Please only visit Bethel if you are serious about the meaning of it. It's not that expensive to visit however. I wen't to Bethel 2 years ago. I drove from 10 hours away, that cost me about $200 round trip plus like $50. Then I stayed at a hostel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn & that was on $30 a night for 4 days. Bethel is beautiful, and free to enter. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. The information is very insightful. I will definitely visit again. Brookly is near a lot of spots as well, the MOMA is a train ride away, Dumbo is down the street, lots of things to do there for free/cheap.
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Wanna take a trip to Wallkill and Bethel?
by Bonnie_Clyde injust got my annual advertisement from illinois international travel (apparently run by jws).
for $1,199 i can take a tour from september 17-25. why are they printing so much bible literature if the witnesses are supposed to be using tablets?.
saturday: first stop at new yorks newark airport, then transferred to a marriott hotel.
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The really cool feeling of community within JWs
by Phaedra ini remember going out with other jws after the memorial.. small gatherings.. picnics at some local landmark.. the feeling of closeness, camaraderie, friendship with like minded people you could trust.. haven't experienced it since i left.. really miss that..
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For the Supporters of Those Who Love Jehovah
by lovesjehovah ini am jehovah's witness, despite some of the questionable teachings, crimes, and other outlandish behaviors of specific people affiliated with the religion.
i know that my relationship with jehovah is not influenced by any outside factors.
i do not condone any crime.
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http://dfwatch.net/jehovahs-witnesses-house-in-tbilisi-fired-at-39081 - Kingdom Hall shot at least 15 times in Tbilisi
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/25/us-singapore-censorship-idUSKBN0TE19320151125#VjJMtRrIAdGxDG1e.97 - Singapore lifts bans off publications except for pornographic materials and JW
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/sixteen-jehovahs-witnesses-on-trial-in-russia/2015/11/23/d3a12532-8fa8-11e5-baf4-bdf37355da0c_gallery.html - in Russia sixteen witnesses facing 6 years for practicing their religion in privacy
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For the Supporters of Those Who Love Jehovah
by lovesjehovah ini am jehovah's witness, despite some of the questionable teachings, crimes, and other outlandish behaviors of specific people affiliated with the religion.
i know that my relationship with jehovah is not influenced by any outside factors.
i do not condone any crime.
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Hope you guys find that happiness in your life :)
No matter who or what it is.
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For the Supporters of Those Who Love Jehovah
by lovesjehovah ini am jehovah's witness, despite some of the questionable teachings, crimes, and other outlandish behaviors of specific people affiliated with the religion.
i know that my relationship with jehovah is not influenced by any outside factors.
i do not condone any crime.
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Flipper -
I mentioned before that I do not condone the unjust actions of others. It pains me to see that members affiliated with the religion would go to such lengths to do ungodly deeds. I am not here to justify any mistreatment of any human. Not once have I said that speaking on the abuse of others was wrong, in fact I agreed with you guys on that matter.
I just started this feed to talk about love and Jehovah in a positive light. The entire website is devoted to discussion about the negatives and the tragedies. Not saying there's a problem with that but I just wanted to start a post that doesn't talk about sorrow, death, disfellowshiping, loneliness, etc. I don't mean to step on anyone's toes at all. Just here to be that one topic that isn't full of sadness.
Thank you for your response
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For the Supporters of Those Who Love Jehovah
by lovesjehovah ini am jehovah's witness, despite some of the questionable teachings, crimes, and other outlandish behaviors of specific people affiliated with the religion.
i know that my relationship with jehovah is not influenced by any outside factors.
i do not condone any crime.
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DarioKehl
lololol I'm v flattered. And if you're wondering, I've been told that I'm very attractive ;)
Sadly in fear of my safety, I can't reveal my identity.
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For the Supporters of Those Who Love Jehovah
by lovesjehovah ini am jehovah's witness, despite some of the questionable teachings, crimes, and other outlandish behaviors of specific people affiliated with the religion.
i know that my relationship with jehovah is not influenced by any outside factors.
i do not condone any crime.
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My thoughts, at risk of being branded a blasphemer:
I believe in 'The Creator' of life on this planet and am thankful for all the beauty you can see in nature.i certainly love, thank and appreciate 'He who causes to be', the apparent translation of the name.
I am not sure if the 'ass kicking' Jehovah of the old testament, as written by men in the Bible (or Koran), is the above.
I cannot accept our loving creator has the aim of killing 7 billion people.He is a winner not a loser.
i also believe religion sucks, especially when they speak in the Creator's name without authority.
Bottom line: (sorry half this post is to do with bottoms), if I was Jehovah/Allah/The Creator, i would one day publicly kick the ass of religious leaders, including JW Governing Body members, for all the problems they have caused. I would not take it out on ordinary people who are trying to live a normal decent life.
I love your honesty! I also don't believe that God warrants the suffering of man. His loving kindness shows me that his goal is for everyone to live in peace and security. I sometimes do believe that modern interpretations of religion have skewed from the original goal. Time will tell how this pans out. Better believe that God will serve his form of justice against those that corrupted the faith. He feels for all who are suffering. A better life will come!
Thanks for your response :)
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For the Supporters of Those Who Love Jehovah
by lovesjehovah ini am jehovah's witness, despite some of the questionable teachings, crimes, and other outlandish behaviors of specific people affiliated with the religion.
i know that my relationship with jehovah is not influenced by any outside factors.
i do not condone any crime.
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Fickle -
Some things were added and taken away from the bible.
Notice during the thread I never mention the doctrines penned by the governing body as my salvation. Though some of it is truly enlightening and encouraging none the less.
I can read the bible in other translations as well and draw the same conclusions of God's name and His true intentions. I don't think that a group of people can be responsible for my individual faith, seeing that the doctrine has many translations and interpretations.
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For the Supporters of Those Who Love Jehovah
by lovesjehovah ini am jehovah's witness, despite some of the questionable teachings, crimes, and other outlandish behaviors of specific people affiliated with the religion.
i know that my relationship with jehovah is not influenced by any outside factors.
i do not condone any crime.
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Question_Mans_Interpretation
I'm a hypocrite because I smoke pot occasionally and I'm gay? Just because some people may not agree with what I do, doesn't mean I have to take it to heart. I know of my approval from Jehovah. I don't seek approval from man. I know what Revelation 22:18,19 means. Some things were added and taken away from the bible.
As I stated numerous times my relationship with Jehovah is MY relationship WITH JEHOVAH. If I were to listen to every tom and jerry and allow them to sway my beliefs I wouldn't have faith. I'd have youtube and memes. If I were to allow the actions of few to dictate my impressions of a whole, then I would be the hypocrite. I cannot condone the opinions and actions of others when it comes to injustice. I can only see the truth as it is. I use discretion to filter out the things I know are questionable and immoral. God has His ways of focusing us on the real message.
I never stated that we are alike. I, however, actually do test inspired scriptures to see whether they originate with God or not. This is why my beliefs are soo strong. You guys are saying "but the WTS did this, and that." Yes that's bad, if it actually happened, but the crime was committed by the persons involved, not an entire religion. It was not the WTS but "Joe, aged 35 in Brooklyn."
If that's the case, take this into account. Most criminals in America went to school, thus everybody that went to school is a criminal. We are all guilty by association with the educational institution. All teachers in educational institutions train criminals.
That's a very generalized statement that has no premise other than hypocrisy and confirmation bias. Do you understand?
Peace be with you my friends.
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For the Supporters of Those Who Love Jehovah
by lovesjehovah ini am jehovah's witness, despite some of the questionable teachings, crimes, and other outlandish behaviors of specific people affiliated with the religion.
i know that my relationship with jehovah is not influenced by any outside factors.
i do not condone any crime.
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Simon
I concluded that you were the sites owner, I alluded to it in my reply to your statement that I cannot dictate who comments.
"I cannot stop anyone from commenting because that's how the site is operated. As you may know."
When the time comes, I will offer you something that you can't refuse. You will be the one coming to me on my sites. I am currently working on an app... stay tuned :)