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  Study article: "Go, and Make Disciples.." is a hot mess

  by Sanchy in

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  so i hooked into meeting via phone this week to listen in and was shocked at the absurdities mentioned in the study article (2016 may watchtower: "go,..and make disciples of people of all the nations").

  the answer is obvious—only jehovah’s witnesses.

  the answer the missionary priest gave in no way proves that jws are the only ones "preaching the good news".

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  John Free

  When I was begining to wake up to ttatt it was difficult to ignore the idea that the jw's were carrying out the world wide preaching work. But I'd never thought to ask HOW are they carrying out the worldwide preaching work? Was it a result of holy spirit? Giving power beyond what is normal? Or had I witnessed perfectly decent brothers push themselves to the point of burnout? Were brothers motivated to preach from the heart? or were they worried what the elders monitoring them would think of their report? -futher it became clear to me that KM article were littered with emotional blackmail, guilt trips and scaremongering tactics to squeeze every last drop out of the slaves...urr I mean publishers. So for me one of the key things any lurkers need to ask is 'is HOW the jw's getting their preaching accomplished ethical?'
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  Brexit...

  by The Rebel in

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  the london stock exchange up, every share index up, the pound up against the dollar.

  where is the fire and brimstone?.

  the rebel..

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  John Free

  • £227bn UK exports to EU

  • £288bn UK imports from EU

    It isn't in anyone's interest to tax imports. The UK will not likely get free trade deal, but it'll get a good deal that reflects the above. The markets seem to think so, the FTSE 100 is already above last Thursday's levels.
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  One Thing I Don't Get About Brexit

  by JW_Rogue in

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  how did such a weighty decision get put directly in the hands on the average citizen?

  and with only a simple majority required?

  in the usa the biggest thing that people vote on directly is city building projects or infrastructure.

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  John Free

  Bohm that is exactly what the commission does, it creates binding regulations and it determines all legislative proposals. But you are wrong it is not 'democratically' elected by the 'people'. Effectively the people's elected representatives do not get any determination on policy.
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  One Thing I Don't Get About Brexit

  by JW_Rogue in

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  how did such a weighty decision get put directly in the hands on the average citizen?

  and with only a simple majority required?

  in the usa the biggest thing that people vote on directly is city building projects or infrastructure.

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  John Free

  The EU commission is not democratically elected yet i believe it has the power to create regulations which are automatically legally binding on each EU member nation. In addition the commision alone determines all policy proposals- legislation.
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  I've been found out!

  by pale.emperor in

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  well, thats it folks.. my identity on here has been rumbled and reported to the elders.

  someone, somehow, has figured out that im a member of this site and - rather than speak to me - has promptly reported me to the elders.

  i just feel sad for my daughter.

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  John Free

  This could well be a case of somebody having access to your device, could automatic log in be set? Internet history stored? I find it highly unlikely a snooper would spot you out of hundreds\ thousands of other members of this forum.
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  They call me TaterSalad

  by TaterSalad in

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  my name is tatersalad.

  i have been disassociated for about six years now.

  i have moved past most of my jw issues, but i feel like it would be cool to get to know others like myself.

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  John Free

  Hello Tatersalad!

  Welcome to the forum!
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  "how awful it must be to be dying as an apostate!"

  by purrpurr in

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  i heard today about a former jw/now apostate who is dying in hospital.

  this information was accompanied by the comment of "wouldn't be awful to be lying there in hospital,dying as an apostate!

  knowing that you have no hope!?

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  John Free

  JWs on the whole simply don't understand that its possible to find the bravery to accept the reality of human mortality, and to leave behind their delusional live forever fantasy land.
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  My 1,000th Post! =)

  by Divergent in

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  after 2 years on the forum, i've finally reached my 1,000th post!.

  post #1,000 is dedicated to everyone who i have communicated with & the friends i've made here.

  also, to simon who is the reason why we are all here in the first place - thank you for your hard work in making this site what it is.

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  John Free

  Happy 1000th!! Have enjoyed reading your posts too. Great feeling isn't it...being free!
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  Hello

  by John Doe in

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  i used to post on this site years ago.

  then, my login quit working.

  haven't been here in a long time.

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  John Free

  Hey welcome back. Oh there's been changes alright, you've gotta keep up with the Chariot...
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  Cut and Paste of "The List" by Prominent Bethelite of Previous Watchtower Predicted Dates

  by TMS in

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  " {watchtower sep 1 1989 12}.

  " {tiah 240-1, also references in wr oct 1879 3941, tkic 84}.

  '" {zions watchtower mar 1880 repr 82}.

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  John Free

  I'm so glad I came across this thread. Its exactly what I have been looking for. The parts about beth Sarim where a tramp claimed to be king David are laughable.