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The hypocrisy of today's Watchtower
by UnshackleTheChains in
1. watchtower
2. bible
i don't really need to explain anything really.

all i can say is that i was gob smacked at the sheer audaciousness of the entire study article.

i'm still speechless.
UnshackleTheChains

Here's paragraph 10. So many things sprang to mind when it was read at the study. The countless videos and testimonies by ex Witnesses highlight the cruel and unmerciful way they have been treated by the watchtowers interpretation of God's word
10 Unlike Jehovah, the scribes and Pharisees showed a careless disregard for life. How so? “You took away the key of knowledge,” Jesus told them. “You yourselves did not go in, and you hinder those going in!” (Luke 11:52) They were supposed to unlock the meaning of God’s Word and help others to walk on the road to eternal life. Instead, they directed people away from “the Chief Agent of life,” Jesus, leading them toward a course that could end in eternal destruction. (Acts 3:15) Proud and selfish, the scribes and Pharisees cared little for the life and welfare of their fellow humans. How cruel and unmerciful
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The hypocrisy of today's Watchtower
by UnshackleTheChains in
1. watchtower
2. bible
i don't really need to explain anything really.

all i can say is that i was gob smacked at the sheer audaciousness of the entire study article.

i'm still speechless.
UnshackleTheChains

i was in front of a JC 10 year ago and it was awful. They wanted to know every exact intimate detail and you feel absolutely tiny and worthless after its over. 3 elders chatting to 1 sister was extremely intimidating and uncomfortable especially with all the intimate questions they asked. Then i couldn't be at the meeting when it was announced I was publicly reproved coz i was so embarrassed
I'm male.... and i was taken aback at the intimate questions asked. If that's how I felt as a man, I can only try to imagine how a woman must feel being asked such questions by 3 men. It's absolutely shocking that they are getting away with this. The Australian royal commission even highlighted this very inappropriate procedure.
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The hypocrisy of today's Watchtower
by UnshackleTheChains in
1. watchtower
2. bible
i don't really need to explain anything really.

all i can say is that i was gob smacked at the sheer audaciousness of the entire study article.

i'm still speechless.
UnshackleTheChains

Pale emporer.
Like you, many years ago I had to enter the star chamber. I can only describe it as the most intrusive inappropriate interrogation I have ever experienced. That was 15 years ago and I can assure you I would never put myself through that nonsense EVER again. The whole procedure is a complete joke.
And then to put the cherry on the icing they will then likely embarrass you in front of the entire congregation by publicly reproving or disfellowshipping you EVEN if you were sincerely repentant.
But hey, we are not to be like the Pharisees 🙄🙄😏
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The hypocrisy of today's Watchtower
by UnshackleTheChains in
1. watchtower
2. bible
i don't really need to explain anything really.

all i can say is that i was gob smacked at the sheer audaciousness of the entire study article.

i'm still speechless.
UnshackleTheChains

I don't really need to explain anything really. All I can say is that I was gob smacked at the sheer audaciousness of the entire study article. I'm still speechless.
Everything from not allowing ourselves to be like the Pharisees and how we should be merciful and fair and not focusing on the smallest details ( rules) re the mosaic law; the 2 witness rule craftily sneeked in. And then how elders should handle matters at JC's and be meticulously careful when it comes to sincere repentance.
Like wow!!!!!
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This Message Board Is Boring
by ctrwtf in
1. jw
2. friends
any chance simon can make arrangements to have the gorilla channel run on this site?.
UnshackleTheChains

Well we could always talk about the flat earth conspiracy 😋
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Why the meetings are boring and uninspiring
by UnshackleTheChains in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
each individual may have their own views as to why they feel the meetings are boring and uninspiring.

in my case i find the midweek meeting so, because of the constant emphasis on pitching watchtower literature.

its just monotonous and one big yawn.. i watch other christian faiths where they open up a chapter of the bible and discuss it's contents.
UnshackleTheChains

Each individual may have their own views as to why they feel the meetings are boring and uninspiring.
In my case I find the midweek meeting so, because of the constant emphasis on pitching Watchtower literature. Its just monotonous and one big yawn.
I watch other Christian faiths where they open up a chapter of the bible and discuss it's contents. I find this far more interesting and inspiring.
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Wierd Shunning Stories
by VW.org in
1. jw
2. experiences
yesterday i went to a shopping center.

i saw a dub who was once a very friendly person.

he was about 10 metres from me when i noticed him.
UnshackleTheChains

About 10 years ago when I faded for several years, a so called fellow Christian sister walked straight past me on my street. She had such a poker faced resolved look on her face.
Years later when I returned, she spoke to me as if nothing ever happened. I just looked at her and thought. ASSHOLE
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entertainment.
by zeb in
1. social
2. entertainment
a friend gave me a dvd of shaka the zulu king.

...phwargh!.

and the actor henry celie is just magnificent as shaka!.
UnshackleTheChains

Shaka Zulu played by Henry Celle was amazing. He played his role so well and gave a real insight into the Zulu nation
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Jehovahs Witnesses and mental illness
by UnshackleTheChains in
1. jw
2. experiences
i came across this video, which looks at mental illness among jws.. it is an old video, but really hits the nail right on the head as to the reasons why there is such a high level of mental illness among the jw's.. https://youtu.be/co-b65w-zqs.
UnshackleTheChains

I came across this video, which looks at mental illness among JWs.
It is an old video, but really hits the nail right on the head as to the reasons why there is such a high level of mental illness among the JW's.
https://youtu.be/cO-b65W-zQs
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Did man really go to the moon?
by atomant in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
l have researched this subject and come to the conclusion that no we didn't.what do others think?.
UnshackleTheChains

A more important question.....is Watchtower the channel of communication between GOD AND MAN?