Posts by The Searcher

"Keep in mind that Satan does not want you to think clearly or reason things out well. Why? Because propaganda “is likely to be most effective,” says one source, “if people . . . are discouraged from thinking critically.”"

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

Does the WTBTS Writing Committee ever think critically?

(Media and Society in the Twentieth

Century)

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Red Alert - Propaganda is Being Used!!!!!!!!

by The Searcher in

check out the latest watchtower:.

"your defense?

be determined to stick to jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface.

The Searcher

:)

Thanks for the minus. I'll take it as a compliment.

I'm only accurately quoting the "faithful slave's" directive to stick to the org - no matter what disgusting things the media reveals in the coming months!

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Red Alert - Propaganda is Being Used!!!!!!!!

by The Searcher in

check out the latest watchtower:.

"your defense?

be determined to stick to jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface.

The Searcher

Check out the latest Watchtower:

"Your defense? Be determined to stick to Jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface." (July 2017 Watchtower page 20)

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Observations From an Ex-Elder Part 3 - Searching for the Lost Sheep

by doubtfull1799 in

"what man among you with 100 sheep, on losing one of them, will not leave the 99 behind in the wilderness and go after the lost one until he finds it?

" - luke 15:4. disclaimer: by posting the following observations i am not complaining.

i am happy to be left alone.

The Searcher

Doubtfull - some of the realities we faced when we left the org are hurtful, but the blessings often far outweigh what initially hurt us. I wish you and yours greater contentment in your new life.

"A friend [when you are] in need, is a friend indeed!"

A J.W. when in need, becomes a troublesome liability - one to be avoided at all costs.

In every congregation I've attended, it was the same scenario.

So much for the hallmark of true Christians! (John 13:35)

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Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses launches worldwide campaign againt Russia

by jwleaks in

jehovah's witnesses mobilize global response to threat of ban in russia.

march 21, 2017. https://www.jw.org/en/news/releases/by-region/russia/jw-mobilize-global-response-to-threat-of-ban/.

new york—threatened with an imminent ban on their worship in russia, jehovah’s witnesses are responding with a direct appeal to kremlin and supreme court officials for relief through a global letter-writing campaign.

The Searcher

Considering the huge political problems which the Kremlin has on its plate, does anyone know the motive & who is behind this campaign to liquidate this apparently inconsequential cult in Russia? Who will gain from it?

Maybe Putin has more intel about the POTUS's son-in-law's dealings with the WTBTS than we do! :)

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Not Inspired, Not Infallible

by pale.emperor in

it occurred to me this morning while one the train to work that jw's, including my family, use the following weasel phrases to excuse the errors they've made over the years:.

"god uses imperfect men".

"jesus didn't say he'd give perfect spiritual food".

The Searcher

"God uses imperfect men", "Jesus didn't say he'd give perfect spiritual food", "The GB are neither inspired, nor infallible", "There are some who are corrupt but Jehovah will sort out his organization".

Spot on Pale Emperor! I was discussing these J.W. "justifications/conversation stoppers" with Mrs. Searcher recently, as well as the one at the top of their list, "No other religion is fulfilling Matthew 24:14, so that proves that we are God's people."

If they do a Google search, they'll find out differently.

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TTATT

by CitizenofEarth in

hello folks.

you might have seen me here once before - im as new as it most likely gets to this place and the thoughts accompanied with it.

ive seen the expression ttatt several times, and i now know it means "the truth about the truth".

The Searcher

You have a P.M.

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Being part of the org essential for salvation

by Yesu Kristo Bwana Wangu in

good evening,.

i am in search of recent articles in the watchtower, or in other articles that are available on jw.org, that explain that one has to be part of the organisation as a condition for salvation.. i can only find articles on sites other than jw.org that are from before the year 2000. .

it is for discussions with a jw, so i can only use things from jw.org.. thanks in advance.

The Searcher

Like jokes, the old ones are the best!! :)

w83 2/15 p. 12 You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth—But How?

"A third requirement is that we be associated with God’s channel, his organization. God has always???? used an organization. For example, only those in the ark in Noah’s day survived the Flood, and only those associated with the Christian congregation in the first century had God’s favor.* (Acts 4:12) Similarly, Jehovah is using only one organization today to accomplish his will. To receive everlasting life in the earthly Paradise we must identify that organization and serve God as part of it."

* Oh yeah?

(Mark 9:40, 41) "For whoever is not against us is for us. And whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, I tell you truly, he will by no means lose his reward."

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March 19, 2017 TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES BRANCH TERRITORY Re: Guest Rooming for Publishers Visiting Bethel Facilities

by wifibandit in

march 19, 2017 to all congregations in the united states branch territory re: guest rooming for publishers visiting bethel facilities.

bethel visitors guest room request—instructions.

bethel visitors guest room request.

The Searcher

Your efforts are much appreciated Wifibandit. Thanks.