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  Disfellowshipping

  by jhine in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so last night my bible study group was discussing the healing of the blind man in john's gospel.

  ch 9 .

  the man's parents were reluctant to say much on the subject.

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  Introduction

  by joao in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm joão, from portugal.. i was a jw for about 30 years but i've stopped associating with them for about two years now.

  and, lately, i've decided to dig deep and research about this cult!

  oh boy!

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  No beards...even Jesus! Strange Watchower rule for brothers!

  by Witness 007 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  watchtower 1954 p.511 "why do watchtower publications now show jesus with short hair and no beard?

  because he is shown that way in older representations of him that are older then the traditional effeminate looking pictures.".

  watchtower 1968 p.286 "bible evidence and a recent review shows that jesus did have a beard..." charles russell style of beard was popular at bethel...till rutherford took over.

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  Propaganda???

  by Disassociated Lady 2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i read this in the july 2017 study version of the watchtower.. ".

  propaganda​—how dangerous is it?.

  what is propaganda?

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  My personal thoughts on Ray Franz

  by Terry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the death of ray franz hit me harder than i would have thought.. i had to reflect for awhile....alone......and quietly.. .

  after all, fine people die every day and some of them are indispensable, yet, we go on....don't we?.

  but, ray franz was something that can only be described in the phrase sui generis (one of a kind).. my task was to ask myself what it was that made ray so singular, potent and admirable without a trace of scandal or ill will attached to his memory.. .

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  Are Venus and Serena Williams baptized?

  by inkling in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone heard actual evidence that they are or are not?.

  (besides the absurdity of thier actions that the local elders would have to let slide).

  do they even claim to be witneses anymore?.

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  Jehovah's Witnesses and Apostates

  by tfjw in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  jehovah's witnesses basically define the term "apostate" as someone who was once a member of the "organization" (a jehovah's witness) but no longer follows the teachings, rules, regulations and practices.

  the society gives their official definition in the following manner: "apostasy is abandoning or deserting the worship and service of god, actually a rebellion against jehovah god.

  some apostates profess to know and serve god but reject teachings or requirements set out in his word.

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  Ok...so then here is my 'proper' intro ;)

  by Rubyvixen in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i actually have been reading these forums for about two years now and just decided to finally register.

  where does one go to make a proper intro post?

  edit: alrighty then, i guess i will do my little intro here.

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  News from Silentlambs on Erica Garza (Washington State)

  by blondie in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  recent newsletter from silentlambs.com updates.

  i wanted to give a couple of updates for silentlambs and let everyone know we are busy behind the scenes.

  new reports come in everyday and many are being helped with their situations.

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  New Here!

  by puppylove in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi everyone, been lurking and decided to join in.. nice to see everyone from other forums, especially you, redhorsewoman!

  love,.

  puppylove.

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