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Who are the Underlappers? (This Generation)

by 00DAD in

so i was thinking yesterday ... trying to figure out this new-lighttm understanding of the "overlapping generations" explanation of mark 13:30, matthew 24:34, etc.

it can be confusing but i think i finally got it!.

i now understand that, in his great prophecy about the end of this system of things, jesus: .

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My father professes to be of the anointed. One thing I always found interesting, and you probably won't find much written about it by the WTB&TS, is his belief that all of the 144,000 must die and be resurrected prior to Armageddon. His reasoning behind this was that it is because the "kingdom government" is comprised of Jesus and the 144,000 in heaven. All who are part of that kingdom government have the privilege of participating in the events that unfold during Armageddon. For Armageddon to start prior to that kingdom government being complete would rob one of its members of that privilege.

With over 10K+ professing to be of the annointed and growing, that just keeps putting the "big A" down the road. It's the end of the world and this time they mean it, for real.

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Memorial Invitation official first day today

by OneDayillBeFree in

well it's that time of year again and the invitations to another pointless memorial aka reject jesus party is now in full swing.

even though it's only the first day i'm already more than sick of it!

this is the first year i am fully mentally awake for the memorial season, and honestly i'm so sick of it all!

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My message just recounted this mornings memorial invitation being jammed into my stormdoor. Two Witness teenage girls came to my door. The only reason I knew this was because I heard what I thought was a single knock on my stormdoor.

By the time I got to the door they were already walking down the sidewalk to the next house. 30 minutes later I was leaving to go out to do some errands. That's when I noticed the memorial invitation stuck between my stormdoor and the doorjam.

It is apparent that they were not interested in "witnessing" to anyone. My doorbell was not rung. No knocking on my frontdoor. Just the sound of them placing the invitation in my stormdoor.

It appears that more and more born-ins are just going through the motions. It is quite sad. Hopefully they take that last step and just quit so they can start living.

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Memorial Invitation official first day today

by OneDayillBeFree in

well it's that time of year again and the invitations to another pointless memorial aka reject jesus party is now in full swing.

even though it's only the first day i'm already more than sick of it!

this is the first year i am fully mentally awake for the memorial season, and honestly i'm so sick of it all!

truth_b_known

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Memorial Invitation official first day today

by OneDayillBeFree in

well it's that time of year again and the invitations to another pointless memorial aka reject jesus party is now in full swing.

even though it's only the first day i'm already more than sick of it!

this is the first year i am fully mentally awake for the memorial season, and honestly i'm so sick of it all!

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I so hate IE 9.

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"Justified" on FX

by Dagney in

jw
friends

has anybody been watching this show?.

i started watching this season, (#3), but missed the first two seasons.

i caught up on a few episodes over the weekend through itunes, couldn't find it free anywhere!

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Justified is one of my favorite shows. What attracted me to it was 1) It's about a Deputy U.S. Marshal and 2) it's not a police drama.

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Kingdom Hall remodel - scam

by Dagney in

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friends

i was wondering from any here in the know, does it seem like there is a lot of "remodels" going on?.

in the last week i had the occasion to talk with two jw's in different halls, about 10 miles apart.

they both are undergoing major remodels.

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You're right on target, 5 x 5.

This is the new way the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society makes its money and they make a lot of it. Whether it is quick build Kingdom Halls or remodelling them, they are all financed via a loan from the WTB&TS. Yes! There is interest.

On top of that, the WTB&TS ends up holding the deed to all these properties and makes a ton of money every time they sell one of these properties.

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Why America Must Stop Apologizing tTIlam

by Bangalore in

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Like the crusades and Christianity, Islam is being twisted into a tool to promote violence against the western world. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are all pretty much the same religion. I hold nothing against the religion of Islam. It's probably a happier way of life than fundamentalist christianity.

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Why America Must Stop Apologizing tTIlam

by Bangalore in

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I agree with the title of the article. Apologizing is viewed as an act of weakness by the cultures of the Middle East. Our President is only empowering those who wish us harm.

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To Vote or Not To Vote... that is the question.

by harleybear in

as we all know voting or any political involvement is a big bad no no in the jw org.

i actually have been a registered voter since i was 18 and was still in the org.

obviously i kept that very quiet until i made my break from the org.

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I'm registered to vote and do.

My front yard has no less than 4 campaign signs for local politicians.

I am active in my local Republican Party.

I am assisting 3 candidates with their campaigns and have spoke for them at functions.

If there is an election, everyone who is able to vote does. If you do not go to the polls and cast your vote you have cast a vote for whomever wins the election. I do not believe there is such a thing as neutrallity. If you choose not to decide you have still made a choice. A "no-vote" is still a vote for whomever wins.

Read Robert's Rules of Order. It clearly states that "silence is consent". In a meeting ran by Robert's Rules of Order, failure to vote Yes or No will count you as a Yes vote.

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....And what if it IS the truth????

by MsGrowingGirl20 in

what next???

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true (tr)

adj.tru·er, tru·est 1. a. Consistent with fact or reality; not false or erroneous. See Synonyms at real 1 . See Usage Note at fact. b. Truthful. 2. Real; genuine. See Synonyms at authentic. 3. Reliable; accurate: a true prophecy. 4. Faithful, as to a friend, vow, or cause; loyal. See Synonyms at faithful. 5. Sincerely felt or expressed; unfeigned: true grief. 6. Fundamental; essential: his true motive. 7. Rightful; legitimate: the true heir. 8. Exactly conforming to a rule, standard, or pattern: trying to sing true B. 9. Accurately shaped or fitted: a true wheel. 10. Accurately placed, delivered, or thrown. 11. Quick and exact in sensing and responding. 12. Determined with reference to the earth's axis, not the magnetic poles: true north. 13. Conforming to the definitive criteria of a natural group; typical: The horseshoe crab is not a true crab. 14. Narrowly particularized; highly specific: spoke of probity in the truest sense of the word. 15. Computer Science Indicating one of two possible values taken by a variable in Boolean logic or a binary device. adv. 1. In accord with reality, fact, or truthfulness. 2. Unswervingly; exactly: The archer aimed true. 3. So as to conform to a type, standard, or pattern. tr.v.trued, tru·ing or true·ing, trues To position (something) so as to make it balanced, level, or square: trued up the long planks. n. 1. Truth or reality. Used with the. 2. Proper alignment or adjustment: out of true. "Truth" is a derivitive of the word "true". Notice in the definition of the word "true" terms used to describe it: 1) not false or erroneous

2) reliable; accurate 3) accurately 4) unswerving; exactly The Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society and the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses have a long history of "flip-flopping" on doctrines and proclaiming prophecies that failed to come true. Mistake of fact is being "erroneous" which means it is not true. Being "exact" means just that. Armageddon was proclaimed to arrive in 1914. It did not happen. It's anything but the truth and it certainly is not the "Truth".

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