@Terry
And his books are really superb!!!
Posts by joao
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36My personal thoughts on Ray Franz
by Terry inthe 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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joao
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No beards...even Jesus! Strange Watchower rule for brothers!
by Witness 007 inwatchtower 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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joao
Even though I don't like to wear a beard, I've always thought that this rule is absolutely silly! Beard grows. Good made men with beard. It's another example of humans wanting to play God!
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Prediction of how Watchtower going to be in 5 Years.
by Foolednomore ini can see it that watchtower will become an online/tv based group with just con-vention hall$.. field service would be letter writing and phone preaching, door to door is done.. watchtower will have pay to view programs and still ask for donations after all that.. zoom meetings are here to stay.
kingdumb halls will be sold off except for con-vention venues, or need for new ones$.. df'ing will continue.
the craziness will continue.
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joao
@Simon
Couldn't agree more.
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Missionaries in Mali.
by Lost in the fog ini don't think the gb at wt will pay for their release like the pope did for the nun.
they better say their goodbyes.. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2022-05-20/3-italians-1-togolese-abducted-in-southern-mali-says-mayor .
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joao
You would have to be a nut case to be a missionary in a muslim country and I can't see the WT giving many hints and tips about keeping your head securely fitted other than to pray. I feel sorry for those lulled into a false sense of security and sent on very dangerous mission.
Totally agreed!
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Missionaries in Mali.
by Lost in the fog ini don't think the gb at wt will pay for their release like the pope did for the nun.
they better say their goodbyes.. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2022-05-20/3-italians-1-togolese-abducted-in-southern-mali-says-mayor .
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joao
I don't think the lives of these people are a joke
For many they aren't because they really face very dangerous situations. By I wasn't referring to their lives, I was referring to the way they live. And, yes, it's totally irresponsible the way WT sends them to some countries... This is only one example among many.
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Missionaries in Mali.
by Lost in the fog ini don't think the gb at wt will pay for their release like the pope did for the nun.
they better say their goodbyes.. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2022-05-20/3-italians-1-togolese-abducted-in-southern-mali-says-mayor .
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joao
Funny how simplified lifestyle requires a servant.
People work, slave and donate for WT so that they can live happy and calm lives...
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Verifying The Claim The IBSA ,not JW ,were approved by Jehovah God / Christ Jesus as God`s Chosen People in 1919 ??
by smiddy3 inhow do they verify this claim,if they can and how easy do we debunk this claim if we can ?.
what is needed to verify a claim made by anyone or an organization ?.
i`m interested in what you have to say about this ..
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joao
Proving that one is blessed by God is impossible but proving that one isn't is very easy! :)
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Chessa Manion: When A Victim Becomes The Perp
by NonCoinCollector inthis is a hard one for me to write and words can't describe my frustration in seeing this.
from wbko news: .
bowling green, ky. (wbko) - bowling green police have arrested two people on multiple charges following a rape.. police say the victim told them she was kidnapped, raped, and assaulted.. police also say the rape was recorded by a man named colton hogendorn, who was arrested after police found him on 25 chestnut street.. hogendorn is charged with rape first degree, kidnapping, strangulation, assault, sodomy, and video voyeurism.. police also arrested chessa manion, who was present during the events, and arrested and charged with complicity to the same charges.. both were taken to the warren county regional jail.. .
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joao
Not to find any excuse for anything, but Chessa Manion doesn't look herself... She looks ill, like she lost it!
Troubled upbringing, troubled life, troubled results! And another victim!
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Hello Everyone
by JohnPaul inhi everyone i would like to say hello to everyone,.
i just started attending kingdom hall about a month ago now and am doing bible study with a brother..
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joao
Because I’m a former Catholic and got tired of all the idolatry and veneration if Mary and Saints.
There are tons of idolatry in JWs to the Organization and to the Governing Body. They may tell you otherwise, but they'll be lying to you!
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Hello Everyone
by JohnPaul inhi everyone i would like to say hello to everyone,.
i just started attending kingdom hall about a month ago now and am doing bible study with a brother..
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joao
Welcome to the forum!
This is the best piece of advice there is:
Please examine all sides and study things out thoroughly before making a lifetime commitment.
Take care!