'right'.
by really listening to the talks and observing the behavior of the other attendees, we came away that weekend with real focus on uncovering the realities of being one of jehovah's witnesses.. i had, for many years, issues with some basic organizational practices and customs : turning in a time slip, counting hours, re-hashing material over and over, dress and grooming rules, congregational politics/favoritism/discrimination, the 'judicial committee', etc.. at the same time we were researching the history of the watchtower and it's core beliefs : what were the origins of the belief in a paradise earth, the faithful and discreet slave, and (most importantly) the watchtower's chronology/dating that leads to the 1914 conclusion.. to all who are in the beginning of this process, i recommend you keep it simple.
take one topic or issue at a time and prove to yourself that the watchtower's stance is biblical.
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NewYork44M
What you describe is kind of like how to enter a cold swimming pool. Some take their time, starting with dipping their toe into the water. Others, do one big bellyflop.
It took me 10 years, and I left the borg screaming and kicking. I know others who had an almost overnight transition.
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ENCOURAGING VISIT!?!?
by DATA-DOG inabout a week ago, i had my "encouraging visit!
" it was real last minute, and i said , "yes!
" they were not expecting that, and they missed their dinner.
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NewYork44M
They have unity because they get rid of everyone that disagrees. That strategy works in North Korea and it works for the Watchtower.
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It's my Birthday today!!
by quellycatface in.
i'm really looking forward to what the day may bring...... wish you were here to share it with me..
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NewYork44M
Happy birthday. My only concern is that someone might lose their head in the celibrations.
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Do You Give Personal Information About Yourself On This Site?
by minimus inif someone asked you for information regarding your identity, would you tell them?
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NewYork44M
I would give the information, but only through a message. In fact, I have connect with several through twitter, facebook, and linkedin, but I don't want my name searchable through this site. Certain things need to be confidential.
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Critique of new JW DVD: These Words Must be on Your Heart.
by WingCommander inhttp://youtu.be/dhn2to663cu.
im really channeling my inner blondie with my observation and critiques of these new watchtower videos.
something about them really turns my stomach.
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NewYork44M
I clicked the youtube link:
"These Words... Mus..." This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania.
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NewYork44M
I am impressed. Very good!
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one reason for the dumbing down of the org
by Magnum ina lot of us have said that theres been a dumbing down in jw land.
its just not like it used to be especially a few decades ago.
it seems to me that if jw are right and the end of the world is near, the spiritual food should get tastier and more nourishing as time goes on, but it's getting more and more bland and less nourishing.
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NewYork44M
For lack of a better way to put it the dumb down because that it their target market. You don't see them publishing in peer reviewed academic journals, because that is not their market.
The problem with dumbing down is that there is only so far you can go on the dumb down scale.
BTW, I never understood the "simplified english" version of the Wt. Who are they targeting this version to?