i feel like there may be some old jw friends that i could call- they may not know i left jw- but somehow i am not inclined to.
i would have to play a game with them...i feel like i have nothing in common with them anymore.
i feel like if i did talk to them, i would want to tell them they have been duped and that will go over like a wet balloon.
I feel for all those friends who are still blinded - just as I was by the cult at one time.
I can't judge the average JW in congregations. I'd willingly wager that I was far more zealous than most of them, in both my field service hours and my reverence of the org.
As for those who dictate to the sheeple - from elders up to the G.B. - they know what they're doing is vile.
in the november 2022 study watchtower, "jehovah's organization" (or variants) is repeated at least 37 times.. the word 'organization' - like 'governing body,' 'trinity,' hell-fire,' & 'immortal soul,' - doesn't exist in the holy scriptures.. interestingly, jesus christ is mentioned only twice in all of the study articles - as an aside..
In the November 2022 Study Watchtower, "Jehovah's organization" (or variants) is repeated at least 37 times.
The word 'organization' - like 'governing body,' 'trinity,' hell-fire,' & 'immortal soul,' - doesn't exist in the holy Scriptures.
Interestingly, Jesus Christ is mentioned only twice in all of the study articles - as an aside.
confessing to a crime lands a person in jail or worse.
there is a very interesting out of context commentary in a law book under the topic that describes the role of a child advocate that explains how humans intrinsically want and need to be free at all costs without encumbrances.
(in germany for example, the government recognizes this basic need and doesn't penalize jail escapes.
(Matthew 6:14, 15) “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; 15 whereas if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
(2 Peter 3:9) "Jehovah.....desires all to attain to repentance."Seems pretty clear exactly who a Christian should confess their sins to and ask for forgiveness.
Haven't found a scripture yet which says a Christian should ask 3 elders for forgiveness - still looking!
....according to lesbian comedienne.
"the archbishop of canterbury has conceded progress on same-sex marriage in the church of england would be "glacial", sandi toksvig has said.
the comedian revealed she had met justin welby for a "long-promised coffee" and the meeting had been "calm and considered", but the church's position was "untenable".
....according to lesbian comedienne.
"The Archbishop of Canterbury has conceded progress on same-sex marriage in the Church of England would be "glacial", Sandi Toksvig has said. The comedian revealed she had met Justin Welby for a "long-promised coffee" and the meeting had been "calm and considered", but the church's position was "untenable". In a video, she said it was clear the "Church of England and the society it purports to represent are not remotely in step". They met after she expressed her dismay last year that the archbishop had reaffirmed the validity of a 1998 declaration by the church that gay sex was a sin." (https://news.sky.com/topic/church-of-england-8602)
The archbishop has recently said he welcomed the Church of England's proposals to bless same-sex married couples, but said he would not personally carry them out due to his "pastoral relationship for the whole communion".
i mean, the jws have many faults, as each of us have.. do you know any other group that does?.
@ the MadJW - Whatever suits one person may repel another. It's personal choice.
Since ditching the multi-billion business of the WT, I've learned one major lesson: the vast majority of Christianity's sects/denominations (if not all!) have one common denominator - money!!!
Filthy lucre is what unites them all on the Christianity gravy-train - followed by an elite hierarchy & paid clergy.
Let me know if you find one which renounces such things.
nicola sturgeon's daft plan to introduce a gender bill which allows anyone aged 16 and over to legally change gender without a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria has rightly been stopped by pm rishi sunak.. under the rules of devolvement, the uk government can overrule holyrood if the pm so chooses.. lots of predictable howling form the scotch nuts, with ridiculous claims that rishi is trying to organise a fight with holyrood.
of course, it's actually the other way round - the snp has been trying to pass this gender bill in order to drive a wedge between scotland and the rest of the uk.. sensibly, rishi has pulled rank on sturgeon and stopped her nonsense.. nicola sturgeon needs to know her place ....
Can males (who claim to be female) demand that beauticians offer them waxing services?
How many husbands/boyfriends would approve of their partner doing that?
.....you imperfect shower!!!.
w74 2/1 p. 96 questions from readers - “in the case of those who will rule with jesus christ, jehovah god...“declares them righteous” and thus views them as being perfect, without sin, while yet in the flesh on earth.” (rom.
8:33) .
.....you imperfect shower!!!
w74 2/1 p. 96 Questions From Readers - “In the case of those who will rule with Jesus Christ, Jehovah God...“declares them righteous” and thus views them as being perfect, without sin, while yet in the flesh on earth.” (Rom. 8:33)
(acts 12:21-23) “on a set day, herod clothed himself with royal raiment and sat down on the judgment seat and began giving them a public address.
22 then the people who were assembled began shouting: “a god’s voice, and not a man’s!” 23 instantly the angel of jehovah struck him, because he did not give the glory to god, and he was eaten up with worms and died.”.
w57 6/15 p. 370 par.
(Acts 12:21-23) “On a set day, Herod clothed himself with royal raiment and sat down on the judgment seat and began giving them a public address. 22 Then the people who were assembled began shouting: “A god’s voice, and not a man’s!” 23 Instantly the angel of Jehovah struck him, because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten up with worms and died.”
w57
6/15 p. 370 par. 7 Overseers of Jehovah’s People - "It is vital
that we...respond to the directions of the “slave” as we
would to the voice of God...
dedicate your life to jehovah, by being baptized as a jw - not as a christian.
(a follower of christ - acts 11:26).
par.
Dedicate your life to Jehovah, by being baptized as a JW - not as a Christian. (a follower of Christ - Acts 11:26)
Par. 20, p. 7 - Why wait? Many might answer this way, “I am not ready yet.” The fact is that the decision to dedicate yourself to Jehovah and to get baptized is the most important decision you will ever make.
So JW's, pressure your prepubescent kids to get into the baptism pool - even though you know they're nowhere ready or mature enough yet to buy alcohol, drive a car, or have a romantic relationship.
what were we thinking?
mat_10:32 whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will i confess also before my father which is in heaven.. mat_10:33 but whosoever shall deny me before men, him will i also deny before my father which is in heaven.. mat_12:50 for whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.. mat_16:25 for whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.. mat_18:4 whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.. mar_10:15 verily i say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of god as a little child, he shall not enter therein.. luk 6:47,48 whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, i will shew you to whom he is like: he is like a man .
which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock.
According to The Holy Scriptures, Who Are Jesus' "Brothers"?
(Matthew
12:50) whoever
does the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother,
and sister, and mother.”
(Matthew
13:38) The field is
the world; as for the fine seed, these
are the sons of the kingdom;
(Mark
3:35) Whoever does the
will of God, this
one is my brother
and sister and mother.”
(Luke
8:21) In reply he said
to them: “My mother and my brothers are
these who hear the word of God and do it.”
(John
1:12,13) However, as
many as did receive
him, to them he
gave authority to become God’s
children..
(Rom.
8:14) For all who are
led by God’s spirit, these
are God’s sons.
(1
John 5:1) Every
one who believes
that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(RSV)
